An evolutionary psychologist might say, "The unique physiological response in this disorder, involving fainting at the sight of the feared object, may have evolved because fainting might inhibit further attack from a predator." What disorder is being discussed?

A. Blood-injection-injury phobia
B. Agoraphobia with panic attacks
C. Social anxiety disorder
D. Animal phobia


Answer: A

Psychology

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a. Heredity explains the cause of over one-half of all cases of intellectual disabilities b. Down syndrome and fetal alcohol syndrome account for almost 75 percent of all cases of intellectual disabilities. c. More children develop intellectual disabilities because of infections and brain damage during infancy than because of all other causes put together. d. In a large majority of cases (80 percent), the cause of intellectual disabilities is not known.

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Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)

Purpose in Life and Coherence are the same thing.

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Evidence suggests that obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is aligned with __________ and _________, sharing features of dysfunctional thoughts and repetitive behaviors.

A. schizophrenia; depression B. bipolar disorder; panic disorder C. major depressive disorder; social anxiety disorder D. hoarding; trichotillomania

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