Riley was a sprinter on his high school track team. Riley’s practice runs, his diet, even his mental practice for track meets, were all part of his intent to be the fastest sprinter in town. Riley’s approach to track was a(n) ________ orientation
a. mastery
b. extrinsic
c. work-avoidance
d. performance
Answer: d. performance
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a. long-term generalized anxiety disorder. b. circulatory problems, stroke, or brain atrophy. c. a conversion disorder. d. lead or mercury poisoning.
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Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
Nina's parents are both alcoholic and have both been physically abusing Nina since she was a year old
Now that Nina has started kindergarten, her teachers have noticed the bruising on Nina's face and arms and they are determined to get Nina some help. Nina will likely be placed in _____________. after care || a home for disturbed children || a different kindergarten class || foster care || || ||
As compared with the age of onset for the other dissociative disorders, the usual age at which dissociative amnesia first occurs is ______.
a. much earlier b. somewhat earlier c. about the same d. later