After a defendant screams at his attorney while in court for the fifth time, the judge says, "It seems likely that your client either does not know what is going on in these proceedings or cannot rationally consult with you." The judge is questioning the ____
a. attorney's desire to use civil commitment
b. client's temporary state of mind
c. attorney's privileged communication
d. client's competency to stand trial
D
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The incredible breadth of the field of psychology and the many career opportunities can be seen by browsing the American Psychological Association's list of
a. 20 specialized divisions. b. 35 specialized divisions. c. more than 50 specialized divisions. d. more than 100 specialized divisions.
Research on social roles suggests that ________
a. people usually follow social roles with conscious deliberation. b. certain aspects of every role must be carried out or there will almost always be penalties. c. male gender roles in Western cultures have been resistant to any changes. d. social roles are fairly independent of culture.
In the __________ approach to therapy, the therapist uses any method he or she believes will work best for a client at a particular point in time.
a. client-centered b. Gestalt c. eclectic d. psychodynamic e. cognitive-behavioral
Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)
Professionals who want to consider cultural context should avoid the universality assumption.