One of the criteria used to define abnormal behavior is dysfunction. For a behavior to be considered dysfunctional, it must:
a. occur infrequently among the members of a population
b. violate the accepted standards of society
c. cause the individual to experience great despair and unhappiness
d. prevent the individual from functioning well in typical daily activities
D
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While Western cultures have traditionally placed more emphasis on qualities such as self-efficacy, Eastern cultures have focused on ______.
a. expressing emotions b. living well c. hope d. optimism
The Yerkes-Dodson law states that highly complex tasks require high levels of arousal in order to be completed efficiently
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
Lucy is a hard-working student in her sophomore year at a large university. Her friends can't understand how Lucy eats so much, yet gains no weight. Her weight is normal, she eats meals, and is generally personable
Her friends do find it weird that she always has to go to the bathroom after a meal, but Lucy just says she has weak bladder. What her friends do not know is that Lucy also eats 4,000-6,000 calories in one sitting at least two times a week. After gorging herself, she then vomits all of it back up. She would best be described as suffering from a. diabetes. b. a low blood-sugar level. c. anorexia nervosa. d. bulimia nervosa. e. All of the above are correct.
What ionic movement is responsible for pulling the membrane potential back to a negative voltage during an action potential?
A) Sodium ions move into the cell. B) Potassium ions move into the cell. C) Protein anions move out of the cell. D) Potassium ions move out of the cell.