Which of the following statements regarding genes, the brain, and personality is false?
a) The BDNF gene is associated with negative emotionality and impaired memory processes.
b) Better white matter integrity has been associated with the traits of openness and agreeableness.
c) White matter integrity is decreased and inferior in individuals with personality disorders such as borderline personality disorder.
d) The BDNF gene significantly influences white matter integrity in healthy patients as well as those diagnosed with personality disorders.
Ans: d) The BDNF gene significantly influences white matter integrity in healthy patients as well as those diagnosed with personality disorders.
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A. separation anxiety B. autism C. enuresis D. conduct disorder
Regarding the effectiveness of psychotherapy, which of the following statements is FALSE?
a. While the majority of people benefit from therapy, some may deteriorate. b. Meta-analysis is a statistical technique used to average the results across a large number of studies, and this technique has been used to evaluate the effectiveness of therapy. c. The greatest improvements in therapy are typically gained during the last few months of treatment. d. Research supports the overall effectivness of psychotherapy, marital therapy, group therapy, and family therapy. e. The average therapy client achieves greater improvement than the majority of people assigned to untreated control groups.
David is 6 years old. He had a tooth pulled this afternoon. His mother just tucked him into bed promising him that the tooth fairy would be coming for the tooth while he sleeps. David puts pillows under his blanket and moves into the closet so he can see the tooth fairy take his tooth. This is an example of
a. mistrust. b. initiative. c. contextual dissonance. d. parental identification.
Which of the following best describes the term "genderlects"?
a. Using language that reflects negative views and stereotypes related to gender b. The term given to the communication styles of lesbian and gay individuals c. Couples who illustrate gender-neutral patterns of communication d. The fundamental differences in the ways men and women communicate