In a Study by Bowers and Colleagues (1990),participants Were Shown

question 174

Multiple Choice

In a study by Bowers and colleagues (1990) ,participants were shown three words and were asked to generate a fourth word consistent with the series.These researchers found that participants:

• A)could not distinguish series that were solvable from those that were not above chance levels.
• B)exhibited a strong bias to report that series were solvable.
• C)exhibited a strong bias to report that series were unsolvable.
• D)could classify series as solvable or unsolvable,even if they could not solve them.

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Definitions:

Paraphilic Disorders

Psychiatric conditions characterized by intense sexual fantasies, urges, or behaviors involving unusual objects, activities, or situations that may lead to distress or impairment.

Paraphilic Behavior

Patterns of sexual behavior or interest that involve objects, situations, or individuals outside of societal normative expectations.

Pedophilic Disorder

A psychiatric disorder characterized by adult sexual interest in prepubescent children.

Seeks Access To Children

The intention or act of trying to gain the opportunity to interact or be in the presence of children, often used in the context of safeguarding concerns.