Regarding commonsense theories of behavior, which of the following statements is FALSE?

a. Commonsense theories tend to work best after the fact.
b. Commonsense theories tend to be vague and inconsistent
c. Commonsense theories are most often based on empirical evidence.
d. Commonsense statements often depend on limited personal observations.


C

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a. phenomenon called trephining b. mass madness called St. Vitus's Dance c. phenomenon called lycanthropy d. mass madness called mesmerism

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Dr. Brubaker says, "Cognitive symptoms of schizophrenia are generally present after the onset of the first psychotic episode, and even with treatment, they tend to persist. Cognitive symptoms are one of the diagnostic criteria for schizophrenia and are not found among non-psychotic relatives of the patient." Which part of Dr. Brubaker's statement is correct? a. Cognitive symptoms are one of

the diagnostic criteria for schizophrenia. b. Cognitive symptoms of schizophrenia are generally present after the onset of the first psychotic episode. c. Even with treatment cognitive symptoms tend to persist. d. Cognitive symptoms are not found among non-psychotic relatives of the patient.

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According to Freud, boys go through the _____ complex, whereas girls go through the _____ complex during the phallic stage

Fill in the blank with correct word

Psychology

The brain's ability to change throughout the life span through the addition of new neurons, new interconnections between neurons, and the reorganization of information-processing areas is termed

A. neuroplasticity. B. neuromutability. C. neurogenesis. D. neuroadaptation.

Psychology