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Gary got hit in the head while he was playing football for h…
Gary got hit in the head while he was playing football for his university intramural team. For the rest of the semester his grades suffered because he had trouble forming new memories. What was he likely experiencing?
Jenny flinches every time she hears a loud noise. If the no…
Jenny flinches every time she hears a loud noise. If the noise is too loud, she experiences a flashback and becomes very upset. She has been this way ever since her helicopter was shot down in Afghanistan. Based on this description, Jenny is likely experiencing _________________.
Joanna sees a therapist who listens to her with unconditiona…
Joanna sees a therapist who listens to her with unconditional positive regard and who follows Joanna’s lead during the therapy session. This therapist is likely providing _____________ therapy. [BLANK-1]
Nathan is 6 years old and has seen some terrible things. Hi…
Nathan is 6 years old and has seen some terrible things. His therapist sits with him while he engages with dolls and encourages him to explore his feelings. He is most likely receiving ___________ therapy. [BLANK-1]
Jamal has been in therapy for over a year. When he goes to…
Jamal has been in therapy for over a year. When he goes to therapy, his therapist explores his feelings by having him talk about his dreams and free associate. He is probably receiving ____________ therapy. [BLANK-1]
Please tell me something you enjoyed (a topic, preferably, b…
Please tell me something you enjoyed (a topic, preferably, but if you didn’t enjoy the topics at all, something else) about the class and/or provide me with one opportunity for improvement. Credit will be awarded to students who respond, no credit will be given for a blank answer box. If you don’t wish to respond, please type that in the box instead to get credit.
Mr. Skinner turns on a red light just before he turns on the…
Mr. Skinner turns on a red light just before he turns on the electric current in the floor of his rats’ cages. He noticed that the rats’ heart rates now increase whenever the red light comes on, before the shock even starts. What process has taken place?
Describe how psychologists describe personality and one meth…
Describe how psychologists describe personality and one method of measuring it.
Identify the physiological change that is NOT a potential ou…
Identify the physiological change that is NOT a potential outcome of chronic stress.