Loelle has been on two tours of duty in Iraq and has directly engaged in combat
Though she has been home from the war for over a year, she is now experiencing problems concentrating, flashbacks of combat, and nightmares that severely interfere with her sleep. In an effort to quiet her mind, she has also started drinking alcohol. If Loelle goes to see a psychologist, she will likely be diagnosed with _____
a) Type A behavior pattern.
b) severe alcoholism.
c) posttraumatic stress disorder.
d) Type B behavior pattern.
Answer: c
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A. echolalia B. flat affect C. evolution D. hallucination
In regard to the recovered memory controversy, psychologists who rely on research on the misinformation effect are MOST likely to
a. have no opinion on the accuracy of recovered memories. b. doubt the accuracy of recovered memories. c. believe the accuracy of recovered memories. d. be equally likely to doubt or believe the accuracy of recovered memories.
A person is diagnosed as having obsessive-compulsive disorder. In what DSM-IV-TR category would the disorder be found?
A. affective disorders B. anxiety disorders C. modern neurotic disorders D. dissociative disorders
Individuals who don't feel rested despite sleeping a reasonable number of hours might be suffering from a. a dyssomnia
b. a parasomnia c. a dream anxiety disorder. d. a sleepwalking disorder.