Ten-year-old Marissa is working at grade level. Her work is usually sloppy. When she is called
upon to read, she is frequently on the wrong page. These behaviors have been occurring since
she was 5 years old.
Which one of the following conditions is Marissa likely exhibiting?
a. Attention-deficit, hyperactive/impulsive type
b. Attention-deficit, inattentive type
c. Childhood-onset conduct disorder
d. Obsessive compulsive disorder
b. Attention-deficit, inattentive type
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Which of the following pairs belong together?
A. LSD and tetrahydrocannabinol B. Marijuana and psilocybin C. MDMA and acetylcholine D. Marijuana and tetrahydrocannabinol
You have decided to engage in a debate with several famous personality psychologists about the stability of personality traits. One of them makes the following statement: "Behaviors are not as consistent as you might think. The situation in which you find yourself often determines the way you act." This point is most likely to have been made by __________.
A. Paul Costa B. Hermann Rorschach C. Walter Mischel D. Carl Rogers
College administrators suspended Lee Loughner after they became concerned about Loughner's potential to commit dangerous behaviors. Why didn't authorities arrest him?
a. Loughner's therapist did not feel he posed a danger to others b. None of the local mental health facilities had space to house him. c. Loughner did not make any overt threats against anyone. d. Loughner's behavior was not considered odd in comparison to his peer group.
A theory that covers a wide range of phenomena is ______________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word