Genes that may play a role in developing anorexia nervosa originally served an adaptive function related to:

A. survival.
B. childbearing.
C. mobility.
D. procreation.


Answer: A

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a. the self-concept b. the conscious mind only c. the unconscious mind only d. both the conscious and unconscious mind

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According to Seligman, when people believe that they are powerless to avoid punishment, they often exhibit

a. sublimation. b. compensation. c. learned helplessness. d. reaction formation.

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While working on an art project, Molly accidentally spills white-out onto her monkey drawing, causing the monkey to have detached arms, ears, and legs. However, Molly and her friends are still able to perceive the drawing as a whole monkey due to the __________ principle of perceptual organization.

A. common fate B. texture C. continuity D. closure

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People suffering from dependent personality disorder __________.

A. are more likely to be men than women B. are likely to have what psychodynamic theorists call "anal" behavior problems C. likely have physiological problems, such as asthma and migraine headaches D. often attribute their problems to physical, rather than emotional, causes and seek advice from medical experts

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