Emily has noticed a few small skin bruises and some minor muscle cramps over the last few weeks. Her physician says that while her symptoms are real, they reflect no serious illness. Emily refuses to believe him
She is convinced they are the first indications of terminal cancer, and proceeds to visit one physician after another trying to find one who will agree with her. Emily's behavior is typical of ________.
a. an affective disorder
b. illness anxiety disorder
c. a personality disorder
d. a conversion disorder
Answer: b
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Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
Whether the effect of a neurotransmitter is excitatory or inhibitory depends on
A. blood sugar level. B. the type of receptor. C. the rate of synthesis. D. enzyme actions.
An experiment finds that a certain male subject always has an increased heartbeat when he hears a certain piece of music. The experimenter sounds a buzzer and then plays the piece of music
The experimenter repeats this procedure until the man responds with an increased heartbeat to the sound of the buzzer alone. In this situation the UNCONDITIONED response is the: a. increased heartbeat. b. piece of music. c. sound of the buzzer. d. listening to the music.
________ communication is clear and specific in that it states the facts and no more
a. Succinct b. Exacting c. Elaborate d. Melodic