A psychological state in which people living in a nursing home develop apathy and a lack of caring about themselves is referred to as ______________.
a. bed sickness
b. acquired indifference
c. institutionalism
d. geriatric surrender
Answer: c. institutionalism
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In the process of self-actualizing, emphasized in humanistic psychology, individuals a. adopt a conditioned response to a variety of stimuli
b. direct their own course of therapy under the guidance of a counselor. c. strive to achieve their highest potential against life's obstacles. d. achieve a complete and almost unqualified acceptance of their own dysfunctions.
Events that precede a response are called antecedents, while the effects that follow a response are called consequences
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Chemicals produced by the body that dull the sensation of pain are called:
A) endogenous endorphins. B) neurotransmitters. C) morphine. D) narcotics.
When 3-year-old Melissa was talking to her father on the phone, she asked, "What's that?" as she pointed to a bug on the window. Melissa's question demonstrates her lack of
A) illocutionary intent. B) metalinguistic awareness. C) speech registers. D) referential communication skills.