Patterson has employed the ecological approach to examine the roots of antisocial behaviors
His research indicates that early inappropriate behaviors can cascade and influence behavior
in a number of settings.
Which of the following behaviors did Patterson identify as an
antecedent for later antisocial behaviors?
a. Peer rejection
b. Difficult in school
c. Aggression
d. Noncompliance
d. Noncompliance
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Nate and Brenda argue about the usefulness of the humanistic approach to personality. “It’s not practical,” Nate exclaims. “Not true,” says Brenda. “Some of the best-known applications of the humanistic approach have been ____.”
a. ?in crisis intervention b. ?psychotherapy methods c. ?curriculum materials d. ?assessment tools
A common finding in case studies of creative people is:
a. an unwillingness to take risks b. a history of abuse in childhood c. that they tend to be creative in some areas but not others d. a lack of desire to be creative
Which statement about the effects of ethnic and political violence on children is true?
A. Most affected children show long-term emotional difficulties, even when the threatening conditions are temporary. B. War-related consequences for children seem to be culturally universal, appearing in children of every war zone studied. C. Parental affection and reassurance are among the least effective approaches to preventing lasting problems. D. When parents discuss traumatic experiences with their children, the parents should focus on communicating the full extent of their own trauma.
In the 17th week of her pregnancy, Penny Wills was asked to take the triple screen test, as she had a family history of birth defects. Her doctor assured her that the test would take very little time and posed no risks to her baby. Which of the following prenatal diagnostic tests has the doctor asked her to undergo?
A. chorionic villus sampling B. maternal blood screening C. ultrasound sonography D. noninvasive prenatal diagnosis