Which of the following types of parents sets clear and firm standards, imposes
consequences when their expectations are violated, and grants their children
increasing levels of autonomy as they grow up?
a. Authoritative
b. Authoritarian
c. Permissive
d. Laissez-faire
e. Democratic
Question 2All of the following are instruments available to researchers and clinicians in
abnormal psychology except:
a. Questionnaires
b. Structured interviews
c. Direct observation systems
d. Physiological measures
e. All of the above are used in psychological research
Question 3According to the views of Carl Rogers, what is an important component in therapy?
a. Strict rules and much guidance
b. Empathy with the patient
c. Restructuring thought processes
d. Reinforcing adaptive behaviors with rewards
Question 4According to research involving adolescents from multiple ethnic groups in the
United States, the ____________ of authoritative parenting varies across groups;
however, the ____________ of authoritative parenting varies little across groups.
a. Cause, effect
b. Effect, prevalence
c. Effect, cause
d. Prevalence, effect
e. Prevalence, cause
Question 5If an instrument is reliable:
a. It leads to the same conclusion when it is administered on different occasions.
b. It produces similar results as other instruments that measure the same thing.
c. It produces the same result when it is used by different people.
d. a and b
e. a and c
Question 6The lifetime prevalence for schizophrenia is __________ percent.
Fill in the blanks with correct word