Which statement about social phobia is FALSE?
A) It is slightly more common in women than it is in men.
B) It is an irrational fear of being publicly embarrassed.
C) It is more common in children than it is in adults.
D) It is an irrational fear of being publicly humiliated.
C) It is more common in children than it is in adults.
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Which psychologist advanced the theory that a "designed culture" based on positive reinforcement could encourage desirable behavior?
a. William James b. B.F. Skinner c. Max Wertheimer d. Carl Rogers
In contrast to more traditional societies,, infants in Western countries are rarely held more than
a. 10% of the day. c. 35% of the day. b. 25% of the day. d. 45% of the day
The American Psychological Association's Ethical Principles and Code of Conduct provides that a therapist and client may
A. become sexually involved during treatment if the client can provide meaningful consent. B. become sexually involved at any time after treatment. C. not become sexually involved during treatment or for at least two years after treatment. D. not become sexually involved during or any time after treatment.
David wants to look at genetic influences on IQ, so he administers a battery of tests to Frank and Fred, who are fraternal twins; Sidney and Sheldon, who are identical twins; and Larry and Harry, who are non-twin brothers. David's supervisor asks him to make a guess about which set of siblings will most likely have the most similar IQs. David's best guess would be
A. Frank and Fred. B. Sidney and Sheldon. C. Larry and Harry. D. Since they're all siblings, the correlation should be about the same for all pairs.