In deductive theories, the definitions of the constructs in the hypotheses which must be stated clearly are called:
a. empirical definitions.
b. operational definitions.
c. literary definitions.
d. conceptual definitions.
d
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A. The presence of a negative mood state B. They are at least six months in duration. C. The presence of irrational thoughts D. They are characterized by emotional extremes.
Traumatic stressors include
a. war and imprisonment. b. rape and street violence. c. natural and man-made disasters. d. all of these.
In which situation below would it be most appropriate to use the MMPI-2?
a. Dr. Vilas has been hired by an automotive company to screen individuals applying for jobs with the company. b. Dr. Viviano is interested in assessing for generalized anxiety disorder in a large group of nursing home residents. c. Dr. Vinton is interested in the psychological functioning of individuals facing felony assault charges. d. Dr. Venka would like insight into the psychodynamic functioning of soldiers returning from their tours of duty.
Somatic markers are defined as a. learned associations between stimuli and the physical responses they elicit
b. conscious appraisals of subjective emotional states. c. unlearned associations between physical states and subjective feelings. d. stimuli that nearly all human beings respond to emotionally without prior experience.