Luisa believes that people are generally good at heart, and that they usually do the right thing if you give them a chance. Which psychological perspective is most likely to appeal to her?

A) psychodynamic
B) evolutionary
C) humanistic
D) social cognitive


Answer: C
Rationale: During the mid 20th century, Maslow and others created a movement called humanistic psychology that emphasized the unique and positive qualities of human experience and potential.

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What kinds of physical, personality, social, or environmental variables might relate to the impact of major life events on our experience of stress and our physical well-being? Propose a correlational study in which you examine major life events and at least one other variable of psychological interest. What outcome might you measure and how? What might you predict? Be sure to state your hypotheses and operationalize your variables as clearly as you can. Holmes and Rahe's (1967) SRRS should probably appear somewhere in your proposal.

What will be an ideal response?

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Barry watched his friend Vic come in late to one of their college classes. When the professor saw Vic come in late, he stopped lecturing and directed the entire class to look at him. By the end of the professor's tirade, Barry was certain that he would never be late to this professor's class

a. vicarious punishment b. vicarious reinforcement c. negative punishment d. positive reinforcement

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In client-centered therapy, the three essential core qualities that a therapist should provide to the client are ____________________, unconditional positive regard, and empathy

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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As Will approaches the witness stand, he stops and clutches his throat. He has to leave the courtroom because he is unable to speak. If he has no other symptoms, his condition might be diagnosed as ____.?

a. dissociative fugue
b. factitious disorder
c. agoraphobia
d. functional neurological symptom disorder

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