What do the cases described in the text of the 46-year old woman who had hallucinations due to epilepsy and Kathy Buckley, the comedienne and inspirational speaker, have in common?
A) Both were able to succeed in their occupations without having to spend time in psychiatric hospitals.
B) Both were accurately diagnosed in early childhood as having dual diagnoses.
C) Both were misdiagnosed as having organic depressive reactions.
D) Both were misdiagnosed as having psychological disorders.
D
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a. By sending electrical signals to the muscles and bones b. Through a predetermined sequence that is initiated at birth c. Through the secretion of hormones d. Through regulation of the somatic nervous system
An important tenet of _____ is that children are not simply passive recipients of the enculturation and socialization processes, but they also contribute to their own development by interacting with and influencing the people, groups, and institutions around them
a) psychological systems theory b) ecological systems theory c) sociological systems theory d) physiological systems theory
According to researchers which of the following is essential in making a diagnosis of an attachment disorder in infancy?
a. Reports from pediatricians b. Observations in social settings c. Standardized checklists d. Standardized IQ tests
The diathesis stress theory illustrates the primary role that genetics play in schizophrenia.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)