If the diathesis for a psychological disorder is strong, then
a. personality or genetic predisposition will play a significant role in whether it is expressed.
b. the behavior will not occur until midlife.
c. it is more common in females than males.
d. the environment can shape the cause but not the course of the disorder.
a
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a. Ions can only travel in certain directions across the membrane. b. Only certain molecules are allowed to cross the membrane freely. c. Only certain types of stimulation will result in an action potential. d. All molecules must pass through designated channels.
A more contemporary and preferred term for "mental retardation" is
A. mental debilitation B. intellectual disability C. intellectual debilitation D. intellectual retardation
Describe how the research and treatment of non-privileged individuals resulted in the implication by several critics that positive psychology had failed to account for culture both in research and practice.
What will be an ideal response?
Erik observes that when he dresses in business casual, people seem more comfortable approaching him. He wants to know if this is true because it is very important to him that he meet new people at college. If Erik uses the scientific method to investigate this, what type of research would he be doing?
a) replication b) experimental c) basic d) applied