One of the problems associated with diagnostic labels for psychological disorders is the labels:
a. are usually inaccurate and subjective
b. mean different things in different cultures
c. often bias our perceptions of the individual
d. are often used to excuse criminal behavior
C
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In developmental psychology, how do we define "child?"
a. A person undergoing development from infancy to puberty b. A person undergoing development during the first three years of life c. Any human being, as defined by each individual and culture d. The period of development prior to the development of complex speech
The incubation effect is thought to occur because
a. the brain absorbs new problem-solving strategies during sleep. b. people become more logical over time. c. newborn babies are excellent problem solvers. d. people work on problems at an unconscious level.
Dr. Medina wants to locate the receptors for THC in the brain. What staining or imaging technique should she use?
A. a form of autoradiography B. fluorogold technique C. Golgi stain D. a myelin stain
According to behavioral theory, depression is caused by
a. learned helplessness. b. self-criticism and self-defeating thoughts. c. imbalances of serotonin and noradrenaline. d. repressed anger that is turned inward as self-hate.