Cameron has just been diagnosed as HIV-positive. For Cameron, his HIV status is
A. a chronic stressor.
B. a hassle.
C. an acute stressor.
D. a life event.
Answer: A
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A psychologist would use shaping for what purpose?
a. To train an animal to make a new response b. To increase social interactions among people from diverse backgrounds c. To produce an optical illusion d. To measure people's attitudes and personalities
Alex is a preschool student whose hamster just died. Which common reaction to his hamster's death might Alex demonstrate?
A. Alex may say his hamster is "sleeping." B. Alex may say that his hamster was evil. C. Alex may wish to destroy the body of the hamster to avoid remembering. D. Alex would want to bury the hamster because he realizes that it will never come back to life.
Most people do not seem to seek out endless numbers of friends; having ____ close friends seems to be enough
a. one or two b. two or three c. four to six d. eight to twelve
Progressive muscle relaxation involves:
a. deep, rhythmic breathing b. tensing and relaxing each of the major muscle groups in the body c. focusing on a therapist who provides images of relaxing scene d. assuming relaxed postures with all parts of the body supported in a recliner of comfortable chair