Although the Sexual Maturation Scale ( Tanner, 1962 ) is widely used in practice settings, it has
had limited use by researchers in schools. What would account for this finding?
A) It can only be completed by trained health care workers.
B) Adolescents are confused regarding the items and are poor informants.
C) It does not include a school-based version.
D) School administrators and parents often object to its use.
D
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Tad is an exhibitionist. His therapist has him expose himself to a preselected group of females. He is made to be fully aware of his actions and thoughts because he must talk about his penis and his fantasies in front of these women. This form of treatment is ____
a. based on psychodynamic assumptions b. usually considered a form of chemical castration c. an example of aversive behavior rehearsal d. one that often backfires because many exhibitionists enjoy the procedure
According to the research of Pinquart and Schindler, which group of people shows the most satisfaction with retirement?
A. Older adults who retired at typical retirement age and maintained work-related activities. B. Older adults who retired later than average and maintained leisure activities. C. Older adults who retired at typical retirement age and maintained leisure activities. D. Older adults who retired later than average and maintained work-related activities.
Maria takes good notes in class. Whenever someone who has missed class due to illness asks her if he can copy her notes, she grips them tightly and says "No! They're mine, and I don't wish to share them."
A psychoanalytic theorist would probably contend that Maria has a(n) _______ fixation. a. oral b. anal c. phallic d. genital
A chewing gum manufacturer has a widespread TV advertising campaign that shows beautiful people consuming its product. Having seen these ads over a few weeks, you find yourself attracted to the chewing gum the next time you are at a convenience store. In this classical conditioning example, what is the unconditioned stimulus?
a. The chewing gum b. Your attraction to the beautiful people c. The beautiful people d. Your attraction to the chewing gum e. The chewing gum manufacturer