A severe anxiety reaction that takes place immediately, or very soon, after an extremely stressful event is known as ________ disorder

a. acute stress
b. specific panic
c. generalized anxiety
d. posttraumatic stress


Answer: a

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Which of the following statements about muscle movement is true? a. The only thing that muscles can do is contract

b. A single muscle can bend a joint by contracting and straighten it by relaxing. c. Smooth muscles cause movement by contracting, while striated muscles cause movement by contracting and relaxing. d. Striated muscles cause movement by contracting, but smooth muscles cause movement by contracting and relaxing.

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A divorce law that allows for the dissolution of a marriage without placing blame on either of the partners is known as a ____

a. covenant divorce c. no-fault divorce b. serial divorce d. civil divorce

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Nicole likes to be the center of attention, dresses provocatively, and tends to have shallow relationships. Which of the following statements about Nicole is likely to be true?

a. She will tend to be much more reserved online. b. Her personality is likely to be the same online. c. She will still seek attention, but her online relationships will, ironically, be more "real" and have more depth. d. Her personality online will come across as more fun-loving and extraverted, which will win over more friends and dates.

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