Herbie and Irene have been married for almost 55 years. Through it all they have remained committed to each other and have been as close as two people can be. Over the years the passion has waned but they still stayed together

Social psychologists would call this type of love ________________.
a) consummate
b) romantic
c) intimate
d) companionate

ANS: D, Companionate love has the components of intimacy and commitment but not passion.

Psychology

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The medical records of a patient at the local mental health center indicate that she has experienced a general numbing of responsiveness or detachment from others. Based on this symptom, which of the following is the most likely diagnosis in her case?

a. pain disorder b. conversion disorder c. somatic symptom disorder d. acute stress disorder

Psychology

GAD is more frequently diagnosed among ____.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

Psychology