Margaret, a Canadian, and Rosemary, a Nigerian, are asked to rate the attractiveness of a drawing of an obese woman. Which of the following is most likely to occur?
a) They will similarly rate the woman as highly unattractive.
b) They will similarly rate the woman as highly attractive.
c) Rosemary will rate the woman as more attractive compared to Margaret's rating of the woman.
d) Margaret will rate the woman as more attractive compared to Rosemary's rating of the woman.
Question 2Harvard University psychiatrist, Alvin Poussaint, is going to debate a colleague who holds an opinion diametrically opposed to his on cases such as those of Buford Furrow. Which of the following would make for the best title for this debate?
a) Racial bigotry as a mental disorder: Yes or no
b) Schizophrenia as a cause of violence: Yes or no
c) The genetic basis for bigotry: In the genes or in the environment
d) Should schools or parents be responsible for teaching racial tolerance?
Question 3What is the primary focus of the field of abnormal psychology?
a) group processes
b) prevention programs
c) maladaptive behavior
d) pharmacological treatments
Question 4The debate between the Nancy School and Charcot led to the first modern day recognition that a mental
disorder could be psychologically caused.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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