For functionalists, the key question to be answered by research was

a. "What is the nature of the mind?"
b. "What is the purpose of any behavioral act?"
c. "What part of the mind is responsible for human motivation?"
d. "What feelings are associated with specific thoughts and emotions?"

Answer: b. "What is the purpose of any behavioral act?"

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Jean seeks psychological help for her intense feelings of worthlessness. Her therapist confronts and challenges her feelings, arguing that it is a self-defeating way to think and is based on erroneous information about herself

Her therapist is probably a ______. a. psychoanalyst c. behaviorist b. client-centered therapist d. rational-emotive therapist

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Sibling rivalry can be reduced if

A) parents make an effort not to compare their children. B) children know that sibling conflict in the home will lead to punishment. C) the mother pays attention to one child and the father pays attention to the other child. D) children are encouraged to develop common activities and interests.

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