The primary purpose of the DSM–5 is to _____
A) help psychologists assess only normal behavior
B) keep the number of diagnostic categories of mental disorders to a minimum
C) help psychological professionals diagnose psychological disorders
D) describe the causes of common physiological disorders
Answer: C
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Which of the following statements about the harm done by teratogens is true?
A) Passive smoking is rarely harmful to the developing fetus. B) The genetic makeup of the mother and the developing organism plays an important role. C) The negative impact of teratogens is usually reversible. D) The most serious defects occur in the period of the zygote.
Brent has agreed to participate in a study on "preferences for different fast food items." However, he is actually asked to read an article on a sexual assault incident and suggest a punishment for the assailant. This procedure best illustrates
A. the use of deception. B. obedience to authority. C. informed consent. D. the importance of autonomy.
When a group redefines what it considers to be proper behavior in the moment, particularly if the group finds itself in an ambiguous situation, this is known as the ______ perspective.
a. assembling b. value-added c. change agent d. emergent-norm
Plato considered the seat of knowledge to be located in:
A) the liver B) the soul C) the brain D) the pineal gland E) the heart