Marilyn, who suffers from schizophrenia, demonstrates no emotional reaction whatsoever when told that her home and all her personal belongings were destroyed in a fire. Marilyn is displaying:

A. a neologism
B. a delusion
C. a hallucination
D. flat affect


Answer: D

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Joshua is a rehabilitation counselor whose job is to help people with disabilities become employed in anappropriate occupation. Joshua is concerned that there has been an increase in the number of people feigning physical injuries in order to receive government disability payments. What concept best identifies Joshua's concern?

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What can a six-month-old child do that will be effective in giving her parent a happy greeting?

A. The child becomes able to focus on objects about seven inches away from the face. B. The child learns to walk. C. The child learns his or her first words. D. The child demonstrates social smiling.

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Fill in the blank with correct word

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