Athletes like Derek Jeter and Mia Hamm feel that they aren't great athletes, but that they became great through effort and hard work, and that they can continue to grow through effort. What type of mindset does this best exemplify?
a. optimism
b. fixed
c. overjustification
d. growth
Answer: D
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Which of the following statements accurately reflects how experts in the behavioral sciences come to explain the biological, psychological, and sociocultural causes of abnormal behavior?
A. Each expert perspective describes the causes and symptoms of two or three different disorders. B. Each expert perspective offers its own explanation of abnormal behavior. C. All expert perspectives are viewed as equally valid. D. Only the biological perspective has been studied experimentally, therefore it is the most valid explanation of abnormal behavior.
What type of care does hospice primarily provide?
A. curative B. rehabilitative C. palliative D. spiritual
Thanh was in a car accident a year ago in which she suffered some brain damage. Because of the rare nature of her impairment, Dr. Morello kept very detailed notes concerning the treatments administered, the effects of those treatments, and other particular aspects of Thanh's condition. He hopes to publish his findings so that if another psychologist encounters a patient with a condition like Thanh's, that psychologist will have some information to aid him or her in treating that individual. Which research method is Dr. Morello using?
A. Controlled experiment B. Case study C. Naturalistic observation D. Survey
Intuition is often used as part of scientific method
Indicate whether the statement is true or false