Gene has been using crystal meth everyday for the last six months. He has lost his part-time job and is flunking out of college. He has pawned many of his possessions and even stolen money from his family to "take care of his habit.". Gene's drug-taking behavior, at this point, would be classified as
a. intensive.
b. compulsive.
c. situational.
d. recreational.
B
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a. management techniques and assertiveness training b. power assertion and withdrawal of love c. active and passive enforcement approaches d. accountability training and logical reasoning
We used metaphors and examples (mostly borrowed from other researchers) to describe the relation between intuition and logic, including driving, dancing, and sports. What other metaphors could describe the combination of automatic behavior or thought and controlled, systematic thought serving as a monitor and stepping in when needed? What other specific examples can you identify that show dual processing in your own life?
What will be an ideal response?
Portia is a 33-year-old married woman working as an accountant at a large firm. Eight months ago, her father, with whom she was close, died unexpectedly, and a month ago, her firm announced that they would be laying off 40% of its accountancy staff within the next three months. At present, Portia is experiencing moderate depressive and anxious symptoms, and these symptoms appear to be taking a
toll on both the quality of her work and the quality of her relationship with her husband. In the present case, which factor would be considered an etiological factor for her depression and anxiety? a. the downturn in the quality of her marital relationship. b. the downturn in her work quality. c. her father's death. d. more than one of the above
A test that has been designed to predict a person's probable future achievements or success is known as a(n) __________ test
a) intelligence b) standardized c) aptitude d) achievement