An unwanted thought that repeatedly intrudes upon an individual's consciousness is called
a. a delusion.
b. an obsession.
c. a compulsion.
d. a hallucination.
B
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Research on social support has shown that:
a. European Americans are more reluctant to explicitly ask for support from others than are Asians and Asian Americans. b. it correlates with positive adjustment to acute illness, but not chronic illnesses. c. support groups are beneficial for all patients with a chronic illness. d. too much support can be detrimental.
Andre is trying to abstain from using drugs. Which factor is most likely to result in his relapse?
a. the fact that he was a light user b. becoming concerned about his academic success in college c. having a demanding job that requires significant involvement d. lack of a social support network
The first _____ theory was developed by Fritz Heider
a. cognitive consistency b. social facilitation c. serial loafing d. helping
Hypnotic susceptibility appears to ________
a. be almost completely learned b. be almost completely inherited c. vary from individual to individual d. be similar for almost everyone