Which of the following characterizes a person suffering from anorexia nervosa?
A. a high level of self-efficacy
B. an intense fear of gaining weight that does not decrease with weight loss
C. a relentless pursuit of weight gain through binge eating
D. a positive image of the body shape
Answer: B
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A) spontaneous recovery. B) extinction. C) generalization. D) second-order conditioning.
Jeremy is an experienced professional sprinter who is confident in his technique and preparation. As his stress levels increase during an important competition, it is likely that his performance will
A. continue to improve. B. decrease. C. improve at first, but after his stress reaches a certain point, his performance will decrease. D. decrease at first, but after his stress reaches a certain point, his performance will improve.
In the United States, which of the following is the main setting for volunteer work for individuals who are in the development timeframe of late adulthood?
a. federal organizations b. religious organizations c. local and state organizations d. community organizations
While observing a Russian kindergarten class, Lev Vygotsky points out how one of the students is teaching herself during free playtime. What is this student engaging in?
A. private speech B. circular reactions C. scaffolding D. egocentrism