People often get accustomed to a loud or irritating noise after being exposed to it for a considerable amount of time. This best exemplifies _____
A) habituation
B) canalization
C) assimilation
D) generalization
A
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a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Dr. Humber is a psychologist who is diagnosing his patient's psychological disorder. Dr. Humber knows that this might be difficult to do. Which statement is false with regard to classifying disorders?
a. ?People's problems often do not fit neatly into one category. b. ?The DSM-5 gives general labels, such as neurosis and psychosis. c. ?The same symptoms often appear as part of more than one disorder. d. ?Diagnostic judgments are somewhat subjective.
The description of persons having "islands of genius" best describes which of the following?
a. geniuses c. masterminds b. savants d. whizzes
After completingyourobservationsofOfficerJones,you are askedtosummarizeyourobservationsfor a studybeingconductedbyanethiciststudyingpolicebehavior. Assume that the waitress at the diner was new and did not know about Officer Jones' arrangement with the owner. She brought a check for the food and coffee, and Officer Jones grudgingly paid. Because the choice of the diner was motivated by Officer Jones' desire for a free meal, ______________ would consider his actions immoral even though he paid.
A. universality B. ethical formalism C. utilitarianism D. teleological ethics