Which of the following statements is true about a schema?
A) It is a way of ejecting anxiety-evoking ideas from conscious awareness.
B) It is a way of mentally representing the world, which can influence perceptions.
C) It is a way of retrieving accurate information from long-term memory.
D) It is a way of displacing information in short-term memory by adding new information.
B
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a. personality disordered type of thinking. b. thinking associated with neuroticism. c. exaggeration of the magnitude of one's problems. d. focusing on major stressors and ignoring the impact of minor frustrations.
How do cultural norms influence the prevalence of sexual abuse? a. Children are portrayed erotically
b. Children observe sex play. c. Children are not valued by parents. d. Children with anxiety are more likely to be abused.
Jerry is severely overweight. He asks his doctor whether injections of the hormone called leptin would be an effective treatment for his obesity. His doctor will probably inform him that a leptin injection
A. would not be effective because leptin has no role in regulating body fat. B. is effective in helping most obese people lose weight and body fat. C. would reduce his weight but would negatively affect his muscle tissue. D. is not very effective in reducing weight for most obese individuals.
While working at a hospital emergency room, you receive a call that an injured 20-year-old is soon to arrive. What cause of injury are you likely to be dealing with?
a. vehicle accident b. poisoning c. suicide d. accidental fall