A behavioral therapist would explain the hypochondriac's "sickness behavior" as
a. being reinforced by the sympathy and attention he or she receives.
b. a reflection of the loss of meaning he or she feels regarding life.
c. distorted thinking and perceptions regarding the world.
d. the result of unconscious conflicts between the subparts of the personality.
A
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A psychologist compares the attitudes of students and their parents at approximately the same time. What type of research is this?
a. Longitudinal b. Cross-sectional c. Single-blind d. Double-blind
Elsie is loving and works very hard to get along with others. On which personality trait is she likely to measure very high?
a. Agreeableness b. Extraversion c. Openness to experience d. Neuroticism
Having learned something you can't remember is
a. not possible. b. an example of inadequate storage. c. an example of implicit memory. d. an example of sensory memory.
The goal of rational-emotive therapy is to ____
a. ?identify and change irrational beliefs b. ?provide insight into underlying emotions and feelings c. ?learn adaptive behavior and unlearn maladaptive behavior d. ?feel a renewed sense of self-worth and determination