The idea that our inherited tendencies influence the probability that we will encounter stressful life events is a characteristic of the
a. diathesis-stress model
b. reciprocal gene-environment model.
c. genetic model.
d. psycho-social model.
b
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a. Yes, because people with visual impairments get lower scores than others. b. Yes, because people with visual impairments know the driving laws as well as others do. c. No, because the scores are consistent from one year to the next. d. No, because the scores accurately predict who will and will not be a good driver.
Tara and Boris, expectant parents, wonder about the endless possibility of traits their unborn son might inherit from them (e.g., Tara’s red hair and allergies; Boris’s tall frame and poor eyesight). As a genetics expert, you tell them that after cell division, the egg or sperm contains _____ chromosomes; thus, a male or female can produce _____ different combinations of his or her
chromosomes. a. 23; 223 b. 23; 232 c. 46; 246 d. 46; 462
Which of the following is NOT a common irrational assumption resulting in catastrophic thinking?
a. I must have love and affection from certain people. b. Others must perform well in all endeavors. c. Events should always go the way I like. d. Other people should always behave competently and be considerate of me.
Two adult siblings and their father begin family therapy to address conflict over the father's controlling behavior. In the first session, the father says, "I don't know why I'm here – they're the ones with a problem!" How could the therapist respond to provide the best chance of effective treatment?
A. Inform the father he is free to leave, and try to help the siblings as best she can. B. Explain to the father why his behavior has been problematic and how it has affected the siblings. C. Ask the father what he thinks about the ongoing conflict, and what he would like to accomplish in therapy. D. Demonstrate that the father's behavior has been problematic by allowing it to occur in the session and then pointing it out.