Abraham Maslow developed his theory of self-actualization by
a. observing how preschool teachers give attention to different behaviors in boys and girls.
b. using projective tests with normal and abnormal subjects.
c. studying people who had fully developed their personal potentials.
d. using computer models to simulate human emotional experiences.
C
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Eight-year-old Julio attends an elementary school where a lot of children are taking Ritalin. After his teacher suggested that his parents take him to a pediatrician for an evaluation, Julio was put on Ritalin. If Julio has a typical response to the drug,
what is likely to happen? a. Julio has a minor improvement in his hyperactivity. b. Julio responds positively to the medication, and his hyperactivity decreases. c. Julio has strong side effects and must be taken off the drug immediately. d. Julio experiences the paradoxical effect, and his behavior actually gets worse.
Concerning moods, which of the following statements is FALSE?
a. Moods are low intensity emotional states that can last for many hours, or even days. b. Moods are closely tied to circadian rhythms. c. When your body temperature is at its peak, your mood is likely to be negative. d. Happy, positive moods make us more adaptable by helping us to be more creative and better at making decisions.
The DSM–5 contains material to help clinicians understand cultural influences on mental disorders. In all cultures, however, some mental disorders are more common than are others. What is the CORRECT order from most to least prevalent of the three most common categories of mental disorders?
A) substance abuse disorders, depression and anxiety, impulse-control disorders B) impulse-control disorders, depression and anxiety, substance abuse disorders C) depression and anxiety, substance abuse disorders, impulse-control disorders D) depression and anxiety, impulse-control disorders, substance abuse disorders
A therapist regularly visits the homes and workplaces of his/her clients in an attempt to actively understand the clients' daily stresses. It is most likely that this therapist is a
a. clinical social worker. b. clinical psychologist. c. counseling psychologist. d. psychiatric nurse.