A major criticism of classification systems is that they ____
a. provide too much information to be useful
b. stigmatize people by labeling them with a mental disorder
c. do not provide enough information to help therapists design effective treatment
d. ignore cultural and gender differences
b
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A. Fechner B. Weber C. Gestalt D. Pavlov
A newborn baby is called a ______
a. neonate c. zygote b. fetus d. bionate
Pamela has been diagnosed with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Her mother takes her to a friend's birthday party where there are children Pamela has never met. Given genetic correlations between personality and psychological disorders, Pamela's ADHD suggests that she is likely to have which of the following reactions to attending the party?
A. She will be shy and inhibited and stick to her mother's side. B. She will be outgoing and ask the other children if they want to play. C. She will easily cry when she feels excluded from the other children. D. She will be very sad and fearful about the party and ask to stay home.
Which period is considered a social construction and does not have a clear-cut boundary?
a) Infancy begins with birth. b) Adolescence starts with sexual maturity. c) Middle and late adulthood end with death. d) The preschool period ends with entry into public school.