The text example on neatness and OCD is meant to point out
a. having a symptom that does not cause dysfunction is not a disorder.
b. everyone is susceptible to OCD if given enough stress.
c. OCD is an entirely genetic predisposition.
d. all anxiety disorders are interchangeable.
a
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a. Dependent b. Requirement c. Hospital d. Family
People who believe that they have little personal control over whether they continue to work or retire are likely to experience
a. relief when they finally retire. b. a new enthusiasm for work. c. more difficulty adjusting to retirement. d. redirection of energy to new roles.
Most research efforts designed to show that self-esteem affects behavior have been _______.
a. nomothetic b. idiographic c. idiosyncratic d. highly standardized
Lawrence, a hypochondriac, gains a great deal of attention from his family when he complains about health problems; they tend to ignore him when he talks about other topics
A behavior therapist has instructed the family to reverse these responses: ignore the complaints and reinforce other topics. What kind of treatment does this best illustrate? a. Aversion therapy b. Contingency management c. Guided exposure d. Systematic desensitization