Brett persistently injects himself with pain killers. This has greatly increased his chance of overdosing and
dying. His behavior harms no one else. According to the DSM, is Brett's behavior consistent with the
definition of a mental disorder?
A) No, because his behavior must also harm the well-being of others in the community.
B) Yes, because very few people in society engage in this behavior.
C) Yes, because he is persistently acting in a way that harms him.
D) No, because there is no evidence that his actions are out of his own control.
C
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One day, as your professor is driving to work, another driver runs through a red light and hits his car. The professor is shaken up but survives the incident. The next time he starts to enter the intersection, however, he becomes nervous and fearful. Soon he starts going to work via another route to avoid the intersection, even though this route adds 20 minutes to his commute each way.According to the principles of classical conditioning and operant conditioning, why does the professor become scared of the previously harmless intersection? What can he do about this, as going via the other route is very time consuming? Be specific. Break down the situation into its parts and show how the principles of learning apply.
What will be an ideal response?
One of the most serious psychological problems associated with vision loss is that it leaves older people with
A. tendencies toward irritability. B. increased feelings of helplessness. C. increased feelings of rejection. D. tendencies toward stubbornness.
Which of the following has been shown to be effective in the treatment of bipolar disorder?
a. dopamine b. glutamate c. ECT d. lithium carbonate
An exclusive, expensive building that was constructed with much attention to style, ornamentation, and a large-scale, corporate philosophy was probably built using which of the following design approaches?
a. social design b. formal design c. classic design d. modern design