The primary diagnostic feature of dissociative identity disorder is
a. disengaging from social involvement
b. experiencing different “personalities” without a unified sense of self
c. experiencing the world in a detached way
d. losing body function, as in losing the ability to control an arm or leg
Ans: B
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a. Steve's family environment probably influenced the onset of his disorder but will have little impact on his rate of relapse. b. Given Steve's diagnosis, his chances of relapse are minimal. c. Steve has a greater chance of relapse if he returns to his family than if he does not. d. Steve's family would receive a low EE score.
The absolute threshold is the:
A) minimal change in a stimulus that can just barely be detected. B) minimal intensity needed to just barely detect a stimulus. C) intensity of a stimulus that can be detected in the presence of noise. D) decreasing sensitivity to a stimulus over time.
According to the text, information-processing psychology follows in the tradition of:?
a. ?empiricism b. ?rationalism c. ?romanticism d. ?associationism
When taking an exam, you recite the answers in order in your head. You know it would be incorrect to speak out loud during the exam, but reciting the answers helps you complete the test correctly
Vygotsky said that this private speech is the result of: a. higher order cognitive functioning b. scaffolding c. zone of proximal development d. guided participation