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Question 171

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Julius is obsessed with avoiding germs and feels compelled to bathe at least 10 times a day.His therapist suggests that Julius continues his maladaptive bathing because this behavior temporarily reduced his anxiety on many past occasions.The therapist's suggestion most directly reflects a(n) ________ perspective.

A) biological
B) conditioning
C) psychoanalytic
D) epigenetic

E) All of the above
F) C) and D)

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Question 172

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Phobic behaviors such as avoiding insects or snakes may increase in frequency because they reduce anxiety.This best illustrates the impact of

A) repression.
B) panic.
C) reinforcement.
D) survivor resiliency.

E) A) and C)
F) B) and D)

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Question 173

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Mr.Hunt believes that he is the president of the United States and that he will soon become the "King of the Universe." Mr.Hunt is most clearly suffering from

Jana developed a habit of drinking several beers after work each day.After a while,she had to drink even more beer to feel intoxicated.Her increased drinking indicates

Sudden,intense,and short-lived anxiety is to ________ as ongoing,persistent,and global anxiety is to ________.

When cocaine is snorted,injected,or smoked,it produces a rush of euphoria by

Which of the following medications is most frequently prescribed for the treatment of ADHD?

Research on ________ shows that our environment can affect whether a gene is expressed,thus affecting the development of psychological disorders.

With repeated use of alcohol,a user's brain chemistry adapts to offset the drug's effect.As a result,the user demonstrates signs of

Which of the following is a positive symptom of schizophrenia?

An abnormal shrinkage of cerebral tissue is most likely to be associated with

The incidence of major depressive disorder is greatest among people who are

Jaclyn believes that her brother's social anxiety disorder stems from repressed unconscious conflicts with their mother.Jaclyn's interpretation reflects a ________ perspective.

To identify genes that put people at risk for depression,researchers have used

Mental health workers would be likely to identify alcohol misuse as a psychological disorder because it is

John is not interested in going out with friends or even answering the phone.He has let a number of bills go unpaid,he is sleeping 12 to 14 hours a day,and he cannot concentrate at work.He has called in sick to work at least once each week.John is most likely suffering from

As infants become mobile and experience falls,they become increasingly afraid of heights.This best illustrates the impact of ________ on fear.

Lou Ann has been diagnosed with a psychological disorder called agoraphobia.Lou Ann is most likely to be afraid of

Learned helplessness is most closely associated with the development of

Saul has had several bouts of mania over the last five years.It is likely that Saul has an excessive amount of ________ in the brain.