Briefly discuss and contrast the five schools of psychological thought that were developed after Freud's psychodynamic theory

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Behaviorism-focuses on observable events that can be studied scientifically

Humanism-focuses on the human potential for personal growth

Cognitive-focuses on the importance of mental processes and how individuals acquire, store, and process information

Biological-focuses on the role of bodily and biochemical processes that underlie behavior

Evolutionary-examines the role of natural selection via adaptation to the environment

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Out of a pool of 40 men and 10 women, all of whom are equally qualified for one position as an instructor in chemistry, the person hired was a male. The probability that this would happen if the department ignored gender as a variable in selection is

a. .40 b. .80 c. .50 d. .63

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Karen always approaches tasks in an organized, faithful manner. She persists at a difficult job longer than most people and generally accomplishes more. Karen is probably high in

A. agreeableness. B. openness. C. conscientiousness. D. extraversion.

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Discuss which antidrug curricula and advertisements have been successful in decreasing drug use and which have not been successful. Give specific examples of at least one successful and one unsuccessful antidrug program or advertisement

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Which of the following is NOT associated with body integrity identity disorder?

A. no apparent brain damage B. no mental or emotional disorder C. voluntary request for amputation D. excessive response in the parietal region

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