What is the ability to understand and respond helpfully to another person's distress?

Sadness
Empathy
Thoughtfulness
Apathy


Empathy

Psychology

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The main biological treatment method for children with disruptive behavior disorders is

a. sedative medication. b. stimulant medication. c. mood stabilizer medication. d. anti-anxiety medication.

Psychology

During a study using the behavioral research strategy, it is common to have two observers record behavior simultaneously. What is the purpose for this procedure? a. It is used to ensure the objectivity of the measurements

b. It is used to evaluate the reliability of the measurements. c. It provides an operational definition for the variables being measured. d. It helps ensure that the behaviors are not influenced by the presence of an observer.

Psychology

Fernando is deciding where to go for spring break. He can go home and see his family or go to Florida with his friends. He thinks that both options are desirable and is having a difficult time deciding. Fernando is experiencing a(n) __________ conflict.

A. approach-approach B. avoidance-avoidance C. approach-avoidance D. multiple approach-avoidance

Psychology

What type of study allows researchers to study whether certain behaviors or traits are more closely related to their genetics or their environment?

a. genetics b. temperament c. chromosomal d. adoption

Psychology