A mental disorder that involves persistent, recurring thoughts, images, or impulses and senseless behaviors or rituals is called:
A. somatization disorder
B. agoraphobia
C. organic thought disorder
D. obsessive-compulsive disorder
Answer: D
You might also like to view...
Which of the following situations is most likely to involve the action of the parasympathetic nervous system?
A. After a satisfying evening meal, Callum relaxes in front of the television. B. Walking toward her car in a deserted parking garage one night, Danica is surprised by a strange man, who appears from nowhere. C. Brooke's finger accidentally grazes a hot iron, and she immediately jerks her hand away. D. Gordon walks through a dark alley and is confronted by an angry dog.
The major problem with telling a child "Don't play with your food" is that it
a. does not explain why. b. is not specific. c. may preempt eating. d. does not tell what to do.
Studies on ____ help clarify the distinctions among different kinds of memory and enable us to explore the mechanisms of memory
a. dementia b. amnesia c. epilepsy d. stroke
Cal Critic does not like intelligence tests and loves to talk about all the problems that intelligence testing involves. Which of Cal's criticisms would NOT be accurate??
a. ?Intelligence tests do not predict success in the workplace. b. ?Intelligence tests are not valid in every case. c. ?Intelligence tests assess only a narrow range of abilities. d. ?Intelligence tests may be biased against certain groups.