Dr. Shomeyer is conducting a twin study in order to determine the presence of ADHD in familial cohorts. Ultimately, she hopes to uncover information on the degree to which the disorder might be heritable. Dr. Shomeyer’s methodology would be described as a __________ approach.

Mrs. Worden has an unusual fear of buttons. Every time she spots a loose button on the floor of her laundry room, she becomes extremely anxious and feels sick. In order to minimize her discomfort, Mrs. Worden only wears clothes that are button-free. If she sought help for her problem, what would Mrs. Worden’s diagnosis probably be?

Which statement below is true concerning anxiety?

The most important function of neurotransmitters in the brain is to relay electrical signals

Little Jake is strongly bonded to his mother. In fact, he has a difficult time letting her out of his sight. When his mother must leave him in daycare to go to work, the daycare provider calls because Jake is inconsolable. Since being placed in daycare, Jake has also refused to sleep alone. What disorder do Jake’s symptoms suggest?

A psychologist is conducting an assessment of a child who appears to have high distractibility in a classroom setting. The psychologist is interested in what happens just before the child is distracted from a task, how the child behaves during the distracted period, and what happens immediately after the task disruption. In assessing the relationship between situational influences and behavior, the psychologist is using a(n) _____ analysis.

Pasquale is fearful of heights and flying, which has hampered his career. According to DSM-V, his condition would be diagnosed as

In the classical conditioning paradigm demonstrated by Pavlov through his study of the physiology of dog digestion, what was the Unconditioned Stimulus (UCS)?

Of all disorders reported in the U.S., the most common are major depression and

Jeffrey’s therapist is conducting an initial interview with him. The therapist spends a lot of time asking questions about Jeffrey’s parents and his early life experiences. Since he seems to view Jeffrey’s unconscious conflicts and parents as the “root cause” of his problems, this therapist is most likely oriented toward ____________.