Wendy has difficulty dealing with her boss. Sometimes he appears to be in the depths of depression, other times he appears to be hyperactive and euphoric. Wendy never knows from one week to the next what to expect. When he is "down," he is not interested in anything that is going on with the company. And, when he is "up," he suggests ideas that are virtually impossible, expecting Wendy to carry
them through. In this case, it is likely that Wendy's boss would be classified as having:
a. bipolar disorder
b. schizophrenia
c. dissociative personality disorder
d. antisocial personality disorder
A
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According to the text, the most widely studied psychosocial need is the need for
a. affiliation. b. acceptance. c. achievement. d. arousal. e. social relationships.
Fourth-grade teacher Julie Farraday finds that her students are very eager to be helpful. They seem to care about being productive and involved in the class, as well as in their school. Farraday's students are best described at which stage of psychosocial development?
a. Autonomy vs. shame and doubt b. Trust vs. mistrust c. Initiative vs. guilt d. Identity vs. role diffusion e. Industry vs. inferiority
The maladaptive behavior approach defines abnormality based on an individual's:
a. unconscious conflicts b. behavior compared to the behaviors of the general population c. ability to function as a person or in society d. social norms
In 1960, the average age for marriage was ___ years for a woman and ___ years for a man
a. 21; 27 b. 18; 27 c. 21; 23 d. 18; 23