Jason's doctor recently told him that he needs to start eating healthier and lose some weight. If Jason is more motivated by the need for accuracy (social cognition approach), what would he likely think and do after this visit?
What will be an ideal response?
Answer: Jason might start by assessing his lifestyle. He may stop eating candy and junk food, and begin eating a healthier diet. He might seek information about how to eat well. Jason also may limit his food intake in an effort to lose a few pounds. Additionally, he may begin an exercise program. Jason would seek information, and try to make the most accurate decision about his lifestyle.
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A. Identifiable brain damage is often the cause of psychiatric disorders. B. Brain damage may decrease the risk of developing a psychiatric condition. C. Changes in brain function appear to play a role in many psychiatric disorders. D. Brain development can be altered by experience, always leading to changes in the brain that decrease the risk of developing a psychiatric condition.
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a. termed the autokinetic effect. b. mainly based on stroboscopic motion of the deer glimpsed through the trees. c. mainly based on the deer's change of position relative to the trees. d. termed phi phenomenon.
According to Freud's theory, problems during the oral stage could result in an oral fixation, leading to behaviors such as ____
a. cigarette smoking, overeating, fingernail chewing, or alcohol abuse b. stubbornness, orderliness, or cleanliness c. Electra complex d. Oedipus complex
Therapists have reported that many with hypochondriasis terminate psychotherapy when told that ______
a. their problems are psychological b. they must stop reading the newspaper c. they must do household tasks assigned to them by their parents or spouses d. their therapy will be long term