A psychologist uses systematic desensitization to assist his client in overcoming a phobia. This illustrates the goal of
a. description.
b. prediction.
c. control.
d. understanding.
C
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Dr. Scheck believes that human behavior can be best explained by unraveling the brain, neurochemicals, hormones, and physiological processes in the body. Dr. Scheck appears to be a proponent of the ________ perspective
a) behavioral b) humanistic c) cognitive d) neuroscience
Researchers (van IJzendoorn & Kroonenberg, 1988) compared Strange Situation data collected in several countries and found a higher concentration of insecure-avoidant infants in particular locations
Given their conclusions, which of the following countries might be included in that data? a. Japan and China b. The United States and France c. Kenya and Australia d. China and Mongolia
The hair cells of the cochlea serve a function in hearing that is similar to the function of which of the following in vision?
a. iris b. blind spot c. rods and cones d. cornea
Tia usually remembers to take her birth control pill each morning at 8:00. It's about 6:00 p.m., and Tia has just realized that she forgot to take her pill this morning. When Tia pulls out her pill pack she discovers she didn't take the pill yesterday either. Tia _________
A) ?should take both pills now. B) ?should take two pills tomorrow morning and two the following morning. C) ?should contact her doctor and use a backup method of birth control for the rest of her cycle. D) ?does not need to be concerned, because birth control pills are successful in preventing pregnancy as long as a woman remembers to take them more days than not.