Dr. Benson discovers a new hormone, “hormone X,” which becomes elevated when people experience extreme anxiety. To establish a reciprocal relationship, Dr. Benson needs to show that ____
a. blocking the binding sites of “hormone X” leads to feelings of euphoria
b. feelings of euphoria decrease “hormone X” levels
c. people experience anxiety when injected with “hormone X”
d. levels of anxiety correlate with levels of “hormone X”
ANSWER:
c
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a. fitness may prevent some obesity-related health problems c. fitness may paradoxically increase risk of death among obese individuals b. only normal weight individuals benefit from fitness d. fitness increases survival only among underweight individuals
Statistical data are often relevant when discussing psychological disorders. For example, a researcher might want to know how many new cases of depression are diagnosed each year, a figure called the ________ of the disorder
a. prevalence b. incidence c. recurrence d. ratio
If you were a clinician working in the field of psychological disorders in the United States, one of your primary reference tools would be the
a. Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders. b. Psychological Diagnosis Reference Profiles. c. Classification and Listings of Psychiatric Maladies. d. ABCs of Mental Disabilities.
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A) Eva and Tony, parents who can address and resolve problems B) Johnny and Gina, parents with relatives nearby who assist with childcare C) Jack and Diane, parents who show warmth toward one another D) Brittney and Kevin, parents who are sensitive to each other's needs