Evidence for a syndrome of externalizing behavior problems has been demonstrated by statistical analysis of
a. arrest reports.
b. clinicians' diagnoses of children.
c. children's descriptions of their own behavior.
d. checklists on which adults rate children's psychological symptoms.
Answer: d.
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a. reaction formation c. resistance b. transference d. repression
One of the reasons it is difficult to accurately diagnosis clinical syndromes in very young infants is related to which of the following factors?
a. It is impossible to predict how significant an infant's maladjustment may impact later development. b. It is difficult to describe what typical behavior is in a young infant. c. It is important to consider the impact of the infant-caregiver relationship on a child's development. d. It is important to accurately describe and diagnosis the level of distress an infant is experiencing.
Psychologists would best be described as
a. scientists who conduct research. b. practitioners who apply psychology to solve problems in fields like education and medicine. c. teachers. d. scientists, practitioners, and/or teachers.
Which statement about contraceptive use in adolescence is true?
A) Adolescents’ use of contraceptives decreased throughout the 1990s and early 2000s. B) Adolescents who report good relationships with parents are less likely to use birth control. C) Self-regulation is difficult for teenagers, who often overlook the potential consequences of risky behaviors. D) Young people are most likely to use condoms in relatively new relationships in which they feel high trust or love.