A new government program to reduce the occurrence of psychological disorders has two components. First, mental health professionals will try to identify individuals who may have an inherited risk for disorders; in addition,
they will closely monitor these individuals' development. Which model of abnormal behavior provides the greatest support for this program?
a) cognitive
b) behavioral
c) psychodynamic
d) biopsychosocial
D
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a. environmental b. health c. clinical d. I/O
In science, a scientific theory is defined as a(n)
A) educated opinion about the natural world. B) explanation for a large number of findings in the natural world. Correct. In order for a premise to be considered useful, it must provide an explanation for a large number of findings that occur in the natural world, including the psychological world. C) personal understanding of natural laws. D) testable prediction about the natural world. Incorrect. A testable prediction about the natural world is a hypothesis, not a theory.
Which of the components of motivation involves taking the first steps and developing a plan for the task at hand?
a) activation b) assimilation c) persistence d) self-actualization
Electroconvulsive therapy and transcranial magnetic stimulation are primarily used to treat:
a. anxiety. b. psychosis. c. major depression. d. obsessive-compulsive disorder.