A cognitive therapist is working with a depressed client. Which of the following causes is the likely focus of this therapist's intervention?
A. Learned behaviors of depression
B. Unusual levels of neurotransmitters
C. Distorted thinking about life events
D. A superego that is too harsh and strict
Answer: C
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Which of the following statements best summarizes research on the effects of birth order on personality?
A. Most of the predictions derived from Adler's theory have been supported. B. Birth order often does not predict how people will score on personality measures. C. Birth order often has a strong influence on shaping the adult personality. D. Most studies find middle-born children to be better adjusted than first- or last-born children.
Gyrus is to sulcus as:
A) forebrain is to midbrain. B) peak is to valley. C) trough is to crest. D) memory is to emotion.
Which of the following disorders causes the least impairment?
a. Broca's aphasia b. Wernicke's aphasia c. global aphasia d. conduction aphasia
Maria had cancer and underwent long and unpleasant treatment. She is now in recovery and reports a deepened emotional awareness of how precious is each day and each person in her life. She has also become a leader in a support group for women with breast cancer, although she says she was always a shy person before her recovery. Maria's recovery illustrates which type of coping outcome?
a. thriving b. distress c. emotion-focused d. social support