Why might depressive symptoms not be diagnosed as a mental disorder?
a. Science now understands the neurobiology of depression.
b. They are caused by an organic disease or condition.
c. The symptoms are responsive to antidepressant therapy, therefore not requiring a diagnosis for providing psychotherapy.
d. A person is not undergoing sufficient stress to determine if the depression is substantial enough for a diagnosis.
Ans: B
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When it comes to cross-cultural differences in behavior, people of all cultures ____
a. regard sleeping with one's children as morally wrong b. are more aggressive when they are insulted than when they are praised c. avoid sex with minors d. drink coffee
Which theoretical camp suggests that we should study only what we can directly observe and measure (i.e., overt behaviors)?
a. Behaviorism b. Psychoanalysis c. Constructivism d. Epigenesis
Jackie wants to switch majors. She asks a friend that is a majoring in history if switching to history is a good choice. What other steps should Jackie take before switching?
a. Talk to history professors b. Ask more history majors for their opinion c. Visit the history department’s website for information about courses and professors d. All of the above