Trepanning, as a primitive procedure, involved boring a hole into the skull to
a. relieve pressure or release "evil spirits."
b. shock patients into a remission of symptoms.
c. coerce and control disruptive patients.
d. punish those who had committed crimes.
ANSWER: a
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A. social learning theory of emotions B. affective neuroscience approach C. peripheral theories of emotion D. cognitive appraisal theories of emotion
Mary and Harry are both experiencing financial crises in their lives. Based upon the discussion of gender differences in coping, what approach are they most likely to take?
A. Mary will tend to use emotion-focused coping; Harry will use problem-focused coping B. Harry will tend to use emotion-focused coping; Mary will use problem-focused coping C. Harry is likely to deal with the distress of the crisis, while Mary will try to take constructive action. D. Mary will do primary appraisal, and Harry will do secondary appraisal.
Deviance, adaptation difficulties, and personal distress are concepts used to describe
a. mental retardation. b. students on probation from college. c. abnormal behavior. d. psychological maladjustment.
Which of the following is a characteristic of polygraphs, or lie detectors?
A) Drugs and pain can increase their accuracy. B) Tense muscles will reduce their accuracy. C) They are always admitted in courts as evidence. D) They monitor parasympathetic arousal.