According to Erikson, what is the central issue facing middle-aged adults?
a. integrity versus despair
b. generativity versus self-absorption
c. intimacy versus isolation
d. industry versus inferiority
b
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How would a therapist use cognitive behavioral approaches to treat chronic pain?
a. use pain as a punisher b. reward successful coping and life adaptation c. reduce reinforcement for the sick role d. induce relaxation by using biofeedback
Albert Bandura has used _______ techniques to reduce a wide range of phobic behaviors
a. token economy b. rationalization c. modeling d. group therapy
A psychologist treats people who exhibit abnormal behaviors by trying to uncover their unconscious conflicts. Which model of abnormal behavior is this psychologist using?
a) cognitive b) behavioral c) sociocultural d) psychodynamic
Kari states that she is “in a bad place” in her head. She feels down, has little appetite, and has noticed some weight loss. Lately, she is not interested in any of her usual activities because they leave her feeling empty and are just “too much
effort.” She is indifferent to friends and family and has begun having recurrent thoughts of suicide. Kari is best described as suffering from __________. A) dysthymic disorder B) cyclothymic disorder C) major depressive disorder D) bipolar disorder