Culturally-disapproved of behaviors in the past were often given psychological labels. The so-called "mental disorder" for a woman that had a healthy sexual appetite was known as
a. anarchia.
b. nymphomania.
c. self-defeating personality.
d. drapetomania.
b
Psychology
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a. seek contact and support from others b. withdraw and try to be alone c. behave aggressively d. engage in denial
Psychology
Why is early childhood a crucial time for addressing physical aggression? When aggression is still high at the end of early childhood, ____
a. it is associated with academic problems in elementary school b. it is a time when the child gets large quickly and aggressive behavior can be difficult to control c. it is a strong predictor of later aggression in adolescence and adulthood d. these children are at risk for abusive behavior by others in their environment
Psychology