Psychologists in the area of child custody issues generally provide information on
A. the effects of divorce on children.
B. statistical studies of gender roles and parenting.
C. the effects of court battles on children.
D. how the parents can work through the custody battle.
A
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a. lateral inhibition b. movement perception c. dark adaptation d. size constancy
Hiep explains that the grass is green because all of the pictures have green grass, while his much older brother explains that the amount of light absorbed by the blades of grass determines their color
A researcher interested in the thinking processes in these two answers is most likely demonstrating the a. psychodynamic perspective. c. contextual perspective. b. cognitive perspective. d. evolutionary perspective.
Hilda is a resident at a nursing home. Although the staff would be receptive to Hilda’s requests, Hilda feels that she has to go along with the foods they put on her plate and that she must participate in every activity whether she enjoys it or not. Why does Hilda often feel stressed and even threatened by the staff?
a. perceived lack of control. b. perceived conflict with the activities. c. perceived pressure to continue living at the nursing home. d. extreme burnout.
One theory suggests that people at risk for antisocial personality disorder are in a chronic state of underarousal and that their behavior represents misguided attempts to
a. seek stimulation. b. diminish psychological pain. c. meet ego needs and desires. d. fit into society at large.