Not knowing the course of one's chronic illness or having enough information to cope is likely to increase _______ in a patient

a. denial c. anxiety
b. depression d. optimism


C

Psychology

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Regarding attitudes, which of the following statements is FALSE?

a. Attitudes are acquired from a variety of sources in the social environment. b. Genetic factors are less important determinants of attitudes than environmental factors. c. Attitudes are more strongly linked to behaviors when the attitude can be readily recalled from memory. d. Attitudes are not especially strong predictors of behavior. e. Twin studies suggest that people inherit particular genes for particular attitudes.

Psychology

Describe the DSM-5 diagnostic criteria for autism spectrum disorder

What will be an ideal response?

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Kim, a senior in university, plans to be a doctor and has planned her next 8 years of study in great detail. She firmly believes that she can make her dream a reality through commitment and hard work. It is likely that Kim has a(n):

A) internal locus of control. B) external locus of control. C) unconditional positive regard for her family. D) self-actualized personality.

Psychology

Janet's new neighbours play loud music late at night that wakes her up. According to sensory adaptation theory, over time, Janet would be MOST likely to sleep through the music if the neighbours:

A) play the same type of music every night. B) play the same type of music but only on weekends. C) play different types of music on unpredictable days. D) constantly change the volume of the music from song to song.

Psychology