In the context of scientific psychology, the view that knowledge and thoughts come from experience and observations is known as ________.
A. introspectionism
B. empiricism
C. humanism
D. cognitivism
Answer: B
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unpleasantness that she and Neal will leave. Neal and Nicki are best described as engaging in ____ coping. a. problem-focused b. emotion-focused c. proactive d. anticipatory
To what extent is homosexual behavior "natural"? Research indicates that it occurs ____
a. among humans all over the world, as well as among other species b. among humans all over the world, though not among other species c. among humans only in a few parts of the world, though also among other species d. among humans only in a few parts of the world, and not among other species
Keith is diagnosed with transsexualism (gender dysphoria). How is the therapist likely to explain his disorder?
a. "You cross-dress because it allows you to experience sexual arousal." b. "As a child, you over-identified with your strong and independent father." c. "We will probably find that your mother encouraged you to dress up like a girl and may have punished him for being aggressive." d. "Your parents must have discouraged your development of autonomy."
One brain area where male to female transsexuals seem similar to cisgender (same gender as biological sex) females is ______.
A. ventromedial hypothalamus B. median preoptic nucleus C. medial preoptic area D. the third interstitial nuclei of the hypothalamus