Katie is a little "different" from others. She often feels as if deceased relatives are in the room with her. She believes she possesses a "sixth sense" by which she can read people's minds and foretell the future. She talks to herself frequently and often speaks to others in a meandering, vague, although not incoherent manner. She is often unkempt, believes people are talking about her, and tends to be socially aloof. She is most likely suffering from __________ personality disorder.
A. schizoid
B. avoidant
C. histrionic
D. schizotypal
Answer: D
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Lowell is very concerned about his grandmother, who has recently been diagnosed with dementia. He wants to learn more about it, and checks out the jacket quotes on some currently popular books. Which quote should reassure him that the book is based in science rather than pseudoscience?
a. "This book saved my wife from a lonely death in a nursing home!" b. "Big Pharma does not want you to know about curing dementia!" c. "From laboratory research to clinical trials: evaluating the treatment of dementia.". d. "Find out what REALLY causes dementia and why health agencies do not care.".
Richard was diagnosed with major depressive disorder for which his physician prescribed a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). Richard should expect that he will
A. have difficulty staying awake in class. B. spend much more time in NREM, which may result in joint and muscle pains in the morning. C. dream less than he did prior to taking the drug. D. dream more than he did prior to taking the drug.
Who is the most prominent pioneer of humanistic therapy?
What will be an ideal response?
Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)
Constructs are useful in scientific research because they can be directly observed.