According to the textbook, which of the following is not an example of the context in which trauma might lead to PTSD.

A. Genetic predisposition
B. Severity
C. Duration
D. Proximity


Answer: A

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A. Rory weighs much more than Dory. B. Dory weighs much more than Rory. C. Dory and Rory are both tremendously overweight. D. Dory and Rory are both extremely underweight.

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Scott and Kathy want to know what they can do to make it more likely that their children will have high IQ scores. What would you recommend they do?

a. Keep play materials to a minimum. b. Maintain a relaxed, unorganized home environment because organization can stifle intellectual development. c. Provide a stimulating environment. d. Don't worry about it. Environment has little or no influence on IQ scores.

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Which of the following people is likely to experience the least stress in a given situation?

a. a pessimist with an external locus of control b. an optimist with an external locus of control c. an optimist with an internal locus of control d. a pessimist with an internal locus of control

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A group of psychologists conduct research on basic psychological processes, including learning, memory, sensation, perception, thinking, motivation, and emotion. They are most likely to be ________ psychologists

a. physiological
b. clinical
c. experimental
d. psychometric

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