Gerald has a constant thought that he has germs on his hands, and the longer he ruminates about this the more uncomfortable he gets. If he cannot get to a sink and wash with hot water and soap, he begins to feel that not only is he "dirty" but also that
he is "contaminated." In this clinical example, the thoughts that invade Gerald's life are called __________.
a. compulsions
b. obsessions
c. pervasions
d. fantasies
Answer: B
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A) idiosyncratic distracters B) idiographic anomalies C) individual differences D) confounding variables
Based upon the classification system of voluntary and involuntary career changers, which of the following is a reason for an involuntary career change?
A) To leave a job that does not pay enough. B) To have a job that is more meaningful or fulfilling. C) To leave a job because of a planned retirement. D) Organizational restructuring that results in elimination of the job.