Nell's husband was killed in an automobile accident two weeks ago. Since that time, she has had repeated episodes of fleeting hallucinations and delusions. Her behavior has been marked by periods of incoherent speech, screaming, suicidal and aggressive behavior, and disorientation. After about a month, her behavior slowly returns to normal. She would best be diagnosed as suffering from __________ disorder.
A. schizophreniform
B. schizoid
C. schizotypal
D. brief psychotic
Answer: D
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a. less involved with their children. b. more critical of their children. c. regretful about having remained childless for so long. d. more involved in parenthood.
Which of the following provides a better sense of the "working" brain than more traditional neurodiagnostic procedures?
a. fMRI b. CAT scan c. SPECT d. more than one of the above
A professor wanted to examine the effects of diet on learning. He put some laboratory rats on a starvation diet (Group A) but eliminated only desserts from the diet of a second group (Group B). During the experiment, the professor discovered that he needed more Group B rats, so he caught some in a local alley. The results of the experiment showed that Group B rats were faster at learning a maze, so the professor concluded that diet is related to learning speed. Which of the following statements is the most accurate?
A. The professor's conclusion is correct. B. The professor's conclusion is incorrect because the rats in Group A were on a different diet than the rats in Group B. C. The professor's conclusion is incorrect because the type of rat was a confound. D. The professor has used a double-blind procedure.
Days before a student has to make a presentation in class, she works out a plan for relieving the anxiety associated with giving the presentation. The student's actions best illustrate
a. primary appraisal. b. the residual stress pattern. c. anticipatory coping. d. Type A behavior.