Tracey lost her mother in a tragic auto accident last week. She has experienced sadness, tearfulness, and problems sleeping since the accident. She also has no desire to go out with her friends for the time being. Tracey likely _____
A. has developed an anxiety disorder.
B. is showing a normal reaction to the death of a loved one.
C. will develop a psychotic depression.
D. has major depressive disorder.
Answer: B. is showing a normal reaction to the death of a loved one.
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Adolescent delinquents who know and subscribe to the norms of society and who are fairly normal psychologically are called __________.
A. undersocialized delinquents B. antisocial personalities C. socialized delinquents D. borderline offenders
Professor Jacobs is telling his class that suicide prevention centers are thought to be extremely helpful. He says, "Although they only evaluate suicidal potential, they typically operate twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week. Research shows that the phone counselors and these centers are effective." Which portion of the statement is accurate?
a. They typically operate twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week b. Research shows thatthese centers are effective. c. They only evaluate suicidal potential. d. Research shows that the phone counselors are effective.
In a longitudinal study of generations, Bengston studied three-generational families focusing on the construct of
a. transition to widowhood. b. surrogate parenting. c. intergenerational solidarity. d. reminiscence.
A common myth about behavioral approaches assumes that people are ____
a. empty organisms b. active participants in the developmental process c. overwhelmed by their free will d. greatly affected by their internal mental life