Which of the following does NOT describe an effective psychosocial intervention that has been reported in oncology research studies?
a. Use of psychological treatments that reduced pain and depression and enhanced feelings of well-being
b. Use of videotapes and dolls that reduced children's stress and anxiety during medical procedures
c. Use of psychotherapy that temporarily prolonged life for breast cancer patients both during and after the intervention
d. Use of psychoanalytic techniques that reduced the growth rate of tumors
d
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a. mistrust. b. initiative. c. contextual dissonance. d. parental identification.
Developmental psychologists study physiological and cognitive changes across the life span and how these changes are affected by a person's genetic predispositions, culture, circumstances and experiences
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
In serial-position experiments of memory, what is the primary reason why items in the middle of the sequence are least likely to be remembered?
A. Lack of memory capacity B. Lack of semantic coding C. Transfer to sensory memory D. Replacement by later items
The combination birth control pill works primarily by preventing implantation
a. True b. False