Rapid advancement in anatomy, physiology, neurology, and chemistry in the late nineteenth century led to increasing focus on ________ causes of abnormality.
A. sociological
B. ecological
C. psychological
D. biological
Answer: D
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a. who didn't face the embarrassment of being treated as heroes had lower rates of PTSD. b. from units that encouraged independence had lower rates of PTSD. c. who did not receive social support on their return had high rates of PTSD. d. who had high social support through the Veterans Administration still had high rates of PTSD.
Baby Elaine looks for a hidden ball where her mother first hid it, beneath a chair, even after she watches her mother hide it in a new place, behind the sofa. Her actions demonstrate __________.
A. deferred imitation B. accommodation C. the A-not-B search error D. goal-directed behavior
Which of the following parental discipline styles would be most likely to result in a "rejected child" in the classroom? a. Martha does not discipline her child at all, and only occasionally sets limits on her behaviors
b. Hank is very consistent with his discipline, and it combines occasional physical punishment with discussions and affection. Only when infractions are extreme is a spanking administered. c. Henry is very consistent with his discipline, when tends to be more forceful and demanding of obedience and compliance. d. Jessica is very inconsistent with her son, punishing misbehavior one day and then ignoring it the next day.
Of the following, which best described what mental health professionals did to determine why Susan Smith killed her children?
A. dream analysis B. clinical assessment C. psychosocial assessment D. psychoanalytic assessment