Arlene has an irrational fear of flying in airplanes. She is probably suffering from a ______
a) mania
b) obsession
c) compulsion
d) specific phobia
ANS: D, Arlene is experiencing an irrational fear of a particular thing or phobia.
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Which statement is accurate?
a. It is rare for people to communicate their intention to commit suicide. b. Suicide rates are generally at their highest during times of war. c. In the United States, Asian Americans have the highest overall rates of suicide. d. Most people who attempt suicide are ambivalent about dying.
What was one effect of World War I on the field of psychology?
a. Many people became disheartened with the study of human behavior. b. An interest in the philosophical questions regarding human nature was renewed. c. Psychotherapy became widely available on the battlefield. d. Psychometric tests were used for the evaluation of soldiers.
The fact that the ______determines the gender of the child is leading to the development of techniques that will allow parents to increase the chances of choosing the child's gender
a) woman's ovum b) man's sperm c) chromosome type d) chromosome similarity
What are the three components to self-compassion?
a. self-absorption, common humanity, and mindlessness b. self-kindness, common humanity, and mindfulness c. spirituality, mindfulness, and meditation d. humility, subservience, and intelligence