Arlene has suffered several episodes of major depression since she was fired from her job two
years ago. She has also suffered from recurrent hallucinations, delusions, and periods of
disorientation and incoherent speech.
These symptoms all seem related to her major depressive
episodes. She is most likely suffering from ______.
a. schizophreniform disorder c. schizoaffective disorder
b. schizotypal disorder d. a brief psychotic episode
C
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a. cultural variations of what constitutes abnormal behavior b. difference in psychological theories c. limited amount of assessment tools available for children d. vague information often given by children
Which of these is NOT among the essentials of learning?
a. Maturation of innate capacity is the cause of learning b. The effects of learning endure over time c. Learning is the outcome of experience d. The behavior has been changed
The ancient Greek religion ____
a. had no sacred texts b. had only male gods c. elevated mortals to the position of gods d. was observed in the same ways throughout Greece
A researcher who subscribes to the psychological model of mental disorder is least likely to investigate
A. distorted perceptions of reality. B. disturbances in the anatomy and chemistry of the brain. C. unconscious conflicts between inborn impulses and the limits placed on those impulses by society. D. thought patterns and past learning experiences.