A disorder in which intruding thoughts that occur again and again are followed by repetitive, ritualistic behavior meant to lower the anxiety caused by the thoughts is called ____________ disorder

a) obsessive-compulsive
b) delusional
c) post-traumatic stress
d) passive-aggressive


ANS: A

Psychology

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Dr. Rodriquez discovers that the more education people have, the more money they tend to earn. Dr. Rodriquez has illustrated a(n) __________ relationship

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

Psychology

When stressors are prolonged or severe, the unborn child is likely to show all these symptoms EXCEPT

a. premature delivery. b. stunted prenatal growth. c. regular sleep/wake cycles. d. birth complications.

Psychology

According to the APA guidelines, which of these is unacceptable, with regard to child-custody evaluations?

A. Avoiding dual relationships B. Violating informed consent C. Doing a psychological evaluation rather than a custody evaluation D. Each of the above is considered unacceptable

Psychology

Which of the following individuals is identified in your textbook as having been a major contributor to the field of cognitive psychology?

a. F.C. Donders b. Ivar Lovaas c. Sigmund Freud d. Thomas Szasz

Psychology