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Do you think the media is too biased one way or another? Assuming that there is...

Do you think the media is too biased one way or another? Assuming that there is a bias, how do you think we should reduce that bias as a society? How do you avoid developing a bias in your news sources?

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In 250 words thinking about the issues and movements of this period and the primary writers...

In 250 words thinking about the issues and movements of this period and the primary writers like Langston Hughes and the Zora Neale Hurston.

A. How do the writers draw from other cultural forms of expression and communication to reflect reality and advocate for social change?

B. How do the themes of these works relate to your lives today? PLEASE TYPE

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1.how can i improve my memory? 2. how is memory measured? 3. how does the brain...

1.how can i improve my memory?
2. how is memory measured?
3. how does the brain form and store memorise?

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Discuss why correlation is necessary but not sufficient to establish causation. Give an original example.

Discuss why correlation is necessary but not sufficient to establish causation. Give an original example.

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Essay 5 paragraph about: If you feel that rules are necessary for success.

Essay 5 paragraph about: If you feel that rules are necessary for success.

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Describe the major theories that attempt to explain racism

Describe the major theories that attempt to explain racism

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QUESTION 47 While he was studying, Matthew was suddenly overwhelmed by feelings of intense apprehension. For...

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

A.

a phobia.

B.

social anxiety disorder.

C.

obsessive-compulsive disorder.

D.

a panic attack.

1.67 points   

QUESTION 48

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

A.

posttraumatic stress disorder.

B.

specific phobia.

C.

obsessive-compulsive disorder.

D.

generalized anxiety disorder.

1.67 points   

QUESTION 49

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

A.

agoraphobia.

B.

stimulus generalization.

C.

epigenetics.

D.

survivor resiliency.

1.67 points   

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

A.

obsessive-compulsive disorder.

B.

generalized anxiety disorder.

C.

posttraumatic stress disorder.

D.

social anxiety disorder.

1.67 points   

QUESTION 51

Anxiety disorders, OCD, and PTSD are thought to reflect

A.

maladaptive social behaviors that have escalated beyond control.

B.

intense anxiety that escalates into terrifying panic attacks.

C.

a danger-detection system that has become hyperactive.

D.

continuous worry and sleep deprivation.

1.67 points   

QUESTION 52

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

A.

increased; increased

B.

reduced; reduced

C.

increased; reduced

D.

reduced; increased

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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

A.

norepinephrine.

B.

oxytocin.

C.

serotonin.

D.

dopamine.

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QUESTION 54

The risk of suicide is greatest when people

A.

anticipate the onset of a depressive episode.

B.

experience the first symptoms of a depressive episode.

C.

experience depressive symptoms at their most extreme levels of severity.

D.

begin to rebound from their depression.

1.67 points   

QUESTION 55

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

A.

binge eating disorder.

B.

narcissistic personality disorder.

C.

avoidant personality disorder.

D.

dissociation.

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Would you rather battle a horse-sized duck or 100 duck-sized horses? (A) A horse-sized duck or...

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."

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In a well developed essay answer the following question: Discuss the issues of test blas and...

In a well developed essay answer the following question: Discuss the issues of test blas and tell how you as an educational professional will guard against test bias in your own teaching and testing.

*bias

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How does the medial impact norms in our society? How have you personally witnessed changes in...

How does the medial impact norms in our society? How have you personally witnessed changes in our society that have been influenced by the media?

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QUESTION 41 Philip Zimbardo devised a simulated prison and randomly assigned college students to serve as...

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

A.

temperament and personality.

B.

cognitive dissonance.

C.

the situation and social role.

D.

IQ variability

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QUESTION 42

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

A.

the medical model.

B.

the immigrant paradox.

C.

the DSM-5.

D.

the biopsychosocial approach.

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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

A.

epigenetics.

B.

the medical model.

C.

cultural influences.

D.

the stress of childbirth.

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QUESTION 44

The DSM-5 is most likely to be criticized for

A.

failing to base diagnoses on observable behaviors.

B.

attempting to explain behavior by simply labeling it.

C.

inhibiting scientific efforts to discover the underlying causes of psychological disorders.

D.

classifying an excessively broad range of human behaviors as psychologically disordered.

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QUESTION 45

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

A.

those below the poverty line.

B.

men.

C.

those who have relatives with a mental disorder.

D.

women.

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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.

A.

panic disorder

B.

generalized anxiety disorder

C.

posttraumatic stress disorder

D.

agoraphobia

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

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

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What diseases were leading causes of death in the United States in 1900? What about in...

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.

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QUESTION 11 The stability of personality traits is best illustrated by the consistency of A. unconditional...

QUESTION 11

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

A.

unconditional positive regard.

B.

self-concept.

C.

expressive styles.

D.

factor analysis.

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

A.

the spotlight effect.

B.

free association.

C.

the self-serving bias.

D.

reciprocal determinism.

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

A.

reduced self-worth.

B.

the spotlight effect.

C.

gene-environment interactions.

D.

group identification.

  

QUESTION 14

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

A.

trait theories

B.

humanistic theories

C.

social-cognitive theories

D.

psychodynamic theories

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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

A.

unconditional positive regard.

B.

self-efficacy.

C.

narcissism.

D.

reciprocal determinism.

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

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

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