After seeing several news reports about airplane crashes, Maria decides to drive instead of fly on her vacation because she believes flying is more dangerous. Which concept best explains Maria’s decision?

Cooper has been taking a medication called disulfiram as part of his therapy treatment for alcohol use disorder. The medication makes him feel extremely sick whenever he drinks alcohol. After several weeks, Cooper starts to feel nauseated just from smelling beer, even when he hasn’t taken the medication that day. Which learning process best explains why Cooper now feels sick simply from the smell of alcohol?

Which of the following is TRUE about Big Five personality research?

Ryan is going to a therapist for depression and anxiety. The therapist focuses heavily on childhood experiences and has the ultimate goal of increasing self-insight by uncovering Ryan’s unconscious conflicts. Which type of therapy is Ryan likely participating in?

Luke is terrified of dogs. His therapist helps him create a hierarchy of fearful situations concerning dogs from the least fearful (thinking about dogs) to the most fearful (interacting with a dog). Gradually, starting with the least fearful, the therapist helps him work through the hierarchy by teaching him to relax while being presented with his fears. What type of therapy is Luke being treated with?

Sex is ________ influenced; Gender is ______ influenced. 

What are the three main types of stressors?

Which of the following individuals is most likely to benefit from a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI)?

A cat jumps on the kitchen counter, and its owner sprays it with water. As a result, the cat becomes less likely to jump on the counter in the future. Which concept best explains this behavior?

Recognizing whether someone’s facial expression is a happy smile or a self-satisfied smirk is especially difficult for those with