What are two major uses of a classification system for abnormal behavior?

Answer:


(1) matching clients' problems with the most effective treatment; (2) searching for knowledge, and the possibility of identifying unique disorders and their causes so that treatments can later be developed.

Psychology

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This refers to the loss of individuality that occurs when self-awareness is replaced by a social role or a group identity.

A. loneliness B. "Mean Girls" syndrome C. deindividuation D. social order

Psychology

Industrial psychologists and organizational psychologists study the behavior of people in

a. workplaces. c. universities. b. research laboratories. d. court rooms.

Psychology

Corrie is well liked by all her classmates. She has lots of friends and is always one of the first people chosen whenever there are group projects. According to Gardner, at which type of intelligence does Corrie likely excel?

A) interpersonal B) intrapersonal C) naturalistic D) visuospatial

Psychology

The largest of the brain's lobes, the _____ lobe, is where multiple cognitive functions are performed

a) temporal b) prefrontal c) frontal d) parietal

Psychology