People's ability to alter their own cognitive processes, feelings, and behavior to achieve healthier functioning is called the ______________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
self-control
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Which type of explanation might describe the presence of a behavior in a particular species by showing how that behavior increased the reproductive success of the species?
a. physiological b. ontogenetic c. evolutionary d. solipsistic
Phil is seeing a behavioral clinical psychologist for help with his drinking behavior. The clinician asks Phil what he hopes to accomplish in treatment, and Phil says that he wants to reduce his alcohol intake. Then the clinician asks Phil what would be the consequence of reducing his intake, and Phil says that it would improve his performance at work. Then the clinician asks Phil what would be
the consequence of improving his work performance, and Phil says that he would earn more money. Then the clinician asks about the consequence of earning more money, and Phil says that there would be less strain on his marriage. Then the clinician asks about the consequence of less marital strain, and Phil says that he would be happier. What is the clinician trying to do in this intervention? a. define the ultimate outcome of the behavior change b. pinpoint the antecedent of the undesired behavior c. determine how committed the client is to treatment d. none of the above
Summarize the evidence concerning the genetic, biological, and environmental causes of schizophrenia. What is the current thinking about how and why schizophrenia develops?
What will be an ideal response?
Scientists studying behavior genetics in humans commonly use which of the following types of studies for their research on people?
a. twin studies, but not family, selection, or strain studies b. twin and family studies, but not selection or strain studies c. twin, family, and selection studies, but not strain studies d. twin, family, selection, and strain studies