When psychologists use the term personality, they are likely referring to an abstraction

Indicate whether the statement is true or false


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Sue wants to quit smoking, but she cannot seem to kick the addiction. A psychologist who takes a __________ approach might tell Sue that she keeps smoking because her brain is chemically dependent on the drug.

A. psychodynamic B. humanistic C. biological D. behavioral

Psychology

Your neighbor's infant daughter has epilepsy. They are considering surgery to help with the seizures, but they are worried that permanent brain damage will result. What should you tell them?

a. At that age, the brain is "plastic," so that a different part of the brain can likely take over the functioning of the damaged area. b. They should carefully consider this option in that any damage will be permanent. c. It will be difficult to tell if there will be brain damage because infants do not really do much. d. They should proceed with caution in that, if there is any brain damage on the left hemisphere, their daughter might never learn to speak.

Psychology

Nora, a single mom, needs to ask her parents for money. To minimize the probability that they will object to her request, she should:

A. have her distracting little toddler with her when she makes her request. B. ask them over telephone. C. present a written request. D. warn them ahead of her need.

Psychology

What is the name of the period from 2 to 8 weeks following fertilization during which significant growth occurs in the major organs and body systems?

a) embryonic stage b) fetal stage c) fetus stage d) fertilization stage

Psychology