Which of the following is the only characteristic shared by normal dieters and people with eating disorders?

having an interest in losing weight
binging and purging
obsessing about one's weight
being hyper-alert to body shape


having an interest in losing weight

Psychology

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Which definition applies to the "old old"?

A. some health problems and difficulties with daily living activities B. healthy and active C. frail and in need of care D. geriatric

Psychology

In regards to legislation pertaining to children with special needs and education, what is IDEA and what does it mandate?

What will be an ideal response?

Psychology

The technique used by Erikson to build a bridge between history and psychoanalysis is called:

a. histrionics b. psychohistory c. psychoanalytic motivation analysis d. psychology

Psychology

When Demetrius moves into his new ground-level apartment, he is initially irritated at the sound of the "creaking" that comes when his upstairs neighbor walks across the floor

The noises from Demetrius's ceiling are annoying and distract him while he tries to work. After a few days, however, Demetrius no longer even hears the creaking. This demonstrates the process of: a) sensitization. b) habituation. c) accommodation. d) acclimation.

Psychology