Which of the following statements about mood disorders is NOT true?
A. Writers, artists and composers have a higher prevalence of mania and depression than others.
B. Creative people are more likely than less creative people to experience suicidality.
C. Celebrities Jim Carey, Kirsten Dunst and Mariah Carey have publicized their mood disorders.
D. Political figures, especially those who lose political races, are two to three times more likely than writers, artists and composers to experience mania and depression.
Answer: D
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Learned helplessness is demonstrated in laboratory animals by
A. creating aversive stimuli (such as electrical shocks to the foot) that the animal can control. B. creating aversive stimuli (such as electrical shocks to the foot) that the animal cannot control. C. creating pleasant stimuli (such as a food pellet) that the animal cannot control. D. creating pleasant stimuli (such as a food pellet) that the animal can control.