Which of the following sits on the kidneys and secretes hormones when a person is in a state of stress?

a. pancreas
b. adrenal gland
c. thyroid gland
d. hypothalamus


b. adrenal gland

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In Israel, in studies of children reared in collective child-care arrangements, the primary responsibility for child care in communal settlements is assigned to _____

a. a grandmother or a grandfather c. the father b. a professional caregiver d. the mother

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When behavior modification procedures are used by an individual to change his or her own behavior, the process is called ___________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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What level of support do brain imaging studies provide for cognitive dissonance?

a. ?no support b. ?ambiguous support c. ?preliminary support d. ?substantial support

Psychology

Carleen comes to therapy because she is feeling sad. Carleen says her she has often had periods of extreme sadness in the past and they typically last between 6 and 8 months

During those times she overeats, has trouble sleeping, feels exhausted all the time, and thinks a lot about dying. At other times, however, Carleen says she feels wonderful. During those times, which last about a week, she gets a lot done, feels as if she could do anything, talks a lot and quickly, doesn't sleep, but doesn't feel tired. Carleen says her "up" times are great and have never caused her any trouble. Carleen's most likely diagnosis is a. major depressive disorder. b. dysthymia. c. bipolar I. d. bipolar II.

Psychology