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Question 131

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During an argument,Adele told her sister that she hated her.Even after her sister told her that she did not take it seriously and to forget about it,Adele continued to worry about it,which interfered with her job and family responsibilities.Adele's worry illustrates

A) rumination.
B) learned helplessness.
C) linkage analysis.
D) explanatory style.

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Question 132

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Fear of having a panic attack if one were to get on a crowded bus or elevator would be most characteristic of someone who suffers from

A) generalized anxiety disorder.
B) bipolar disorder.
C) agoraphobia.
D) posttraumatic stress disorder.

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Question 133

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Frequent exposure to images of thin fashion models and celebrities is most likely to contribute to the development of

Increased activity in brain areas involved with the control and inhibition of traumatic memories has been linked with the experience of

Shortly after she was in a serious automobile accident in which her 2-year-old daughter was killed,Amalie began to exhibit positive symptoms of schizophrenia.Fortunately,she is responding well to medication.Amalie's case most clearly illustrates ________ schizophrenia.

Irrational beliefs and hypervigilance to any possible threats can sometimes contribute to feelings of anxiety.This best illustrates that anxiety disorders,OCD,and PTSD can be affected by

Young adolescents are especially likely to begin smoking if they

The American Psychiatric Association's diagnostic manual is used for several purposes,including

An adopted child's chances of developing schizophrenia ________ if the biological parents have schizophrenia.The child's chances ________ if the adopted parents have schizophrenia.

An overabundance of the neurotransmitter norepinephrine is most likely to be associated with

LSD is most likely to produce

Maladaptive behaviors that reduce worry and fear are most indicative of

Vigorous activity in the thalamus of schizophrenia patients has been found to be associated with

Dana has experienced a number of unpredictable,short periods in which she suddenly feels terrified and thinks she is going to faint.Dana is most likely suffering from

For the last month,Gabrielle has felt lethargic and has been unable to get out of bed in the morning.She has withdrawn from friends and family because she feels worthless and unlovable.Gabrielle is most likely suffering from

Hallucinations and delusions are most likely to be experienced by those who suffer from

Michael complains that threatening voices are constantly telling him that he is so evil he should drown himself.Michael is experiencing

Mrs.Swift is alarmed by her own intrusive and irrational thoughts that her house is contaminated by germs.Her experience best illustrates the agitating effects of

After lab-reared monkeys saw their parents fearfully avoid reaching for food located near a snake,the younger monkeys developed a strong fear of snakes.Their fear best illustrated the impact of

Cancer survivors who develop a fresh delight in their children and savor the joy of each new day best illustrate