Which of the following concepts was discussed as the main factor in panic disorder?
a) a faulty amygdala
b) exaggerated cognitive distortions
c) negative reinforcement
d) dysfunction of the parasympathetic nervous system
Answer: c
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Are social psychologists concerned with cross-cultural differences in behavior?
a. In general, no—because cross-cultural questions are usually left to cultural psychologists and anthropologists. b. In general, no—because there are almost no cross-cultural differences in basic social psychological phenomena. c. Somewhat—most social psychologists are cautious about generalizing their findings to different cultures, but the majority of research is still done only in the U.S. d. In general, yes—most social psychologists are cautious about generalizing their findings to different cultures, and the majority of research is now replicated in at least one other culture before it is ever published.
Mescaline and psilocybin are classified as
a. sedatives. b. tranquilizers. c. stimulants. d. hallucinogens.
A 26 year old male presents to the emergency department with symptoms agitation and restlessness. He insists on sitting in the corner of the room with his back to the wall. Suddenly he begins to stare into the opposite corner and says "No, you can't make me do that." Which of the following symptoms is this patient most likely experiencing?
A. depersonalization. B. hallucinations C. delusions. D. ideas of reference. E. illusions.
A client is being evaluated at the mental health center. The clinical psychology intern assigned to the case proposes a diagnosis of antisocial personality disorder
When the supervising psychologist reviews the case, he wonders if there might be a second diagnosis. Which of these disorders should be the focus of the intern's re-evaluation of this case? a) alcohol abuse b) schizophrenia c) major depression d) dissociative fugue