A nurse in an emergency room sees many illnesses and reported illnesses
A group of psychology students are listening to her speak and one asks her what might be one way to tell the difference between a conversion disorder and a true organic disturbance. Which of the following would be a valid answer?
a. The patient will show some signs of an illness but not enough signs.
b. The patient will not be able to use muscles that are "damaged."
c. The patient shows no signs of atrophy in damaged areas.
d. The patient shows the signs of illness under hypnosis.
c. The patient shows no signs of atrophy in damaged areas.
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The Flynn effect has been found for which groups of people?
a. Only people in the United States b. Only people in the United States and Europe c. Only people in countries where the main language is English d. Nearly every group of people for whom results are available
Herschel believes that he will be able to perform the behaviors necessary for him to succeed at college. Bandura used the term to describe Herschel's beliefs
a. locus of control b. outcome expectations c. efficacy expectations d. reciprocal determinism e. positive regard
Joshua is a rehabilitation counselor whose job is to help disabled people become reemployed in another appropriate occupation. Joshua is concerned that there has been an increase in the number of people claiming to be disabled by stress or feigning physical injuries in order to receive government disability payments. What concept best identifies Joshua's concern?
a. factitious disorder b. malingering c. moral anxiety d. collaborative empiricism
"All women talk a lot," "Blondes have more fun," "People on welfare don"t want to work," and "Blacks are superior athletes" are examples of generalizations about entire groups known as:
A. prejudice B. discrimination C. stereotyping D. ethnocentrism