Pretense, as a way of coping with painful circumstances, such as a terminal illness,
a. is never a truly effective means of coping
b. an be a useful short-term strategy
c. rarely occurs among family members
d. will not be carried on to the end
b
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According to evolutionary psychologists, which of the following characteristics in a prospective mate would be the LEAST important consideration for a woman seeking a mate?
a. ambition b. social status c. financial potential d. physical attractiveness
Ever since she was raped as a pre-teen, Judith doesn't socialize much. She feels very
lacking in emotion, and even though she is now 21 she can't shake the powerless feelings of her attack. At least four times a week, she awakes in cold sweats with her heart pounding out of control because she has just had a vivid dream of her rapist. What disorder does Judith suffer? a. PTSD b. Agoraphobia c. Major Depressive Disorder d. This is not an identifiable disorder e. Histrionic Personality Disorder
In the rouge test, what would you expect a 12-month-old to do?
a. Point at herself in the mirror and then ask her mother to remove the rouge. b. Wipe the rouge off her nose. c. Pay no attention to the baby in the mirror. d. Reach out and touch her reflection.
Narcissistic personality disorder is characterized by a(n)
A. disregard for religion. B. tendency to submit to demeaning treatment. C. exaggerated sense of self-importance. D. inability to develop a stable sense of identity.