Rob is 9 years old and consistently cannot talk to other people in certain social situations. He most likely has which of the following?

A) PTSD
B) separation anxiety disorder
C) selective mutism
D) animal phobia


Answer: C

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Research into hemispheric lateralization indicates that compared to the right hemisphere, the left hemisphere plays a more significant role in:

a. spatial tasks, such as fitting together puzzle pieces b. judging temporal durations c. interpreting and understanding emotions d. language and communication

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a. the fetal period. b. the neonatal period. c. infancy. d. toddlerhood.

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Your friend believes that Type A personalities are more likely to suffer heart attacks. You can tell him that ____

a. ?what you learned in your psychology class supports that belief b. ?more recent research shows that it is actually Type B personalities who are more likely to suffer heart attacks c. ?having a hostile or angry attitude seems to be more associated with heart attacks than being competitive and aggressive d. ?more recent research shows that being easygoing is the most important contributor to heart attacks because this characteristic leaves the body unprepared for physical stress

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