The hypothesized origin of dissociative identity disorder (DID) is that it is ____

a. due to a biochemical imbalance in neurotransmitters
b. a modeled reaction
c. a form of malingering
d. a defense against intensely painful experiences


d

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Research has been conducted using the Menstrual Joy Questionnaire, followed by several traditional menstrual symptoms checklists. This research has found that

a. almost all women reported completely negative reactions. b. thinking about the positive side to menstruation helped to reduce women's menstrual pain significantly. c. women who completed the Menstrual Joy Questionnaire were later more likely to report feelings of well-being and excitement as symptoms of menstruation. d. only women who reported no negative symptoms of menstruation showed evidence of menstrual joy.

Psychology

Nikita experiences periods of extreme sadness that alternate with periods of euphoric or elevated mood. Based on this description, Nikita is most likely to be suffering from

a. schizophrenia. b. bipolar disorder. c. dissociative identity disorder. d. agoraphobia. e. functional neurological symptom disorder.

Psychology

Joshua is 8 years old and cannot control his temper. His parents encourage him to vent his anger by punching an inflatable doll. This approach will most likely ____

a. ?heighten his feelings of aggression b. ?teach him to discuss his feelings rather than fight c. ?decrease his feelings of aggression d. ?teach him to direct his anger only at inanimate objects

Psychology

Adler believed people are motivated by the collective unconscious

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Psychology