What is psychopathology?
a) the scientific study of mental/psychological disorders
b) the study of brain abnormalities and how they impact daily functioning
c) the study of symptoms and how they interfere with an individual’s work and social activities
d) the scientific study of biological processes and how they interact with environmental stressors to create maladaptive behavior
a) the scientific study of mental/psychological disorders
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If you were a high-school guidance counselor, what would you conclude after reading the section on cognitive abilities?
a. Only the most outstanding females should be encouraged to go into fields such as engineering and mathematics. b. Although females may score lower on some tasks requiring spatial ability, most males and females receive similar scores. c. Although males score lower than females on many standardized math tests, they actually earn higher grades in classes. d. Only the most outstanding males should be encouraged to go into fields requiring verbal skill.
Visual acuity (sharpness and detail) is greatest at the _________.
a. fusiform depression b. ganglion c. peripheral sulcus d. fovea
The presence of _____ in vaccines containing thimerosal (a discontinued practice), led some parents to question whether there may be a link between being vaccinated and being autistic
a. lead b. dioxins c. thalidomide d. mercury
Observations of infants and infant sexuality suggest all of the following EXCEPT that
a. they appear to derive pleasure from oral stimulation. b. their genitals are sensitive to stimulation. c. they actively seek sexual contact with other infants. d. they undergo what appear to be orgasms.