Social psychologists use the term ________________ to refer to the fact that a man cannot be sure that children born to his female partner are genetically his

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


paternity uncertainty

Psychology

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Regarding hypnosis, which of the following statements is FALSE?

a. Response to hypnotic suggestions has more to do with the person being hypnotized than the hypnotist's skills. b. Hypnosis has a legitimate therapeutic role in treating a wide range of problems from anxiety to excess weight. c. Hypnosis can help people cope with stress and pain. d. Hypnosis can lead people to commit illegal acts that they find repulsive. e. Most people can be hypnotized to some extent.

Psychology

It is Halloween night. The trick-or-treaters know that if the porch light is on at a house, they will get candy if they knock on the door and say "Trick-or-Treat.". If the light is off, they know that there will be no reward waiting for them. The trick-or- treaters' behavior is determined by the date (Halloween night) and if a light is on or off. This illustrates the operant principle of

a. shaping. b. stimulus control. c. time-out. d. reciprocal inhibition.

Psychology

Which of these present the lowest potential for abuse?

a) Benzodiazepine b) Methaqualone c) Secobarbital d) Pentobarbital

Psychology

Regarding obsessive-compulsive and related disorders, which of the following statements is FALSE?

a. While the DSM-5 now categorizes the obsessive-compulsive and related disorders separately from the anxiety disorders, they are nevertheless clear examples of coping with anxiety. b. A related disorder to obsessive-compulsive disorder is hoarding disorder, which is about excessively collecting various things. c. Some obsessive-compulsive disorders simply involve extreme orderliness and following a rigid routine, which makes the highly anxious person feel more secure. d. If obsessive-compulsive patterns are long-standing, but less intense, then they are classified as a conversion disorder.

Psychology