A major way in which the psychologist's goal of explanation differs from the psychologist's goal of description is that explanations
a. are objective.
b. are based on data.
c. use a lower level of analysis.
d. deliberately go beyond what can be observed.
Answer: d. deliberately go beyond what can be observed.
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The family of a patient about to undergo electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is concerned about how the treatment will affect their loved one's memory. They meet with the psychiatrist and ask questions. What is the psychiatrist likely to tell them?
a. "Memory problems are typically of short duration." b. "Although there will be some loss of memory, the patients rarely complain." c. "Although there are serious memory losses, the benefits of treatment outweigh these losses." d. "The memory problems are actually a benefit because they keep negative memories out of consciousness."
The right hemisphere of the brain ________
a. excels in the ability to read facial expressions. b. has a "mental module" that constantly tries to explain actions that are nonverbal. c. excels in logical, sequential, and symbolic tasks, such as solving math problems. d. is responsible for language processing in most individuals.