Being overweight or obese in childhood is related to an increased risk of which disease in adulthood?
a. asthma
b. cancer
c. coronary heart disease
d. hepatitis
c
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Identify a true statement about behavior therapy
A) It fails to aid clients in the acquisition of adaptive behavior patterns such as the social skills required to start social relationships. B) It tends to focus on past events that lead to psychological disorders rather than on present behavior. C) It tends to focus on what people think and feel rather than on what people do. D) It helps clients discontinue overeating, smoking, and phobic avoidance of harmless stimuli.
Although Jack's childhood was impoverished and difficult, Jack is presently working his way through college. His friends say that Jack is "good at dodging life's hard knocks" and has made his own "luck.". According to the research on subjective well-being, Jack
a. would be considered low in subjective well-being. b. is using denial to get through life and probably suffers from depression. c. is most likely happier than most people and will be good at negotiating life's demands. d. has developed a sociopathic personality and is most likely a con artist.
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of bulimia nervosa?
a. binge eating b. tooth decay, sore throat, and hair loss c. use of vomiting, laxatives, or diuretics to lose weight d. body weight below 85 percent of normal for one's height and age
Kunita has recently received damage to the corpus callosum and the left occipital lobe of her brain. This damage will most likely cause
A. Wernicke's aphasia. B. anosognosia. C. alexia without agraphia. D. prosopagnosia.