The "rule of thumb" phrase comes from the English common law practice of a husband being allowed to beat his wife with a stick or rod that was no thicker than his thumb

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.


True

Psychology

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For many people, a better way to increase a desirable behavior than covert reinforcement is to use

a. mild punishment. b. covert sensitization. c. direct reinforcement. d. self-directed desensitization.

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In a typical family, the "kinkeeper" is most likely to be

a middle-aged mother. a young adult son. a middle-aged father. the first grandchild.

Psychology

The theorist who expanded psychoanalytic theory to include the life-span was

A) Horney. B) Erikson. C) Jung. D) Adler. E) Cantor.

Psychology

The important notion inherent in the concept of psychological androgyny is:

a. flexibility enabling situation appropriate behaviours b. lack of understanding of typical male and female behaviours c. dissatisfaction with one's gender identity d. a strong sense of agency e. b and c

Psychology