On occasion, Marcus, a 7-year-old, awakens abruptly from a deep sleep in a state of panic within an hour after falling asleep. His parents get him quieted down quickly, and he has no memory of the incident in the morning. Martin is probably experiencing

A. sleepwalking.
B. poor sleep patterns that need modification.
C. sleep or night terrors.
D. nightmares.


Answer: C

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a. Algorithms b. Shaping and chaining c. Schedules of reinforcement d. Imitation

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In the diathesis-stress model of explaining schizophrenia, which of the following factors would represent a psychosocial influence?

a. Childhood brain damage b. Prenatal brain trauma c. Failure in school d. Loss of a loved one e. Being raised in an abusive family environment

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Our committee group is divided on a decision. It may go along with the first member who changes his or her position. This is known as

a. the truth-wins scheme. c. the majority-wins rule. b. the first-shift rule. d. none of these.

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Between ____________________ of children and adolescents in the United States are overweight

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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