Episodes of depressed mood or loss of pleasure in life that lasts at least 2 weeks are known as __________

a. minor depressive episodes
b. panic attacks
c. anxiety
d. major depressive episodes


Answer: D: major depressive episodes

Psychology

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Ivanna recently suffered a stroke and is experiencing aphasia. Her doctor recommends getting her into therapy right away, as the biggest improvements occur in the first __________.

A. two months B. three months C. six months D. year

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The percentage of current psychological research studies in which animals are used is:

a. about 90% b. about 50% c. about 25% d. less than 10%

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To qualify as an experiment, a within-subjects design must meet all of the following criteria EXCEPT ______.

A. include manipulation and comparison B. take added measures to control for order C. take added measures to control for time-related factors D. exclude manipulation and comparison

Psychology

Erin has excelled on the debate team in high school. She is skilled at understanding complex concepts, developing arguments to support her ideas, and expressing those arguments verbally. This set of skills is known as __________

a) intelligence b) processing speed c) spatial reasoning skills d) verbal reasoning skills

Psychology