Earl falls at work. The initial medical tests showed no major physical problems. However, Earl calls the
next day and tells his boss that he is unable to use his right leg because it is paralyzed.
He also informs his
boss that he plans to sue the company. Earl most likely
A) has factitious disorder. B) is malingering.
C) has conversion disorder. D) has somatization disorder.
B
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Research consistently finds that fathers and mothers treat their children differently based on the child's sex. Which statement accurately explains some of this variance?
a. Fathers respond to children to promote direct aggression, while mothers respond to children to promote relational aggression. b. Mothers respond to children based on their individual needs, while fathers respond to children based on gender stereotypes. c. Mothers respond to children to promote direct aggression, while Fathers respond to children to promote relational aggression. d. Fathers respond to children based on their individual needs, while mothers respond to children based on gender stereotypes.
What statement best describes a trend related to the practice of "hooking up" on college campuses?
a. It is estimated that between 30 and40% of college students have engaged in at least one hook up. b. There are no gender differences in rates and perceptions of "hooking up.". c. Both men and women report engaging in this behavior for purely physical reasons, although the research does not clearly indicate this to be true. d. Heterosexual students are more likely to engage in "hooking up" than homosexual students.
Last week, Harry drank too much tequila, and doing so made him vomit. Now just the smell of tequila makes his stomach a bit queasy. Vomiting after drinking too much tequila is an example of a:
A) US. B) UR. C) CS. D) CR.
Whose name is correctly associated with the theory of cognitive dissonance??
a. ?Jerome Bruner b. ?George Miller c. ?Howard Kendler d. ?Leon Festinger