Research finds that shy people deliberately keep conversations short and polite and avoid potentially controversial or embarrassing topics. Some researchers point to these findings to suggest that social anxiety is caused by excessive
A. fear of strangers.
B. fear of the unknown.
C. evaluation apprehension.
D. need for control.
C
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The statistical approach to clinical judgment is especially valuable when
a. the outcome to be predicted is objective and specific. b. there is reason to be particularly concerned about human judgmental error or bias. c. both of the above d. neither of the above
According to Garrett et al. (1975, 1988, 1989), language production proceeds through a series of processes: ______, ______, and ______.
A. formulation; syntax; articulation B. articulation; conceptualization; functionalization C. conceptualization; formulation; articulation D. conceptualization; formulation; speech segmentation
Sylvester is extremely anxious about an upcoming physics exam. He cancels his plans with his friends and stays home to study an extra day. Sylvester is practicing:
A. emotion-focused coping. B. appraisal. C. mindfulness-based stress reduction. D. problem-focused coping.
In the context of psychological services provided to jail inmates, what does the service of diversion determine?
A. Whether a pre-trial inmate might meet criteria to be moved from a juvenile court to a criminal court B. Whether an inmate might meet criteria to be moved from a maximum-security prison to a minimum-security prison C. Whether an inmate might meet criteria for his/her probation conditions to include drug use monitoring and mental health treatment D. Whether a pre-trial inmate might meet criteria for a community-based program such as drug court or mental health court