Which of the following can best be described as an example of insight learning?
a. Deborah, who gives her 4-year-old son a hug every time he puts his toys away.
b. Samantha, who has wandered through the downtown area a number of times without having a particular goal in mind. When she is asked to take a friend to a particular restaurant, she almost immediately picks the shortest route.
c. Dr. Caruthers , who has been working on a particularly thorny problem in microbiology for a number of months. She then suddenly realizes the solution to her problem, seemingly without effort.
d. Jason, who has a flat tire while driving on a country road. He remembers having seen his dad change a flat tire before, so he doesn't hesitate to attempt the task himself. He is successful in the attempt and is soon on his way again.
e. Patrick, who is planning to spend the day at the beach. He packs sunscreen and applies it to himself everytwo hours while he is at the beach because he doesn't want to get a sunburn.
c
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Doris was at fault in a car accident in which her friend was killed. Although Doris's physical injuries were minor and did not involve head trauma, she was unable to remember who she was or what had happened in her past. This is an example of
a. generalized anxiety disorder. b. post-traumatic stress disorder. c. a fugue. d. dissociative amnesia.
Which of the following statements is true?
a. It is hard to make a research question too broad b. It's hard to make a research question too narrow. c. Students typically begin with a narrow, focused research question d. A general question (rather than a specific one) is best for a research project.
Changes incorporated in DSM-IV and maintained in DSM-IV-TR were based on __________ to a greater extent than changes incorporated in any previous edition
a. standard psychiatric practice b. empirical data c. cognitive-behavioral theory d. consensus of expert opinion
A criticism of career and technical education programs is that
A) the programs are sometimes considered dumping grounds for less academically inclined students or those who are disruptive and have discipline problems. B) students have a more difficult time finding jobs after graduation. C) students are much less likely to graduate from high school. D) students are more likely to be unemployed shortly after graduation.