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Question 171

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The dramatic increase in reported cases of dissociative identity disorder during the past 40 or so years most strongly suggests that symptoms of this disorder involve

A) illicit drug usage.
B) promiscuous sexual behavior.
C) internal attribution of blame.
D) role playing.

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Question 172

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Luke suffers from acrophobia, a fear of high places. Luke's therapist suggests that his reaction to heights is a generalization of the fear triggered by a childhood playground accident in which he fell off a jungle gym. The therapist's suggestion reflects a ________ perspective.

A) learning
B) psychoanalytic
C) humanistic
D) biological

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Question 173

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Cognitive changes that accompany depression include a(n)

Research on the causes of schizophrenia strongly suggests that

The major characteristic of dissociative disorders is a disturbance of

Maladaptive behaviors that reduce worry and fear are most indicative of

The view that all behavior arises from the interaction of heredity and environment is referred to as the ________ approach.

Women in ________ consider "bigger" to be the ideal body shape.

Brian often interrupts his teacher while she is speaking and frequently forgets to complete his homework assignments. He also has difficulty taking turns in playground games with classmates. Brian most clearly exhibits symptoms of

Dr. Garcia emphasizes that psychological disorders result from the interactive influences of individual genes, mood-related perceptions, and cultural definitions of normality and disorder. The doctor's emphasis best illustrates

Suicide rates in the United States are ________ among Whites than Blacks and ________ among men than women.

When schizophrenia is slow to develop, called ________ schizophrenia, recovery is ________.

Which of the following disorders is characterized by the most sudden and unpredictable episodes of distress?

Dissociative disorders are most likely to be characterized by

Researchers have found low levels of ________ in 13-year-old boys who were later convicted of a crime as 18- to 26-year-olds.

In which disorder do people alternate between states of lethargic hopelessness and wild overexcitement?

Although Adderall is a ________ drug, it is commonly used in the treatment of ________.

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

An incapacitating and highly distressing fear about being embarrassed in the presence of others is most characteristic of

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 ________ perspective.