The difference between insomnia and apnea is that __________
a) apnea affects primarily the elderly, whereas insomnia is characteristic of children.
b) insomnia is treatable but apnea is not.
c) insomnia is characterized by sleeplessness, whereas apnea is characterized by breathing difficulties.
d) apnea is a precursor to narcolepsy, whereas insomnia is not.
c
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One advantage of being homeothermic is that it ____
a. reduces the fuel requirements of the body b. prevents excessive reliance on a single sensory system c. enables the individual to stay active when the environment is cool d. decreases the need for shivering and sweating
When people fail at something important to them, they are ________ likely to demonstrate ingroup biases and discrimination because they are motivated to ________
A) more; improve their self-image B) more; disidentify themselves from their group C) less; conserve mental effort D) less; disidentify themselves from their failure
Patients with Tourette's disorder tend to have smaller _________ volumes.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Which of the following is the most commonly diagnosed anxiety disorder, with an estimated 12-month prevalence of greater than 12%?
a. Generalized anxiety disorder b. Specific phobia c. Social anxiety disorder d. Panic disorder e. Posttraumatic stress disorder