Describe the symptoms and likely causes of obsessive-compulsive disorder
What will be an ideal response?
The answer should essentially define this disorder, including a brief discussion of the
distinction between an obsession and a compulsion. The answer should include a description of
the two main types of obsessions (doubt and fear) and of the four major types of compulsions
(counting, checking, cleaning, and avoidance). In addition, the answer should describe the likely
cognitive-behavioral and genetic causes of the disorder.
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A cause of behavior that is assumed to lie outside the person is termed a(n) __________ cause
a. inferential b. external c. cognitive d. active
"Basic assertion," as Lange and Jakubowski describe it, can involve
a. relinquishing less important personal rights. b. some minor forms of aggression. c. taking advantage of others. d. the expression of affection and appreciation. e. the expression of weakness.
Most of the time spent conducting a child custody evaluation is used in ________.
A. conducting psychological testing of the parents and children B. obtaining and reviewing records and documents relevant to the issue of custody C. providing testimony to the court about the evaluation results and recommendations D. interviewing and observing the parents and children involved in the case
Many people readily accept anything they learn from religious figures or government officials because of their belief in
A. empiricism. B. skepticism. C. pseudoscience. D. authority.