In federal trials, an expert witness is allowed to testify, expressing an opinion whether the specific defendant was sane or insane in
A. both federal and state cases.
B. some state, but not any federal cases.
C. some federal, but not any state cases.
D. neither federal nor state cases.
B
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Participants that will respond "yes" to both the statements "I like fish" and "I don't like fish" are exhibiting
a. Acquiescence b. The social desirability tendency c. The Stroop effect d. The good subject tendency
________ is a procedure used in cases of prolonged and severe major depression, in which a brief brain seizure is induced
a. Electroencephalography b. Magnetic resonance therapy c. Electroconvulsive therapy d. Positron emission tomography
In Piaget's theory, a circular reaction is a means of building schemes in which infants
A) attempt to form mental symbols of the world. B) try to repeat chance motor activities again and again. C) try to imitate the behaviors of others around them. D) attempt to act out imaginary activities.
Discuss the use of thought diaries and questionnaires that assess automatic thoughts and dysfunctional attitudes. What criticisms have behaviorists made about the use of cognitive techniques such as the thought diary?
What will be an ideal response?