In Jill's psychotherapy sessions, the therapist has been using systematic desensitization to gradually make her more comfortable with social situations. Similar to the treatments used for individuals with social phobia, the therapist has given Jill homework assignments that require her to practice talking to strangers, join informal groups, and speak in front of small groups. Most likely, she is

being treated for ________ personality disorder.

a. avoidant
b. dependent
c. Antisocial
d. histrionic


a

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A problem associated with the interview method is that

A. interview reports may need to be confirmed by more objective research. B. a single interview may give only a partial picture. C. people are not always accurate or honest in answering questions. D. All of these

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Which of the following is a limitation of Jean Piaget's cognitive development theory?

A. It ignores the role of perceptual skills in cognitive development. B. It does not include the knowledge a child gains through his or her senses. C. It omits the social component of cognitive development. D. It does not include the knowledge a child gains by engaging in abstract reasoning or scientific reasoning.

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Two-year-old Asha says, "I have two foots." Asha is demonstrating ________.

A. semantic bootstrapping B. metacognition C. overregularization D. underregularization

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