Which of the following experiences would be LEAST likely to result in a subsequent desire to engage in sadomasochistic activity?
A) ?Getting a spanking for being caught masturbating
B) ?Experiencing nurturing during childhood only when ill or injured
C) ?Receiving a spanking when one's pants are pulled down and becoming sexually aroused as a result of the physiological stimulation
D) ?Being caught "playing doctor" as a child and being verbally embarrassed and humiliated for doing so
B
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a. ?psychodynamic b. ?humanist c. ?cognitive-behavioral d. ?diathesis-stress
How does the self-evaluation of preschoolers tend to compare with that of school-age children and adolescents?
What will be an ideal response?
Sam works in a rehabilitation hospital with people recovering from strokes. One of his patients can only respond to his questions with a single word answer. This patient is likely experiencing
A. Wernicke's aphasia. B. Broca's aphasia. C. functional fixedness. D. dyslexia.
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a. accurate predictors b. moderately good predictors c. poor predictors d. reliable predictors