Which term describes efforts to improve the environment in order to prevent new cases of mental illness from developing?

a. social ecology
b. primary prevention
c. tertiary prevention
d. secondary prevention


Answer: b.

Psychology

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b. Vicarious learning cannot account for most phobias. c. Inherited predispositions are irrelevant to the development of phobias. d. Safe experiences are irrelevant to the development of phobias.

Psychology

Three-month-old Jordan reacts as if he believes that the basketball he is playing with actually shrinks as it rolls away from him. This reaction would indicate that Jordan lacks

a. object permanence. b. cross-modal perception. c. attention. d. size constancy.

Psychology

The purported ability to perceive events or gain information in ways that appear unaffected by distance or normal physical barriers is called mediumship

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Psychology

In client-centered therapy, the process of rephrasing or repeating thoughts and feelings expressed by clients so they can become aware of what they are saying is known as

a. transference. b. vicarious desensitization. c. unconditional positive regard. d. reflection.

Psychology