Every winter for the past three years, Natalie has felt extremely depressed for a period of months and is unable to keep up with her responsibilities because of her low energy and difficulty concentrating
She always appears to feel better by early spring and is at her best during the summer. Which of the following DSM-5 diagnoses would best fit Natalie?
a) Cyclothymic disorder
b) Major depression—
c) Seasonal affective disorder
d) Natalie's symptoms reflect normal mood fluctuations and would not be given a DSM-5 diagnosis.
c
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a. experiential b. nurture c. environmental d. hereditary
Paternal employment
a. has no negative effect on children. b. is more harmful to children than maternal employment. c. is related to positive effects on children. d. can have the same effects as maternal employment on children and families.
John and his therapist entered into a business relationship during the time that John was receiving therapy. Such a situation ____
a. ?is against the law in most states b. ?is restricted by the ethical standards of the APA c. ?was formerly against the law, but no longer is d. ?was formerly restricted by the APA, but no longer is
Which of the following preschoolers is most likely to be shunned by agemates?
A) a boy who wears nail polish B) a boy who plays with building blocks C) a girl who wears cowboy boots D) a girl who enjoys art