Professor King approaches questions about human behavior from a perspective that emphasizes the rewards and punishments that maintain certain specific behaviors. He does not invoke the mind to explain behavior but sticks to what he can observe and measure. It is most likely that he accepts which of the following psychological approaches?
a. sociocultural
b. learning
c. cognitive
d. psychodynamic
Answer: b
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What was the result of a trial program in which clinical psychologists were trained to prescribe drugs?
A. Clinical psychologists should not be allowed to prescribe drugs, since very few MDs would be willing to train them. B. Clinical psychologists should be allowed to prescribe drugs without any additional training. C. Clinical psychologists who are properly trained can safely provide drug treatment. D. Because of their theoretical orientation, clinical psychologists should not be allowed to prescribe drugs.
Working with culturally different clients is unethical unless mental health professionals ____
a. have adequate training and expertise in multicultural psychology b. major in multiculturalism in graduate school c. participate in cultural emersion programs d. acknowledge culture
Research discussed in Chapter 11 indicated that empowering settings provide ways for any member to become involved in the work of the group. This illustrates:
a. a group-based, strengths-based belief system. b. opportunity role structures or participatory niches. c. a clear task focus. d. shared, inspiring leadership.
The embryonic disk __________
A) becomes the new organism B) is the outer ring of cells on a blastocyst C) has a good chance of survival outside the womb D) is a protective membrane that surrounds the amnion