Peter rarely makes eye contact, seldom smiles, and infrequently talks in response to other people. He seems indifferent to everyone, including his parents. Which diagnosis is consistent with Peter's behavior?
a) autistic disorder
b) mental retardation
c) childhood schizophrenia
d) obsessive-compulsive disorder
a
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a. "Children should be involved in their own rearing.". b. "Obedience is a virtue.". c. "Children have opinions too.". d. "Children should be reasoned with.".
In her job as a(n) ____________________, Marilyn works with high school students to help them perform well academically and socially
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
According to the text, a good way to avoid Type II errors is to:
A) word the dependent measures carefully B) make sure that the independent variables are meaningful C) choose the right population D) all of these
The area of psychology that studies factors surrounding health, lifestyles, and health care is called _______
a. medical psychology b. developmental psychology c. fitness psychology d. health psychology