Although psychological symptoms may appear maladaptive, they are often in fact adaptive within the family environment of the individual. Family therapists refer to this idea as _____.

A. triangulation
B. the social microcosm
C. functionalism
D. interpersonal learning


C. functionalism

Psychology

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a. a neuron b. a nerve c. both a nerve and a neuron d. neither a nerve nor a neuron

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The humanistic view of personality emphasizes ____

a. ?conscious thinking and expectations b. ?biological traits c. ?individual choices d. ?unconscious mental conflicts

Psychology

Which of the following neurotransmitters functions as the major inhibitory neurotransmitter in the brain?

a. glutamate b. GABA c. acetylcholine d. norepinephrine

Psychology

The group of drugs known as SSRls work primarily by interfering with the reabsorption of _____ in the brain.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

Psychology