In which stage of the general adaptation syndrome would one find animals with enlarged and discolored adrenal glands, stomach ulcers, and intense shrinkage of the thymus and spleen?
a. alarm reaction
b. stage of resistance
c. stage of exhaustion
d. resolution phase
C
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Which of the following is a disadvantage of aversive therapies used to treat substance abuse?
A. They are not based on sound psychological principles. B. There is not a lot of data on their effectiveness, because the techniques have only been recently developed. C. The client knows that the nausea is produced by something other than the addictive substance. D. The client doesn't experience an aversive outcome in all cases.
Prior to the birth of their first child, Ward and June have very strong gender-role orientation. Ward, the father, is extremely masculine while June, the mother, is extremely feminine. According to the "parental imperative," what would you expect to happen to Ward and June's gender roles following the birth of their first son, Wally?
a. Both June and Ward will become more feminine. b. June will become more masculine and Ward more feminine. c. Both June and Ward will become more masculine. d. There will be little change in their gender roles.
What are circadian rhythms, how do they normally affect our motivation and alertness, what are the detrimental effects of interrupting these rhythms through travel, shift work changes, or "burning the midnight oil," and how can these detrimental effects be treated?
What will be an ideal response?
Which theory of personality has been generally lauded for being the most optimistic of the major theories?
a. Humanistic theory b. Personal control theory c. Social cognitive theory d. Psychodynamic theory