Douglas Believes That Adding Three Shakes of Pepper to All

question 103

Multiple Choice

Douglas believes that adding three shakes of pepper to all of his food will keep him from getting sick. A cognitive-behavioural therapist will focus mainly on

• A)having Douglas remove all the pepper from his house so that he cannot put it on his food.
• B)challenging Douglas's beliefs about pepper and illness.
• C)having Douglas research whether pepper is an antimicrobial substance.
• D)challenging Douglas to try eating without adding pepper to see if he does in fact get sick.

Distinguish between basic and applied research in psychology.

Recognize the significance of critical thinking in evaluating psychological claims.

Understand the historical context and key figures in the development of psychological thought.

Understand the approaches to studying the mind-body problem.

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