Which of the following is the most likely reason that people engage in compulsive

behaviors, such as checking?

a. They have a strong desire for affiliation.
b. They were abused as children.
c. They seek to avoid people's criticisms that they are not perfect.
d. They are unhappy with their status in life; to take their minds off their "miserable" states,
they engage in compulsive behaviors.
e. They are seeking to improve memory and other cognitive skills.

c. They seek to avoid people's criticisms that they are not perfect.

Psychology

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The Army Alpha test:

A) helped determine which soldiers were too traumatized for active duty. B) was used to determine which soldiers had the mental toughness to be successful spies. C) was a mental ability test that helped the army select and place military personnel. D) was a physical ability test that all military personnel had to pass to be considered for combat duty.

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Differences between an REM dream and a non-REM dream include a. non-REM dreams are more vivid, visual, and story-like. b. dreamers tend to remember their non-REM dreams more frequently and clearly. c. REM dreams are more emotional, dramatic, and rich in characters

d. non-REM dreams don't exist.

Psychology