Joseph, a student in the abnormal psychology class, says, "Why are we studying Freud? All he ever talked about was sex and his theory is totally outdated!" A valid response from his professor would be ____
a. "I agree. Your assessment of Freud's theory is correct."
b. "Let me show you how all of Freud's theories have been supported by modern research."
c. "Freud's focus on early childhood experiences, the role of the unconscious, and the use of insight continue to assert a pervasive impact on mental health practice."
d. "Freud's emphasis on sexuality as a precipitating factor in all mental disorders has been found to be totally valid."
c
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a. brightness constancy b. retinal disparity c. size constancy d. linear perspective e. shape constancy
An individual with Turner's syndrome has one X chromosome and no Y chromosome
a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Psychosocial interventions such as stress reduction techniques for chronically ill individuals are thought to affect the disease process via the immune system by a. giving patients a reduced sense of control
b. helping patients effectively utilize HAART drug regimes. c. changing patients' positive cognitions. d. helping patients reduce depression, thus reducing cortisol.
According to Freud, a person with a weak superego would probably be
a. guilty. b. nervous. c. self-serving. d. ambitious.