In the diathesis-stress model, which of the following would be an example of a diathesis?
A) Natasha breaking up with her boyfriend
B) Boris blaming himself whenever things go wrong
C) Rocky's parents getting divorced this year
D) Bullwinkle's frantic studying and stress over the upcoming SAT
B
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Lateralization refers to the ____.
A. formation of the sulci and gyri in the cortex B. functional asymmetries of the brain C. slow rate of maturation in forebrain structures D. physical changes that occur in neurons as learning takes place
A car crash woke John from his afternoon nap. When he looked out his apartment window, he saw several people milling around two smashed cars. He decided not to dial 911 because he assumed someone had already called. John's reaction is an example of
A) the bystander effect. B) pluralistic compliance. C) obedience to authority. D) conformity to social norms.
Jeb lives on a small island
Over the last year or so, Jeb has developed an intense fear of crossing the bridge. He is aware his fear doesn't make sense. The problem is that Jeb has had to turn down promotions at work because it would require him to cross the bridge on a daily basis. Jeb's family is frustrated because they could really use the money that comes with the promotions. Jeb likely has _____ a) a specific phobia. b) posttraumatic stress disorder. c) panic disorder. d) a social phobia.
Initially, infants respond to videos of people
A) as make-believe characters. B) in a fearful manner. C) with indifference, paying little attention to the characters. D) as if viewing people directly.