A patient at the mental health center talks in a vague and disjointed manner. His behavior, perceptions, and dress are considered odd. However, he does not report any delusions or hallucinations. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?
a. schizoid personality disorder
b. avoidant personality disorder
c. borderline personality disorder
d. schizotypal personality disorder
Answer: d.
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-2 will be of special interest to this psychologist? a. validity scales b. actuarial scales c. projective scales d. reliability scales
Dr. Brittain uses a therapeutic technique that focuses on providing a supportive emotional climate for clients, who in turn play a major role in determining the pace and direction of therapy. Dr. Brittain is MOST likely a
a. rational-emotive therapist. b. client-centered therapist. c. psychoanalytic therapist. d. Gestalt therapist.
A meta-analysis of 241 social facilitation studies (Bond & Titus, 1983) concluded that
a. the presence of others increases the quality (not quantity) of task performance on simple tasks. b. performance decrements on complex tasks are more pronounced that performance gains on simple tasks. c. people perform complex tasks more rapidly when others are present. d. social facilitation rarely occurs.
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a. greater b. marginally less c. the same d. significantly