Terry was raped one week ago. She has been overwhelmed with feelings of anxiety and helplessness. Her doctor refers to her condition as
a. acute stress disorder. c. agoraphobia.
b. post-traumatic stress disorder. d. panic disorder.
A
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Alex likes to drive faster than the speed limit. Alex's behavior of driving too fast is an example of a:
a. behavioral risk b. behavioral deficit c. behavioral excess d. behavioral intention
William James believed the focus of research should be on how mental images, sensations, and memories come together as a function of experience. Before him, Titchener believed it was important to define the _____.?
a. ?process of introspection b. ?unconscious motivations for our actions c. ?general laws of learning d. ?structure of consciousness
Regarding sex as a biological motive, which of the following statements is FALSE?
a. Most psychologists believe that sex in both humans and lower animals is necessary for individual survival. b. In lower mammals, a normal male is almost always ready to mate. c. In lower mammals, the normal female is interested in mating only when their fertility cycles are in the stage of estrus. d. In lower animals, the sex drive is directly related to hormones.
According to Beccaria's and Bentham's utilitarian rationale, punishment should be based on:
A. the character of the victim. B. the concept of mercy. C. the seriousness of the crime. D. the social status of the perpetrator.