The conceptualization of psychological abnormalities as diseases, which, similar to biological diseases, have symptoms, causes, and possible cures, is known as a _____ model.

A) biopsychosocial
B) medical
C) DSM
D) prescriptive

B) medical

Psychology

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Jack is playing with his favorite car, when his father takes the car and hides it under a blanket. Jack protests and begins to look for the car. Jack has displayed the concept of object permanence

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Psychology

Regarding the differences in traditional psychoanalysis and Roger's humanistic therapy, which of the following statements is/are TRUE?

a. Psychoanalysts explore conscious thoughts and feelings, while humanistic therapists delve into the unconscious. b. Psychoanalysts tend to take a position of authority within the session, while the client determines what will be discussed during each Rogerian therapy session. c. Psychoanalysts tend to be more optimistic than the humanists regarding the possibility of their clients leading full, rich, rewarding lives. d. All of these statements are true.

Psychology