Give an example of a stereotype that you have experienced in your own life

What will be an ideal response?


Answer: A stereotype is a commonly held belief about a group. An example might be that girls are not good drivers or that boys are better in math than girls.

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Discuss Beck's cognitive theory of depression.

What will be an ideal response?

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Harry is about to finish his college degree, and he is worried that he'll never find a job that will make him happy. He hears people complaining about their work all of the time, and wonders if he is destined to wake up every day for the next 40 years dreading going to work. Based on the chapter you've read, what would you advise him? a. As long as he studied hard in college, he'll probably be

happy with his occupation. b. Most people eventually find a job in which they are reasonably happy. c. He is probably correct, but he will only have to work eight hours a day. d. If he is happy with his home life, he will probably be happy with his work.

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Cassandra is sitting cross-legged on her rug with her arms outstretched. She closes her eyes and makes a sound like "ummmm." She continues this procedure. Cassandra is demonstrating ______________, and the sound is a(n) ______________.

A. relaxation response; focus B. meditation; mantra C. biofeedback; focus D. hypnosis; focal point

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Once patients near death stop expressing hope,

A) those close to them must accept this. B) death is imminent. C) they have reached a state of denial D) they will not reach acceptance.

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