Nothing in a man's life seems to be going right. Since being laid-off, he has continually failed in his attempts at finding work, even though he's moved to different cities several times. Now he can't even seem to form new friendships. He has developed a sense of despair and is drifting into depression. This is related to the concept known as:
a. learned helplessness
b. cognitive hopelessness
c. maladaptive behavior theory
d. adaptation failure theory
A
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Rosenhan's study on mental hospitals alerts us to
a. the challenge of getting admitted into an overcrowded psychiatric facility. b. how difficult it is for patients with psychological problems to spot fakers. c. how difficult it is to overcome schizophrenia and depression. d. how rapidly mental health professionals can successfully treat psychiatric problems. e. how labeling can affect perceptions of normal or abnormal behavior.
According to Vygotsky's theory, development occurs due to the person's
A) development of a basic sense of trust. B) internalization of cultural values. C) imitation of adult authority figures. D) reorganization of mental schemes with age.
According to the text, about what percent of fertilized eggs are lost within the first two weeks following conception?
a. 2-3% b. 5-9% c. 25% d. 60-70%
Since cognitive and behavioral therapies change troublesome
thoughts and behaviors, respectively, without looking for the origins of these thoughts and behaviors, these therapies would be considered therapies. a. directive b. nondirective c. action d. insight