Which of the Following Would Be Most Interesting to a Psychologist

question 45

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would be most interesting to a psychologist who specializes in psychometrics?

• A)the development of techniques to monitor the functioning of the nervous system
• B)explaining development across the life span
• C)the development of psychological tests to measure intelligence or personality traits
• D)conducting psychotherapy in a clinical setting

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Definitions:

Assisted Suicide

Intentionally killing oneself with help from others.

Euthanasia

The deliberate ending of the life of a person who has an incurable or painful disease.

Total Institutions

Places where individuals are cut off from the wider society and lead an enclosed, formally administered life, examples include prisons and military boot camps.

Secondary Socialization

The process of learning appropriate behavior and norms in society beyond the immediate family, through entities such as schools, peer groups, and media.