What is a diathesis?

a. a form of stress
b. a predisposition
c. a biological cause of mental illness
d. an observable symptom of mental illness


Answer: b

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A) prospective memory B) episodic memory C) implicit memory D) semantic memory

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Of the following choices, the best definition of aggression is __________

a) unintentionally inflicting pain on another b) intentionally inflicting physical or psychological harm on another c) intentionally inflicting psychological harm on another d) unconsciously inflicting physical pain on another

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A group of people were hypnotized and a second group simulated being hypnotized. Both groups were told to retie their shoes when they heard the phrase "be careful." The group simulating hypnosis retied their shoes only when the hypnotist said "be careful," but the hypnotized group retied their shoes no matter who said "be careful." In this example, which theory of hypnosis was supported?

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