One implication that follows from the pervasiveness of homophobia in American society is
a. coming out can be a traumatic experience.
b. gay teens feel comforted by telling others about their new identity.
c. suicide rates are lower among homosexual teens.
d. parents' response to adolescent homosexuality are highly positive.
Answer: a
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Skinner's research interest was in:
a. adult feelings. c. childhood experiences. b. behavioral responses to stimuli. d. identity crises in adolescents.
According to the social cognition approach to stereotypes, we form stereotypes primarily
a. because of our normal cognitive processes. b. because we dislike certain categories of people. c. because we feel guilty, and we want to blame other categories of people for some problems. d. because of factors that evolutionary psychology can explain.
Before enrolling in an abnormal psychology course, Gary's idea of psychological disorders had been influenced primarily by what he saw on talk shows. He expected to hear the same kinds of stories he had heard on television
What an eye-opening experience the course turned out to be! How would a cognitive psychologist describe the influence the course had on Gary's idea of psychological disorders? a) Gary learned the value of algorithms. b) Gary now uses heuristics. c) The course increased Gary's ability to use visual imagery. d) The course altered Gary's schema of psychological disorders.
A. humanistic
A. transference B. insight C. self-actualization D. unconditional positive regard