Which of the following is one reason many believed it would be too difficult to gather honest responses related to relationship violence?
A. lack of external validity of data
B. small sample size
C. inability to gather unbiased evidence
D. measurement problem of social desirability
Answer: D
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A major contribution of the psychodynamic theorists is _____
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Curlee has a good ability to recognize emotions in herself and in others. She is also able to effectively manage her emotions. Curlee appears to have high levels of
a. emotional intelligence. b. psychosocial need. c. self-actualization. d. happiness. e. anger management ability.
In borderline personality disorder, the term "borderline" describes a traditional view of this disorder as being
a. near the border of full-blown madness. b. on the border of neurosis and psychosis. c. restricted and unable to be expressed. d. nondescript and ambiguous.
Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)
1. Current research suggests that humour can be helpful in reducing stress in the short term. 2. People who use humour to reduce stress tend to live longer than do people who use other relaxation strategies. 3. In response to a painful stimulus, high-pain-sensitive individuals exhibit more activity in the thalamus than do low-pain-sensitive individuals. 4. In response to a painful stimulus, low-pain-sensitive individuals exhibit less activity in the anterior cingulate cortex than do high-pain-sensitive individuals. 5. Placebos have been shown to increase the release of endorphins, the brain's natural painkilling chemical.