Dean has a comprehensive final exam in three weeks that he is concerned about. His concerns prompt him to go ahead and start studying, and in doing so, he feels less worried as the exam approaches. In this example, the exam, Dean’s concerns, and his behavior may be seen as an example of _________________.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


Answer: Eustress

Psychology

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Cognitive-behavioral therapy approaches the treatment of dissociative disorders by assuming that

A) people misinterpret physiological cues. B) people create symptoms through denial. C) many people have talked themselves into being sick. D) few, if any, patients have true symptoms of dissociation.

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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The study of the skull as a mean of understanding an individual's cognitive strengths and weaknesses, and personality traits is known as…

a) neuropsychology b) physiology c) the Gall technique d) phrenology

Psychology