Which of the following is the best description of the field of psychology?
a. the study of human origins, evolution, and cultures
b. the scientific study of overt behavior and mental processes
c. a natural science integrating physiology and neurology
d. the deductive study of forms and functions of human groups
b
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Which of the following accounts for the highest morbidity and mortality rates?
A. Anorexia nervosa B. Bulimia nervosa C. Binge-eating disorder D. Obesity
Self-handicapping may be used to . . .
a. Enhance one’s self-esteem b. Protect one’s self-esteem c. Both of the above d. Neither of the above
Wilhelm Wundt’s brand of psychology focused on the study of ________, while John Watson’s brand of psychology focused on the study of ________.
A. consciousness; behavior B. children; animals C. psychological disorders; positive potential of human beings D. brain chemistry; maze learning E. adaptive behaviors; maladaptive behaviors
What type of sample selects n units out of N such that each NCn has an equal probability of being samples, simply by using a table of random numbers, a computer random-number generator, or a mechanical device to select the sample?
a. simple random b. stratified random c. systematic random d. cluster random