Although it is normal to experience certain fears, when the fear of something specific becomes persistent, irrational, and gets in the way of everyday life, that fear may be considered a _____
a) bipolar disorder.
b) phobia.
c) conversion disorder.
d) dysthymia.
Answer: b
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Physician-assisted suicide is now legal in the US states of:
a. South Carolina and Alabama b. Idaho and North Dakota c. Oregon and Washington d. New York and New Jersey
Sarah used to like strawberries and tried some frozen strawberry daiquiris one night. After the sixth daiquiri, Sarah became extremely ill. Now Sarah finds that even the smell of strawberries can make her feel nauseated. In this example of classical conditioning, the conditioned response is:
a. the illness that followed the sixth strawberry daiquiri b. the smell of strawberries c. the strawberry daiquiris that Sarah consumed d. the nausea that Sarah feels when she smells strawberries
Regarding children's development, which of the following statements is TRUE?
a. Children can help shape their own development through their actions. b. It is impossible to overcome early environmental influences. c. Our inherited traits are what dictate who we become. d. Our own behavior plays no role in the influences of nature and nurture.
A review by the Denver Post found that "fundamental errors" in supervision were present in 60 percent of the cases involving_______________supervision.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).