On a TV show, you hear one person say to another with a phobia, "Don't worry, it's just a stage. You'll outgrow it." Is that factually correct?
A. No. Even with treatment, most phobias return.
B. No. Most phobias do not disappear without some type of treatment.
C. Yes. The majority of phobias disappear with time.
D. Maybe. Some phobias do disappear. Some do not.
Answer: B
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a. paranoid b. hebephrenic c. catatonic d. disorganized
Helga paints her fingernails with a bitter-tasting substance so that every time she begins to bite her fingernails, she will experience a bitter taste. This method to alleviate nail biting would be considered
a. aversion therapy. b. systematic desensitization. c. transference. d. somatic therapy.
Institutional review is required for studies that:
a. are deceptive. b. use humans. c. are high risk. d. all of these
While demonstrating ________ parentification, 10-year-old Jenna prepares the meals, washes the dishes, and takes care of the laundry
Fill in the blank with the appropriate word.