The involuntary, abrupt interruption of speech or thought is known as ______

a. blocking c. neologisms
b. clanging d. perseveration


A

Psychology

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In order to be diagnosed with ADHD, ________ must be present

a. hyperactive behavior that alternates with periods of distraction b. either a pattern of inattention or a pattern of hyperactivity and impulsivity c. both patterns of inattention and hyperactivity/impulsivity d. none of the above

Psychology

Rina was in a meeting with several other employees when her boss started to criticize a proposal Rina had put together for the marketing department. As he started into his critique, Rina's heart rate and respiration increased, and she could feel her face and hands become flushed and red. According to Selye's general activation syndrome (GAS), Rina was experiencing:

a. a resistance reaction b. physiological exhaustion c. autonomic rebound d. an alarm reaction

Psychology

Food colorings and preservatives are responsible for the epidemic of ADHD

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Psychology

One of the MOST likely reasons for the typical developmental path for crystallized intelligence is that:

A. practice tends to improve performance. B. inherited skills tend to remain steady across the life span. C. neuron pruning leads to a significant reduction in mental flexibility. D. modern nutrition is better today than at any point in history.

Psychology