Ms. Reed's emotional reaction to her ordeal of being trapped in an elevator for several hours has generalized to a fear of all enclosed spaces. This is an example of
a. operant response.
b. instrumental response.
c. a phobia.
d. a desensitization.
ANSWER: c
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Which statement concerning children and marital satisfaction is true? a. Couples with children show a decline in marital satisfaction while those without children show an increase. b. Couples who are child-free due to infertility tend to have high levels of marital satisfaction
c. African-American couples tend to show little increased conflict due to the birth of a child. d. The birth of a child is usually viewed as a positive event even though it is associated with a decrease in marital satisfaction.
Which statement about seeking help for treatment of a psychological disorder is FALSE?
A) People may not realize they have a disorder that can be treated. B) Finding a service provider can be confusing. C) Most people who seek help obtain the most effective treatment. D) Treatment facilities might not have adequate staffing to meet the needs of the community.
Which of the following examples describes the rule of attraction called reciprocity of liking?
a) Mary likes Julio because he is so different from her. b) Sabrina loves Clark because he lives next door to her. c) Tameka likes Raphael because he likes her. d) Marcia likes Donald because he is rich.
Briefly outline the humanistic perspective and the sociocultural perspective on psychological disorders.
What will be an ideal response?