Ray is so mistrustful of others that he avoids getting too emotionally close to anyone for fear that the person will use information against him. He also views playful teasing as a deliberate insult. Ray is displaying symptoms that are characteristic of which personality disorder?
a. antisocial
b. borderline
c. paranoid
d. avoidant
C
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The root of conflict, according to the realistic group conflict theory, is competition for scarce resources.
a. True b. False
Sixty-year-old Norbert says, "When I was a teenager, I could eat five big meals a day and still feel hungry. Now a couple of snacks can get me through the day.". What best accounts for this age-related change?
a. Lower metabolic rate b. Higher blood sugar c. Drop in thiamine level d. Addition of muscle mass
The popular opinion that the mentally ill are more dangerous than those who are not mentally ill is probably the result of a. data from medical records
b. public knowledge of DSM-5 diagnostic criteria. c. media reports. d. statistics on homicide and other violent crimes.
Techniques that are used to help people with mental health disorders or interpersonal problems are collectively called:
A. clinical services. B. therapy. C. mental health evaluations. D. problem solving.