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A woman and a man with equal math GRE scores were told that the test they were about to take would directly measure their mathematical ability. You could predict that the woman would do ____________ on the test than the man, due to ____________.

During which state are dreams most likely to be reported?

As people get older, their crystallized intelligence ____________ decline and their fluid intelligence ____________ decline.

The diathesis-stress model of mental illness focuses on:

Kathleen has been diagnosed with borderline personality disorder and is seeing a therapist who is focused on reducing her radical behaviors, discussing her past traumatic experiences, and helping her to develop a sense of independence and self-respect. Kathleen’s therapist is most likely using

Kelly has been feeling worthless and lethargic for a month. She has not showered for days on end, sometimes has forgotten to eat, and has not been interested in doing anything. From this description alone, Kelly probably would be diagnosed as having which of these disorders?

Obedience is a form of compliance in which people change their behavior in response to

North Americans born during the winter months are at a slightly increased risk for:

The widespread improvement in intelligence test performance during the past century is called:

John describes himself as feeling tense, nervous, and on edge. He is restless and has problems sleeping. He often experiences restlessness and muscle tension. He says that he seems to worry about everything, including finances, whether his family is eating a proper diet, his job performance, and whether people like him. What diagnosis would John most likely be given?