You are having a conversation with your psychology professor and he proposes that your language determines the nature of your thought. Which theorist would agree with his assertions?
a. Benjamin Whorf
b. B. F. Skinner
c. Steven Pinker
d. Noam Chomsky
A
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Which of the following is an accurate statement regarding mood disorders?
a. An individual experiencing manic symptoms can also be depressed or anxious b. Unipolar mania is more common than unipolar depression. c. An individual who has experienced only manic episodes in the past is unlikely to ever become depressed. d. Neither manic nor depressive symptoms remit on their own without treatment.
Kristine wants to improve her running time. She is most likely to choose a reference group that
a. includes both inferior and superior runners, called self-esteem comparison. b. includes both inferior and superior runners, called social comparison. c. is limited to inferior runners, called downward social comparison. d. is limited to superior runners, called upward social comparison.
A collection of assessment devices and interviews used to depict a client's personality are referred to as
a. projective testing. b. a behavioral assessment. c. a test battery. d. a diagnostic profile.
Which of the following utilizes the central route to attitude change?
a. A commercial for a lawnmower emphasizing its power and various cutting abilities. b. A commercial showing several good-looking, well-dressed people having a good time around a car. c. All of these. d. An ad showing a young woman in a swimsuit riding a lawnmower and waving to someone.