When explaining the cause of obsessive-compulsive disorder, a psychologist who supports a cognitive-behavioral approach would be likely to make which statement?
a. "Excessive use of defense mechanisms helps the person redirect his or her unacceptable impulses into more acceptable behaviors.".
b. "Thoughts and actions that reduce anxiety are done repetitively."
c. "Some individuals' personalities need high levels of autonomic nervous system arousal, and repetitive thoughts and behaviors satisfy that need.".
d. "Certain thoughts and actions are the result of abnormal activity in particular brain centers.".
b
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a. ?self-actualization b. ?ego-stabilization c. ?an internal locus of control d. ?self-efficacy
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a. Immunosuppression b. Psychoneuroimmunology c. Analgesia d. Reduced hardiness e. Hedonic capacity
In Country X, those under 18 make up half the population. It is most likely that Country X is part of
A) Eastern Europe. B) Africa. C) Latin America. D) East Asia.
What happens when a stepfather enters the family?
a. The psychological health of the family improves dramatically. b. There is essentially no difference in family relations. Whether the family was operating at a low or high level, it continues to do so. c. Often the children in the family begin having serious issues including lower self-esteem and great behavior problems. d. The mother's happiness increases, which is then followed by an increase in the children's happiness.