It is not unreasonable to assume that in ancient times, signs of mental illness were believed to be caused by __________.

A. an imbalance of body fluids
B. demons
C. improper diet
D. social forces


Answer: B

Psychology

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A. free association B. systematic desensitization C. aversive conditioning D. transactional therapy

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According to a leading hypothesis, the diverse symptoms of ADHD result from underlying deficits in __________.

A. myelination B. executive functions C. memory D. motivation

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Intelligence is positively associated with increased ______ in the occipital and temporal lobes and frontal cortex.

A. white matter B. gray matter C. activity D. myelinated matter

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"Jeremy, can you possibly give me a ride to the airport this Sunday," your friend Ben asks. Not thinking that this is a big deal, you agree to do this favor for Ben. "Oh, that's great! Thanks so much. And by the way, I forgot that the plane leaves at 8:30 am so I'll have to be at the airport by 6:30 am. Pick me up at 6:00. See you then," Ben adds. You are still likely to do the favor for Ben because you have just been a victim of the __________ technique.

a) low-ball b) norm of reciprocity c) door-in-the-face d) obedience

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