The information-processing approach in cognitive psychology assumes that the human mind __________
a) processes information in much the same way as a computer.
b) is controlled by unconscious levels of processing similar to animal instincts.
c) is so vast and complicated that it cannot be studied scientifically.
d) processes information in a stream of consciousness triggered by the constantly changing environment.
a
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Your friend has been having some psychological problems, and he tells you that he and his wife are seeing a couple therapist. You are surprised that he is receiving couple therapy, since he is the one with problems. When you ask your psychology professor
about this, she explains that a. the therapist gets paid twice as much for couple therapy. b. research suggests that an improved relationship helps in alleviating individual disorders. c. couple therapy is less threatening than individual therapy for reluctant patients. d. your friend's problems must actually be marital problems, not his individual problems.
In the second trimester, the pregnant woman experiences early fetal movement called
a. neural awakening. b. fluttering. c. amniotic waves. d. quickening.
What has been demonstrated about gender differences in wisdom?
A. Men who were wise tend to follow a more cognitive orientation. B. Younger men had the highest level of affective wisdom. C. Women who were wise tend to follow a more cognitive orientation. D. Younger women had the lowest level of affective wisdom.
Jean seeks psychological help for her intense feelings of worthlessness. Her therapist confronts and challenges her feelings, arguing that it is a self-defeating way to think and is based on erroneous information about herself
Her therapist is probably a ________. a, psychoanalyst b. behaviorist c. rational-emotive therapist d. client-centered therapist