All of the following are characteristics common to specific phobias EXCEPT
a. strong and persistent anxiety related to a specific object or situation
b. significant attempts by the anxious individual to avoid the phobic situation.
c. recognition by the person with the phobia that the anxiety is excessive or unreasonable.
d. Chronically decreased arousal of the autonomic nervous system.
d
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a. subordinate. b. super ordinate. c. competitive. d. passive.
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A. regular, high-voltage slow waves B. irregular, high-voltage slow waves C. regular, low-voltage slow waves D. irregular, low-voltage fast waves
The author of your text suggests that the worst orphanages illustrate the importance of operant learning to normal child development
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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a) cervix b) Braxton-Hicks contractions c) episiotomy d) transitions