Abnormal psych 302 Chapter 1

_____ design experiments fail to include key elements of a "pure" experiment.

Mixed

Which statement is false regarding "the four Ds"?

One needs to see evidence of all of "the four Ds" to determine abnormality.

After several sessions with his client, Dr. Blakely, a behavioral psychologist, ascertained that his client Stephen's compulsive handwashing developed when he was young and watched his mother engage in compulsive rituals surrounding cleaning and washing her hands. Stephen had once mentioned that his mother told him that handwashing was his first type of pretend play as a toddler. Dr. Blakely believes that Stephen modeled his mother's behavior and that his behavior has been reinforced in his current profession, nursing. The process by which Dr. Blakely is putting together a set of integrated factors to explain Stephen's disturbance is: Please choose the correct answer from the following choices, and then select the submit answer button. a treatment plan. a diagnosis. a clinical assessment. a clinical picture influenced by behavioral theory.

a clinical picture influenced by behavioral theory.

In the mindfulness training demonstrated in the video, people are encouraged, when stressful and intrusive thoughts occur, to: concentrate on other, happy thoughts.focus intensely on them in an attempt to fully understand them.accept and notice them before letting them go., challenge them.

accept and notice them before letting them go

According to the text, the fact that multiple models of abnormality exist is caused by all of the following EXCEPT: no one model explains all aspects of human abnormality. each model must be presented alone; there is no way to combine multiple theories together. each model focuses mainly on one aspect of human functioning. no one model is complete in itself.

ach model must be presented alone; there is no way to combine multiple theories together.

Maria is a clinical researcher interested in understanding the cause of anxiety. To develop a study high in internal validity, Maria would need to rule out: Please choose the correct answer from the following choices, and then select the submit answer button. all possible causes of anxiety except one. genetic contributions. environmental contributions. findings that cannot be generalized beyond the immediate study.

all possible causes of anxiety except one.

The study depicted in the video was begun over a half-century ago. As your textbook explains, research today must be approved by blank, which may well have stopped this study before it was begun. the legislature of the state in which the research is to be conductedthe psychological licensing board of the state in which the research is to be conductedan Institutional Review Board, [Your answer, correct]the American Psychological Association

an Institutional Review Board

Devon is a 7-year-old who regularly uses a pacifier. Sigmund Freud might suggest that Devon suffers from: an oral fixation. an obsession. an addiction. a physical dependency.

an oral fixation.

Who was an Austrian physician who started a hypnotism clinic in Paris? Please choose the correct answer from the following choices, and then select the submit answer button. Emil Kraepelin Richard von Krafft-Ebing Friedrich Anton Mesmer Philippe Pinel

Friedrich Anton Mesmer

Malcolm began suffering from mood swings when he was a teenager. As he continued to age his moods became even more distinctive until he was recently diagnosed with bipolar disorder. He has difficulty holding a job and moves from one romantic relationship to the next. According to the textbook, what will MOST likely be the type of intervention taken by Malcolm? Please choose the correct answer from the following choices, and then select the submit answer button. He will seek out private psychotherapy. He will not need to seek out treatment and will recover on his own. He will be institutionalized. He will become involved in an outpatient program.

He will become involved in an outpatient program.

John conducted a study to determine if Treatment A was more effective than Treatment B for treating anxiety. He found that Treatment A reduced anxiety scores 10 percent more than Treatment B, and this finding was significant at the p < .05 level. What does this finding suggest about the observed difference between treatments? Please choose the correct answer from the following choices, and then select the submit answer button. It is due to chance. It is not statistically significant. It is statistically significant. There is a 95 percent likelihood that it is due to chance.

It is statistically significant.

Benjamin Rush is often referred to as blank.

"The Father of American Psychiatry"

Approximately _____ percent of clinical psychologists and other kinds of clinicians describe themselves as gestalt therapists. 7 5 1 3

1

Today, in the United States, approximately _____ individuals with severe psychological disturbances are inmates of jails and prisons

135,000

What % of people actually read what they are signing for an experiment?

20

According to estimates, there are now between 500,000 and _____ million self-help groups in the United States alone. 7 5 3 1

3

Which feature is NOT a requirement of Jerome Frank's framework for all therapy?

A sufferer pays a healer for his or her services

_____ proposed that many forms of abnormal behavior can be traced to cognitive factors.

Aaron Beck Carl Jung Melanie Klein Albert Bandura

The foster care programs in Gheel ______________.a. experienced some success, which primarily stemmed from the use of antipsychotic medicationsb. began centuries ago when the town of Gheel formed the first "colony" of mental patientsc. failed to improve the attitudes of Gheel's residents toward people with mental disordersd. began after President Kennedy of the United States called for a "bold new approach" to mental health care

B

As explained in the video, how was the Rush chair intended to help the patient's mental health? By keeping the patient immobile, focusing him or her on mental, rather than physical, pursuits. By keeping the spine straight. As a corrective punishment when the patient would exhibit mentally unstable behavior. By improving the cerebral blood flow.

By improving the cerebral blood flow.

Institutionalization in places like the Fernald School often resulted in each of the following long term effects, except:a. psychological damage from physical and psychological abuse.b. low self concept.c. heightened prevalence of general paresis.d. damage to the bodies or minds of patients as a result of inappropriate research.

C.

The success of the foster care programs in Gheel strongly support the principles of each of the following models, except:a. the family-social modelb. the humanistic modelc. the biological model d. the community mental health model

C.

Clarence suffers from schizophrenia. Given current trends within the United States and knowing that Clarence has no family and is unable to hold a job, which of the following MOST likely applies to his situation? Please choose the correct answer from the following choices, and then select the submit answer button. Clarence will be able to make a full recovery and return to normal functioning. Clarence qualifies for health insurance coverage. Clarence is homeless. Clarence receives treatment on a regular basis.

Clarence is homeless.

Behaviors that are considered deviant vary from one _____ to another.

Culture

According to the textbook, a key feature of community mental health approaches is prevention. Each of the following is a type of prevention, except:a. tertiary prevention.b. primary prevention.c. secondary prevention.d. trauma prevention.

D

According to the video. case, a key factor in the success of the Gheel foster care model is ______________.a. the community identifies and labels people with mental disorders so residents can then keep a special eye out for themb. the community avoids all use of hospitalization or institutionalization for people with mental disordersc. the community does not believe in the use of medications for people with mental disordersd. the community operates by a principle of inclusiveness

D

In a classic study where a clinical team was asked to reevaluate the records of 131 patients at a mental hospital in New York, conduct interviews with many of these persons, and arrive at a diagnosis for each one, there were notable differences between the clinician diagnoses and the diagnosis in the medical record, reflecting a problem in: Please choose the correct answer from the following choices, and then select the submit answer button. test-retest reliability. interpretation. diagnostic interrater reliability. clinical conformity.

Diagnostic interrater reliability.

If one lived during the times of the ancient Egyptians, a typical treatment to rid a person of demons would have been:

Exorcism

Phillip is a war veteran who had to have one of his legs amputated. Because of his amputated leg, Phillip can no longer walk nor can he perform many of his needed day-to-day tasks. Considering this situation, which of the following statements is true? Phillip is not dysfunctional nor is he abnormal. Phillip is not dysfunctional but he is abnormal. Phillip is dysfunctional but not abnormal. Phillip is dysfunctional and abnormal.

Phillip is dysfunctional but not abnormal.

Clinical scientists search for general laws that will help them do all of the following EXCEPT _____ psychological disorders.

Predict

Cassandra has always been talented in art. She was awarded a scholarship to a college specializing in visual arts. Her professors were impressed with her art; she had plans to graduate and work as a professional artist. But at the end of her second year she developed schizophrenia and was unable to continue attending the college. According to the statistics presented in the textbook, what is MOST likely to happen to Cassandra? Please choose the correct answer from the following choices, and then select the submit answer button. She will be treated and enjoy a lasting recovery. She will receive community mental health treatment. She will receive ongoing psychological treatment for the rest of her life. She will live in a rooming house or on the streets.

She will live in a rooming house or on the streets.

Gretchen is a very optimistic person who practices Buddhism. Is there a correlation between her optimism and her Buddhist practices? Gretchen is most likely optimistic because she practices Buddhism. Gretchen most likely practices Buddhism because she is optimistic. Optimism has nothing to do with practicing Buddhism. Spirituality correlates with psychological health, but does not necessarily cause it.

Spirituality correlates with psychological health, but does not necessarily cause it.

What features are common to abnormal psychological functioning?

The 4 D's deviance, distress, dysfunction, and danger

All of these statements are true of clinical researchers EXCEPT: They search for a nomothetic understanding of the causes of abnormality. They use the scientific method. They assess, diagnose, and treat individual clients. They are interested in variables such as moods, social functioning, and responses to treatment.

They assess, diagnose, and treat individual clients.

Zaire meets with Dr. Johnson every week. Zaire was diagnosed with posttraumatic stress disorder after a car accident. Which of the following statements is true regarding this situation? Zaire is seeking help from a healer for an abnormality that is not recognized. This situation meets the key features of therapy as suggested by Jerome Frank. Zaire is the healer according to Frank's key features. Dr. Johnson is the sufferer according to Frank's key features.

This situation meets the key features of therapy as suggested by Jerome Frank.

Bresha is a humanistic clinician. She has scheduled a clinical interview with a new client where she will focus on asking questions about his self-concept and values. Which type of interview is Bresha MOST apt to use? Please choose the correct answer from the following choices, and then select the submit answer button. a structured interview a standardized test a clinical test an unstructured interview

an unstructured interview

Dr. Chu infects nonhuman primates with a virus to test the effects of an experimental drug. Which controversial type of research is Dr. Chu conducting? Please choose the correct answer from the following choices, and then select the submit answer button. human experimentation animal experimentation naturalistic experimentation technical experimentation

animal experimentation

A doctor prescribed Ron _____ in order to lessen the voices he was hearing and the persistent thoughts that someone was trying to kill him. anxiolytics antipsychotics mood stabilizers antidepressants

antipsychotics

Dr. Lam is a clinician who believes that family, social, and cultural factors may create a climate favorable to the development of certain disorders. He believes that _____ must also be present for the disorders to evolve. Please choose the correct answer from the following choices, and then select the submit answer button. biological and/or psychological conditions gender issues schizophrenia therapy

biological and/or psychological conditions

Deborah is a clinical psychologist. She is using a new and innovative therapeutic technique with one of her clients. Deborah has been successful with the new technique, and she would like to share her findings with her colleagues. What method would offer the best way for Deborah to explain her client's problems and highlight the success of the technique? statistical analysis case study correlational study experimental study

case study

As part of a proper diagnosis, the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) requires clinicians to provide _____ information, referring to the name of the disorder, and _____ information, a rating of how severe the client's symptoms are. categorical; dimensional incidence; prevalence idiographic; prevalence categorical; assessment

categorical; dimensional

Every day, Melanie uses the can opener in the kitchen to open a can of food for her dog, Otis. Whenever Melanie does this, Otis comes running into the kitchen and barks excitedly even before she puts the food in the dog's dish. Otis's response to the sound of the can opener is an example of: imitation. classical conditioning. modeling. illogical thinking.

classical conditioning.

A list of disorders, along with descriptions of symptoms and guidelines for making appropriate diagnoses, is called a: Please choose the correct answer from the following choices, and then select the submit answer button. classification system. syndrome. symptom. diagnosis.

classification system.

Dr. Stoffey, a clinical psychologist, believes that abnormality is the result of problems in living. Dr. Stoffey would most likely refer to those who SEEK HER help as: patients. teachers. clients. sufferers.

client

Dr. Reed, a psychiatrist, has been asked by Sally's primary care physician to perform a _____ since her present complaints have no organic basis. clinical assessment treatment plan physical examination research study

clinical assessment

Claire sees a therapist twice a week. During her sessions, her therapist attempts to get Claire to better understand her illogical thinking. In addition, Claire's therapist requires her to address many of the bad habits Claire has developed. Claire's therapist is MOST likely using _____ therapy. humanistic behavioral cognitive-behavioral psychodynamic

cognitive-behaviora

Ramone Walker is a licensed clinical social worker who consults with Dr. Robinson, a psychiatrist who is treating his client for depression using an antidepressant medication. Ramone sees his client once a week for therapy, whereas the psychiatrist follows up with him once a month. This collaboration is called a(n): Please choose the correct answer from the following choices, and then select the submit answer button. experimental approach. combined approach. collaborative approach. placebo.

combined approach.

Effective therapists know that strategies such as giving feedback to clients and trying to promote self-mastery help clients regardless of the therapist's theoretical orientation. These strategies are considered: Please choose the correct answer from the following choices, and then select the submit answer button. particular therapies. treatment modalities. common strategies. specific techniques.

common strategies.

Participants who receive an imitation therapy as part of an investigation belong to the _____ group. Please choose the correct answer from the following choices, and then select the submit answer button. random experimental conventional control

control

Zaire is studying for final exams while writing three end-of-the-semester papers and working at a part-time job. Zaire is MOST likely to have an increased level of the hormone: serotonin. estrogen. dopamine. cortisol.

cortisol.

Dr. Garbarino is treating Berko, who is experiencing anxiety because of the prejudice and hardship he has faced after immigrating to the United States from Ghana. Dr. Garbarino MOST likely employs _____ therapy in his treatment of Berko. gender-sensitive socially sensitive cognitive culture-sensitive

culture-sensitive

Varun was admitted to the hospital after his therapist determined that Varun had a plan to commit suicide. Varun 's admission was the result of which of "the four Ds"? Please choose the correct answer from the following choices, and then select the submit answer button. deviance distress danger dysfunction

danger

Jolene is married and a mother with three children. She works part time as a paralegal. She also has numerous tattoos and body piercings and prefers to dress in dark clothing. Although not abnormal, Jolene's behavior could be considered: Please choose the correct answer from the following choices, and then select the submit answer button. distressful. dysfunctional. deviant. dangerous.

deviant

Katie conducted a clinical assessment and compared the information she acquired on her client to the DSM-5. Based on the profile of symptoms and the description, she determined that her client has major depressive disorder. The process Katie engaged in is referred to as: Please choose the correct answer from the following choices, and then select the submit answer button. termination. treatment. research. diagnosis.

diagnosis.

Dr. Brown is a family clinician who has a client who meets DSM-5 criteria for schizophrenia. However, she is reluctant to diagnose the client due to her belief that: diagnostic labels will not stick for a long time. the client will benefit from the diagnosis. the client will drop out of treatment. diagnostic labels can become self-fulfilling prophecies.

diagnostic labels can become self-fulfilling prophecies.

George feels tormented by the deprecating voices he keeps hearing in his mind. This is an example of which of "the four Ds"? deviance distress dysfunction dangerousness

distress

Maria obsesses for hours over her hair and makeup in the morning. As a result, she has been fired from two jobs in the past four months because she does not get to work on time. This is an example of which of "the four Ds"? Please choose the correct answer from the following choices, and then select the submit answer button. deviance danger distress dysfunction

dysfunction

Which type of study measures the incidence and prevalence of a disorder in a given population? Please choose the correct answer from the following choices, and then select the submit answer button. correlational study experimental study epidemiological study longitudinal study

epidemiological study

What is the term used to describe the use of research support to inform treatment guidelines for each disorder? Please choose the correct answer from the following choices, and then select the submit answer button. nomothetic application idiographic treatment clinical trials evidence-based treatment

evidence-based treatment

Diego studied whether a certain form of psychotherapy is effective for people who have been diagnosed with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). He used control groups, random assignment, and matched participants in his study. He found that psychotherapy was effective. Now the clinicians at his clinic use this type of therapy with individuals with PTSD. This treatment is an example of: Please choose the correct answer from the following choices, and then select the submit answer button. rapprochement. practice-based treatment. evidence-based treatment. psychopharmacology.

evidence-based treatment.

Maria finds herself increasingly sad and withdrawn. She finds it hard to complete day-to-day tasks and spends most of her time alone. If Maria lived between 500 B.C. and 500 A.D. the most likely explanation of her behavior would be: Please choose the correct answer from the following choices, and then select the submit answer button. excess yellow bile. she is a witch. demonic possession. excess black bile.

excess black bile.

Dr. Jones believed she had selected the best anxiety assessment for her study because it made sense and seemed reasonable. This is known as: Please choose the correct answer from the following choices, and then select the submit answer button. concurrent validity. face validity. predictive validity. face reliability.

face validity.

In _____, a therapist meets with all members of a family, points out problem behaviors and interactions, and helps the whole family to change its ways. family therapy group therapy psychotherapy talk therapy

family therapy

Dr. Golson is treating Leslie, who is experiencing suppressed anger at her role as a stay-at-home mother. Dr. Golson and Leslie spend a high percentage of their sessions discussing the pressures of being a woman in modern society. According to the text, Dr. Golson is MOST likely a _____ therapist. Please choose the correct answer from the following choices, and then select the submit answer button. group psychodynamic feminist behavioral

feminist

Mark is asked about his family and allowed to discuss anything that comes to mind with his therapist. Mark is engaged in what type of therapy? relational psychoanalytic therapy free association catharsis working through

free association

Todd has difficulty regulating his emotions. He often displays hostile behavior and becomes angry quickly. A follower of the biological perspective would MOST likely believe that Todd's difficulties were caused by a malfunctioning: basal ganglia. hippocampus. corpus callosum. amygdala.

hippocampus.

Dr. Tresart says, "When we try to establish how abnormality develops, we need to consider how individuals deal with the meaning of life and with the value they find in living." A psychologist adhering to the _____ model would MOST agree with Dr. Tresart's statement. Please choose the correct answer from the following choices, and then select the submit answer button. cognitive humanistic-existential cognitive-behavioral psychodynamic

humanistic-existential

Henry is a freshman student who attended the university counseling center because he was feeling anxious. The psychologist, Dr. Walker, conducted a clinical assessment to gather information about Henry's background, including his family life, academic performance, current functioning, and psychiatric history. The type of information gathered in this assessment is considered: formative. absolute. nomothetic. idiographic.

idiographic.

Frank's wife was diagnosed with breast cancer. Rather than deal with his feelings, Frank searched countless hours on the Internet and in the library for the latest treatments and advances. This is an example of: intellectualization. rationalization. regression. denial.

intellectualization

The theories created by Carl Jung and others in the Vienna Psychoanalytic Society held on to Freud's belief that human functioning is shaped by: the motive to strengthen the wholeness of the self. interacting psychological forces. the need to have relationships with others. the oral, anal, phallic, latency, and genital stages of development.

interacting psychological forces.

Each of the following statements about the eugenics movement is true, except: it started in the United States before it emerged in Nazi Germany.it lasted in the United States beyond its application in Nazi Germany.it included legalized sterilization as one of its techniques.it began with the theories of Josef Breuer.

it began with the theories of Josef Breuer.

Like most state hospitals and institutions for people with intellectual developmental disorder between 1841 and 1950, the Fernald School was characterized by each of the following, except: it was overcrowded with patients.it provided little, if any, treatment., [Your answer, incorrect]it kept many patients indefinitely.it tried to operate with the moral therapy principles of treating patients with dignity and humanity.

it tried to operate with the moral therapy principles of treating patients with dignity and humanity.

Courtney has a sample of unemployed people's depression scores and the number of months they have been unemployed. For each individual, he plots the point on a graph where a participant's depression score and that person's number of months of unemployment meet. After all the points in the sample are plotted, Courtney draws a straight line on the graph as close to the data points as possible. This type of line is called a: Please choose the correct answer from the following choices, and then select the submit answer button. line of validity. negative correlation. line of correlation. line of best fit.

line of best fit.

During the Middle Ages, Bernardo and three of his friends believed that they turned into foxes when there was a new moon. During this time, they lost control over their bodies and ran through a nearby wood in the dark, hoping to catch a rabbit or other small animal. If they did catch one, they ate it raw. These men suffered from: Please choose the correct answer from the following choices, and then select the submit answer button. Saint Vitus's dance. lycanthropy. trephination. tarantism.

lycanthropy.

During the Middle Ages, a nun in a French convent started meowing like a cat. Then more nuns started meowing. Eventually all the nuns were meowing together every day. This is most likely an example of: Please choose the correct answer from the following choices, and then select the submit answer button. Saint Vitus' dance. mass madness. folie a deux. yellow bile.

mass madness

Beatriz's grandmother has been showing signs of confusion and memory problems. The problems are not severe, but Beatriz recognizes that there is something different about her grandmother's mind. In the past, this would have been referred to as mild dementia, but with the changes in the DSM-5, her grandmother would probably be diagnosed with: Please choose the correct answer from the following choices, and then select the submit answer button. delirium. somatic symptom disorder. mild neurocognitive disorder. major neurocognitive disorder.

mild neurocognitive disorder.

Julie would have bouts of depression followed by periods of normalcy. On her last trip to the hospital, she presented with increased excitability, euphoric mood, and rapid speech. She was MOST likely prescribed: mood stabilizers. anxiolytics. antidepressants. antipsychotics.

mood stabilizers.

The research study depicted in the video was intended to provide answers to the blank debate in the mental health field. nomothetic-idiographic reductionism-holism nature-nurture mind-body

nature-nurture

Security personnel at airports as well as clinical observers may suffer from overload and be unable to see or record all important behaviors and events. This is called: Please choose the correct answer from the following choices, and then select the submit answer button. observer drift. checklist observation. participant observation. observer bias.

observer drift.

Which person experiencing an episode of depression would be the LEAST likely to be diagnosed with a mental disorder? one who has a history of depression one who is a drug addict one whose home was lost in a fire one who is hallucinating

one whos home was lost in a fire

Nikki said hello to her professor in the hallway, but her professor did not respond. Nikki spent the rest of the day worrying whether she would pass the class and if her professor was angry at her. This is an example of: overgeneralization. minimization. logical assumptions. repression.

overgeneralization

The textbook discusses participants' rights that are considered today when approval is sought for research studies. The study from the video violates each of the following rights, except: participants can end their participation in the study at any time.participants must enlist voluntarily.participants' privacy must be maintained.participants must be informed about what the study entails.

participants' privacy must be maintained.

One way to implement a masked design is through the use of a(n):

placebo.

Categories in the DSM-5 are of most use to clinicians when they demonstrate: Please choose the correct answer from the following choices, and then select the submit answer button. concurrent validity. reliability. face validity. predictive validity.

predictive validity.

Prior to 1950, almost all outpatient care took the form of: institutionalization. private psychotherapy. group psychotherapy. short-term hospitalization.

private psychotherapy.

The mindfulness training shown in the video includes each of the following, except: stretching on floor mats.projection of painful memories.breathing exercises.guided meditation.

projection of painful memories

Because humans participate in psychological research, practical and ethical issues often arise. If a controlled experiment is not possible, psychological researchers may use which of the following designs as an alternative to an experimental research design? Please choose the correct answer from the following choices, and then select the submit answer button. quasi-experimental design random assignment masked design double-masked design

quasi-experimental design

Jane is overweight and her health is suffering. She explains to her doctor that "food is her only happiness in life and she deserves to be happy." Jane's explanation is an example of: regression. projection. rationalization. repression.

rationalization.

Dr. Jenkins uses the Diagnostic Interview Scale, which is a published interview schedule, to help her diagnose posttraumatic stress disorder. Each of the following statements is true EXCEPT that the questions: Please choose the correct answer from the following choices, and then select the submit answer button. reflect the clinician's theoretical orientation. are prepared. are mostly specific. can be used with all clients.

reflect the clinician's theoretical orientation.

Karen weighs 120 lbs. If her bathroom scale indicates that she weighs 120 pounds today and 140 pounds tomorrow, this assessment of her weight lacks: Please choose the correct answer from the following choices, and then select the submit answer button. representativeness. standardization. norms. reliability.

reliability.

The eugenics movement, on display in the video at the Fernald School, held that people with intellectual developmental disorder, or intellectual disability (previously called mental retardation): should be prevented from reproducing by separating them from the population at large.should be used as a form of cheap labor.should be experimented on in order to help scientists better understand low intelligence.should be severely disciplined to prevent them from hurting others.

should be prevented from reproducing by separating them from the population at large.

If a client-centered therapist were treating a very anxious woman, the therapist would try to: Please choose the correct answer from the following choices, and then select the submit answer button. point out her misconceptions. identify the client's unreasonable ideas and feelings. give insightful interpretations of her statements. show unconditional positive regard for her statements.

show unconditional positive regard for her statements.

Bob is a clinician who developed a new measure to diagnose attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). The assessment is designed to assess problems with attention, impulsivity, and hyperactivity. He gave it to a representative sample of children ages 6-18. For what purpose did Bob use the sample? to test validity normalization standardization to test reliability

standardization

Alberto, a Jungian therapist, believes that abnormality is the result of problems in living. He MOST likely views his role as a: clinician. teacher. facilitator. physician.

teacher

Riku believes that the world is controlled by large companies. As a result, he has concluded that a career in business would be pointless because he would not be able to compete with the large corporations. An existential therapist would: Please choose the correct answer from the following choices, and then select the submit answer button. agree with Riku that many companies are too large. suggest that Riku consider a different career path. ask Riku about his relationship with his parents. tell Riku that he is the master of his own destiny.

tell Riku that he is the master of his own destiny.

According to the textbook, blank percent of the U.S. population practices mindfulness meditation techniques. two ten thirty sixty

ten

Giving a test one week apart under similar conditions is done to establish which type of reliability? Please choose the correct answer from the following choices, and then select the submit answer button. interrater internal consistency alternative forms test-retest

test-retest

Dr. Williamson discovered that the latest depression instrument had a less than moderate correlation when administered over time to the same patients. This means that the test lacked: Please choose the correct answer from the following choices, and then select the submit answer button.

test-retest validity. interrater reliability. test-retest reliability. standardization.

Jackson was given 20 mg of Drug X to determine if there would be a 25 percent reduction in his depressive symptoms. The independent variable is: Please choose the correct answer from the following choices, and then select the submit answer button. his social behavior. the 20 mg of Drug X. a 25 percent reduction of his depressive symptoms. Jackson himself.

the 20 mg of Drug X.

According to the textbook, acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), which often employs mindfulness techniques, is an example of: the new wave of cognitive-behavioral therapy., [Your answer, correct]psychodynamic therapy.humanistic therapy.existential therapy.

the new wave of cognitive-behavioral therapy

According to humanistic and existential theorists, an individual's problems can be understood through: Please choose the correct answer from the following choices, and then select the submit answer button. scientifically measurable concepts. the social and cultural forces in their lives. their unconscious internal processes and conflicts. their ability to pursue philosophical goals.

their ability to pursue philosophical goals.

Herman has conducted research on the relationship between depression and intelligence. He plotted the points on a graph where individuals' depression scores intersect with their intelligence quotient (IQ) scores. When he drew the line of best fit, it turned out to be horizontal. This means that the two variables are: Please choose the correct answer from the following choices, and then select the submit answer button. unrelated. 100 percent correlated. positively correlated. negatively correlated.

unrelated

Mymoena is a clinical researcher. She is studying whether or not women who were abused during childhood are more likely to become social workers specializing in cases of sexual abuse. In her research, abuse and occupation are considered the:

variables