The word "psychology" often evokes the image of psychotherapy or clinical treatment. In reality there are many different applications of psychology. Approximately how many different areas of psychology are currently recognized through the divisions of APA?
A. 20
B. 30
C. 40
D. 50
E. 60
Ans: D. 50
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A. sexist B. narcissistic C. confused D. androgynous
What type of training places an emphasis on helping patients deal with their neurocognitive deficits?
A. Cognitive remediation training B. Social skills training C. Case management D. Family therapy
Why is it that adults in the sandwich generation may feel more stress than adults at other age periods?
a. Because the sandwich generation involves making the difficult decision to stay in one's house, where space is no longer needed, or moving to a smaller home or apartment. b. Because the sandwich generation involves a "squeezing" of one's priorities, where they must choose to give up certain pursuits due to declining physical abilities. c. Because those in the sandwich generation are right in between their period of generativity and their period of stagnation. d. Because those in the sandwich generation have to care for two generations of people—their parents and their children.
According to Fischer, _____ change and develop
a. cognitions b. thought processes c. representations d. skills