Some people are concerned with hidden sexual images in ads for alcohol and cigarettes that may unconsciously influence people to buy these products. This phenomenon is known as

a. absolute threshold c. subliminal stimulation
b. difference threshold d. just noticeable stimulation


C

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Janis is trying to find a therapist to work with. He has major depressive disorder. Which question would it be inappropriate for Janis to ask a potential therapist?

a. Do you offer a sliding scale for your fees? b. What type of therapy do you do? c. What is your theoretical orientation? d. What is your income level?

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Which of the following is FALSE regarding smoking while pregnant based on the research presented in your textbook?

a) The infant has a higher chance of being born prematurely. b) The carbon monoxide the infant is exposed to is high while the oxygen the infant is exposed to is lower than normal. c) The many chemicals experienced by the smoker are also experienced by the fetus since the chemicals cross the placental barrier. d) Because there is a chance the baby will be born healthy, there is more risk in quitting smoking while pregnant than waiting until the pregnancy is over.

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7. A client’s responses in the mental status exam seem to revolve around the idea that the client is being monitored and even pursued by several government agencies. The clinician would MOST likely note that the client displays ______.

a. exaggerated affects b. a flight of ideas c. hallucinations d. delusional thinking

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Who viewed children's cognitive development as the result of collaboration with other, more experienced people in a particular social setting?

A) Jean Piaget B) Judy DeLoache C) Lev Vygotsky D) Eleanor Maccoby

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