In the early nineteenth century, psychiatrists were referred to as __________ and held a relatively inconsequential role in the care of the insane and the management of asylums.
A. alienists
B. lunatics
C. soothsayers
D. purgatists
Answer: A
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Elliot falls at work. The initial medical tests show no major physical problems. However, Elliot calls the next day and tells his boss that he is unable to use his right leg because it is paralyzed. He also informs his boss that he plans to sue the company. Elliot most likely __________.
A. has conversion disorder B. has somatization disorder C. has factitious disorder D. is malingering
Suppose that, for a period of one month, you are given $20 every time that you work on a fun and interesting word game. Research suggests that, as a consequence, ____
a. the word game will be easier for you (than for someone who had not been rewarded) b. the word game will be harder for you (than for someone who had not been rewarded) c. later, when the month is up and you are no longer given $20 to work on the word game, you will be less likely to work on it (than would someone who had not been rewarded) d. later, when the month is up and you are no longer given $20 to work on the word game, you will be more likely to work on it (than would someone who had not been rewarded)
Puberty appears to have two effects, ________________the circadian cycle and ________________ the accumulation of sleep pressure by the homeostatic drive system
a. shortening; reducing b. lengthening; increasing c. lengthening; reducing d. shortening; increasing
Reduction of central nervous system activity is the defining feature of
a. stimulants. b. hallucinogens. c. depressants. d. amphetamines. e. stimulants and amphetamines.