Validity refers to the degree to which the diagnosis accurately portrays the clinical disorder it is supposed to describe
a) True
b) False
a
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A. Patients do not show any EEG abnormalities after a conversion seizure. B. Patients show more confusion after a conversion seizure. C. Patients have no loss of memory after an epileptic seizure. D. Patients do not lose bowel or bladder control after an epileptic seizure.
If George's hypothalamus is damaged and he shows severe disruption in his circadian rhythms, what specific part of his hypothalamus is malfunctioning?
A. lateral hypothalamus B. ventrolateral preoptic nucleus C. pons D. reticular formation
An individual shows symptoms resembling schizophrenia, especially the positive symptoms, but is not schizophrenic. Which of the following disorders is most likely?
a. seasonal affective disorder b. bipolar disorder c. substance-induced psychotic disorder d. Korsakoff's syndrome
Maltreated children may have the hardest time adapting to stress when they are deprived of ____
a. peer relationships b. models for good problem solving c. ability to manipulate the situation d. school resources