Though occasional victories can elevate one's happiness level, and setbacks can decrease it, research finds that people have a(n) ____ of happiness. This refers to a basic level of happiness that serves as a baseline of happiness to which that person gravitates
a. all static load
b. homeostasis
c. equilibrium
d. set point
d
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Sam has persistent and distressing thoughts of germs; he cannot eat without washing his hands three times before and three times after every meal. Although his hands are raw from the washings, he is overwhelmed with anxiety if he doesn't wash using this method. Sam's problems illustrate ____
a. posttraumatic stress disorder b. obsessive-compulsive disorder c. agoraphobia d. generalized anxiety disorder
The false items that are included with the correct answer to be recognized are known as
a. trick responses. b. false icons. c. mnemonics. d. distractors.
Multiple sclerosis damages the myelin sheath in the brain, affecting motor control
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Many efficacy studies examining deep brain stimulation include only very small sample sizes. Why might this occur?
a. Researchers aren’t convinced it will work so they don’t recruit many participants for their studies. b. Deep brain stimulation has long-term negative side effects that scare people away from participating. c. The surgery required to implant the electrodes for deep brain stimulation is invasive. d. The disorders targeted for treatment by DBS are so rare that it is difficult to find enough people to participate in a valid research study.