This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: A psychoanalyst observes that her patient avoids talking about a certain topic and infers that there ... (Read 58 times)

lb_gilbert

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 588
on: Jun 22, 2018
A psychoanalyst observes that her patient avoids talking about a certain topic and infers that there is a repressed conflict. This is an example of:
 
  a) A hypothesis unrelated to actual observations
  b) A construct inferred from observable behaviour
  c) A failure to use scientific reasoning
  d) The use of unobserved states to test hypotheses

Question 2

Jessica designs a study to investigate differences between patients with eating disorders and people without eating disorders. She constructs a self-report questionnaire with items related to problematic eating behaviours.
 
  Based on her research, she indicates that eating disorders can be defined by scores above 35 on her test instrument. This approach is best described as:
 
  a) Operationism
  b) Constructivism
  c) Dimensionalism
  d) Qualitative empiricism


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

BUTTHOL369

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 341
Reply #1 on: Jun 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

b

Answer to Question 2

You are a life saver.


lb_gilbert

  • Member
  • Posts: 588
Reply 2 on: Jun 22, 2018
:D TYSM

scottmt

  • Member
  • Posts: 322
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

Approximately one in three babies in the United States is now delivered by cesarean section. The number of cesarean sections in the United States has risen 46% since 1996.

Did you know?

A cataract is a clouding of the eyes' natural lens. As we age, some clouding of the lens may occur. The first sign of a cataract is usually blurry vision. Although glasses and other visual aids may at first help a person with cataracts, surgery may become inevitable. Cataract surgery is very successful in restoring vision, and it is the most frequently performed surgery in the United States.

Did you know?

All patients with hyperparathyroidism will develop osteoporosis. The parathyroid glands maintain blood calcium within the normal range. All patients with this disease will continue to lose calcium from their bones every day, and there is no way to prevent the development of osteoporosis as a result.

Did you know?

Fatal fungal infections may be able to resist newer antifungal drugs. Globally, fungal infections are often fatal due to the lack of access to multiple antifungals, which may be required to be utilized in combination. Single antifungals may not be enough to stop a fungal infection from causing the death of a patient.

Did you know?

In 1885, the Lloyd Manufacturing Company of Albany, New York, promoted and sold "Cocaine Toothache Drops" at 15 cents per bottle! In 1914, the Harrison Narcotic Act brought the sale and distribution of this drug under federal control.

Immunization with a vaccine. A healthcare professional is injecting a vaccine into the patient’s arm Immunization with a vaccine. A healthcare professional is injecting a vaccine into the patient’s arm
Smiling and talking to infants Smiling and talking to infants
Patient teaching: health promotion to prevent osteroporosis in women Patient teaching: health promotion to prevent osteroporosis in women
A visually impaired patient is assisted by a service dog. A visually impaired patient is assisted by a service dog.
A physical therapist exercising the patient’s leg in a physical therapy department. A physical therapist exercising the patient’s leg in a physical therapy department.
Anatomy of the heart. Remember: It is labeled right and left based on the patient’s perspective. Anatomy of the heart. Remember: It is labeled right and left based on the patient’s perspective.
Video: Carbohydrate digestion - mouth and stomach & pancreas and small intestine

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library