What is a diagnosis?
a. an explanation of the etiology of a problem
b. an estimate of the chances of a full recovery
c. a description of behavior as fitting the criteria for a particular type of disorder
d. a mental health professional's estimate of the impact of family conflict on a disorder
Answer: c.
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A. whether they think about what is happening B. whether they show physiological changes such as increased heart rate C. whether they have a subjective belief that something awful is about to happen D. whether they feel a strong urge to flee
According to Sternberg, all types of love are a combination of three dimensions: intimacy, commitment, and
a. disclosure. b. fascination. c. jealousy. d. passion.
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A. 20 standard deviation units above the mean B. 4 standard deviation units above the mean C. 2 standard deviation units above the mean D. 1 standard deviation unit above the mean
Mainstreaming involves placing children with special needs in the regular classroom while also having the child receive special individualized instruction
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.