Some have argued that psychotherapy is not a terribly useful practice, because there are many cases where a person suffering from a mental disorder experiences spontaneous ________
This involves getting better regardless of whether professional help is sought or not.
a) remission
b) recovery
c) adaptation
d) adjustment
ANS: A, There are some illnesses that do show improvement over time without treatment, but the majority of psychological conditions get better faster and more permanently when psychotherapy is sought.
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Which of the following statements is most accurate regarding physical and nonphysical aggression in boys and girls?
a. Boys engage in more intense nonphysical aggression. b. Girls engage in more frequent physical aggression. c. Boys and girls both engage in physical and nonphysical aggression at the same frequency and intensity. d. Boys and girls both engage in physical and nonphysical aggression but at different rates and intensity.
Explain the difference between a dependent variable and an independent variable.
What will be an ideal response?
Most psychologists consider a __________ percent probability of their results being due
to chance to be statistically significant. a. 5 b. 7 c. 10 d. 12 e. 50
Theory of ______ refers to the ability to understanding other people by inferring their desires or beliefs.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).