The most effective technique you can use to overcome common fears is

a. covert sensitization.
b. covert reinforcement.
c. self-directed desensitization.
d. aversive conditioning.


ANSWER: c

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A university student taking introductory psychology decides to test Piaget's theories of mental development on his 10-year-old sister, who loves hot dogs and is very hungry. He shows her two hot dogs. Then, while she is watching, he breaks one of the hot dogs in half. He asks if she would like one hot dog (the intact hot dog) or two hot dogs (the hot dog cut in half). Consistent with Piaget's

findings, the girl probably will: A) select the intact hot dog. B) select the hot dog cut in half. C) state that both choices are the same. D) become confused and have trouble deciding.

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Researchers who identify just four basic human emotions claimed that those are anger, ____________________, fear, and happiness

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Describe the landmark Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) Study and list its two major findings.

What will be an ideal response?

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As with avoidant personality disorder, which of the following is characterized by withdrawal from social situations?

A. Dependent personality disorder B. Borderline personality disorder C. Schizotypal personality disorder D. Antisocial personality disorder

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