Kevin keeps thinking he is an evil, unclean person who is capable of committing murder, even though he would never do such a thing. He tries to put the thoughts out of his mind by washing his hands 15 to 20 times a day. Kevin demonstrates
a. generalized anxiety disorder. c. acute stress disorder.
b. obsessive-compulsive disorder. d. panic disorder.
B
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What will be an ideal response?
Which of the following terms is closest to the concept of psychological measurement?
a. control b. validation c. qualification d. quantification
Which of the following is not one of the reasons on why abstract principles are inadequate in real life encounters?
a. Actual experiences involve other factors besides principles. b. There may be competing principles. c. People can't "practice what they preach." d. One may follow a principle in one situation but not in another.
Under which circumstances might spanking be used as effective punishment?
A) To stop a behavior that might be harmful to the child B) When there is no time to talk about the punishment before it is applied C) When following the Premack principle D) For children under the age of two