What is the rationale underlying the use of twins in studying the effects of heredity on the
development of psychological traits in humans?
What will be an ideal response?
The answer should focus on the rationale behind concordance research. The answer
should define what it means for a trait to be concordant (as well as discordant) and should
explain the importance of comparing concordance rates for a trait in MZ twins to those for DZ
twins.
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Mr. Eisenhower uses ecstasy quite frequently. Objectively, causes problems for him in many ways and he really should quit, though he denies any impairment and wants to keep using. A psychotherapist might begin his treatment with _______
a. Motivation interviewing b. Aversion therapy c. SSRIs d. Psychodynamic psychotherapy
A ___________ is what first brought the individual to therapy; the ____________ represents the unique combination of behaviors, thoughts, and feelings that make up a specific disorder.
A) diagnosis; symptoms B) incidence, prevalence C) clinical description; presenting problem D) presenting problem; clinical description
The term _______________ used by psychologists to mean feeling sad or down is a prominent symptom of depression
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Voluntary relaxation can be achieved by use of
a. the tension-release procedure. b. a desensitization hierarchy. c. stimulus control. d. vividly picturing implosive images.