Research has shown a possible link between agoraphobia and what disorder of childhood?
a) specific phobias
b) separation anxiety
c) posttraumatic stress disorder
d) obsessive-compulsive disorder
b
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What should we predict about the memory of people with lower than normal cortisol levels?
a. Unaffected memory storage and therefore normal recall b. Improved memory storage and therefore improved recall c. Impaired memory storage and therefore memory lapses d. Inaccurate memory storage and therefore many false memories
According to several studies, which of the following elements make behavioral smoking cessation programs more effective?
a. when programs are briefer by having fewer sessions b. when programs are specialized toward only smoking c. when programs are longer and provide other services d. when programs are longer and specialize in smoking
In the context of genetic influences on intelligence, a classic study in Louisville, Kentucky, found that:
A) the intelligence quotient scores of dizygotic twins were more alike than scores for any other pairs. B) the correlations in intelligence between dizygotic twins were the same as those between other siblings. C) correlations between the intelligence quotient scores of children and their foster parents and between those of cousins were strong. D) dizygotic twins were more similar than monozygotic twins in spatial memory, ability to categorize things, and word comprehension.
A class is considering the case of Carl, who decided to dye his hair blue, pierce his nose, and get a tattoo advocating "Rebellion Now." The class assignment is to decide whether Carl's behavior is "abnormal." One student says,
"I know friends who have dyed their hair, pierced their nose, and gotten a tattoo, but none have done all three." Another student says, "Carl's behavior would not be accepted in my group of friends." Which criteria have these two students focused on in their comments? a) dysfunctional and personal distress b) dysfunctional and statistical rarity c) deviance from social norms and statistical rarity d) deviance from social norms and personal distress