When psychologists talk about modifying abnormal behavior, they are referring to ____

a. attempting to understand the underlying cause of that behavior
b. restricting the freedom of dangerous clients
c. attempting to anticipate the future behaviors of clients
d. using therapy to improve client behavior


d

Psychology

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To test the role-playing hypothesis of dissociative identity disorder (DID), Nicholas Spanos and colleagues conducted analogue experiments in which they asked college students to play the role of an accused murderer. What have these studies shown?

a. Role playing causes dissociative identity disorder b. The symptoms of DID can be induced through hypnosis c. The ease of role-taking correlates with risk for DID d. Most individuals deny having a "hidden part," even under hypnosis

Psychology

Mismatches between a leader's personal style and the demands of the situation are most likely to lead to

a. high situational control. b. low rates of employee absenteeism. c. increased leader competence. d. increased job stress and stress-related illnesses.

Psychology

The price of medicine does not affect its effectiveness.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

Psychology

Small birds generally eat ____

a. as much as they can at one time b. only what they need at the moment c. three discrete meals per day d. mostly during the night

Psychology