Commitment proceedings are legal proceedings that may result in the finding of
a. psychosis.
b. neurosis.
c. insanity.
d. psychopathology.
C
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Which of the following areas of specialization in psychology is involved with the development of curricula and the training of teachers?
a. school psychology b. educational psychology c. experimental psychology d. industrial/organizational psychology
The United States government has the power to control the use of public dollars. How does this affect testing?
a. The government can withhold funding if tests or practices are objectionable. b. Tests measuring educational achievement are given to school districts at no cost by the federal government. c. The government often imposes heavy fines when school systems and others misuse tests. d. Because test development is so expensive, tests are typically only developed when requested by the federal government.
An overweight person considering gastric-bypass surgery might hope, instead, for a safe mechanism of blocking the effects of ______ that dramatically increases eating while also reducing metabolism.
A. ghrelin B. neuropeptide Y C. insulin D. glucagon
Sally and Tyler have both run for student office for each of the past three years. Sally has won her election each year, while Tyler has only won once. If both Sally and Tyler lose their upcoming elections, how are their respective schedules of reinforcement likely to affect their future behavior?
A. Sally will be more likely to run for office again. B. Tyler will be more likely to run for office again. C. They will both run for office again. D. Neither of them will run for office again.