While reading this chapter, a student notices what seems to be abnormal tendencies in his own behavior. This
a. indicates that the student is exhibiting undiagnosed psychopathology.
b. illustrates that pathological behavior is an exaggeration of normal defenses and reactions.
c. means that the student's behavior is clearly abnormal, but has not reached the severity or chronic nature that requires treatment, but may soon.
d. indicates that the student should seek psychological help immediately.
B
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A. galvanic skin response B. body core temperature C. respiration rate D. blood pressure
Dynamical Systems Theory suggests that
A. movements are not controlled by the central nervous system and cognitive processes alone B. environment has very little to do with human development C. movement is controlled by a limited number of clearly defined systems D. one subsystem is ultimately responsible for control of human movement
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a) maintenance of the family and local environment. b) prevention of psychological problems. c) establishment of planned communities. d) inoculation of all people with available vaccines.
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a) ensuring that it measures what it is intended to measure. b) ensuring that it consistently yields the same results when taken by the same individuals. c) ensuring that it is objective and not unduly influenced by the designer. d) establishing norms by which all scores are measured.