Which of these is a symptom of generalized anxiety disorder?

a) flashbacks
b) compulsions
c) dissociation
d) hypervigilance


d

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a. ?Tony approaches his friend Juanita, who is walking her dog. As the dog begins to bark, Tony’s heart races; he thinks about why this is the case, and realizes he has a crush on Juanita. b. ?Micah wakes up feeling glum. He forces himself to smile from ear-to-ear and laugh out loud, and then he begins to feel happy. c. ?Bethany feels very depressed about her recent breakup with her boyfriend. She slumps down on her couch and cries for an hour straight, and then she begins to feel better. d. ?Aaron relaxes in his hammock. Suddenly, he feels an earthquake, causing him to feel afraid; at the same time, his heart beats rapidly and his palms sweat.

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In an experiment by Kolb, Gibb, and Gorny (2003), animals of varying ages were placed in complex environments. Their findings suggest that

A. the impact of the environment on the brain is different at varying stages of life. B. the impact of the environment on the brain is significant but uniform throughout the lifespan. C. environments that are beneficial to the aged may be harmful to the young. D. the environment has little effect on the brain throughout the lifespan.

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Before giving its approval, an institutional review panel is attempting to ascertain the benefits of a study that will involve some degree of physical discomfort for the participants. The issue before the committee relates most directly to

a. deceiving participants intentionally. b. debriefing participants after the study. c. developing the guidelines for informed consent. d. making a risk/gain assessment of the study in question.

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Drugs cam be employed during the birthing process to alleviate both pain and anxiety in the

birthing mother. However, using drugs does have some side effects. Which of the following is the major side effect of using drugs during birthing? a. Most drugs cross the placenta. b. Often the drugs do not work for certain women. c. The drugs may enhance pain. d. Drugs must be employed when delivering future children.

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