Sharon has vivid and recurrent dreams of a man in a black hood trying to strangle her. These frightening dreams, which have persisted for a few months, really disturb her. Which of the following disorders is Sharon most likely to be suffering from?
A. Circadian rhythm sleep disorder
B. Primary hypersomnia
C. Nightmare disorder
D. Insomnia
Answer: C
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A. Our environment throughout life suppresses most genetic influences on personality. B. We can see and remember environmental influences, but genetic factors are hidden. C. Most people don't see many genetic similarities between themselves and close genetic relatives. D. We know that genes only influence physical characteristics, not psychological ones.
Scientists can use machines, such as MRI and PET, to produce images of what is going on while someone "thinks."?
a. True b. False
A seemingly sly criminal plots to murder a rival gang leader and "get away" with the crime by pleading insanity. After killing his rival, he waits for the police to arrest him and enters a plea of "not guilty by reason of insanity." His plan fails when he
Apart from the low probability of success when pleading insanity, why did this sly criminal's plan fail? a) The insanity plea cannot be used in murder cases. b) Without a prior record of psychological disorders it is unlikely his insanity plea will be successful. c) The court could determine that he did not meet the criteria for mental retardation. d) The lack of evidence of a biologically-caused psychological disorder negates the insanity plea.
According to Maslow, the most basic needs to be met are _______
a. safety needs b. esteem needs c. physiological or biological needs d. belongingness needs