What is the term given for friends who are considered and behave like family members?

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


Fictive kin

Psychology

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Psychology

Memory is defined as the capacity to

a. visualize. b. feel and emote. c. perceive events. d. encode, store, and retrieve information.

Psychology

The tiny space between the axon terminal and the dendrite of another neuron is called the ______

a. synaptic vesicle b. synaptic knob c. synaptic cleft d. synapse

Psychology

Tim was receiving cognitive therapy for depression. His therapist

a) encouraged Tim to examine his early childhood conflicts. b) provided structured feedback to Tim about his family environment. c) engaged Tim in a method of challenging negative self-statements. d) focused on Tim's reaction to his style and offered interpretations.

Psychology