Describe the major theories that attempt to explain racism

QUESTION 47

While he was studying, Matthew was suddenly overwhelmed by feelings of intense apprehension. For several minutes he felt so agitated that he could not catch his breath. Matthew was most likely suffering from

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QUESTION 48

Repetitive, intrusive, and unwanted thoughts and repetitive behaviors that the individual feels driven to perform are characteristic of

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QUESTION 49

A person attacked by a fierce dog develops a fear of all dogs. This best illustrates

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QUESTION 50

Frequent, intrusive recollections of a traumatic event, social withdrawal, nightmares, and the increased physical arousal associated with anxiety are the major symptoms associated with

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QUESTION 51

Anxiety disorders, OCD, and PTSD are thought to reflect

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QUESTION 52

In people with major depressive disorder, interest in activities is ________ and agitation may be ________.

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QUESTION 53

Janice suffers from depression and has started jogging daily. She is hoping this will reduce her depression. It may, considering that repetitive physical exercise increases

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QUESTION 54

The risk of suicide is greatest when people

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QUESTION 55

A sense of being separated from your body and watching yourself with a sense of detachment is a symptom of

Would you rather battle a horse-sized duck or 100 duck-sized horses?

(A) A horse-sized duck or (B) 100 duck-sized horses

Chose one A or B

Now, convince us why your answer is "the right answer."

QUESTION 41

Philip Zimbardo devised a simulated prison and randomly assigned college students to serve as prisoners or guards. This experiment best illustrated the impact of

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QUESTION 42

The interaction of genetic predispositions, mental processes, and cultural circumstances is most clearly emphasized by

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QUESTION 43

Gina and Tina are identical twins. Gina has experienced a series of traumas and has been diagnosed with schizophrenia. Tina is demonstrating no symptoms of schizophrenia. Because schizophrenia tends to run in families, the difference between the twins can be explained through

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QUESTION 44

The DSM-5 is most likely to be criticized for

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QUESTION 45

The incidence of serious psychological disorders has been 2.5 times higher among

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QUESTION 46

People with ________ are constantly tense and anxious, and their anxiety is pervasive. They feel anxious about a wide range of life circumstances, sometimes with little or no apparent justification.

what are the benefits of teaching history of science in pedagogical aspect?

What diseases were leading causes of death in the United States in 1900? What about in 2011? Describe the pattern of change.

Type the answer please.

QUESTION 11

The stability of personality traits is best illustrated by the consistency of

QUESTION 12

Because Greta is an extravert, she frequently goes to parties where she is encouraged to laugh and socialize with her friends. Because Jim is an introvert, he frequently spends weekends in the library where it's easy to quietly reflect and study. Greta and Jim best illustrate what is meant by

QUESTION 13

Joshua has a predisposition for aggressive behavior. As a child, he was physically abused and lived in a neighborhood in which a lot of violent gangs roamed the streets. By the time Joshua was 18 he had been arrested multiple times for aggressive actions against other teens. Joshua's aggressive behavior is a result of

QUESTION 14

Which personality theories have most clearly been developed through psychological research on learning and cognition?

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QUESTION 15

Janet attributes her good grade on a difficult algebra test to her high level of mathematical skills. This most clearly indicates that she experiences a high level of

How does vocational rehabilitation promote change in inmate behavior? How can mental health treatment be incorporated into a vocational rehabilitation setting?

Anton’s wife arranged a surprise party for his 30th birthday. When Anton arrived home from work, a number of his friends and family jumped out and yelled ‘surprise!’ Although Anton was very touched by this gesture and happy to see his friends and family, he also felt quite anxious, tense and on-edge. These feelings gradually subsided and he was eventually able to enjoy the party. Anton’s initial feelings of anxiety and tension after being surprised can be best described as what?

A.

An acute stress disorder

B.

A ‘fight or flight’ response

C.

A deficit in effective coping skills

D.

A posttraumatic stress reaction.

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QUESTION 2

Esther is 66-years-old and has recently been diagnosed as being in the early stages of Alzheimer’s disorder. Esther’s doctor has suggested to her family that they try to provide for Esther a home environment that is calm and very consistent. What may be the primary reason why Esther’s doctor has made this recommendation?

A.

Because Esther’s abilities for resiliency and effective coping have likely been significantly undermined by the recent news that she has Alzheimer’s disorder.

B.

Because a calm home environment is likely to help Esther’s family cope with the fact that she has been diagnosed with a terminal illness.

C.

Because the research has shown that stress often acts to hasten the progression of Alzheimer’s disorder and avoiding stress can help to slow the disease’s course.

D.

Because individuals in the early stages of Alzheimer’s can become easily confused and maintaining consistency can help to avoid confusion.

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QUESTION 3

At which stage of Seyle’s General Adaptation Syndrome does the hypothalamus lose its ability to regulate hormone levels, ultimately leading to a potentially damaging overabundance of cortisol?

A.

The Alarm Stage.

B.

The Resistance Stage

C.

The Adrenal Stage

D.

The Exhaustion Stage.

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QUESTION 4

The DSM-IV has a multiaxial system. In this system a clinical diagnosis is coded along 5 "axes". Axes I and II relate to the mental health and developmental spectrums; Axis III includes the general medical conditions; Axis IV consists of the psychosocial and environmental factors affecting the client; and Axis V is the Global Assessment of Functioning (GAF) rating for the client. How does the clinician decide which disorders are listed under Axis I and which are under Axis II?

A.

Axis I is mental illness; Axis II is mental retardation

B.

Axis I is organically based disorders: Axis II is psychlogically based disorders

C.

Axis I is clinical disorders and other conditions that may be a focus of clinical attention; Axis II is personality disorders and mental retardation

D.

Axis I is the most pervasive disorder: Axis II is the comorbid or secondary disorder

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QUESTION 5

In regards to psychological diagnosis, what term does the initials ‘NOS’ refer to and when is this term used?

A.

N.O.S. stands for ‘not otherwise specified,’ a term that is used when there are clinically significant symptoms that do not fully meet the criteria for a specific diagnostic category.

B.

N.O.S. stands for ‘not otherwise specified,’ a term that is used when psychological symptoms meet the criteria for more than one psychological disorders.

C.

N.O.S. stands for ‘not of significance,’ a term that is used in situations where there are psychological symptoms that do not significantly impact on an individual’s ability to function.

D.

N.O.S. stands for ‘not of significance,’ a term that is used when there is a co-morbid condition that is not significantly impacting the primary diagnosis.

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What is the difference between group polarization and group think? What are the dangers of each? Give an example of how these concepts may look in an organizational setting?

Give an example of Altruism on a macro level, and micro level, and how the concept would be used to understand an issue involving a large group (macro-level) and small group (micro-level). 500 words