From the perspective of self-awareness theory, alcohol abuse, binge eating, and suicide are alike in that they
a. enable people who feel guilty to punish themselves.
b. are more likely to be done by people with interdependent self-concepts.
c. are coping mechanisms used by people with low self-esteem.
d. provide temporary or permanent relief from unpleasant self-awareness.
Answer: D
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Within the medical model, distinctive patterns of abnormal behavior are described as
a. psychological oddities. b. biological disorders. c. mental disorders or mental illnesses. d. diatheses. e. attributional styles.
In 2004, the United States government issued a warning concerning the use of some antidepressant drugs and the possible increased risk of ____ in adolescence
a. pregnancy b. birth defects c. suicide d. addiction
Which statement about nicotine is TRUE?
A) It is a benzodiazepine. B) It produces euphoric effects especially in new users. C) Long-term use produces dizziness and a queasy stomach. D) It is used primarily to avoid withdrawal symptoms.
Which of the following is not a characteristic of long-term memory?
a. Long-term memory is highly stable. b. Long-term memory is generative. c. Long-term memory is primary. d. Long-term memory is influenced by understanding.