When writing her paper on the benefits of religion, Sara only used research conducted by Catholic priests. This is an example of ______.

A. self-justification
B. cherry-picking data
C. rationalization trap
D. cognitive dissonance


Answer: B

Psychology

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a. an external locus of control c. a defense mechanism b. problem-focused coping d. reaction formation

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Youare a psychiatristoncallwith a stateprison.Youhavebeencalledintoexamineaninmatewhohasbeenbehavingerratically.Prisonofficialsareconcernedthatheposes a dangertohimselfandothers.Theyhaveconfinedhimin a baresolitarycelltobesurehecan'thurthimself,andhaveaskedyoutoevaluatehim. Immediately,yourecognizeanethicaldilemma.Yourdutyasa psychiatristrequiresyoutoactinthebestinterestsofyourpatient,butatthesametime,yourecognizethattheprisonsettingbringswithitcertaindutiesthatfavorinstitutionalsecurityoverpatientrights. After meeting with the inmate, you determine that he is in need of medication to control his psychosis. You are concerned that the inmate is unable to provide ________________ for the treatment, which challenges your professional ethics.

A. legal permission B. informed consent C. financial payment D. a compelling reason

Psychology

Zoe calls her pacifier a "bee-bee." This is an example of

A) vegetative sounds. B) true babbling. C) variegated babbling. D) protowords.

Psychology

What type of genes stop the activity of the genes that previously functioned normally but now produce abnormal cell duplication?

a. stability genes b. oncogenes c. tumor suppressor genes d. cancer genes

Psychology