Six-year-old Jean hits another child and steals the child's lunch money. A psychologist who takes a psychodynamic approach would suggest that Jean
A. learned that hitting someone would result in a reward.
B. has an unconscious drive for aggression, causing her to act out.
C. asserted herself, an example of bettering herself as a person.
D. hit the child for food, an adaptive mechanism to survive.
Answer: B
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A. obesity B. low levels of chronic family stress C. being underweight for one's age D. the presence of a father in the household
Which of the following is correct regarding experimental hypotheses?
a. We can prove a predicted relationship exists in a population by confirming an experimental hypothesis. b. They describe the population parameters to be tested by the experiment. c. They describe the predicted relationship we may or may not find in an experiment. d. We can prove theories about behavior by confirming experimental hypotheses.
An initial guess or plan about how to organize a stimulus pattern is referred to as a
a. cognitive style. b. perceptual hypothesis. c. sensory hypothesis. d. perceptual closure.
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It is common for children under the age of 3 years to awaken frequently during the night. Abby is at high risk for SIDS, sudden infant death syndrome. Abby's frequent awakenings may be a sign of physical or psychological problems now, but she will most likely grow out of the problem. Abby's frequent awakenings may be a sign of physical or psychological problems now, and her sleep deprivation can cause long-term health problems.