A psychological perspective that emerged in the 1950s and 1960s which reflects a renewed interest in the study of the mind or consciousness that existed in psychology when it first became a science in the late 1800s is the

A) cognitive perspective.
B) mental perspective.
C) philosophical perspective.
D) biological perspective.

Which of the following statements regarding the role of a therapist's profession is accurate?

A) Only a clinical psychologist can prescribe drugs for disorders that merit drug therapy.
B) There is no reliable association between a therapist's professional background and therapeutic efficacy.
C) Psychologists are generally considered more effective therapists than either counselors or social workers.
D) Health insurance policies that cover psychotherapy generally specify that treatment must be provided by a psychiatrist.

Which of the following is NOT true regarding specific phobias?

A) Many people have more than one phobia at a time.
B) Repeated exposure to the object causes a gradual fear response.
C) Women are more likely to have a specific phobia compared to men.
D) People make elaborate efforts to avoid specific phobias.