How behaviors and mental processes help us adapt to the environment is a question addressed by which early movement of psychology?

A) behaviorism
B) cognitism
C) functionalism
D) structuralism


Answer: C
Rationale: William James developed functionalism, the study of the purpose and function of behavior and conscious experience.

Psychology

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a. has a low vulnerability for the development of schizophrenia. b. is likely to develop symptoms of a mood disorder. c. has an increased vulnerability for the development of schizophrenia. d. has an increased vulnerability for the development of a bipolar disorder.

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Concerning altered states of consciousness, (a) describe characteristics of an altered state of consciousness, (b) describe four everyday situations in which people experience these altered states, and (c) describe the intentional uses and meanings of the altered states within another culture

What will be an ideal response?

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Dustin works at the local drugstore as a cashier

He feels his job is very simple, and he easily gets bored at work. In order for Dustin to perform at a high level at work, he should have _____ level of arousal. a) an achievement b) a low c) a moderate d) a high

Psychology

Men are less likely than women to engage in which response to aggression?

A. fight B. flight C. freeze D. tend and befriend

Psychology