Lindsay finds herself often thinking about the possibility of getting an infection from germs in her dorm room, and so she is constantly washing her hands to the point where her skin is red and sore. Lindsay may be suffering from __________ disorder, and her persistent thoughts are known as __________.
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Answer: obsessive-compulsive; obsessions
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A. serotonin; leptin B. dopamine; melatonin C. dopamine; leptin D. serotonin; melatonin
What are the 2 steps involved in stimulus discrimination training?
What will be an ideal response?
Nancy has just experienced a sudden growth spurt. Soon she will notice
the appearance of pubic hair. breast development. her first menstrual period. an increase in her shoe size.
Public and private institutions for confining and imprisoning the mentally ill were first established in ______
a. ancient times c. the Renaissance b. the Middle Ages d. the nineteenth century