Mr. J suffers from a severe case of obsessive-compulsive disorder. His symptoms have not responded to either medication or psychological therapies. As a last resort, his therapist suggests the possibility of a psychosurgical procedure, specifically an operation called
A. lobotomy.
B. lobectomy.
C. cingulotomy.
D. cingulectomy.
Answer: C
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a. a sleep terror disorder. b. narcolepsy. c. sleep apnea. d. anightmare disorder.
Some gender stereotypes are false beliefs.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
Exercise can promote sleep in all of the following situations EXCEPT when engaging in
a. strenuous exercise more than six hours before bedtime. b. strenuous exercise three hours before bedtime. c. light exercise three hours before bedtime. d. light exercise six hours before bedtime.
Which of the following is one of the cognitive distortions proposed by Aaron Beck?
A. selective thinking B. low frustration tolerance C. hostility and rage D. self-downing