Which of the following is the most common cause of PTSD?

A. sudden and unexpected death of a loved one
B. sexual or physical abuse
C. military participation in combat
D. weather emergency or natural disaster


Answer: A. sudden and unexpected death of a loved one

Psychology

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a. one's genetic composition and one's observable characteristics. b. the allele combinations and the notion of personality. c. genetic engineering and physical alterations. d. one's observable traits and one's genetic code.

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The primacy effect operates because we:

A. are biologically prepared to remember first items B. are biologically prepared to remember last items C. have more time to rehearse the last items D. have more time to rehearse the first items

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Women with body mass index of _____ showed the lowest mortality rates

a. 18-20 c. 22-25 b. 19-21 d. 25-30

Psychology

A Congressional hearing is taking place in Washington, DC. The representatives are discussing whether the portrayals of violence on children's TV shows are perhaps contributing to the violence we see in schools today

The work of what psychologist is most relevant to their discussions? a. Bandura b. Tolman c. Skinner d. Pavlov e. Garcia

Psychology