During __________, advances in perspective taking permit an empathic response not just to people's immediate distress, but also to their general life condition
A) infancy and toddlerhood
B) early childhood
C) middle childhood
D) late childhood and adolescence
D
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In the 1930s, 70 percent of Americans reported that the ideal number of children to have was __________. In the 1990s, Americans reported that the ideal number of children was __________ .
A. five or more; no more than three if money is no object B. three or more; no more than four C. six; no more than two D. three or more; no more than two2, although three or more if money is no object
Sam is being administered a test known as the Landolt rings. Which aspect of Sam's vision is being assessed?
a. night vision b. visual acuity c. color vision d. depth perception
Using virtual reality (VR) for rehabilitation after brain injury a. does not produce any significant benefits
b. is impossible, given the inability of patients to use the technology. c. might be used in the future, but is not currently available. d. allows the patient to receive more hours of rehabilitation than more traditional methods requiring the presence of a therapist.
Which of the following is an explanation for the clinician's illusion?
A) Clinicians recognize that because people tend not to think clearly and objectively about their own stressors, they assume that most people are not able to deal effectively with their own stressors. B) Clinicians are used to dealing with other clinicians, and thus they assume that most people are well-balanced, resilient, and perfectly able to handle their own stressors. Incorrect. There is nothing in the textbook that addresses this as an explanation for the clinician's illusion. C) Clinicians realize that their "fees" are usually going to be paid for by insurance companies, and thus assume that their clients will be highly motivated to improve as rapidly as possible so that they don't "run out" of benefits. D) Clinicians tend to see only those who react emotionally to stress, so they overestimate people's fragility and underestimate their resilience.