An anxiety disorder that is characterized by repeated thoughts and ritualistic behaviors is known as _________ disorder

a. panic
b. post-traumatic stress
c. obsessive compulsive
d. somatoform


c

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Client-centered therapists believe in viewing the world through a client's frame of reference

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Obesity in Prader-Willi syndrome is linked to a problem with ____.

A. melanocortin B. ghrelin C. NPY D. leptin

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Dr. Fortner is discussing cognitive psychology with his introductory psychology class and says that we act as cognitive misers when making judgments about others or making decisions. What does Dr. Fortner mean with this statement?

A) We are frequently incorrect in our judgments and decision making. B) We value accuracy in our judgments and decisions. C) We are lazy and conserve mental energy by simplifying the world. D) We will use heuristics only as long as they give us the correct answer

Psychology

Why are patterns of brain activity due to drug use different than normal brain activity?

a. They affect wide areas of the brain indiscriminantly b. They shut down excitatory areas, and stimulate inhibitory areas c. Drugs are things that are unnatural, and do things the brain doesn't do d. Anything that creates withdrawal is causing damage to the brain

Psychology