The interdisciplinary science that integrates knowledge from the social/behavioral sciences and medicine, and focuses on understanding and treating medical disorders is called
a. psychiatry.
b. behavioral medicine.
c. biopsychosocial medicine.
d. integrative psychotherapy.
Question 2The two types of theories of intelligence presented in the text are
a. theories positing intelligence as a general characteristic and theories of specific intelligences.
b. theories of cognitive intelligence and theories of emotional intelligence.
c. triarchical theories and hierarchical theories.
d. theories positing intelligence as a practical attribute and theories of intelligence as abstract reasoning.
Question 3A common, essential feature leading to an individual seeking psychotherapy occurs when
a. an employer directs the person to seek treatment.
b. the individual's usual coping strategies cease to provide sufficient support to deal with problems.
c. an individual finally gets insurance.
d. all of the above
Question 4Neuropsychologists have finally developed a complete and integrated account of schizophrenia.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Question 5Which of the following is NOT part of the ethical standard for psychologists' use of tests?
a. competence and professional responsibility
b. respect for rights and dignity
c. protecting test materials from unauthorized dissemination and misuse
d. all of the above are included in the ethical standards
Question 6He was arrested after getting into a fight with a neighbor of the same age, who
had to be hospitalized with a broken nose.
Jamie told the police that his neighbor had
initiated the fight by throwing rocks at him, and that he had punched him in retaliation. Based
on this incident, which of the following would Jamie most likely receive:
a. A diagnosis of oppositional defiant disorder
b. A diagnosis of conduct disorder, childhood-onset type
c. A diagnosis of conduct disorder, adolescent-onset type
d. The legal status of juvenile delinquent
e. c and d
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