Candice experiences a continuous state of anxiety marked by feelings of worry and dread, apprehension, difficulties in concentration, and signs of motor tension. According to the DSM this disorder is called:
a. panic attack.
b. posttraumatic stress disorder.
c. agoraphobia.
d. generalized anxiety disorder.
D
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The underlying genetic basis for schizophrenia can be described as follows:
a. A single gene puts people at risk for it, especially if the environment switches it on. b. Evidence suggests a minimal role for genetics, with environmental factors playing the strongest role. c. If a combination of about 10 genes are inherited, the disorder occurs regardless of environmental triggers. d. Multiple genes have been identified as risk factors, and environmental events, especially ones occurring prenatally, further increase the risk of developing the disorder.
The ability to detect physical energy through our sensory systems is known as
A) accommodation. B) perception. C) sensation. D) transduction.
What characteristic is often associated with bulimia but not anorexia?
a) guilt b) depression c) weight constancy d) a feeling of lack of control
Which of the following symptoms or behaviors associated with narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) is most likely to be improved by cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)?
A. Assuming the worst about other people B. Becoming defensive when receiving criticism C. Being a poor listener in conversation D. Wanting the praise and admiration of other people