The rationale behind medication for ADHD is that the disorder involves underactivity in the brain regions responsible for
A. social behavior.
B. planned, thoughtful behavior.
C. perspective taking.
D. causal reasoning.
Answer: B
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a. a father interacting with his son b. a father interacting with his daughter c. a mother interacting with her daughter d. a mother interacting with her son.
Who contributed ideas about the unconscious mind, the development of sexuality, dream analysis, psychological roots of abnormal behavior, personality, and therapy?
a. Abraham Maslow b. Carl Rogers c. Sigmund Freud d. Noam Chomsky
Cal is preparing for a blind date with Stephanie. He is nervous and wishes he knew more about her. In fact, ____ would reveal her characteristics, traits, and abilities.
A. neurological testing B. psychological assessment C. unconditional positive regard D. validity and reliability
The basic assumption of Seligman's explanation for depression is that ____
a. both cognitions and feelings of helplessness are learned and that depression results from learned helplessness b. cognitions and but not feelings of helplessness are learned and that depression results from learned helplessness c. feelings but not cognitions of helplessness are learned and that depression results from learned helplessness d. high levels of negative cognitions coupled with stress results in depression