Phil feels depressed most of the time, and he has for several years. He hardly remembers a time before these feelings set in. He knows that others might not guess how he feels. He is still able to function at work, but he feels lethargic all the time
His appetite has increased over these years, and he's gained about 25 pounds. His diagnosis is most likely _______.
a) Cyclothymic Disorder.
b) Major Depression, Single Episode.
c) Hypomanic Disorder.
d) Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
e) Persistent Depressive Disorder.
e) Persistent Depressive Disorder (dysthymia)
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Which of the following is NOT involved in ending a self-modification program?
a. Setting terminal goals b. Phasing out the program by a gradual reduction in the reinforcement c. Increasing reinforcements to solidify the desired behavior d. Being prepared to reinstitute the program if you start slipping
An attorney says, "You should not be able to confine (punish) a person on the basis of assuming that the person will harm someone. And you should certainly not be able to confine the person without a jury trial. It may be called 'treatment,' but it still feels to the person like imprisonment without having committed a crime." The attorney is criticizing ____
a. the deinstitutionalization movement b. competency to stand trial c. the right to treatment movement d. civil commitment
Important terms in the psychology textbook are defined in the lower corner of the pages in each chapter with these definitions referred to as a running __________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
When a lower animal like a rat is frightened, it will assume a defensive physical crouch will remain motionless until the fear has passed. This is a defensive reaction called posturing
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.