Observational studies are more useful for describing behavior than for explaining behavior

Indicate whether this statement is true or false.


Answer: True

Psychology

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What is the primary purpose of a classification system such as the DSM-5?

A. To reduce the amount of work for the insurance industry B. To provide an opportunity for clinicians to talk at length about each patient individually C. To differentiate psychological disorders from biological disorders D. To facilitate a shared, simplified communication system across professional boundaries

Psychology

Horney compensated for her feelings of helplessness as a child by:

a. giving in to her parents' demands. b. using rage and retribution toward everyone. c. striving for academic success. d. avoiding members of the opposite sex.

Psychology

In the context of the drive-reduction theory, which of the following is true of acquired drives?

A) They are developed through experience. B) They are passed though genes. C) They are the primary manifestation of physiological needs. D) They are primarily a result of physical deprivation.

Psychology

Which of the following is not one of the APA’s ethical principles?

A. Integrity B. Justice C. Community D. Respect for People’s Rights and Dignity

Psychology