The recent use of actuarial prediction measures has made psychologists better able to predict potential violence in a patient. Specifically, the use of which of the following constructs has contributed to prediction of violent behavior?
A) Past behavior
B) Delusional beliefs
C) Psychiatric syndromes
D) Psychological symptoms
D
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similar to the principle of A) homeostasis B) instincts C) the Yerkes-Dodson law D) observational learning
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
Which one of these concepts makes stereotyping more likely?
A. Self-serving bias B. In-group bias C. Confirmation bias D. Actor/observer bias
Several methods have been used to measure stress, but the approach taken by most health psychologists is to use
A) ?self-report scales. B) ?performance tests. C) ?physiological measures. D) ?estimates by close associates.