The textbook argues that there should be a field of study called "personality toxicology," which would mean that experts would study
A) personality precursors to illegal drug use.
B) "toxic" or maladaptive personalities.
C) "toxic" or maladaptive interpersonal relationships.
D) the factors necessary for one to deal with stress.
E) the effects of environmental substances and toxins on personality.
E
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Nelson, a schizophrenic patient, has just begun taking antipsychotic medication. He took his first dose about 12 hours ago, but so far his family sees no change in his condition. What advice should they be given?
a. If he doesn't show improvement in another 12 hours, a different kind of medication should be tried. b. Patients usually don't begin responding to antipsychotic drugs for at least a few days. c. He may have been misdiagnosed as schizophrenic. d. Early changes due to antipsychotic medication are usually not apparent to nonprofessionals, who are unfamiliar with the signs of improvement.
While the fields of learning and social psychology look at nature vs. nurture for the development of sexual orientation, evolutionary psychologists believe which of the following?
A. Strong same-sex relationships increase group survival by binding a group together emotionally. B. Having more children decreases the chance of passing on the X chromosome believed to influence sexual orientation in males. C. Strong same sex relationship increases group survival by binding a group together socially due to common interests. D. Having fewer children increases the fertility in women who carry the X chromosome gene.
What is the relationship between cognitive functioning and stress? a. Stressors are not influenced by cognitive function, but do influence it
b. Cognitive factors like perceived control can moderate the impact of stressors. c. Higher cognitive functioning may serve as a vulnerability for developing PTSD. d. Optimism tends to have a negative effect on cognitive function during stress.
Monozygotic twins are also known as ______ twins; dizygotic twins are also known as ______ twins
Fill in the blank with correct word