After surviving an Amtrak derailment, John experienced frequent, vivid thoughts and images of the accident for several months. He also had problems sleeping and was irritable and withdrawn. John is suffering from:
a. major depression.
b. posttraumatic stress disorder.
c. generalized anxiety disorder.
d. panic disorder.
B
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In the 1950s and early 1960s, many women were prescribed thalidomide to prevent morning sickness. This drug, often taken in early pregnancy, was associated with ______.
A. juvenile diabetes B. high birth weight C. deformities of the arms and legs D. stomach cancer
In regard to temperament, some adolescents may be easily upset and get bothered with little provocation. This refers to
A) extraversion. B) irritability. C) activity level. D) adaptability.
One major cognitive achievement in sensorimotor development that infants experience is the movement from __________ to __________.
A. reflex behavior; intentional action B. intentional action; reflex behavior C. innate responses; reflex behavior D. intentional action; innate responses
Lawanna has a very unusual memory. When she sees a series of 20 letters flash before her eyes for one-tenth of a second, she can usually recall about 15 letters. It is possible that Lawanna has a hyper-developed:
a. hippocampus. b. optic nerve. c. echoic memory. d. iconic memory.