Which of the following is an accurate statement regarding the heredity of anxiety?

A. An inherited tendency can make us tense or uptight.
B. A single gene makes us vulnerable to anxiety.
C. Panic disorder does not run in families.
D. Environmental stress is the direct cause of panic disorder.


Answer: A

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a. lesbian couples have problems communicating their sexual needs, just like heterosexual couples. b. lesbian couples value nongenital physical contact, such as hugging and kissing. c. sexuality among lesbians focuses on genital stimulation and orgasm. d. our culture tends to accept public affection between women, even though more intimate contact is not tolerated.

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The development of hand skills demonstrates the process of

a. differentiation in development. b. proximodistal development. c. cephalocaudal development. d. linear development.

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Which of the following is the best example of a multimethod assessment?

a. A psychologist asks a parent and a teacher to complete a rating scale about a child’s behavior. b. A psychologist observes a child at school and then asks a teacher to complete a rating scale about the child’s behavior at home. c. A psychologist gathers data from parents about the child’s behavior at home, at school, and at home on the weekend. d. A psychologist uses self-report questionnaires from parents, teachers, and the child to assess the child’s mood.

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Imagine that you have just flunked a class. You evaluate this situation and decide that flunking a class is stressful and important enough to be upset about. Next you decide to repeat the class in summer school. You have made __________

a) a primary appraisal only. b) both a primary and a secondary appraisal. c) a stress-related decision. d) a hassle-related decision.

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