An individual diagnosed with schizophreniform disorder, often described as provisional schizophrenia, __________.

A. has a mild case of schizophrenia combined with signs of a mood disorder
B. usually exhibits symptoms of schizophrenia that last for at least a month but less than six months
C. is likely to take actions based on their delusions
D. experiences a schizophrenia-like psychosis that lasts for less than a month


Answer: B

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In psychology, the word "confederate" is used to refer to ____

a. a research assistant who poses as a participant during the course of a research study in order to help create a certain situation b. a research participant who is purposely disruptive during a study (e.g., a participant who lies on questionnaires or refuses to complete an experimental task) c. a statistician or data analyst d. a prototypical research participant (i.e., the "confederate response" is a term used to refer to the "average response" or "mean response")

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Dr. Mischel is conducting an experiment with young children. He tells each child that they have a choice to make: They can have a cookie right now, OR they can wait ten minutes and get two cookies. It appears that Dr. Mischel is measuring the children's capacity to ________________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Evaluate the evidence for a biological cause for all mood disorders. How does this relate to methods of treatment?

What will be an ideal response?

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Which of the following is an example of negative reinforcement? a. A mother picks up her infant when he cries, which then stops his crying, thereby reducing the mother's levelof annoyance

b. A father picks up his infant when she cries, thereby increasing the likelihood that she will cry to be picked up again in the future. c. A grandmother gives her granddaughter a "time out" when she misbehaves, thereby leading thegranddaughter to calm down. d. A grandfather gives his grandson $10 for every "A" on his report card, thereby strengthening his grandson'sstudy habits. e. A caregiver removes a child from the "block play center" when he is throwing blocks, thereby causing himto cry.

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