The TOT is
a. the process of selectively noticing certain stimuli.
b. the uncomfortable state of being close to recalling but not actually being able to recall it.
c. a technique that improves memory.
d. where one subconsciously substitutes one word for another (e.g., a malapropism).
b
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The class is reading a case history of an individual whose reaction to the death of a loved one is described. The individual writes that he hears the voice of a dead relative. The class is asked for a diagnosis, and everyone agrees this is an example
of dysfunctional behavior. However, when the instructor disagrees, everyone is puzzled. What aspect of this case history could have led the instructor to his opinion? a. Hearing the voices of a dead relative is a metaphor for the bereavement process. b. The experience was probably drug induced and thus would not meet the criteria for a mental disorder. c. The individual is a Native American, and in their culture, they expect to hear from the spirits of dead relatives. d. The individual in question does not recognize that the symptoms are actually dysfunctional and thus would not seek therapy.
Stimulus control is relatively efficient in that
a. the effects are long lasting. b. there is great empirical support. c. the techniques are often familiar. d. it is easy to administer.
Analysis of the NCS-R data indicated that
a. most people who meet the criteria for a mental disorder are in treatment. b. approximately 26% of Americans experience a mental disorder at some point in their life. c. mental disorders differ with respect to severity, and many people show only mild symptoms. d. all of these were related to the NCS-R data analysis.
The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders is a publication of the
A. American Psychological Association. B. International Association of Psychologists. C. American Psychiatric Association. D. National Institutes of Mental Health.