According to the chapter Aggression Breeds Aggressionabout the catharsis hypothesis, catharsis is often

proposed as a(n)

(a) healthy method to lessen the impact of negative emotions
(b) strong technique for coping with clinical depression
(c) manipulative and cruel way to avoid situations
(d) alternative to a hot bath or a relaxing massage


A

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Myelin, which insulates many neuronal axons, is formed by ____

a. synaptic coatings b. blood vessel extensions c. dendritic ensheathings d. glial membranes

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If you are eating an apple and bite a large green worm in half, you may not be able to look at an apple for several months without feeling ill because you have developed a(n)

a. systematic desensitization. b. spontaneous recovery. c. conditioned aversion. d. extinction.

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Scott has a problem with his parents. His therapist focuses on helping Scott observe and record his thoughts about his parents, and emphasizes how his thoughts affect his feelings. Scott's therapist is practicing:

a. psychodynamic therapy c. client-centered therapy b. cognitive therapy d. behavior therapy

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