Which best describes the neurobiology associated with obsessive-compulsive disorder?
a. Reduced volume of the caudate nucleus and increased metabolism of
the orbital frontal cortex.
b. Increased volume of the caudate nucleus and decreased metabolism of
the orbital frontal cortex.
c. Reduced volume of the caudate nucleus and decreased orbital frontal
metabolism.
d. Increased volume of the caudate nucleus and increased orbital frontal
cortex.
a
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What two types of cells compose the central nervous system?
a. Gametes and autosomal cells b. Neurons and glia c. Sympathetic cells and parasympathetic cells d. Axons and dendrites
In the nineteenth century, Wilhelm Wundt attempted to shape the new discipline of psychology along the lines of physics, because in his era, physics was admired as a "model" science. Wundt's attempt to imitate physics illustrates which of the textbook's unifying themes?
a. Psychology evolves in a sociohistorical context. b. Psychology is theoretically diverse. c. Our experience of the world is highly subjective. d. Behavior is determined by multiple causes.
Meridian Community College has a total of 4,000 students. One hundred of these students are surveyed about the programs offered at the college. These 100 students surveyed would constitute the
a. population. b. representative sample. c. control group. d. independent group.
Marvin and Jessica come in to therapy to work on some problems in their marriage, but it is clear to the therapist that Marvin is quite a bit more interested in the process than Jessica. The therapist asks to have an individual session with each, and whi
seeing Jessica privately they talk about whether she wants to save the marriage and work out the problems. The therapist is trying to assess Jessica's __________ to be in therapy, because if it is too low the therapy is very unlikely to be successful. This is one of the four key components crucial to the success of psychotherapy. a. inspiration b. desire c. motivation d. willingness