Intruding thoughts that occur again and again are called _________. Repetitive, ritualistic behaviors are called________

a. intrusions; impulses
b. obsessions; compulsions
c. impulses; intrusions
d. compulsions; obsessions
e. neuroses; psychoses


b. obsessions; compulsions

Psychology

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Psychology

According to the work of Simon LeVay (1991), which part of the brain shows similarities between women and homosexual men??

a. ?the third interstitial nucleus of the hypothalamus (INAH-3) b. ?the lateral nucleus of the amygdala (LNA) c. ?the suprachiasmatic striatum of the hippocampus (SSH) d. ?the left anterior parietal (LAP) lobe of the cerebral cortex

Psychology

Researchers have found that prevention programs designed to reduce reactive aggression

A. have generally failed until recently. B. effectively use cognitive (behavior) therapy. C. are successful in reducing antisocial acts like assault. D. only work for very young boys.

Psychology

If your instructor tells you that the average score on a 10 point test is between 7.5 and 8.5, the instructor has given you the _______________ of the test

a. Real limits b. Apparent limits c. Reliability d. Validity

Psychology