Stereotypes persist because we tend to pay more attention to information consistent with our views rather than contrary to our views. This is also known as a ________
a. self-fulfilling prophecy
b. confirmation bias
c. schematic direction
d. behavioristic expectation
b
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a. High blood pressure b. Diabetes c. Popularity d. Having overweight parents
Regarding the use of major tranquilizers, which of the following statements is FALSE?
a. Where schizophrenia and major mood disorders are concerned, drugs still remain the primary mode of treatment. b. The best new drugs are not cure-alls with these drugs helping some people and relieving some problems, but not all. c. For serious mental disorders, a combination of medication and psychotherapy almost always works better than drugs alone. d. The use of drugs has dramatically increased the hospital stays of persons with major mood disorders and schizophrenia due to the frequent side effects of the medications.
Gabriel is a 16-month-old boy who lives with his mom and grandma
He calls his mom "Mama" and his grandma "Nona." Last week, Gabriel was at the grocery store with his mom and saw a little lady with white hair and glasses that looked similar to his grandma. He immediately called her "Nona." Gabriel demonstrated _____ a) an underextension error. b) a misuse of telegraphic speech. c) an overextension error. d) a phonemic error.
Which of the following techniques would be most appropriate for treating alcoholism or smoking?
a. systematic desensitization b. flooding c. a token economy d. aversive conditioning