The behaviorist approach

a. has its historical roots in Gestalt psychology.
b. revolutionized psychology by introducing cognitive concepts.
c. claims that all learning occurs through reinforcement and punishment.
d. claims that although thinking and feeling cannot be directly observed, such concepts are essential for a complete understanding of human behavior.


Answer: C

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a. measures that assess an individual's aptitude for a particular occupation. b. an assessment of crystallized intelligence. c. similar interests between test takers and persons in a particular occupation. d. measures that predict how successful a person is likely to be in an occupation.

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According to the American Psychological Association, one-third of Americans report they live under "extreme stress." Stress can have significant negative impacts on people's psychological and physical health and on their social, academic, and vocational lives. List and describe three ways to overcome stress.

What will be an ideal response?

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Which of the following would NOT help to facilitate attitude change?

a. The communicator explains what he will gain if the audience accepts the message. b. The communicator appears trustworthy and an expert on the topic. c. The message stating clear-cut conclusions is backed up by facts and statistics. d. The message appeals to emotions, particularly to fear and anxiety.

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A socially recognized set of rights and obligations linked with illness is known as:

A) the sick role. B) the illness management protocol. C) a patient consent form. D) the social contract.

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