Vince persistently re-experiences trauma in a way that includes recurrent memories, nightmares, dissociative reactions, distress following trauma reminders, and physical reactions after trauma reminders. He is most likely to be suffering from ______.

A. borderline personality disorder
B. acute stress disorder
C. chronic depression
D. posttraumatic stress disorder


Answer: D

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a. ?corpus callosum b. ?reticular formation c. ?Broca's area d. ?hippocampus

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According to Erik Erikson's theory, in late adulthood we need:

a. recognition, respect, and honor from our family and colleagues b. a sense of pride in our acquisitions and our standing in the community c. a sense of contentment about how we lived and what we accomplished d. mainly good health—without it there is despair

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Adam is teaching a new class with a diverse collection of students. To reduce potential prejudice in the classroom, he attempts to get the students working together in groups. If negative attitudes toward different categories of students within the classroom decrease, this approach would be support for the __________ hypothesis.

A. contact B. cognitive C. concept D. construct

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Which of the following statements about positive reinforcers is accurate?

a. They are used in negative reinforcement. b. They weaken behaviors that they follow. c. They strengthen behaviors that they follow. d. They strengthen behaviors that lead to their removal.

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