Which of the following statements is most accurate regarding anxiety?
a. Anxiety is an evolutionary flaw
b. Anxiety used to have a function in our ancestors' time, but is no longer relevant to modern humans
c. Anxiety is good for us because it enhances performance
d. Anxiety is sometimes good for us; it enhances performance to an extent, but too much of it can hinder performance too.
d
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Carl and Jemal have both been bitten by stray dogs. Carl has a dog of his own at home that he loves. Jemal has little experience with dogs. Which of the following statements is true?
A. Both boys are likely to develop a phobia because of the traumatic nature of the event. B. Carl is more likely to develop a phobia because his schema of dogs has been violated. C. Carl is less likely to develop a phobia because he has had lots of earlier positive experiences with dogs. D. The likelihood of either boy developing a phobia depends on his sensitivity to pain.
Regarding exhibitionists, which of the following statements is/are TRUE?
a. Exhibitionists feel a deep sense of inadequacy. b. Exhibitionists tend to become frightened if the victim appears shocked. c. Exhibitionism actually represents one of the rarest sexual disorders. d. All of these statements are true.