Critical thinking is best described as the process of forming an opinion after weighing the relevant facts. discounting the news from ordinary media outlets. rejecting the accounts of bureaucrats and finding alternative versions online. assuming that all news presents lies until alternative truths present themselves. trusting your instincts on the way the world works.

In class, we saw a short video (Simon and Chabris), where we were asked to count the number of passes from the players wearing white shirts. Some of us did not notice the gorilla that passed through the players. This is an example of: A selective attention B divided attention C dichotic listening D vigilance

Which treatment is currently most effective for generalized anxiety disorder? Abdominal breathing Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors Cognitive-behavioral therapy Electroconvulsive therapy

Social penetration theory uses the metaphor of an onion to illustrate how self-disclosure develops over time in a relationship. True False

Which of the following is an example of operant conditioning? Multiple Choice getting an allowance after completing chores getting spanked for running in the street getting relief from pain after taking an aspirin All answer choices are correct

Certain segments of the population have higher rates of anorexia nervosa than others Which of the following segments would potentially have the highest rates of the disorder? A females from suburban homes B workers in service industries C daughters of divorced parents D workers in the entertainment industry

Which of the following is TRUE of both anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa? A Both disorders involve periods of extreme overeating. B Patients with both disorders complain of fear starvation. C Both disorders involve a purging subtype. D Both disorders are not found among older persons.

In a patient with schizophrenia which symptoms are more likely to be associated with a higher rate of permanent disability? A - Disorganized symptoms of schizophrenia B - Negative symptoms of schizophrenia C - Positive symptoms of schizophrenia D - Presence of external stressors

Question 10 (Multiple Choice Worth 5 points) (02.01 LC) Why might a person donate money to a hospital? ) To further their own education For discounts at the hospital To meet a billing requirement For personal satisfaction

All of the following statements are true EXCEPT? Definitions of what constitutes mental illness have changed over time. Definitions of what constitutes mental illness vary from social group to social group. Socially powerful groups are more able to enforce their definitions of what constitutes mental illness than are socially powerless groups. Behavior that is defined as unacceptable is labeled mental illness. Behavior that is defined as inherently incomprehensible is labeled mental illness.

Which of the following is a guideline for establishing causality? Look for cases where correlation does not exist between the variables. The experiment performed should be controlled and randomized. Check if the effect is absent when the response variable is present. Do not consider other possible causes.