Saleem Has Been Seeing a Therapist Because She Cannot Adjust

question 152

Multiple Choice

Saleem has been seeing a therapist because she cannot adjust to her new husband's children from a previous marriage. Although she dearly loves her husband, she feels awkward and embarrassed in front of the children. The therapist suggests that she bring her husband and his children with her to the next session so she can see them interact. Saleem is probably seeing a __________

• A) behavior therapist.
• B) psychoanalyst.
• C) Gestalt therapist.
• D) family therapist.

Understand the process and significance of REM sleep.

Identify the effects of sleep deprivation and aging on sleep patterns.

Discuss the concept of circadian rhythms and their influence on daily functioning.

Describe the methods and instruments used to study sleep and consciousness.

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Definitions:

True Scores

In psychometrics, the scores that would be obtained with no measurement error, representing the actual level of the attribute being measured.

Measuring Instrument

A device used for obtaining quantitative information about a physical quantity by comparing it to a standard or through calibration.

Coefficient Alpha

A measure of the internal consistency or reliability of a psychometric test score for a sample of examinees.

Average Interitem Correlations

A statistic used to measure the consistency of responses among related items on a questionnaire or test, indicating the scale's internal reliability.