Maris is plagued by a constant sense of dread and apprehension about the future. His
thinking is jumbled, confused and he has difficulty concentrating. Physically, he is jittery,
agitated, and constantly feels nauseated.
He is so worried about his own bodily sensations
and the fear that he is "losing control," that he has difficulty focusing on anything else. His
symptoms are most suggestive of ______.
a. a dissociative disorder c. an anxiety disorder
b. a psychotic disorder d. a personality disorder
C
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Which of the following is NOT true concerning self-monitoring?
a. self-monitoring involves recording each instance of the target behavior b. self-monitoring in conjunction with goal setting may change the behavior in the desired direction c. self-monitoring is stopped once the behavior reaches the desired level d. self-monitoring provides information on whether additional self-management strategies are required
Extremely high levels of GABA are associated with a. decreased anxiety
b. increased depression. c. increased anxiety. d. decreased depression.
Whether we drive our car across an intersection depends on if the traffic light is red or green. This illustrates the principle of
a. stimulus control. b. operant extinction. c. stimulus generalization. d. partial reinforcement.
From the late teens into the mid-20s, individuals are in a transitional phase that developmental psychologists call _________ adulthood
a) emerging b) beginning c) developing d) formative