We tend to emphasize positive aspects of what we choose, while downgrading other alternatives in order to minimize


Answer: our cognitive dissonance

Psychology

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Which model views schizophrenia as a chronic medical condition and strives for a substantial return of function in individuals with the disorder?

a. The medical model b. The psychodynamic model c. The multipath model d. The recovery model

Psychology

Which of these medical diagnostic tests can be done earliest in pregnancy?

a. Ultrasound imaging b. Amniocentesis c. Genetic engineering d. Chorionic villus sampling

Psychology

In ancient Greece, a woman suffering from "hysteria" might be told that her condition could be cured by

A. marriage. B. pregnancy. C. therapy. D. divorce.

Psychology

Balthazar's depression is being treated through a procedure in which electrodes are placed on both sides of his head and a brief current is turned on. The current triggers a seizure that lasts about a minute, causing his body to convulse

His treatment is known as _______. A) TMS B) DBS C) ECT

Psychology