Which of the following people is at highest risk of being obese?
A. a wealthy African American male
B. a poor African American female
C. a poor non-Hispanic White male
D. a wealthy Hispanic female
Answer: B
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According to your textbook, the majority of new tests are based on
a. theories that are fundamentally different from those in traditional tests. b. the same principles and underlying theories as the more established tests. c. the scientific approach of psychological testing. d. behavioral psychology.
The overjustification effect occurs when ____
a. there are no extrinsic rewards associated with an activity b. people do not intrinsically enjoy an activity c. people are extrinsically rewarded for something they intrinsically enjoy doing d. people are punished for an extrinsically rewarding activity
Henry wants to have his wife Eleanor committed to a mental hospital because he believes she presents a danger to herself. What would be the first step in the civil commitment process?
a. Henry or another concerned person would have to file a petition with the court to examine Eleanor. b. The court would appoint two mental health professionals to examine Eleanor. c. There would be a hearing to determine Eleanor's mental state and whether she poses any danger to herself. d. Because it might be too dangerous to wait for a hearing to be set, Henry must secure a temporary order to have Eleanor committed until a court hearing can take place.
The need for increased amounts of a substance to achieve the desired effect, and the diminished effect with continued use of the same amount, is referred to as a. resistance
b. dependence. c. tolerance. d. intoxication.