Research by Gilbertson and colleagues suggests that the reduced hippocampal volume observed in combat veterans with PTSD is:
A) a direct consequence of extreme stress and a sign of the disorder.
B) a direct consequence of extreme stress and a symptom of the disorder.
C) a preexisting condition that makes persons vulnerable to PTSD.
D) both a cause and a consequence of PTSD.
C) a preexisting condition that makes persons vulnerable to PTSD.
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Kareem laughs whenever his neck is touched. Now his mommy says "gotcha" before touching his neck. Eventually, as soon as his mommy says "gotcha," Kareem starts to laugh. In this example, what is the conditioned response?
a. laughing when his neck is touched c. laughing when he hears "gotcha" b. saying "gotcha" d. touching his neck
The drive to become famous and accumulate great power is a ______ drive
a. primary c. reflexive b. secondary d. tertiary
Even in early childhood, most children understand that death is ____; however, for most children it is not until middle childhood that they realize that death is ____
a. discussable; avoidable b. avoidable; discussable c. inevitable; permanent d. permanent; inevitable
Psychologist James Marcia suggests that adolescent identity can be seen in terms of two characteristics, which are
a) industry and withdrawal. b) inferiority and assertiveness. c) identity acceptance and identity refusal. d) crisis or commitment.