Which of these is not one of the DSM-IV characteristic symptoms of
schizophrenia?
(a) illusions (b) hallucinations (c) disorganized speech
(d) grossly disorganized behavior (e) flattening of affect
A
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Five-year-old Delaney watches a lot of violent television programming and also spends hours playing violent video games. Delaney probably
A) underestimates the violence and danger in society. B) overestimates the violence and danger in society. C) is less willing to tolerate violence in others. D) has few hostile thoughts and behaviors.
At the first session of the meeting you attend, you are surprised to learn that no one is “running” the meeting—no psychologist or health-professional is conducting the session. You are likely attending a meeting of a(n) ___ group.
a. psychoanalytic therapy b. encounter c. support d. Gestalt therapy e. structured training
Which statement concerning the diagnosis of ADHD is true?
a. About 20 percent of school-age children are diagnosed with ADHD b. Boys are more likely to be diagnosed with ADHD than girls. c. Racial minority status is a good predictor of being diagnosed with ADHD. d. Most children "outgrow" symptoms of ADHD.
Eric's father is in the military and has been away from home for over nine months without leave and has not seen his son since Eric was two months old. Eric's father comes home and is anxious to spend time with his wife and son. However, during the first few hours of his return, 11-month-old Eric cries and screams when he is alone with his father (without his mother being present). Eric is
exhibiting a. infantile amnesia. b. motherese. c. egocentrism. d. separation anxiety.