An alien arrives at the local medical center and you are asked to escort him on a tour. The tour takes you to the psychiatric wing, where you explain why a patient is about to receive a dose of electricity equal to the amount required to
light a 20-watt bulb for 2 seconds. The alien asks why such punishment is administered. You explain that what looks like punishment is actually an effective treatment for
a) severe depression.
b) paranoid schizophrenia.
c) dissociative identity disorder.
d) antisocial personality disorder.
A
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a. Adapting quickly to new situations with little upset. b. Standing back and watching a situation before taking part. c. Being diligent, well organized, and dependable. d. Becoming upset easily.
Perhaps you've read a difficult story about a woman who was in an abusive relationship for an extended period of time. Perhaps you've also wondered, even momentarily, "Why did she stay with that person if they were abusive?"
Based on your reading, which theory would do the best job of explaining why people stay in abusive relationships? a. The theory of Freudian defense mechanisms b. The theory of the locus of control c. The theory of the hierarchy of needs d. The theory of learned helplessness