Chris describes himself as liberal when thinking of himself as an American, but conservative when compared to other college students. These are ________ comparisons
a) intragroup
b) intergroup
c) shifting standards
d) individualistic
a
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With regard to mood disorders, personality traits play a significant role in determining:
a. the depth of depression c. frequency of depression b. the height of mania d. one's risk of becoming depressed
Dr. Hennepin is conducting a study on a new psychotherapy for depression. The depressed clients in his study are diverse, ranging greatly both in the presence of comorbid diagnoses and the severity of their depression; the therapists also are diverse, with different types of mental health training (clinical psychology, social work) and different levels of experience. Dr. Hennepin's study has a
high degree of external validity. What term is used for studies of this nature? a. a psychotherapy efficacy study b. a psychotherapy effectiveness study c. an analog treatment study d. a double-blind placebo trial
Coping with dying
a. is confined to ill and dying persons b. may include family members and friends of the dying person c. excludes professional caregivers d. all of these e. none of these
Anna Nicole weighed about 125 pounds most of her adult life. However, it seemed like whenever Anna Nicole gained weight it was easy to lose and get back to 125
But when she wanted to go below 125 it took forever, and even the slightest deviation from her diet got her back to 125. What explanation would you give Anna Nicole? a) Use better diet products. b) Start a reality TV show. c) Her weight, 125, is her set point. Leave it alone. d) Her BMR is not tied to her set point.