Michael is having problems relating to other people because he is exhibiting delusions (false beliefs) and hallucinations. Michael would MOST likely seek help from
a. a clinical psychologist.
b. a developmental psychologist.
c. an experimental psychologist.
d. a physiological psychologist.
A
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Norman has been having repeated episodes of severe delusional thoughts regarding his body image, even though his body is quite normal looking. Norman would probably be a good candidate for
a. high-voltage ECT. b. rational emotive therapy. c. regression/progression therapy. d. antipsychotic medication.
In trying to understand why some individuals become addicted to anxiolytics and others do not, it is important to consider the negative reinforcement that is associated with the drug's ability to a. produce a "high."
b. reduce anxiety. c. metabolize quickly. d. relieve pain.
A major point of difference between basic research and applied research is that
a. basic research involves experimentation and applied research involves psychiatry. b. basic research studies physical processes and applied research studies mental processes. c. basic research studies only humans, whereas applied research studies both animals and human beings. d. basic research is done to acquire knowledge and applied research is done to solve practical problems.
Patrick has long wanted a luxury car, but only recently has he realized that he will never
be able to afford one. Rather than continuing to admire the car, he begins to ridicule it and the people who drive it. He says things such as "Only a snob would drive that car" and "It spends more time in the shop than on the road." Patrick's comments reflect a. sublimation. b. projection. c. reaction formation. d. rationalization. e. repression.