According to Chapter 10, which of the following should make evaluators suspicious that a defendant might be faking incompetence?
A. refusing to take the competency screening test
B. an extremely high score
C. an extremely low score
D. None of the above
C
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How has the textbook described the historical relationship between clinical psychology and social psychology?
a. Clinical psychology grew out of social psychology. b. Both clinical psychology and social psychology grew out of cognitive psychology. c. The two fields have historically been at odds and argued with one another. d. The two fields have historically exchanged ideas and viewpoints.
Which statement concerning food intake in elderhood is most accurate?
a. Because of the reduced need for calories, very old people have less of a chance of malnutrition than younger people. b. Because of the increased need for calories, very old people will feel very weak and lose resilience if they keep eating only as much as they have previously. c. Slowed metabolism increases the very old person's need for calories. d. Because of a diminished appetite, the very old person must become more conscientious in selecting foods that will provide the nutritional elements necessary for healthy functioning.
Sharlisa suffers from OCD. What is the first step her therapist will take with her when using exposure therapy with response prevention?
a. education about OCD and the rationale for the treatment b. development of an exposure hierarchy c. exposure to the fearful situations d. flooding
According to Freud, the ego uses defense mechanisms in order to
A. reduce anxiety. B. help the id get what it wants. C. satisfy the superego's demands. D. channel psychic energy into a socially productive action.