One Reason That Your Text Suggests Questionnaires Be Used When

question 28

Multiple Choice

One reason that your text suggests questionnaires be used when assessing sexual behavior is that

• A) people may provide more sexual information in writing than during an interview.
• B) written information regarding sexuality has been shown to be more accurate than a verbal report.
• C) therapists are often uncomfortable asking questions regarding sexual behavior.
• D) the therapist needs a written record in the patient's own words to demonstrate progress as the patient improves.

Understand the complementary roles of various psychological approaches in explaining behavior and mental processes.

Appreciate the interdisciplinary nature of psychology in integrating concepts from cognitive, biological, and environmental perspectives to understand behaviour.

Understand psychology's application in practical problem-solving and its evolution as both a science and a profession.

Identify the contributions of key figures in psychology to its development and contemporary perspectives.

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Definitions:

Autonomic Nervous System

The part of the nervous system that controls involuntary bodily functions, such as heartbeat and digestion.

Sympathetic Nervous System

Part of the autonomic nervous system responsible for activating the body's fight-or-flight response during stressful situations.

Parasympathetic Nervous System

A division of the autonomic nervous system responsible for stimulating "rest-and-digest" or "feed and breed" activities when the body is at rest, promoting calming and a return to maintenance functions.

Central Nervous System

This refers to the complex system comprised of the brain and spinal cord, acting as the primary control center for processing and sending out nerve signals throughout the body.