What branch of psychology is concerned with the study of abnormal behavior and psychological dysfunction?
A. health psychology
B. psychopathology
C. psychobiology
D. developmental psychology
Answer: B
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According to your text, what is the first step in doing research in the field of human development?
a. deciding whether to use systematic observation, sampling behavior with tasks, self-report or physiological measurement b. creating a rationale for the research, by describing it in terms of at least one theory of development c. coming up with a way to assess the validity and reliability of the measurement instruments that will be used d. scouring the existing research literature for holes that can be filled with research based on contemporary theories
Tolman specified that the independent variables (stimuli) affect processes within the organism. These processes then control the occurrence of behavior (response). These internal processes are known as ____.?
a. ?operational variables b. ?mental sets c. ?cognitive variables d. ?intervening variables e. ?concrete variables
Which statement reflects how culture has influenced the reproductive success of the Waorani and Yanomamö people of the Amazonian Basin?
a. Although aggression is highly valued for both Waorani and Yanomamö men, the high mortality rates amongst aggressive males is causing these tribe populations to dwindle. b. Although male aggression is highly valued in both societies, aggressive Yanomamö men are more successful than Waorani men in passing along their genes because Yanomamö men stand down between conflicts. c. In contrast to other tribes of the same region, the Waorani and Yanomamö people value peace and tranquility and thus have had the greatest success in passing along their genes. d. In contrast to other tribes of the same region, the Waorani and Yanomamö people value peace and tranquility; however, because the Waorani, but not the Yanomamö people, refuse to defend themselves, their gene pool is dwindling.
The application of aversive activities includes all of the following procedures except:
a. overcorrection b. response cost c. contingent exercise d. guided compliance