Thoughts of violence or harm happening to a loved one or thoughts about being "dirty" or "unclean" are common examples of

a. phobias.
b. obsessions.
c. compulsions.
d. fantasies.


B

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Which one of the following sets of data would show a strong genetic influence on the development of a trait?

a. Identical twins raised together score more similarly to one another than identical twins raised apart. b. Fraternal twins raised apart score as similarly to one another as do biological siblings who are raised together. c. Identical twins raised apart score more similarly to one another than fraternal twins raised together. d. Fraternal twins raised together score more similarly to one another than fraternal twins raised apart.

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In which area has research shown hypnosis to be most effective?

a. altering sensations b. decreasing the number of false memories of eyewitnesses c. producing superhuman strength d. providing valid regression to childhood for use in therapy

Psychology

Benzodiazepines, barbiturates, and alcohol have binding sites on the _________receptor

a. cholinergic b. glutamate c. dopaminergic d. GABA

Psychology