A maladaptive technique in which people physically injure themselves in order to experience short-term relief from a host of negative self-feelings is called:

a. psychotic maiming
b. self-cutting
c. emotional fun
d. adjusted slicing


b

Psychology

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a. The woman was wearing high heels. b. The woman was smiling. c. The woman appeared to have blond hair. d. The woman was frowning with worry.

Psychology

Dustin suffers from chronic back pain as the result of an old injury. Any time he is required to sit for long periods, he makes sure to bring a music player into the treatment room with him, because he has found that listening to his favorite music helps him cope with the pain. Dustin is using the pain control technique of

a. creating a bottleneck at the "gate.". b. biofeedback. c. obtaining accurate information. d. meditation. e. distraction.

Psychology

The influence of peers on one's decision to engage in substance use is an example of a(n) factor

a. proximal b. distal c. proximodistal d. cepholocaudal

Psychology

During intercourse with her husband, Rene's heartbeat and blood pressure increase even further. She is most likely in which stage of sexual response?

a. orgasm c. excitement b. plateau d. resolution

Psychology