Michael is extremely fearful of germs. He sleeps in a special chamber at night, wears gloves, and will only eat food that he can unwrap. His symptoms are most characteristic of ______.
a. specific phobia
b. panic disorder
c. generalized anxiety disorder
d. agoraphobia
Ans: A
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a. no inequities have been reported in this area. b. patients are encouraged to discuss their medical histories, so this is one setting in which women typically talk more than men. c. female patients are more likely than male patients to say that their physicians talk down to them. d. male physicians actually interrupt their male patients more than their female patients.
Which pair consists of negative symptoms of schizophrenia?
A) flat emotions and low motivation B) flat emotions and delusions C) low motivation and hallucinations D) delusions and hallucinations
A Consumer Reports survey of over 180,000 subscribers found each of the following except ________
a. no differences in effectiveness were reported among the various forms of psychotherapy b. longer-term therapy was no more effective than shorter-term therapy c. marriage counselors were seen as less effective than psychiatrists, psychologists, and social workers d. there were no differences in improvement between those who received therapy alone as opposed to those who received therapy combined with medication
Of the following individuals, whose behavior may most easily be explained using the arousal approach to motivation?
Artie, who loves to bungee jump Barry, who buys an expensive watch he can't resist Callista, who studies long hours to earn good grades Brooke, who sleeps extra hours after having had a tiring week at work