What was one of the factors that seems to have played a role in Mary's development of an eating disorder? (This is from one of the case studies.)
a. sexual abuse throughout childhood
b. being prone to sleepwalking episodes
c. a genetic predisposition to high levels of anxiety
d. being determined that she would never gain as much weight as her mother had
Answer: d.
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A. other people's financial success B. enjoying good news and the little pleasures of life C. setting and reaching high goals D. accumulating material things that give us pleasure
Which of the following is not a criterion often used by judges in determining the admissibility of expert witness testimony?
A. The scientific nature of the work B. The likelihood it will lead to an acquittal C. The relevance of the work D. How widely agreed-upon it is by other experts
Adolescents have a considerable degree of ________, the ability to overcome circumstances that place them at high risk for psychological or physical damage
A) ego-integrity B) resilience C) attachment D) assimilation
The awareness and monitoring of one's own mental processes and strategies is called
A. cognition. B. bilateral cognition. C. metacognition. D. processing.