"Normal"feelings of depression becomes a mood disorder when

a. there is no identifiable cause for it.
b. the degree of impairment is judged severe enough to warrant a diagnosis.
c. it lasts for more than a month.
d. it ceases to be justified and adaptive.


b. the degree of impairment is judged severe enough to warrant a diagnosis.

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A. Boys attempt suicide at a greater rate than girls. B. Boys experience more serious episodes of major depressive disorder than girls. C. Boys experience more social stigma for attempting suicide than girls. D. Boys tend to use more violent means to attempt suicide.

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What is an operational definition? Give an operational definition of intelligence

What will be an ideal response?

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Self-actualization refers to the tendency to

a. strive to fill one's potential. c. gratify biological needs. b. avoid risks in favor of the status quo. d. follow the dictates of the superego.

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Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)

Angels evoke fear and other negative emotions such as jealousy.

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