Views of death and dying vary across cultures and religions. Yet, there are striking
similarities in how individuals imagine their desirable or "good" death. These
similarities include:
a. a sudden death, without warning.
b. dying for a higher cause or the benefit of others.
c. dying in the company of friends and without pain.
d. dying after a long time of preparation.
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The biological perspective on somatic symptom disorder (somatization disorder) emphasizes which difference in these patients? a. They perceive mild body changes more acutely
b. They have experienced more stress in early childhood. c. They are unable to learn from punishment. d. They are exposed to parents who model how to act sick.
Lakatos proposes that science advances through:
a. sudden revolution. b. replacement of degenerating programs with progressive ones. c. testing of trial-and-error hypotheses. d. re-interpretation of known facts in light of theory.
A key characteristic of a good scientific theory is that it is a simple explanatory device. This key characteristic is explained as the critical thinking principle of
A) falsifiability. B) Occam's Razor. C) replication. D) ruling out rival hypotheses.
Which of the following is LEAST likely to be an indication that a child has been abused?
a) Inappropriate attire (long sleeves and pants in hot summer weather) b) Affectionate behavior from the child: he/she wants to be held and nurtured all the time. c) Extreme behavior, including highly aggressive or highly withdrawn or passive behavior d) Feelings of pain for no apparent reason