Which of the following statements is true of catharsis?
A) It helps alleviate some of the forces assaulting the ego.
B) It magnifies the forces that assault the superego.
C) It supports defensive behavior in a person.
D) It helps a person repress his or her sadness.
A
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In comparison to traditional antipsychotic drugs, second-generation antipsychotic drugs are
a. more effective in treating schizophrenia but have more unpleasant side effects. b. less effective in treating schizophrenia but have fewer unpleasant side effects. c. equally effective in treating schizophrenia and have fewer unpleasant side effects. d. less effective in treating schizophrenia and have more unpleasant side effects.
According to Hollander's (1958) work on idiosyncrasy credits, which individual would be most effective in convincing a majority to change their opinion?
a. A person who has just joined the group, because such a person has no history of antagonism with any of themajority group members b. A person who does not belong to the group at all, because such a person would be perceived as the mostobjective c. A person who has been in the group for quite a while, but consistently disagrees with the group d. A person who has been in the group for a long time, and usually goes along with the majority of the group
The two primary methods of indirect brain function assessment are the
a. broad range and specific area. b. regional mapping and collective function. c. subjective and objective interpretations. d. subliminal and conscious awareness measures.
Psychometricians are most interested in:
A) the measurement of knowledge and thinking. B) how the brain processes incoming stimuli. C) theorizing about the different kinds of intelligence there may be. D) understanding epistemic development.