Which criterion would designate as abnormal a person who never talks to other people?
a) dysfunctional
b) statistical rarity
c) subjective discomfort
d) malnutrition
ANS: B, Never talking to people is a rare behavior and behavior that is rare is considered abnormal.
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a. these are self-reports and can never be accepted as fact b. to be on guard against false repressed memories c. that clients have no reason to be untruthful d. to be ready to further investigate the abuse
One widely-used legal dietary supplement that has been shown to increase strength is
A. ginseng. B. taurine. C. creatine. D. high fructose corn syrup.
According to the text, what best explains girls' superior performance in school and the relatively poor performance of boys?
a. Girls report more positive experiences in the classroom. b. Girls feel greater support by their parents. c. Girls have higher contact time with their teachers. d. All of these answers are correct.
A number of colleges, universities, and corporations are encouraged to hire equally qualified women and minorities for high status positions
In support of this practice, some argue that the paucity of women and minorities inadvertently communicates to students and workers that members of these groups are not as competent or worthy of consideration. In essence, those who support the diversification of the workforce point to ________ as a source of negative stereotypes and prejudice. a. realistic conflict b. scapegoating c. affirmative action d. institutional discrimination