Distinguish between obsessions and compulsions, and discuss the relationship between them
What will be an ideal response?
Obsessions are persistent and intrusive thoughts, urges, or images that are experienced as intrusive and unwanted, and generally cause significant anxiety or distress. Compulsions are repetitive, purposeful, and intentional behaviors (e.g., hand washing) or mental acts (e.g., repeating words silently) that are performed in response to obsessions in an attempt to suppress or neutralize them. Most children with OCD have multiple obsessions and compulsions, and certain compulsions are commonly associated with specific obsessions. For example, washing and cleaning rituals are likely to be associated with contamination obsessions, such as a concern with dirt or germs, a concern or disgust with body wastes or secretions (e.g., urine, feces, saliva), or an excessive concern about chemical or environmental contamination.
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In the late 1500s, Johann Weyer, considered the founder of modern psychopathology, __________.
A. was a popular writer who argued that mental illness was due to demonic possession B. was a popular writer and physician who argued that mental illness was due to imbalances in the four humors C. wrote a book that was condemned by many, arguing that those accused of engaging in witchcraft were mentally ill D. wrote a book that was scorned by many, arguing that mental illness was due to bodily magnetism
When considering negative self-talk, the idea that you are worthless after a breakup is
a. appropriate in this case. c. not logical. b. only true if the breakup is your fault. d. rational much of the time.
Your front doorbell has a higher pitch than your back doorbell. When one rings, you always know which door to answer. What is this an example of?
a. discrimination c. higher-order conditioning b. generalization d. response generalization
How does Down syndrome occur and what are the repercussions of the disorder?
What will be an ideal response?