What is the name of the inherited disorder in which a child is unable to make use of an essential amino acid present in proteins found in milk and other foods and that has the potential to cause brain damage and mental retardation?
a) heterozygous
b) phenylketonuria (PKU)
c) homozygous
d) chromosome deficiency
b
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In the course of one therapy session, Stanley suddenly understands that the reason he has been depressed is because he is unconsciously angry at his parents for pushing him to be a doctor. Stanley's sudden understanding into his unconscious emotion and its connection to his depression illustrates
a. projection. b. manifest content. c. insight. d. transference.
Teresa wants to reduce her road rage. What self-modification steps should she take?
a. Select a goal; keep records; make a plan; adjust the plan; maintain gains b. Use antecedents; then use behaviors; then use consequences c. Learn about road rage; then practice until it becomes automatic d. Make a plan; keep records; adjust the plan; maintain gains
The key factor in a happy marriage according to Gottman and Silver is
a. deep friendship. b. romance. c. little or no conflict. d. life long commitment.
Which statement about the school dropout problem is true?
A. From the mid-twentieth century to the present, the percentage of U.S. young people completing high school by age 24 has remained stable. B. Of the 15 percent of high school students who do not graduate on time, more than two-thirds return to finish their secondary education by their mid-20s. C. Most high school students who do not graduate on time eventually earn a college degree. D. Most high school students who do not graduate on time never complete their secondary education.