Dr. Abdul explains to his students, "There are two key things to understand about this therapeutic approach. First, the best way to understand an individual's behavior is to see the world from that person's point of view. Second, people are able to make free choices in life." Which theoretical approach is Dr. Abdul discussing?
a. psychodynamic
b. humanistic
c. cognitive
d. behavioral
b
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Which statement best explains why humans have attitudes?
a. Attitudes are an evolutionary artifact that were useful a long time ago. b. Attitudes increase the complexity in making decisions. c. Attitudes make it harder for people to adapt and adjust to new situations. d. Attitudes aid humans in making decisions and choices.
In the 1970s and 1980s, tightened restrictions on involuntary commitment resulted in a. the criminal justice system becoming responsible for mentally ill people
b. fewer mentally ill patients living in the community. c. family members having increased access to treatment services for their loved ones. d. mentally ill patients receiving much-needed mental health services.
With regard to psychological tests, reliability is most synonymous with
a. cultural sensitivity. b. consistency. c. accuracy. d. validity.
According to which theory of motivation are people motivated to achieve a psychological state in which their thoughts and behaviors agree?
a) learning b) biological c) hierarchy of needs d) cognitive-consistency