Suppose that you talk to a young mother who tells you that she believes her daughter Sarah is feminine because everyone praises her for feminine actions and because she imitates the women she sees on TV. This mother's explanation is most like the __________ theory
a. psychoanalytic
b. social learning
c. cognitive developmental
d. social constructionist
B
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Cross-cultural studies regarding the treatment of psychotic disorders suggest that ____
a. traditional healing is more effective than medication for individuals from non-Western cultures b. medication is more effective than traditional healing for individuals from non-Western cultures c. although medications may have some limited success for individuals from non-Western cultures, there are times when traditional healing may be more effective d. even for individuals from non-Western cultures, traditional healing has not been found to be effective for psychotic disorders
A study in your textbook establishes an important relationship between genetic variations and life experiences in the etiology of depression. Results indicate that
a. known genetic differences in combination with negative life events greatly increase the likelihood that people will experience depression. b. only people's life events increase the likelihood that they will experience depression. c. genetic variations solely account for the likelihood of depression that people will experience. d. there is no relationship between genetic variation and life experiences regarding the etiology of depression.
Which of these is NOT a hypothetical construct?
A) intelligence B) creativity C) height D) aggressiveness
In the United States, education is related to life expectancy for both men and women, and those with more education are likely to live longer
Indicate whether the statement is true or false