The Cues and Other Information Used by Participants to Guide

question 44

Multiple Choice

The cues and other information used by participants to guide their behavior in a psychological study are called

• A) sensitization factors.
• B) intra-experimental cues.
• C) demand characteristics.
• D) experimenter expectancies.

Critique the medical model and understand the arguments presented by its critics.

Grasp the definition, classification, and critique of abnormal behavior, including the role of cultural and social norms.

Learn about the criteria, classification systems (like DSM-5), and approaches used in diagnosing psychological disorders.

Understand the biological bases of psychological disorders, including the role of neurotransmitters.

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Definitions:

Repetitive Behaviors

Actions or tasks that are performed repeatedly in a manner that may not appear to have an obvious goal or function.

Phobias

Intense, irrational fears of specific objects, activities, or situations that lead to avoidance behavior.

Incapacitating Efforts

Actions or endeavors that severely limit or prevent the completion of tasks or the achievement of objectives.

Anxiety-Producing Situations

Circumstances or events that trigger a state of nervousness or worry.