A psychologist says, "We know it is a psychological disorder because there are cognitive distortions regarding the physical symptoms,which are not under voluntary control." What is the psychologist describing?
a. a somatic symptom disorder c. alcoholism
b. an anxiety disorder d. a dissociative disorder
A
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According to the research on psychological reactions to menopause, which of the following is a woman likely to experience?
a. depression b. irritability c. mood swings d. no change in symptoms related to mood
Trisha, age 25, is wondering what the best age would be for her to begin a family. If the only consideration is physical (in other words, factors such as emotional readiness are not an issue), her doctor is most likely to respond by saying,
a. "Now would be a perfect time." b. "You better get working on it, because you only have a few good years left." c. "It would have been best to start your family sooner." d. "You would do well to wait until you are in your 30s."
What refers to how well a study is conducted, including the avoidance of confounding variables?
A. internal validity B. external validity C. reliability D. generalizability
Any response followed by a pleasant or desirable outcome is likely to be repeated. At the same time, responses followed by unpleasant consequences are less likely to be repeated. According to the textbook, this is the law of
A. diminishing returns. B. continuity. C. Pragnanz. D. effect.