Which perspective has dominated Western thinking and views health as the absence of illness with damage to the body being inflicted by poor lifestyle choices, such as smoking or overeating, or by external causes, such as viruses?
a. the psychosomatic perspective
b. the mind-body perspective
c. the medical model
d. the biopsychosocial model
C
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Dr. Jack assumes that humans share an evolutionary heritage with other animals that includes instinctive drift drive for self-preservation, but unlike animals, humans have also evolved complex cognitive abilities that permit self-awareness. Dr. Jack's views are similar to the view of personality put forward by the
a. evolutionary perspective. b. behavioral perspective. c. terror management theory. d. humanistic theory.
In the context of Erikson's psychosocial stages of development, identify a true statement about the personal conflicts in the developmental stages
a. The potential for these personal conflicts exists at birth. b. Each conflict or crisis can be overcome in one of two ways. c. The personal crises involve a shift in perspective. d. All of these are correct.
One area of support for the dopamine hypothesis is that ____
a. a drug that increases dopamine activity reduces symptoms b. high levels of dopamine are found in people with Parkinson's disease c. high-risk children have lower dopamine levels d. a drug that blocks dopamine activity reduces symptoms
What is TRUE about the relationship between white settlers and minority groups in the U.S.? a. White settlers admired the Mexican people's ability to show affection in public
b. There was a higher rate of prostitution and venereal diseases among slaves than whites. c. Native Americans were criticized for their attitudes toward premarital sex and practice of polygamy. d. Whites and minorities were seen as having similar sexual needs, desires, and values.