A Patient Says, "I Have the Same Continuous and Intrusive

question 17

Multiple Choice

A patient says, "I have the same continuous and intrusive thoughts that my house is contaminated with lethal bacteria.I spend hours cleaning the walls, floors, and furniture." These symptoms are most consistent with which diagnosis?

• A) Social phobia
• B) Panic disorder
• C) Somatoform disorder
• D) Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)

Identify the formats and sections of scholarly journal articles in psychology.

Comprehend key ethical principles guiding psychological research, including the protection of participant dignity and the use of deception.

Understand the empirical basis of psychology and how research findings evolve and are evaluated in a sociohistorical context.

Grasp the importance and methods of ensuring objectivity in psychological research, including double-blind procedures.

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Definitions:

Progressive Thrust

An impetus or drive towards reform and improvements in societal, political, or economic issues aiming for progress.

Efficiency

The ability to accomplish a task or job with the minimum expenditure of time and effort.

Margaret Sanger

An American birth control activist, sex educator, and nurse who helped legalize contraception and founded the organization that became Planned Parenthood.

Birth-Control Devices

Any number of instruments or medications designed to prevent pregnancy as part of family planning.