Stefan is a bank executive who has intrusive thoughts throughout the day about germs and contamination. He constantly worries he will become sick and die from the germs. He has to interrupt important business meetings to wash his hands and refuses to shake hands with anyone. The thoughts have been a persistent problem for him for 10 years. Stefan’s thoughts would be considered __________.
a) obsessions
b) compulsions
c) anxiety
d) traumatic
a) obsessions
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a. A withdrawal disorder b. A tolerance disorder c. An intoxication disorder d. An unspecified substance use disorder
When people have a problem or need, they most often look to ________________ for help
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Which of the following qualifies as an escape or withdrawal response from frustration?
a. drug use b. persistence c. displacement d. redintegration
Jill and David are arguing about who has the better episodic memory, men or women. Jill says that women have better memories. David says that men do. Who is correct?
a. ?Jill b. ?David c. ?Jill, but only when speaking of emotionally laden memories. d. ?David, but only when speaking of memories that are not emotional.