A plot of the IQ scores of the entire population would yield a(n) ________ distribution.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
bell-shaped
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In using hypnosis to treat patients with psychological disorders, Freud discovered a. that it is therapeutic to recall and relive emotionally traumatic events. b. that patients are unable to process emotionally charged information. c. that hypnosis is less effective than mesmerism
d. the existence of conscious memories.
Which of the following was a classic pseudoscientific theory that related bumps on the head to personality traits, and did not disappear until well into the twentieth century?
a. Introspection b. Functionalism c. Phrenology d. Behaviorism
Which statistic is commonly used to screen people for weight categories that indicate whether they are considered normal weight, underweight, overweight, or obese?
A) set point B) positive energy balance C) body mass index D) obesity rate
Michael has been charged with murder, but he doesn't seem to understand the charge against him. He doesn't seem to understand that if he pleads guilty, he is going to go to prison. His attorney has been trying to work with him to no avail; Michael has not been rational the entire time he has been in custody. Since a defendant's competence is only evaluated in terms of one's ability to stand
trial, it is likely that he'll just be advised to go ahead and enter a plea. Indicate whether the statement is true or false