Theresa has a phobia of insects and is undergoing a therapeutic technique in which she will be gradually exposed to the phobic stimuli of insects while she remains calm and relaxed. This therapeutic technique is called

Fill in the blank with correct word


systematic desensitization

Psychology

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Which of the following four terms—discussed in Chapter 2—is the most general?

a. bias b. stereotype c. prejudice d. discrimination

Psychology

Clifford the cat can move his accessory structures for hearing to help him localize the source of even a very faint sound. In other words, unlike most humans, Clifford can move his ____.?

a. ?basilar membrane b. ?stapes c. ?pinnae d. ?organs of Corti

Psychology

Dr. Young, a clinical psychologist, is conducting an assessment of a client who experienced a head injury in a car accident. She uses the Halstead-Reitan battery to determine impairment of the functioning of specific components or structures of the brain. Dr. Young is conducting _____ testing.

A. intelligence B. neuropsychological C. achievement D. personality

Psychology

Habitual use of nicotine does not lead to physiological dependence on the drug

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Psychology