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1. According to a number of distinguished psychologists, a major purpose of the defense mechanisms described by Freud is the protection of self-esteem. Give an example of how repression, reaction formation, projection, rationalization, and displacement could each be used to protect or even enhance a positive self-image.
2. Mrs. Kaufman spends a lot of time stroking, cuddling, and rocking her infant son and seems to be highly aware of the baby's actions and needs. Mr. Kaufman worries that his wife's interactions with the baby may eventually lead the child to (a) cry easily when frustrated, (b) fearfully cling to his mother, (c) become unfriendly toward other people, and (d) become withdrawn and uninterested in his surroundings. Describe research on social development that supports or refutes each of the father's concerns.
3. A newspaper editorialist argues that the use of DSM-IV diagnostic labels is destructively antidemocratic, because it enables an elite corps of mental health professionals to subtly control the values and life-styles of the rest of society. First give reasons supporting this argument, then defend the continued use of diagnostic labels.
4. Mr. Andrews suffers from frequent episodes of extreme depression. When a friend suggests that he might be helped by drug therapy, Mr. Andrews responds, “Drugs are just a crutch for people who lack self-discipline and who want to hide from their problems. Besides, I'm not about to hand over control of my life to some psychiatrist and his magic pills.” Explain why Mr. Andrews' ideas about drug therapy are inaccurate.
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Show that the area of the triangle enclosed by the segment
: your are planning to close off a corner of the first quadrant with a line segment 20 units long running from (a,0) to (b,0). Show that the area of the triangle enclosed by the segment is largest when a=b.
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Undergoes adiabatic temperature changes
: Assume a parcel of air moves from Point A to Point D and undergoes adiabatic temperature changes. Complete the table accompanying the graphic below using the Capacity Table in your Lab Manual
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What is the maximum height that the ball will reach
: A ball is thrown vertically upward. After t seconds, its height h (in feet) is given by the function h(t)=88t-16t^2. What is the maximum height that the ball will reach?
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How to solve a system of equations
: Discuss which technique (Gaussian elimination, substitution, or Cramer's rule) you prefer when solving a system of equations. Why? What circumstances would cause you to use a different method? You do not have to solve the systems of equations.
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According to a number of distinguished psychologists
: According to a number of distinguished psychologists, a major purpose of the defense mechanisms described by Freud is the protection of self-esteem. Give an example of how repression, reaction formation, projection, rationalization, and displacement ..
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Find the crew rowing rate in still water
: a boat's crew rowed 7.5 miles downstream, with the current, 1.5 hours. the return trip upstream , against the current , covered the same distance, but took 2.5 hours. find the crew's rowing rate in still water and the rate of the current.
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Calculate the profit-maximizing p-q and total profit
: Suppose the demand for a firm's product is estimated to be P = 200 - 2Q from which it can be shown that TR = PQ = 200Q - 2Q2 . The cost of producing and selling the product is known to be TC = 625 + 50Q + 3Q2 .
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More violent during a sporting event
: What stage of the scienctific method would someone be at if they make a prediction that drinking alcohol will make people more violent during a sporting event?
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Frequent episodes of extreme depression
: Mr. Andrews suffers from frequent episodes of extreme depression. When a friend suggests that he might be helped by drug therapy, Mr. Andrews responds, “Drugs are just a crutch for people who lack self-discipline and who want to hide from their probl..
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