In the DSM-II, the word "neurosis" was used to describe disorders marked by anxiety, personal dissatisfaction, and inappropriate (but not psychotic) behavior. Why were these disorders grouped together?

a) They involve similar physiological symptoms.
b) They respond to the same types of medications.
c) They were the result of damage to the nervous system.
d) They were thought to be related to similar unconscious processes.

d

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Jaycee attends therapy once per week

Her therapist instructs her to say whatever comes to mind without censoring it, and stresses the importance of this instruction. Jaycee's therapist is utilizing _____ a) rational emotive behavior therapy. b) unconditional positive regard. c) free association. d) systematic desensitization.

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