Dr Snivel Specializes in Treating Patients with Generalized Anxiety Disorder

question 98

Multiple Choice

Dr. Snivel specializes in treating patients with generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) . He notices that his patients worry uncontrollably and therefore their worries become excessive, which has him wondering whether it's necessary for both excessive and uncontrollable worry to be part of the diagnosis. Dr. Snivel's thinking is:

• A)Pretty radical - those are the hallmark symptoms of GAD
• B)Consistent with recent research that questions the same thing
• C)Inconsistent with recent research that confirms the importance of both symptoms
• D)Pretty boring - it's been long established that you only need one of those symptoms for a diagnosis

Explain the process and effects of socialization on individuals.

Distinguish between habituation, generalization, extinction, and other conditioning responses.

Understand the theory of reciprocal determinism and its implications on personality development.

Appreciate the influence of social learning in behavior and personality development.

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Definitions:

Noise

In communication, it pertains to any external or internal interference that disrupts the clarity, accuracy, and efficiency of a message's transmission.

Reflection

The process of introspectively considering one's thoughts, feelings, and actions, and the outcomes they lead to, for the purpose of learning and self-improvement.

Reinforcing

Strengthening a behavior or response by providing a reward or positive outcome after the behavior occurs, often used in learning and behavior modification techniques.

Sending

The act of transmitting information, messages, or goods from one place or person to another.