Which of the Following Subfields of Psychology Is Correctly Matched

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following subfields of psychology is correctly matched with a sample topic?

• A) cognitive psychology-the influence of emotions on decision making
• B) developmental psychology-the effectiveness of drug therapy for obsessive-compulsive disorder
• C) experimental-the role of neurotransmitter deficits in schizophrenia
• D) clinical-the development of valid achievement tests for elementary school students

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Definitions:

Vocabulary

The set of words known and used by a person in a particular language.

Bilingualism

The ability to use two languages effectively, often with similar proficiency.

Classical Conditioning

An instructional approach in which the frequent pairing of two stimuli leads to a reaction that, although initially prompted by the second stimulus, is subsequently prompted by the first stimulus.

Evolutionary Advantages

Traits or behaviors that increase an organism's chances of survival and reproduction, shaped by natural selection.