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Title: Dr. Fried believes that it is easier for humans to learn fears for which we are physiologically ...
Post by: Kttttttt on Mar 9, 2018
Dr. Fried believes that it is easier for humans to learn fears for which we are physiologically predisposed, such as fear of heights or snakes. She accepts which view of the development of fear reactions?
 
  a. inactive amygdala c. psychodynamic
  b. preparedness d. disgust

Question 2

Tyler, a 5-year-old with ASD, has a fascination with anything to do with trains and if allowed to would spend hours lining up his trains in his room. This is an example of what characteristic of ASD?
 
  a. purposeless behaviors
  b. social anxiety
  c. genetic predisposition
  d. restricted and repetitive behaviors

Question 3

Tiffany is typical of many children who suffer from phobias. Karen is typical of adults with phobias. How aware would each of them be that their fears are excessive?
 
  a. Both would realize that their fears are excessive.
  b. Neither would realize that their fears are excessive.
  c. Tiffany, but not Karen, would realize that they are excessive.
  d. Karen, but not Tiffany, would realize that they are excessive.

Question 4

Nine-month-old Andrew looks intently as his older brother as he talks to him. In response he coos and babbles, as if having a conversation with his brother. Andrew is demonstrating an important social learning task that exemplifies _____.
 
  a. social language
  b. learning from others
  c. pragmatic skills
  d. reciprocal social skills

Question 5

A strong, persistent, and unwarranted fear of some specific object or situation is referred to as ____.
 
  a. a phobia c. negative appraisal
  b. generalized anxiety d. panic disorder

Question 6

According to the DSM-5 criteria, a child with autism spectrum disorder must display deficits in which areas?
 
  a. social and communication skills; problem-solving
  b. social and communication skills; behaviors and interests
  c. adaptive behavior skills; sensory sensitivity
  d. social relationships; communication

Question 7

Which of the following is a cultural factor that contributes to anxiety disorders?
 
  a. behavioral inhibition
  b. genetic predispositions
  c. cognitive distortions
  d. exposure to discrimination and prejudice


Title: Dr. Fried believes that it is easier for humans to learn fears for which we are physiologically ...
Post by: study_01 on Mar 9, 2018
Answer to #1

B

Answer to #2

D

Answer to #3

D

Answer to #4

B

Answer to #5

A

Answer to #6

B

Answer to #7

D


Title: Dr. Fried believes that it is easier for humans to learn fears for which we are physiologically ...
Post by: Kttttttt on Mar 9, 2018
Thank you for helping me throughout this difficult semester