Sigmund Freud inferred that one's personality consists of three components, the id, ego, and superego, based on interviews with his patients. In constructing theories, these kinds of inferences are referred to as

a. introspection.
b. observation.
c. constructs.
d. anthropomorphizing.


c

Psychology

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A) mescaline B) psilocybin C) LSD D) heroin

Psychology

Sir William Osler stated, in 1899, that

a. patients did not have very much technical knowledge b. doctors were well-trained to diagnose their patients c. paternalistic models were best for achieving optimal health outcomes d. patients would tell the diagnosis, if doctors would listen e. patients should only give information if they were specifically asked

Psychology

Loudness of high-frequency sounds is determined by _________ whereas loudness of low-frequency sounds is determined by __________.

A. rate of action potentials; the number of neurons active at a time B. the number of neurons active at a time; rate of action potentials C. rate of action potentials; rate of action potentials D. the number of neurons active at a time; the number of neurons active at a time

Psychology

As discussed in the text, self-confidence is an important factor in sports teams. Researchers have distinguished between self-efficacy and collective efficacy. Differentiate between the two. (p. 139)

What will be an ideal response?

Psychology