What neurotransmitter has been found to be elevated in some autistic children?
a) dopamine
b) norepinephrine
c) serotonin
d) fenfluramine
c
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A clinician is using DSM-5 to arrive at a diagnosis for Michael, whose case is presented in your text; to justify a diagnosis of obsessive-compulsive disorder, the clinician will have to
a. conduct extensive psychological tests. b. refer Michael to a physician. c. compare Michael symptoms to a specific set of criteria. d. arrange for Michael to undergo a brain scan.
In boys, the physical growth spurt begins at about ____ years old.
A. 10-11 B. 11-12 C. 13-14 D. 15-16
One of the greatest challenges for any therapist treating an individual with paranoid personality disorder is in a. understanding the patient's belief system
b. earning the patient's trust. c. convincing the patient to talk about his or her beliefs. d. getting the patient to speak clearly.
Psychology is defined as the ____
a. ?scientific study of why people do what they do b. ?scientific study of behavior and mental processes c. ?study of the unconscious determinants of personality d. ?study of mental illness and its treatment