Which area of psychology focuses on helping people to realize their full potential?
A. Humanistic psychology
B. Functionalism
C. Evolutionary psychology
D. Behavioral neuroscience
E. Positive psychology
A. Humanistic psychology
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A child frequently engages in tantrums when requests are made of him by his parents and teachers. In order to promote a generalized reduction in the problem behavior, the child's behavior of complying with requests without engaging in tantrums is reinforced at home, in school, and in all other settings. Which strategy for promoting generalization is being used with the child?
a. incorporating common stimuli in training b. teaching a range of functionally equivalent responses c. incorporating a wide range of stimulus situations in training d. reinforcing instances of generalization
Users of _____ report feelings of understanding and acceptance of others along with a pleasant state of consciousness
a) LSD b) ecstasy c) marijuana d) speed
A doctor activates the surface of a patient's brain by touching it with a small electrified wire and the patient tells the
doctor what effect the stimulation had. Regarding this procedure, which of the following statements is TRUE? a. This procedure is impossible because patients cannot be awake during brain procedures. b. The doctor is performing an ablation. c. The doctor is using an electrode to "turn on" brain structures. d. The doctor is using an EEG to "turn on" brain structures.
The question of civil competence focuses on whether a person has the ___________.
A. ability to take care of himself or herself B. capacity to understand information relative to decision making in a given situation and then make an informed choice about what to do in that situation C. ability to understand the difference between right and wrong D. ability to communicate effectively with a defense lawyer