A new psychological test is able to detect anxiety in patients; it accurately identifies both the absence and presence of anxiety. This would mean that the test
A) has high false positive rates and high false negative rates.
B) has high false positive rates but low false negative rates.
C) is low in false positive rates and low in false negative rates.
D) is low in false positive rates but high in false negative rates.
Answer: C) is low in false positive rates and low in false negative rates.
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a. emphasize the use of specific techniques in therapy b. withhold unconditional positive regard when therapeutically useful c. need limited training because it is their attitude that is paramount d. believe that people are able to advance and grow on their own
Which is a characteristic of a self-actualizing person?
a. They do not let reality distort their perceptions. b. They have a high need for success. c. They have many friends and acquaintances. d. They are creative.
According to Horney, neurotic strivings for power serve as a protection against feelings of:
a. aggressiveness b. helplessness c. exploitation d. competition
The case of Nadean Cool, who was purported to have more than a hundred different personalities, is an example of the critical thinking concept of
A) correlation versus causation. B) falsifiability. C) extraordinary claims. D) replicability.