List four criticisms of the DSM
What will be an ideal response?
It can foster overdiagnosis; it overlooks the power of diagnostic labels on the perceptions of others; it often confuses serious mental disorders with everyday problems in living; and it produces an illusion of objectivity.
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Which statement is most accurate concerning psychosocial development in very old age?
a. Finding ways to integrate negative poles of each stage into a positive worldview strengthens one's character b. Developing and expanding self-doubt is greatly enhanced c. Meeting one's physical needs is the main factor in resolving the psychosocial crises of this stage d. Realizing that life is hopeless is integrated into one's future outlook
Perception refers to
a. detecting stimuli and sending messages to the brain. b. the study of vision and hearing. c. meaningfully interpreting sensory input. d. the infant's visual thinking, with "mental pictures.".
Mae is studying for an exam on the action potential. She writes in her notes that the sodium channel closes ______.
A. when the electrical gradient for sodium is eliminated B. after the neuron reaches threshold C. at the peak of the action potential D. as a result of the refractory periods
In most cases, injection of dexamethasone
A. suppresses cortisol release in healthy controls but not in patients with depression. B. suppresses cortisol release in patients with depression but not in healthy controls. C. increases cortisol release in healthy controls but not in patients with depression. D. increases cortisol release in patients with depression but not in healthy controls.