In psychoanalysis, Jerry's therapist interprets that Jerry's passion for his work might stem from an unfulfilled sex drive. Initially, Jerry vehemently opposes this interpretation. This defence mechanism is termed _____, and Jerry's opposition to the interpretation is termed _____.
A) a reaction formation; transference
B) displacement; resistance
C) sublimation; resistance
D) displacement; a reaction formation
C) sublimation; resistance
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What is an important distinction between behaviorism as Watson knew it and neobehaviorism?
a. Neobehaviorism focused on the identification of the neural substrates of learning. b. Neobehaviorism accepted the use of unobservable variables as long as they were operationally defined. c. Neobehaviorism was adamant in its rejection of any and all references to cognition or cognitive states. d. Neobehaviorism was concerned solely with practical applications such as behavior modification and shunned laboratory experimentation.
Exposure to natural pheromones of the opposite sex has been shown to ______
a. have no effect on mood in either males or females b. elevate the moods of males, but not females c. elevate the moods of females, but not males d. elevate the moods of both males and females
A college student is having difficulty staying awake during the day and sleeping through the night. This difficulty is most likely due to problems in the ________
a. cerebellum b. basal ganglia c. pons d. substantia nigra
This qualification is needed in order to become a psychiatrist.
A. must complete graduate school and a two year internship B. must complete graduate school and two internships in psychopharmacology C. must conduct original research with a university D. must complete medical school and residency training that is focused on abnormal behavior