Donna has experienced what her therapist calls clinically significant symptoms of stress. However, they are not severe enough to warrant classification as one of the mental disorders associated with traumatic stressors. In order for her insurance carrier
to pay for her therapy, the therapist must provide a diagnosis. What diagnosis will the therapist report?
a. adjustment disorder
b. acute stress disorder
c. life-cycle transition
d. posttraumatic stress disorder
Answer: a.
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What have many psychologists and psychiatrists suggested as an alternative to DSM? a. Rate people along several dimensions instead of giving a single diagnosis. b. Let each therapist diagnose disorders whatever way he or she wishes
c. Return to using only the diagnoses of neurosis and psychosis. d. Let people who have disorders choose their own diagnosis.
Parents who abuse their children _________________
A) are often socially isolated B) were rarely maltreated themselves C) often have a supportive and satisfying marital relationship
Social psychologists are poised to help find solutions to applied psychological problems. What are two reasons why?
a. rich theories of human behavior and a long history of successful interventions b. a good track record of developing successful interventions and use of the experimental method c. rich theories of human behavior and knowledge of the experimental method d. use of many methods to study human behavior and advanced statistical knowledge
Helen is a busy working mother, and she often does not have the time to prepare lunches for her three young children. On most days, she gives her children money so they can have lunch at a Taco Bell close to their school. Mealtimes are extremely stressful for Helen because despite the trouble she takes to cook dinners, her children throw tantrums until she gives in to ordering food from KFC or Taco Bell for dinner. Which of the following is TRUE with regard to Helen's situation?
A. Helen's children are likely to have high levels of fat and sugar consumption. B. Helen ensures that her children receive appropriate nutrition through a balanced diet. C. Helen's children are yet to develop their personal taste and appetite or food that she has as an adult. D. Helen has been able to minimize their family's dependence on fast-food meals.