What name is given to the psychological viewpoint that favors the study of how the mind organizes perceptions, processes information, and interprets experiences?

A. multicultural psychology
B. existential psychology
C. applied research
D. cognitive perspective


D. cognitive perspective

Psychology

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a. ?a disorder characterized by impairments in identity, in personality traits, and in the establishment of empathy or intimacy b. ?a disorder characterized by disruptions in a person’s identity, memory, or consciousness c. ?a disorder characterized by an unusual lack of remorse, empathy, or regard for normal social rules and conventions d. ?a disorder characterized by instability in interpersonal relationships, self-image, and emotion

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Which one of the following was developed by a psychologist in the years prior to World War I?

a. Performance appraisals b. Group tests for personnel selection c. Assessment centers d. Job analyses

Psychology

Since the early 1990s, there has been a ____ in the percentage of high school students who have engaged in sexual intercourse

a. dramatic increase b. dramatic increase for girls, but not for boys c. dramatic decrease d. gradual decline

Psychology

Assume that you just accepted a job as a preschool teacher in Japan. Which of the following statements is a close representation of the type of preschool environment that you will experience?

a. The physical building looks run down, teachers appear tired and frustrated, and it is clear that the students do not learn much. b. There is a high emphasis on academic success, parents encourage their children to learn letters and numbers quickly, and many teachers work long hours. c. There is a lot of group play, the children wear the same uniforms, and they each have the same equipment. d. The physical building looks very new and in good shape, there's a high emphasis on social skills training, and the students are very competitive academically.

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