Which of the following is a factor that determines whether or not a behavior or feeling is evidence of a psychological disorder?
a. Whether the behavior or feeling is pleasant.
b. Whether the behavior or feeling is appropriate to the situation.
c. Whether or not the behavior is legal.
d. Whether the behavior or feeling is acceptable to family members.
B
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According to the discussion of the narrative technique,
a. this technique is effective if you need to learn a single list of items; its effectiveness is reduced when learning multiple lists. b. the research suggests that this technique works well, as long as you can create the story easily and also recall it easily. c. this technique is effective with college students, but not for people with memory impairments. d. this method is so effective that it works even if you use a weak story to link together the items.
In observing the changes in their clients during therapy, psychologists often believe they get better results when using the type of therapy they favor. This illustrates the
a. Barnum effect. b. observer effect. c. observer bias. d. anthropomorphic error.
Mr. and Mrs. Reasonable apply the ____ parenting style; they are consistent, controlling but flexible, sensitive, and accepting of their child
a. authoritarian b. permissive c. uninvolved d. authoritative
Which is an emotion-focused style of coping?
A. affirmations B. denial C. meditation D. exercise