A therapist believes that his client's depression is caused by her inability to express anger and her tendency to bottle up feelings. With respect to the goal of classification of psychological disorders,the therapist's observations are most beneficial in

a. understanding the etiology.
b. increasing the validity of diagnosis.
c. suggesting the treatment plan.
d. developing a common shorthand language.


Answer: a. understanding the etiology.

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Eysenck postulates three major personality dimensions, namely:

a. stability-extraversion, impulse control-psychoticism, and introversion-instability b. instability-psychoticism, introversion-extraversion, and impulse-control-neuroticism c. impulse control-neuroticism, introversion-extraversion, and stability-psychoticism d. introversion-extraversion, stability-neuroticism, and impulse control-psychoticism

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a reinforcer to the infant whenever the sound changes. Gradually, the infant begins turning her head after the sound changes, but before the reinforcer is presented. This technique is known as __________. Fill in the blanks with correct word

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In the context of psychoanalysis, a client interacting with an analyst as if the analyst were a parent or lover exemplifies the concept of

A. unconditional positive regard. B. free association. C. transference. D. interpretation.

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