Tamara is attempting to stop breast-feeding her baby. This is called __________
a) weaning
b) marasmus
c) the cephalocaudal principle
d) asynchronicity
Answer: a
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A psychologist wants to collect some information from individuals who have been diagnosed as suffering either acute stress disorder or posttraumatic stress disorder. Which of the following could provide the best indication of the presence of certain
symptoms in these individuals? a. They are asked to keep track of their calorie intake for a period of two months. b. They are asked to fill out a questionnaire asking for basic demographic information. c. They are videotaped as they wait to be interviewed and react to an expected loud noise. d. They are asked to proceed to another building on campus and their speed of walking is measured.
A man is described as lacking in empathy, exploitative of others, arrogant, exaggerated in his own sense of self-importance, and constantly overestimating his talents and power over others. This description best reflects which personality disorder?
a. borderline c. introversion b. obsessive-compulsive d. narcissistic
Which part of the brain is related to complex behaviors with damage dramatically changing one's personality and emotional life?
a. prefrontal area b. primary somatosensory area c. corpus callosum d. primary auditory area
Julio served in the war in Iraq and was severely traumatized when a rocket propelled grenade exploded next to his Humvee. Recently, Julio was studying in the library and a large book fell off a high shelf and banged on the floor
The noise brought Julio instantly to his feet. In terms of classical conditioning, his response can best be explained by __________ a) spontaneous recovery. b) negative reflex. c) reinforcement. d) generalization.