Professor Beverly approaches questions about
human behavior from a perspective that emphasizes bodily events and chemicals, such as hormones, associated with behavior. It is most likely that she accepts which of the following psychological approaches?
a) biopsychological
b) learning
c) cognitive
d) sociocultural
ANS: a
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a. write down the parts of the neuron as many times as possible. b. read about the different parts of the neuron again and again. c. repeat the different parts of the neuron in her mind after reading about them. d. imagine that the neuron is a person and that the body parts are similar to the neuron parts.
Positive psychology focuses on
a. the vices that hold people back b. the characteristics people most want to change in themselves c. the best of human behavior d. the actions that limit people in thriving
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)