David suffers from "coulrophobia," or a pathological fear of clowns
Rather than search for the deep-seated anxiety or childhood conflict that triggered this fear, David's therapist opts to desensitize David and allow him to be relaxed and calm in the presence of clowns, and perhaps even attend a circus. David's therapist is using a __________ approach.
a) psychodynamic
b) behavioral
c) Gestaltist
d) interpersonal
b
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The __________ model of health considers the impact of conditions outside the individual, such as living conditions, financial resources, and exposure to harmful substances.
A. illness B. environmental C. wellness D. biopsychosocial
Mindfulness
a. is also called controlled processing. b. promotes cognitive flexibility. c. can lead to self-acceptance and well-being. d. does all of these.
Descartes reasoned that
a. all reality could be divided into good and evil. b. the body's master gland was the pituitary. c. the mind and body interacted. d. to understand the mind, one had to understand God's will. e. materialism answered the mind-body question.
The olfactory illusion that occurs when people are given a different odorant in each nostril, but can identify only one of them, is called ______.
A. imagery B. detection C. rivalry D. ageusia