Kelly is taking antibiotics for an ear infection, but she finds she often forgets to take the medication when she is supposed to. She has tried leaving the container for the medication in plain view, but she still forgets on occasion. Kelly's difficulty in remembering to take her medication illustrates
a. proactive interference.
b. pseudoforgetting.
c. anterograde amnesia.
d. a failure in prospective memory.
D
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Which of the following statements about the influence of culture is LEAST accurate?
a. The influence of culture is everywhere. b. Our cultural heritage has a pervasive impact on our thoughts, feelings, and behavior. c. There is not much diversity in the behavior among members of the same culture. d. There are both differences and similarities across cultures in behavior.
Cognitive-behavioral coping skills therapy is used primarily with problems maintained by
a. an excess of maladaptive thoughts. b. internalized, social expectations. c. disabled cognitive processes. d. a deficit in adaptive cognitions.
Santana has been exhibiting uncontrollable sneezing for the last two weeks. The doctor finds that Santana does not have a cold or allergies and that the sneezes are unusual in their rate and rhythm, and Santana's eyes do not close during the sneeze. Santana also stopped sneezing when she was put under hypnosis. All of these signs suggest that Santana's sneezing is a(n) __________ disorder
a. somatization b. organic mental c. conversion d. dissociative
In which geographic region of the world have family incomes risen in the last 30 years?
A. North America B. Europe C. Asia D. South America