Which of the following subdisciplines of psychology attempts to understand special populations of students, such as the academically gifted and those with special needs?

A. Educational psychology
B. Counseling psychology
C. Cognitive psychology
D. Health psychology


Answer: A

Psychology

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Which of the following statements most accurately represents the orientation of most contemporary developmental psychopathology theorists and researchers?

a. Most contemporary theorists and researchers believe that the understanding of psychopathology begins with a solid understanding of the id, ego and superego. b. Most contemporary theorists and researchers believe that the understanding of psychopathology must include an appreciation for the multiple influences on a child's development. c. Most contemporary theorists and researchers believe that while important the emphasis on childhood psychopathology is not as important as understanding adulthood psychopathology. d. None of the above.

Psychology

The process of acquiring language begins in the womb

Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

Psychology

_____ refers to one's motivation for sexual behavior and pleasure

a. Libido b. Excitement c. Orgasm d. Cybersex

Psychology

Ali's memory of her high school graduation is stored in her _____; her memory for what year Michigan became a state is located in her _____

a) semantic memory; episodic memory. b) implicit memory; explicit memory. c) episodic memory; semantic memory. d) eidetic memory; working memory.

Psychology