Which description of a child would be considered labeling a child rather than describing her behavior?

a. Ashley is a child with mental retardation.
b. Karlee is an anxious child

c. Amber is a child with autism.
d. Robyn is a child who is small.


b

Psychology

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Scientists have partially repaired cut spinal cords in rats by establishing "cellular bridges" to close the gap. Strategies used include all of the following EXCEPT

a. coaxing severed nerve fibers to grow across the gap. b. grafting nerve fibers to fill the gap. c. injecting stem cells into the gap. d. lateralizing the severed nerve fibers so they fill the gap.

Psychology

Dr. Satchel administered an objective personality test that has 567 questions and 10 clinical subscales. After she scores this test, she will chart the results graphically

a. in a deviation graph. b. in an MMPI-2 profile. c. on a normality curve. d. on a Ebbinghaus curve.

Psychology

Little Hermes runs around the house endlessly, needs little sleep, and often has temper tantrums. His mother ponders "I probably did drink too much during my pregnancy with him and caused him brain damage". What perspective of psychological disorders is she demonstrating?

a. the biopsychosocial model c. the demonological model b. the diathesis–stress model d. the medical model

Psychology