Which of the following statements might someone with a biological perspective make about schizophrenia?
A. It is a severe breakdown of the ego as a result of a disturbed relationship between mother and child.
B. Its symptoms are shaped by the processes of reinforcement and extinction.
C. Its symptoms, such as irrational beliefs, are a severe form of illogical thinking.
D. It is caused by genetics, chemical influences, and brain structural defects.
Answer: D
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Gesell's maturational theory most closely fits with the ideas of
a. Jean Jacques Rousseau. c. John Locke. b. Erik Erikson. d. John Watson.
In order to be useful, a psychological test must be reliable; that is, it must:
a. measure what it is designed to measure. b. compare results against established standards of performance. c. produce the same results from one time to the next. d. predict other criteria of the trait in question.
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