The Barnum Effect Is Found When

question 37

Multiple Choice

The Barnum effect is found when

• A) statements that fits most of the case inflates validity.
• B) ambiguous responses are subjectively evaluated.
• C) participants who lack pathology are diagnosed as having pathology.
• D) a scale is not standardized.

Distinguish between compulsions and obsessions.

Identify symptoms and characteristics of antisocial personality disorder.

Understand the role of family history and gender in the prevalence of anxiety disorders.

Describe the concept of panic attacks and their unpredictability.

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Definitions:

Proximity

The nearness in space, time, or relationship, influencing various phenomena such as attraction and interaction.

Idealizing Partner

The process of perceiving a romantic partner or potential partner in an unrealistically positive manner, emphasizing their virtues and ignoring their flaws.

Norm of Homogamy

A social norm prescribing that individuals select mates who are similar to themselves in characteristics such as socio-economic status, race, age, religion, and education.

Scripts

Schemas or cognitive frameworks that guide behavior and expectations in specific contexts or situations.