A meta-analysis of primary prevention programs for children and adolescents (Durlak & Wells, 1997) concluded that
a. such programs actually had unintended, negative effects on the majority of participants.
b. the average participant in such programs demonstrated a better outcome than at least 50% of those in control groups.
c. the positive effects of such programs were limited to the specific problem behaviors targeted.
d. the positive effects of such programs did not endure over time.
B
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Which of the following is true about the human brain?
A. The frontal lobe controls sensory integration. B. The precentral gyrus controls voluntary movement. C. The basal ganglia are located in the nondominant hemisphere. D. Obsessive-compulsive behaviors are controlled by the same area that is responsible for language production.
The question of whether a person can be "forced" to become competent to stand trial involves the issue of
A. medication. B. research participants' rights. C. a patient's right to treatment. D. legal representation.
A mean expectancy for obtaining positive reinforcements in a given life area is called:
a. minimal goal b. reinforcement value c. freedom of movement d. outcome value
Which of the following statements is NOT true? When conducting a forensic evaluation,
A. psychologists should make clear the limits of confidentiality. B. test data and results may become public, such as in the case of Mike Tyson. C. it is permissible to disclose test results to the public if the assessed individual works for a national organization, such as the National Football League. D. the person being assessed may not be entitled to see the results of the assessment.