Wanda is so terrified of heights that she recently turned down a job promotion because her new office would be located on the second floor of the building where she works. In this case, it is likely that Wanda would be classified as having:

a. generalized anxiety disorder
b. obsessive-compulsive disorder
c. conversion disorder
d. phobic disorder


D

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Logan has just realized that the phrase "daddy run" can mean both "daddy is going for a run" and "can I go for a run with daddy.". This realization best illustrates the acquisition of

a. overregulation. b. functional grammar. c. metalinguistic awareness. d. child-directed speech.

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The process of focusing one's attention on the moment rather than engaging in pleasure-inducing activity automatically is called:

a. gratification b. mindfulness c. hedonia d. positive psychology

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Which of the following was NOT described in your text as a strategy for enhancing children's self-evaluations?

A) Offer children support and encouragement with their activities. B) Provide instruction and guidance to help children improve their skills. C) Be sure to give children positive, instead of negative, feedback. D) Teach children how to set their own specific and reasonable goals.

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Based on your understanding of autism spectrum disorder (ASD), which of the following reasons is most likely to be a factor in parents' decisions to use off-label prescribed medication for their children with the disorder?

A. The medications give positive side effects besides the hoped-for improvement of symptoms. B. The symptoms of the disorder can be severe. C. The parents don't realize the prescribed medications are off-label. D. The parents want to avoid potential surgical treatments.

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