Adena looks on the bright side of life. When a situation is not going well, she is able to bring to light something positive. This is known as ____________
A) optimism
B) pessimism
C) rumination
D) self-enhancement
Answer: A
Rationale: People who are optimistic tend to have a positive outlook on life and have a constructive way of explaining the causes of everyday events.
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All of the following appear correct about St. John's wort except which one?
a. Available data suggest that St John's wort may have the potential to cause a serotonin syndrome when combined with other drugs that increase synaptic concentrations of serotonin. b. Because of its monoamine-oxidase inhibiting properties, St. John's wort does require certain dietary restrictions. c. St. John's wort does have several drug-drug interactions. d. St. John's wort seems to affect the cytochrome P450 system.
The major difference between counterconditioning and flooding is that counterconditioning
a. is based on the concept of extinction. b. exposes the client to a hierarchy of feared stimuli under relaxed conditions. c. is not used by behavior therapists. d. repeatedly pairs a pleasant stimulus with the fear-evoking stimulus.