Which of the following statements is true?
a. Defining behavior as normal or abnormal depends on whose standards and system
of values is used.
b. In recent years, psychologists and mental health professionals have been able to
arrive at a single definition of normal or abnormal behavior.
c. The definitions of normal or abnormal behavior must come from the mental health
professional.
d. The mental health professional's concern is whether the individual's behavior
conforms to the existing social order.
a
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Ardell had a schizophrenic episode and was diagnosedwith schizophrenia ten years ago. He was treated successfully with medication and returned to work. Nonetheless, Ardell still has some problems, including peculiar mannerisms and thoughts and unusual affect. What phase of schizophrenia best characterizes Ardell's current level of functioning?
a. active phase b. prodromal phase c. residual phase d. recovery, since his schizophrenic episode was ten years ago
Preschool-aged children who are dying are most likely to
a. stop engaging in normal activities with their peers. b. behaviorally act out their frustrations regarding the illness through violent pretend play. c. talk a great deal about their feelings regarding death. d. give away their belongings.
Which of the following is one of the side effects that may show up when a person takes certain psychotropic medications?
a) Tourette's syndrome b) severe memory deficits c) sexual impairments d) aplastic anemia
Erasmus was a hardworking, enterprising, and talented young man until he was injured in
an automobile accident. Now he is inconsiderate, irresponsible, and immature. The brain structure MOST likely to have been damaged during the accident was the a. hippocampus. b. amygdala. c. ventral prefrontal cortex. d. hypothalamus. e. cerebellum.