Watson argued that areas of applied psychology can be considered scientific because they ____.?
a. ?are obviously so by their very nature
b. ?were considered to be so even by Wundt
c. ?were consistent with the theory of evolution
d. ?seek general laws for the prediction and control of behavior
e. ?None of the choices are correct.
d
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After September 11, 2001, Frederickson and colleagues (2003) contacted students who had previously taken part in a study on stress and coping. She found that the most resilient of the students were the ones who felt
a. interest in unfolding world events. b. scorn for the attackers of September 11th. c. fearful. d. angry.
Nicole graduated from high school and started college, because she didn't want to work. She has no idea what she wants to do with her life and has little motivation toward her studies. According to Erickson, Nicole is experiencing
a. role diffusion. c. ego identity. b. stagnation. d. isolation.
Any event that strains or exceeds an individual's ability to copy causing a state of tension or threat is called _______
a. stress b. frustration c. conflict d. relief
Derek's moods have always seemed to be unpredictable and irrational. Nancy, who has been diagnosed
with generalized anxiety disorder, never knows when he is going to come home and yell at her and the kids. In family therapy it is revealed that Derek's moods are really not irrational, but a reflection of the day's sales at his store. Which of the following would be most likely to decrease Nancy's anxiety? A) Derek could call home each day and let Nancy know how the day went. B) Derek should sell the business. C) Derek can commit more money to advertising so as to increase sales. D) Derek and Nancy should separate.