Module One is introduced with a discussion of autism and test anxiety. In doing so, the author of your textbook is suggesting:
A. that psychology attempts to answer questions about complex problems
B. the importance of accurate diagnoses
C. that a careful definition of maladaptive behavior is important
D. that psychology's main focus is on abnormal behaviors
Answer: A
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A) black versus white, red versus green, and blue versus yellow B) black versus gray and white versus colored C) grayscales, blue versus red and green versus yellow D) blue versus green and red versus yellow
Jasmine is born a female. What part of her will be encompassed by her gender?
a. Jasmine has the reproductive system of a female. b. Jasmine will be raised with certain cultural expectations as to what a female should do in her society. c. Jasmine will be able to get pregnant and deliver a baby. d. Jasmine is Asian.
Your friends Beth and Tim have recently discovered that their 3-year-old girl is autistic. Beth and Tim are both nutrition fanatics and are convinced that they can cure their daughter's autism with vitamins and diet. You should tell Beth and Tim that vitamins and diet:
A. have been shown to be effective but the gains are not sufficient to be considered a cure B. may improve their daughter's symptoms, but it is necessary to consult a professional to determine exactly which dietary deficiencies may be involved C. are currently being investigated as a promising treatment for autism, but the results are too preliminary to be applied as a treatment D. do not appear to be an effective treatment for autism
One's position or rank within a group is one's ________
A) situation B) status C) norm D) office E) authority