PTSD is classified as

a. a social anxiety disorder
b. a hereditary disease
c. a condition caused by internal factors
d. a temporary reaction to a situation of severe psychological stress


a. a social anxiety disorder

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Alfredo has a photo on his office wall depicting him and his wife standing on the pink sandy beach of an island locale. This is likely to:

A. Foster relaxation B. Instill a feeling of universal well-being C. Create a myriad of negative reactions D. Help Alfredo cope with the pressures inherent in his work

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Which of the following is an example of a discontinuous life change?

a. death of a grandparent b. death of a young child c. becoming parents d. none of the above

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Macneil and colleagues (2012) have added a fifth P for clinical practitioners:

a. personal factors. b. presenting problem or concern. c. promising factors. d. point of view.

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ADHD and oppositional defiant disorder are considered neurodevelopmental disorders; which other diagnosis is in the same category in the DSM-5?

A. conduct disorder B. bipolar disorder C. dysthymic disorder D. autism spectrum disorder

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