A mental disorder characterized by avoidance of social situations, intense anxiety, and clinically significant impairment in functioning is

a. social anxiety disorder.
b. phobic disorder.
c. dissociation disorder.
d. antisocial personality disorder.


a

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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Any group of people who feel a sense of solidarity and exclusivity in relation to nonmembers is __________

a. an in-group b. a dominance hierarchy c. an out-group d. a support group

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Erica's parents are concerned about her frequent tantrums. After consulting a parenting handbook, they decide to apply Skinner's theory of positive reinforcement, by praising and rewarding her for good behavior

In particular, the theory allows them to predict that Erika A) will sleep better at night. B) will develop better language skills C) will have fewer tantrums. D) will improve her reading ability.

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_______ was the first state to pass a law requiring repeat child molesters (pedophiles) to be treated with hormones as a condition of parole.

A. California B. Washington C. Arizona D. Ohio

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