Which statement about the field of abnormal psychology is accurate?
a. Abnormal psychology seeks to describe, explain, predict, and modify unusual behaviors.
b. Abnormal psychology is not yet considered a scientific field of research
c. Abnormal psychology focuses on the study of only the most bizarre behavior.
d. Abnormal psychology is most interested in narrowing a disorder to one behavioral factor.
a
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There are two ways to investigate multiple causes for a behavior. According to your book They are _____
a. doing naturalistic observations and doing controlled experiments b. reading the literature and carrying out your own research c. doing a series of simple experiments and doing a factorial study d. studying them alone and studying them in collaboration with other researchers
Neonates, on average, sleep ____ hours a day, and of that time, ____ is spent in REM
a. 18–20; 40% b. 16–17; 50% c. 14–15; 60% d. 12–14; 70%
People who ________ are quick to cope with problems rather than stewing and brooding about them
a. set easily attainable goals b. place a high value on financial success c. are motivated by performance goals d. have a strong sense of self-efficacy
Butch, a gifted musician, alternates between periods of dark despair and times of elation, great energy, recklessness, and creativity. He seems to be most prolific during periods of mania. Butch is most likely suffering from
A. conversion disorder. B. dissociative identity disorder. C. narcissistic personality disorder. D. bipolar disorder.