Which of the following is a deadly disease in which there is no cure and primarily affects descendants of Central and Eastern European Jews?

A. Tay-Sachs disease
B. Cooley's anemia
C. Sickle cell anemia
D. Huntington's Disease


Answer: A

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a. ?began when Titchener started using it as a method of study b. ?were unknown before the work of Titchener c. ?began when Titchener started using it as a method of study and were unknown before the work of Titchener d. ?existed long before Titchener used the method e. ?None of the choices are correct

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Which of the following best summarizes the beginnings of Piaget's study of cognitive development in children?

He was asked to develop an achievement test for French schoolchildren. He was asked to analyze questions for a standardized IQ test. He was asked to do a field study on the behavioral characteristics of young children at play. He was intrigued by the differences in behaviors between his own children and children whom he observed on the playground.

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During class, Justin is unable to pay attention, often interrupts the teacher, fidgets frequently, and turns in messy work. Which of the following might this situation illustrate?

A. Asperger’s syndrome B. Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder C. Obsessive compulsive disorder D. Histrionic personality disorder

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A client is being evaluated at the mental health center. The clinical psychology intern assigned to the case proposes a diagnosis of antisocial personality disorder

When the supervising psychologist reviews the case, he wonders if there might be a second diagnosis. Which of these disorders should be the focus of the intern's re-evaluation of this case? a) alcohol abuse b) schizophrenia c) major depression d) dissociative fugue

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