Researchers at the Center for the Sex Offender Management (CSOM) want to understand more about
the psychosocial factors that predict recidivism.
There is a well established research base at CSOM,
and therefore the scholars can parsimoniously review the literature. During their search one variable,
cognitive distortions, consistently emerges as a predictor of recidivism. In response, the researchers
postulate that cognitive distortions are related to recidivism. In terms of research and the scientific
method, what term describes the researchers' postulation?
a) Induction
b) Research question
c) Theoretical explanation
d) Hypothesis
d
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Goldner has argued that gender is not a special topic in family therapy, but is:
a. "related to other assessment models". b. "at the center of family theory". c. "crucial to treatment planning". d. none of the above.
Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)
Proponents of supply side economics favor increased taxes on high income households.
The advent of ________________________ in the 1950s led to the deinstitutionalization of many mentally ill patients.
a. Medicaid b. Medicare c. Psychotropic medications d. Electroconvulsive therapy
Ego-defense mechanisms can be thought of as
A) ?unhealthy reactions to stress. B) ?most effective when used as the primary means to cope with stress. C) ?psychological strategies that we use to protect our self-concept against unpleasant emotions. D) ?reactions used primarily by mentally distressed individuals.