In describing the relationship between the mind and the body, René Descartes argued that:
a. the mind and body are separate
b. the mind and body are one and the same
c. the mind is of greater importance than the body
d. the body is of greater importance than the mind
A
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A. cross-sectional B. longitudinal C. lifespan D. cohort-sectional
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a. posttraumatic stress disorder c. agoraphobia b. obsessive-compulsive disorder d. generalized anxiety disorder
Mara was getting ready to take a midterm exam, and she took an antihistamine drug that has caused her physiological arousal level to increase to a moderate level. Based on what is known about the link between arousal and performance, you should predict that Mara:
a. will do slightly worse on the exam because of the increase in her level of arousal b. will not do any differently on the exam, even though her arousal level has increased c. will do slightly better on the exam because of the increase in her level of arousal d. will have trouble concentrating on the exam and may become frustrated or angry
While each panic attack is different, the symptoms of a panic attack often peak in less than
A) 3 minutes. B) 10 minutes. C) 30 minutes. D) 45 minutes.