The biggest problem with early studies of the childhood parenting experiences of psychopaths is:
a) Most were raised in institutions, so comparison to other childrearing situations is difficult.
b) They focus on the mother's behaviour and generally ignore the parenting provided by the father.
c) They rely on retrospective reports.
d) They have resulted in few useful hypotheses regarding the causes of antisocial behaviour.
c
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a. state that we store a template for each letter of the alphabet. b. cannot explain how we manage to recognize handwritten letters of the alphabet, c. are contradicted by neuroscience research. d. make predictions about why an R would be confused with a P, rather than a W.
Clint is mentally rehearsing his golf swings. In the context of mental imagery, which of the following statements is the most accurate?
A. Clint's golf swings will improve because of mental rehearsal. B. Clint's mental rehearsal does not alter the performance of his golf swing. C. Clint will underperform because of overthinking while taking a shot. D. Clint's golf swings are less likely to connect.
Critics of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) are most likely to argue that:
A. the criteria are so rigid that a diagnosing doctor has no room for subjective interpretation. B. labeling may lead a person to exaggerate symptoms of the disorder, even when the disorder is under control. C. because the criteria for some disorders overlap, the rating system lacks both validity and reliability. D. because the DSM offers no explanations for why people develop disorders, it is of limited use.
Problems of persistent bedwetting in childhood generally persist into adolescence
Indicate whether the statement is true or false