Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)
Humans possess only general process learning ability.
Ans: False
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The class is reading a case history of an individual whose reaction to the death of a loved one is described. The individual writes that he hears the voice of a dead relative. The class is asked for a diagnosis, and everyone agrees this is an example
of dysfunctional behavior. However, when the instructor disagrees, everyone is puzzled. What aspect of this case history could have led the instructor to his opinion? a. Hearing the voices of a dead relative is a metaphor for the bereavement process. b. The experience was probably drug induced and thus would not meet the criteria for a mental disorder. c. The individual is a Native American, and in their culture, they expect to hear from the spirits of dead relatives. d. The individual in question does not recognize that the symptoms are actually dysfunctional and thus would not seek therapy.
Describe a developmental pathway for the course of somatic symptom disorder. Identify a point where intervention might be particularly effective and what type of interventions should be used
What will be an ideal response?
According to research on the testing effect,
a. although testing can improve recall, it is not as helpful as spending the same amount of time studying. b. testing consistently improves recall, no matter whether the retention interval is short or long. c. this effect operates only when students receive feedback on their test scores. d. one explanation is that test-taking creates desirable difficulties.
Regarding pharmacotherapy, which of the following statements is FALSE?
a. Pharmacotherapy involves the use of drugs to treat psychopathology. b. Pharmacotherapy involves other medical treatments, such as ECT or EMDR. c. Pharmacotherapy is considered a type of somatic therapy. d. Pharmacotherapy is most beneficial when used in combination with some form of psychotherapy.