Regarding major mood disorders, which of the following statements is FALSE?

a. In serious cases of depression, it is impossible for a person to function at work or at school or to even feed or dress themselves.
b. In very severe cases of depression or mania, persons may lose touch with reality and display psychotic symptoms.
c. Major mood disorders appear to be reactions to obvious external events rather than being produced from within the person.
d. The person with a major depression who attempts suicide intends to succeed and may give no prior warning.


C

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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These differing interpretations of the same behavior seem to be caused by Ethan and Heather's differences in a. accessibility. b. current goals. c. stereotypes. d. self-fulfilling prophecies.

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Which of the following is an example of episodic memory?

a. I remember receiving the letter of acceptance from my college. b. I remember how to make spinach lasagna. c. I know that daffodils bloom in the spring. d. I know that Spanish has two different words for "to be."

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