Which of the following is true of people with hypochondriasis?

a. They are consciously faking their symptoms.
b. They do not experience their reported discomfort.
c. They express grave concern about their symptoms.
d. There is usually an underlying organic basis for their symptoms.

C

Psychology

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The combining of words and phrases to form sentences is known as

a. phrasing. c. grammar. b. syntax. d. pragmatics.

Psychology

After watching a news report that stated American children do not get enough sleep, you become worried because your son, who is 2 years old, is only sleeping 13 hours a day—12 at night and a one-hour nap

Which of the following statements is supported by research? a. Your son sleeps less than the average amount and he needs more sleep. b. Your son sleeps more than the average amount and you should speak to your pediatrician. c. Your son sleeps the average amount and you should not be worried. d. Sleep research is inconsistent; therefore, this news story is invalid.

Psychology