A psychological disorder in children characterized by unrealistic and persistent worry that something will happen to their parents, and that may result in refusal to leave home, is called
a. generalized anxiety disorder.
b. school phobia
c. situational phobia.
d. separation anxiety.
d
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The DNA molecule is shaped like a
a. sphere b. twisted rope ladder c. cone d. pyramid
Research suggests that people seldom dream about:
A. more than one character B. activities such as running or walking C. sexual encounters and intercourse D. being indoors
You have just heard about a situation in which someone who was drunk vandalized a building and assaulted a security guard. From your knowledge of abnormal psychology, you are aware that although alcohol does not cause aggressive behavior, it may a. stimulate the inhibitory center of the brain, causing aggressive behavior. b. activate the aggressive genes in the person's DNA
c. impair the ability to consider the consequences of acting impulsively. d. increase the anxiety associated with being punished for one's actions.
Typically, aging siblings __________
A) do not communicate regularly B) live more than 100 miles from each other C) visit at least several times a year D) provide one another with direct assistance