quiz 8

Gary spends much of his day wondering "what if" about catastrophic scenarios. This thought process makes him feel he has control over the situation. However, the lack of any catastrophes only reinforces the "what if?" behavior. Gary would most likely be diagnosed with:

generalized anxiety disorder

People naturally use mental "shortcuts" to simplify their social world. These shortcuts are known as:

heuristics

Hammond has just started working at a new job stacking items at the supermarket. He notices that most of his colleagues do stretching exercises before they begin their shift. Hammond assumes that this is a workplace regulation and also begins to do the stretching exercises. Which of the following concepts explains Hammond's behavior?

normative influence

Cory has an intense fear of flying and endures flights with extreme distress. Although she knows her fear is irrational, it is overwhelming and uncontrollable. Cory most likely suffers from:

specific phobia

Which of the following is true of Milgram's (1963 and 1974) research on obedience to authority?

With each increment of shock voltage, fewer participants obey, but about 65% still administered 450 volts (the highest level)

A person who avoids public places or situations because they are viewed as not "safe" would most likely be diagnosed with:

agoraphobia