Jason is almost 4 years old, and his parents notice that he is always moving, has difficulty being quiet, and seems to talk constantly. If he is diagnosed with ADHD, it is likely he is in the __________ stage of the disorder
A) first
B) second
C) third
D) fourth
A) first. During the first phase of ADHD, parents and caregivers notice signs of hyperactivity, usually by the time the child is 3 or 4 years of age.
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Which of the following increases the frequency of a desired behavior?
A. extinction B. positive reinforcer C. negative reinforcer D. conditioned stimulus
Which of the following is a factor that determines whether or not a behavior or feeling is evidence of a psychological disorder?
a. Whether the behavior or feeling is pleasant. b. Whether the behavior or feeling is appropriate to the situation. c. Whether or not the behavior is legal. d. Whether the behavior or feeling is acceptable to family members.
On the TV show 24, Terri experiences several stressors. She and her daughter are kidnapped, her husband is on a danger mission to track down terrorists, and after escaping from their captors, Terri witnesses her daughter become a victim of a fiery car crash. After fainting, Terri awakens and cannot remember any personal information about herself or her family. It appears Terri is suffering from
A. dissociative amnesia. B. a fugue reaction. C. anterograde amnesia. D. somatic pain disorder.
The polygraph has an overall accuracy rate as high as ________.
A. 45% B. 55% C. 65% D. 75%