If Sophie is able to bear the pain while her tooth is being drilled without the use of Novocain, she may have a high _________ of pain
a. tolerance c. denial
b. experience d. threshold
A
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Freud's psychodynamic approach to personality emphasizes which of the following?
A. conscious thoughts, unconscious forces, and unconscious motivation B. cognitive appraisals of one's environment C. the measurement of traits and their stability D. self-actualization and personal freedom
Barriers that do not rely on the cells of the immune system are referred to as:
a. nonspecific immune defenses c. antigens b. key components d. nonimmunologic defenses
Your friend has a prescription for Valium that she takes for anxiety. She has taken Valium before the party you and she are attending. When she gets to the party, you see her heading for the bar. Based on what you have learned so far in this course, which of the following would you tell her?
A. You should not drink any alcohol because both alcohol and Valium act on the same system and their additive effects could be very dangerous. B. You should limit yourself to six drinks because too much of the two drugs together could make you very ill. C. Alcohol is not a drug, so there really isn't any reason to worry as long as you don't get drunk. D. Don't worry, alcohol and valium act on very different neurochemicals, so a drug interaction is very unlikely.
Mary, a biologist, is inducted as a fellow into the American Academy of Scientists, the top honor in her profession. If this achievement represents her attainment of self-actualization, which behavior can be expected of Mary next school semester?
A. She will shift her focus to fulfilling basic needs such as getting enough sleep and eating a well-balanced diet. B. She will shift her focus to finding a romantic relationship and consider having children. C. She will continue operating at a high level in all areas of her life, including work and social relationships. D. She will attempt to gain further respect from her colleagues and greater affection from her spouse.