Alexis wants to be involved with people. In fact, she truly loves people and has strong needs
for affection and acceptance. But, her fears of rejection and public embarrassment prevent her
from reaching out to those around her.
Instead, she sticks to her routine and refuses to take
any risks or try anything new. Alexis is most likely suffering from ______ personality disorder.
a. dependent c. borderline
b. avoidant d. histrionic
B
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The defining characteristic of centration is ____ thought
a. abstract b. narrowly focused c. accommodative d. overextended
Monozygotic twins are the result of
a. two ova, each fertilized by different sperm. b. the "crossing over" phenomenon. c. a single fertilized ovum splitting into two zygotes. d. the process of mitosis.
Which of the following is an example of classical conditioning?
a. A child learns to blink her eyes to a bell because the ringing of the bell has been followed by a puff of air to the eye. b. A pigeon learns to peck at a disk in a Skinner box to get food. c. Rich saw that when Donna banged her fist against a particular vending machine, she got a free soft drink, so now he bangs his fist against that machine when he wants a free soft drink. d. A monkey learns to escape from a cage.
A person's responses to a projective test are thought to reflect
A) current events. B) daydreaming themes. C) maladaptive patterns of behavior. D) unconscious thoughts and feelings.