When Casey first had an increased work load at his job and school, he had headaches,
an upset stomach, and was fatigued all the time. Although little has changed at school or at his job, Casey now says he feels fine and has more energy. Casey is exhibiting
a. a Type A personality.
b. ambivalence due to the approach-avoidance conflict.
c. the stage of resistance of the general adaptation syndrome.
d. a classic projection reaction.
ANSWER: c
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Judith is startled when her six-year-old daughter, Laura, sleepwalks into the family room. She calls Judith's pediatrician, Dr. Schachter, who recommends which of the following as a possible treatment?
A. Lock doors and windows, and use a prescribed medication B. Lock doors and windows, and remove sharp or dangerous objects from Laura's bedroom C. Use a prescribed medication and secure Laura to the bed D. Secure Laura to the bed and try to physically exhaust her before bedtime
The main mode of action of the anxiolytics is to
a. enhance the effects of serotonin or dopamine. b. reduce the effects of GABA. c. enhance the effects of GABA. d. reduce the effects of dopamine.
Researchers have found that 2- to 7-year-old children are actually less egocentric than Piaget thought. What is an example of a toddler understanding the perspective of someone else?
a. when a toddler breaks the favorite toy of an older sibling to annoy him or her b. when a toddler dreams that he or she is someone else c. when a toddler speaks in long sentences to babies d. when a toddler eats his or her meal as quickly as possible
Grief is most intense during the __________ phase of the grieving process
A) avoidance B) confrontation C) restoration D) mourning