A Dictionary Is Arranged in Alphabetical Order

question 6

Multiple Choice

A dictionary is arranged in alphabetical order. It seems as though our mental lexicon is organized primarily according to ______.

• A) when we learned each word
• B) alphabetical order
• C) frequency of use
• D) difficulty of comprehension

Recognize different sources of stress, including life events, daily hassles, cataclysmic events, and environmental factors.

Understand the psychological and physiological measures used to assess stress.

Comprehend the impact of stress on physical and mental health, including the role of coping mechanisms.

Examine the effects of social support, gender, and discrimination on stress and its outcomes.

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Definitions:

Posttraumatic Stress Disorder

A mental health condition triggered by experiencing or witnessing a terrifying event, characterized by flashbacks, nightmares, severe anxiety, and uncontrollable thoughts about the event.

Typical Symptoms

Typical symptoms are the common signs or manifestations of a disease or condition that are frequently observed in affected individuals.

OCD

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, a mental health disorder characterized by unreasonable thoughts and fears (obsessions) that lead to compulsive behaviors.

Obsessive Thoughts

Intrusive and unwanted thoughts that persistently occupy the mind, often associated with anxiety disorders such as OCD.