Which of the following categories include risk factors that contribute to psychopathology?
a. social conditions such as poverty
b. family factors such as abusive parents
c. psychological factors such as learning disorders
d. all of these
ANSWER: d
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In reporting tests of significance, ____
a. indicate why the test was used b. identify the degrees of freedom c. state the null hypothesis d. outline the strengths and weaknesses of the test
Among minority youth, greater identity formation conflicts tend to arise for
a. mixed-identity adolescents and cross-ethnic adoptees. b. minority children living in poverty. c. minority children living in primarily Caucasian neighborhoods. d. minority children who are involved in interracial romantic relationships.
Dr. Doyle is meeting a client for an assessment. While testing the client and gathering data about her history, a number of contradictions arise—contradictions that Dr. Doyle is unable to resolve. When it comes time to write his report, what should Dr. Doyle do?
a. He shouldn't bother noting the presence of contradictions at all, so as not to confuse the reader. b. He should mention the contradictions briefly, but play down their importance. c. He should describe the contradictions in adequate detail for the reader. d. How he handles this situation will depend upon the specific referral source.
Which of the following has been proposed as an "executive" area that coordinates the areas involved in consciousness?
A. insula B. claustrum C. parietal cortex D. amygdala