In the wake of the recent BP oil spill disaster in the Gulf of Mexico, there has been an increase in reported cases of _________. Some researchers are finding that virtual reality exposure therapy has helped with the treatment of these problems

a) posttraumatic stress disorder
b) major depression
c) schizophrenia
d) panic disorder


ANS: a

Psychology

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a. gender identity. b. sexual identity. c. gender role. d. biological sex.

Psychology

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a. spontaneous remission. b. catharsis. c. active remediation. d. reverse psychology.

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a. behavioral control. b. psychological control. c. positive reinforcement. d. authoritarian parenting.

Psychology