If a person were to report or experience a break in their reality, such that identity, memory, or consciousness was altered, this experience would be considered a __________ disorder.
A. somatic symptom
B. personality
C. dissociative
D. psychotic
Answer: C
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a. schizophrenia b. dissociative identity disorder c. conversion disorder d. major depression
Andre is looking out the window of a train speeding across the outskirts of a city. He notices that buildings close to the train appear to be moving faster than those in the distance as the train passes them. Andre is using the depth cue of ____
a. ?aerial perspective b. ?motion parallax c. ?texture gradient d. ?linear perspective
Regarding the effects of TV violence, which of the following statements is FALSE?
a. TV violence raises inhibitions against acting out our hostile feelings. b. TV can cause desensitization to violence. c. Children can learn new aggressive actions by watching TV violence. d. Children can learn that violence is acceptable.
Diana and Marco have initiated a sexual encounter. The primary characteristic they are experiencing is an increase in heart rate, blood pressure, and blood flow to the genital area. Which stage of the sexual response cycle are Diana and Marco experiencing?
A. Excitement B. Orgasm C. Resolution D. Plateau