Characterized by thoughts, images, or impulses that recur or persist despite efforts to suppress them, and repetitive, purposeful acts performed according to certain rules or in a ritualized manner,
, ________ is a mental disorder that affects an estimated 1.6 percent of adults in the United States at some point in their lives.
FIll in the blank with correct word.
Answer: obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
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Psychosomatic disorders are those in which
a. symptoms are imaginary. b. individuals have physiological symptoms, but no underlying physiological cause. c. symptoms are especially vague and diffuse. d. physiological damage is caused by psychological stress.
Which of the following statements about personality traits in late adulthood is true?
A) Old age is a time in which the personality inevitably becomes rigid and morale declines. B) Most seniors show a modest age-related dip in acceptance of change. C) A flexible, optimistic approach to life is common in old age. D) Older adults tend to score higher in extraversion than middle-aged adults.
________ are a class of drugs that act on the brain's endorphin receptors.
A. Hallucinogens B. Amphetamines C. Stimulants D. Opioids
The term sex drive refers to
a. a person's openness to sexual activity. b. a person's degree of motivation to engage in sexual behavior. c. a person's level of sexual experience. d. the frequency of sexual activity.