James, a psychologist, observes that some people who are exposed to a traumatic childhood experience anxiety disorders later in their lives, whereas some people do not. Which quality of humans, illustrated in this scenario, makes them difficult to study?
A) tractability
B) variability
C) empathy
D) reliability
B) variability
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The central element of the assessment process is __________.
A. a physical examination B. an assessment of the global level of functioning C. the administration of the MMPI D. a clinical interview
Regarding both anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa, which of the following statements is FALSE?
a. Although a compulsive attempt to lose weight causes people with anorexia not to seek or desire food, they usually still feel physical hunger. b. Eating disorders often disappear on their own, and thus do not require professional help. c. Some Internet websites appear to celebrate anorexia and bulimia. d. People with eating disorders appear to be trying to gain some measure of control in their lives.
The strip of the cortex in the frontal lobe that is involved in the initiation of all voluntary movements is called:
a. the somatosensory cortex c. Broca's area b. the sensory homunculus d. the motor cortex
Behaviors that are associated with and come to be expected of people in a given position are ________
Fill in the blank with the appropriate word.