In a study of examiner reinforcement on test takers, under which condition did children score the lowest?
a. Examiners made approving comments.
b. Examiners made disapproving comments.
c. Examiners made neutral comments.
d. Examiners made no comments.
b
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A problem with defining abnormal behavior in terms of deviation from statistical norms is that this definition
a. focuses only on very rare conditions. b. focuses only on conditions that are actually relatively common. c. does not specify how unusual the behavior must be to be considered abnormal. d. only considers deviations that are harmful.
Which statement BEST expresses the relationship between behavioral medicine and behavioral health?
A. Behavioral health is a subfield of behavioral medicine. B. Behavioral medicine and behavioral health are different names for the same fields. C. Behavioral medicine and behavioral health are different branches of psychosomatic medicine. D. Behavioral medicine is a subfield of behavioral health.
Klaczynski's studies of adolescents' analytical thinking used the story of Timothy, a good-looking, strong high school senior. Identify the statement about Timothy that is MOST likely to be true
Timothy has a girlfriend and is a teacher's pet. Timothy is popular and an athlete. Timothy is a teacher's pet. Timothy is popular and has a girlfriend.
Why might later-born children be more popular with their peers?
a. They learn social skills by dealing with their older siblings. b. Their peers feel sorry for them. c. Their parents force them to interact with other children. d. none of these