Which of the following subfields in psychology deals with the study, diagnosis and treatment of psychological disorders?

A. cognitive psychology
B. clinical psychology
C. experimental psychology
D. counseling psychology.


Answer: B. clinical psychology

Psychology

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a. retrograde amnesia. b. anterograde amnesia. c. retroactive interference. d. proactive interference. e. the serial position effect.

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The average threshold for human hearing is the tick of a watch from ______ away under very quiet conditions

a) 20 feet b) 60 feet c) 40 feet d) 80 feet

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Which statement about epidural analgesia is true?

A. It prevents the mother from being able to move her trunk and legs. B. It allows the mother to feel the pressure of the contractions. C. It strengthens uterine contractions. D. It prevents the mother from being able to push during the second stage of labor.

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John Watson’s statement regarding his ability to teach any healthy infant to adopt any desired personality or vocation is today seen to be wrong because . . .

a. Watson was not a very good teacher b. Today’s infants are securely attached c. There are many more personality traits today d. None of the above

Psychology