Huynh washes his hands 100 or more times each day. The constant washing causes the skin on his hands to dry and crack, yet he continues to engage in this behavior. Huynh's behavior is an example of _____
a. an obsession
b. agoraphobia
c. a compulsion
d. a negative symptom
Answer: C
Rationale: This is a repetitive stereotyped behavior.
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a. Nathaniel will likely express lower empathy and raise his acceptability of violent responses to social situations. b. He will likely express himself with more violent reactions. c. He will be less likely to engage socially with his friends and talk about these games with his friends. d. Nathaniel will likely feel more stress and anger.
Abbot sits where he can get involved and ask questions. In addition, he brings questions that he wants answered from the last lecture, so he can ask the teacher at the beginning of class
Abbot's behaviors illustrate which step in the LISAN method? a. actively listen b. initiate learning c. signal words d. analyze notes
Stress induces bodily arousal such as excessive levels of ______ nervous system arousal
which can ______ the risk of stress-related illnesses. a. sympathetic, decrease c. sympathetic, increase b. parasympathetic, decrease d. parasympathetic, increase
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A. Mark, a person who is high in neuroticism B. Dana, a person who is high in conscientiousness C. Derrick, a person who is high in extroversion D. Laura, a person who is high in openness