Is there a gender difference in the diagnosis of obsessive-compulsive disorder? At what age range is it likely to begin for females? For males?

What will be an ideal response?


Obsessive-compulsive disorder is more likely to begin during the age range of 6 to 15 years for females and from ages 20 to 29 years for males, with the disorder being equally common for males and females (total incidence probably less than 2% of the population).

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Which of the following is the best definition of self-evaluation?

a. Children develop ways of knowing about knowing. b. Children identify role expectations. c. Children feel optimistic about their ability to succeed. d. Children compare their achievements to both internal and external standards for performance.

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Why wouldn't the use of pencils in a school setting be an acceptable item for a token?

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A psychologist is a firm supporter of the five-factor model of personality. If she conducts research with personality inventories, she is most likely to be interested in the

a. MMPI-2. b. Rorschach. c. TAT. d. NEO-PI.

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According to Maslow's hierarchy of needs, an individual's needs occur in the following order: 1)__________ needs, 2)__________ needs, 3)__________ needs, 4)__________ needs, 5)__________ motives

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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