John Has Been Reading Articles Posted on the Web by People

question 20

Multiple Choice

John has been reading articles posted on the web by people who say they suffer from mental disorders. He tells his friend that he is engaging in the study of abnormal psychology. According to your text, what is missing from his definition of abnormal psychology?

• A) the fact that scientific study is involved
• B) examining troublesome feelings associated with mental disorders
• C) studying behavior that is considered abnormal
• D) applying the techniques of psychology to abnormal behavior

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Definitions:

Purkinje Fibers

Cardiac fibers located in the lateral walls of the ventricles.

Myocardium

The muscular tissue of the heart that contracts to pump blood out of the heart and then relaxes as the heart refills with returning blood.

Endocardium

The innermost layer of the heart's walls, lining the chambers and heart valves.

Capillary Walls

The thin, semi-permeable barriers of capillaries that allow for the exchange of oxygen, nutrients, and waste products between the blood and tissues.