Little Geronimo runs around the house endlessly, needs little sleep, and often has temper tantrums. His mother exclaims "I swear that kid is possessed!" What perspective of psychological disorders is she demonstrating?
a. the biopsychosocial model c. the demonological model
b. the diathesis–stress model d. the medical model
C
You might also like to view...
Which occupational development theorist suggested that our "work lives" progress in stages, just like many other areas of our lives?
a) John Holland b) John Krumboltz c) Donald Super d) Linda Gottfredson
Unlike heterosexual couples, gay men and lesbian women
A. cannot necessarily make assumptions about the sexual orientation of people they are interested in and, therefore, must look for clues. B. are more likely to initiate sexual activity early in their relationship. C. place more importance on physical appearances. D. prefer overtly direct communication about the sexual interests of people involved in both long-term and short-term relationships.
Although midlife mortality rates have decreased steadily since 1990 in many developed countries, what is the one surprising exception to the favorable pattern?
A) African Americans with a college degree have vastly higher mortality rates. B) Mortality rates for White Americans with a high school education or less have risen sharply. C) Mortality rates for Hispanics with a high school education have dropped sharply. D) Asian Americans with a college degree have experienced a significant drop in mortality rates.
The tendency of people to marry someone who is similar in age, race, education, religion, and other basic demographic characteristics is called ______________.
a. homogamy b. the marriage mirror c. monogamy d. echoing