Joan opened her apartment door and saw a robber coming at her with a knife. She pushed her husband out of her way to escape. Which of the following best describes what prompted her behavior?
A. A defense mechanism
B. The reality principle
C. Her id
D. Her ego
Answer: C
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
When reviewing the causes and factors that contribute to somatic symptom and related disorders, it is clear that
A. causes vary considerably depending on the specific somatic symptom and related disorder. B. genetics and biology play virtually no role in their prevalence. C. there is a strong possibility that patients are malingering. D. the overall rate of somatic symptom and related disorders is higher in Western cultures.
People who are attracted to members of both sexes are called ______
a. asexuals c. bisexuals b. homosexuals d. heterosexuals
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A) A culture changes based on the extent to which its beliefs and behaviors contribute to its success. B) Members of a culture are explicitly instructed in the beliefs and behaviors of their culture. C) One culture influences another. D) A person is separated from their culture by a ritual of expulsion.