Chris is in a period of depression. He is feeling low energy and is sleeping more than usual. Chris is responding well to treatment with lithium, which is improving his symptoms. His mother has experienced similar episodes of depression in the past
Which of the following diagnoses is most likely?
a) Major depression
b) Bipolar disorder
c) Dysthymic disorder
d) Hypomanic disorder
b
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A. the same as or resembling the priming stimulus. B. different from the priming stimulus. C. similar in meaning to the priming stimulus. D. different in meaning from the priming stimulus.
_____ is the capacity to communicate information about events and objects in another time or place
A) Displacement B) Overextension C) Functional fixedness D) Cognitive dissonance
Elisabeth Kübler-Ross believes that near-death phenomena are
a. hallucinations created by the nervous system b. an integral part of the more inclusive experience of dying c. subjective experiences of those who believe in God d. rare occurrences
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a. 35 b. 50 c. 60 d. 75