While sitting in class, Sherman suddenly experiences a racing heart, clammy hands, dizziness, and shaking. Sherman has many of the symptoms typical of
a. DID.
b. a panic attack.
c. a fugue state.
d. irrationality.
e. a phobia.
b. a panic attack.
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Except in _________ research, the experimenter establishes a clear and fair agreement with research participants prior to their participation
a. research involving no known risks b. deceptive c. high-risk d. experimental
Although several neurotransmitters might be involved, dopamine appears to be especially important in:
a. personality disorders b. schizophrenia c. anxiety disorders d. dissociative disorders
Which of the following is true of children with learning disorders?
a. Learning disabilities are specific to childhood and resolve by adolescence. b. Children with learning disorders are often viewed more suitable for athletics than academics. c. Most children with learning disorders have low self-esteem. d. Children with learning disorders are less likely to be diagnosed with ADHD.
After learning of her father's death, Sophia felt dazed and confused. When speaking of her response to the
news, she said she felt like she was in a movie watching the events happening to her. Despite this strange feeling, she understood what was happening and did the things that she needed to do. What can be said of Sophia's response to her father's death? A) She had a psychotic break. B) She experienced an instance of derealization. C) She experience an instance of depersonalization. D) Her response is not typical and suggests that she is suffering from acute stress disorder.