Phil is being treated for obsessive-compulsive disorder. The treatment involves gradually exposing him to the anxiety-producing situation that Phil is trying to avoid. This treatment is called:

a. anxiety therapy c. exposure therapy
b. avoidance therapy d. stimulus therapy


C

Psychology

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A. explanation of deception B. informed consent C. guarantee of confidentiality D. right to refuse participation

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Cindy can be assertive and a risk-taker when her job calls for these characteristics, while she is caring, compassionate, and sensitive to her younger siblings. According to the sex role inventory, Cindy would be described as __________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

Psychology

Agonist is to antagonist as:

a. neuromodulator is to neurotransmitter. b. reuptake is to receptor. c. mimic is to block. d. block is to mimic. e. inhibit is to stimulate.

Psychology

______ is exploration for meaning beyond the self and may or may not refer to a higher being.

A. Soul searching B. Mysticism C. Philosophy D. Spirituality

Psychology