Explain three of the common criticisms of Freud and his theory.
What will be an ideal response?
Answers will vary, but students should explain three of the following: method of data
collection (no controlled experimentation and unrepresentative samples); dogmatism
(no tolerance of ideas that conflicted with his own); overemphasis on sex; the length,
cost, and limited effectiveness of psychoanalysis; lack of falsifiability (nothing a
person could do would be contrary to the theory).
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A. have a mental abnormality. B. be determined as likely to commit future sexually violent crimes. C. have served at least ¾ of their sentence D. A and B
What sexually transmitted infection can be transmitted to the fetus during prenatal development and to the neonate during birth and later through breast milk?
a. syphilis b. herpes c. gonorrhea d. AIDS
As children's understanding of morality becomes more complex, they regard violations of purposeful conventions
A) as dependent on individuals' intentions. B) as closer to moral transgressions. C) to be less important than random convention transgressions. D) as the linkage to immoral beliefs.
Consider a common behavior by people with ADHD – interrupting others in conversation to an unusual degree. What is the most plausible reason that interruptions by those with ADHD might serve to reduce their anxiety?
A. They have a highly specific factoid they think it's important you know, and telling you immediately reduces their anxiety that you won't learn it. B. They have something interesting to tell you and are worried they'll forget it if they don't say it immediately. C. They want to make sure you realize the value of their contributions, so when they have an especially good idea, they blurt it out. D. They lost track of time and worry they haven't been involved enough in the conversation, so they start talking to make up for lost time.