Miranda is trying to quit smoking. As part of her behavioral assessment, she is asked to maintain a diary and record what occurred before, during and immediately following each time she smoked a cigarette, in real time

In order to do this, she had structured record sheets for each day. This type of assessment is referred to as
a) ecological momentary assessment.
b) self-report.
c) direct observation.
d) behavioral interview.


a

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In the case of Michael presented in your text, which of these is one of the keys that should lead a mental health professional to suspect that Michael suffers from obsessive-compulsive disorder?

a. Michael's symptoms fall into a recognized pattern. b. There is a significant family history of conflict. c. Michael expresses a need to be alone. d. Michael has trouble communicating his thoughts.

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Scholars maintain that the most important factor in gender typing is

A) biology. B) socialization. C) cognition. D) All of the above.

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Jane has a crush on Ben's roommate. She volunteers to help Ben set up for a party so that she can spend more time around his roommate. Jane's motivation for helping can best be described as:

a. altruistic. b. philanthropic. c. egoistic. d. deceptive.

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Synaptic density in the primary visual cortex of infants

A) is maximal by the seventh or eighth postnatal month, and then it declines. B) almost reaches adult levels by the seventh or eighth prenatal month. C) follows the same course of development as the myelination of prefrontal cortex. D) both A and C E) both B and C

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