Which of the following statements is TRUE about the affective disorders?
A. Bipolar disorder occurs equally in men and women at a rate of 2%.
B. The rate of MDD increases with age for men.
C. The rate of MDD decreases with age for women.
D. The greatest risk for bipolar disorder occurs during adolescence.
Answer: B
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After damage to the prefrontal cortex that impairs the ability to imagine emotional consequences, what happens to behavior?
a. A strong preference for large rewards later instead of smaller rewards immediatelyc b. A tendency to make decisions that other people consider emotionally disturbing c. Frequent episodes of fearfulness d. Frequent outbursts of violent or destructive behavior
Based on the various disorders and treatments described in the textbook, patients with which broad class of psychological disorders are most likely to refuse to undergo psychotherapy?
A. Trauma/stressor-related disorders B. Dissociative disorders C. Personality disorders D. Anxiety disorders
Stopping bad behavior by taking away something good involves the application of __________.
A. positive reinforcement B. negative reinforcement C. positive punishment D. negative punishment
Approximately how large is the average 6-year-old's vocabulary?
A. 500 words B. 1,000 words C. 2,500 words D. 5,000 words