What is meant by the statement that psychological change can be self-directed?

What will be an ideal response?


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Drastic mental decline is not part of the normal aging process, but 15–20% percent of adults over age 75 will show some form of a cognitive deficit known as ____________________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Mental acts in which objects are changed or transformed and then can be returned to their original states are called

a. operations. b. mental flexibility acts. c. precausal thinking. d. transductive reasoning.

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You eavesdrop as a group of psychologists eats lunch together. After reading the first chapter in your psychology textbook, you can correctly identify which psychologist as a behaviorist?

a. Dr. Tsui says, "I'm excited about my new research project. I'll be studying how creativity helps people solve problems.". b. Dr. Lightman says, "I believe that early learning experiences have shaped my actions as an adult.". c. Dr. Melfi says, "I have a client who has a lot of unresolved unconscious conflicts with his mother. I think we'll be working together a long time.". d. Dr. Fraser says, "Looking back at my life at midlife, I recognize how my goals have given me a sense of meaning.". e. Dr. Reeves says, "I'm delivering my favorite lecture today – the role of heredity in language development.".

Psychology

A service that provides potential parents with information on the risk of a child of theirs being born with an inherited disorder is called _____ counseling

a. genetic b. selective breeding c. gene therapy d. relational

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