Since the participants' personality characteristics are revealed as they are exposed to frustrations, temptations, pressure, and boredom, some of the recently popular "reality TV" programs, such as Survivor, American Idol, and The Amazing Race, bear some similarity to
a. a projective test.
b. a behavioral assessment.
c. the MMPI-2.
d. a situational test.
d
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a. discordance rates. b. concordance rates. c. shared environment rates. d. nonshared environment rates.
One explanation for the fact that women have higher rates of depression than men is that, when feeling depressed, women ____
a. are more likely than men to repeatedly think about the problem—which can make them feel even more depressed b. are more likely than men to try to distract themselves with other thoughts or activities—which can prevent them from acknowledging and dealing with their depression c. are less likely than men to seek professional help—such that their depression is often prolonged d. are more likely than men to turn to alcohol or drugs—which tends to exacerbate existing problems
Which of the following is an example of a circadian rhythm?
A. sleep-waking cycles B. menstrual cycles C. seasonal migration D. mating seasons
While doing volunteer work in a mental hospital, Mary is put on a ward for adults with severe mental disorders. One patient is very childish, laughing constantly, endlessly dancing around the room,
and making bizarre gestures and facial expressions without reason. The doctors tell Mary that this patient suffers from ______ schizophrenia. a. undifferentiated c. paranoid b. residual d. disorganized