Since Jack's forced retirement, he has experienced overwhelming sadness and has withdrawn from his friends and family. He has gained twenty pounds and has been sleeping much more than usual. Most noticeably, he is no longer interested in participating in his life-long hobby of playing several rounds of golf each week. Most likely Jack is experiencing
A. a fugue reaction.
B. bipolar disorder.
C. conversion disorder.
D. major depressive disorder.
Answer: D
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a. Prosody b. Pragmatics c. Holophrasing d. Syntax
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a. disuse b. memory decay c. repression d. suppression
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a. Collective unconscious b. Id c. Ego d. Superego
Which of the following best represents research on formal operational thinking across cultures?
a. Formal operational thinking takes the same form, regardless of culture. b. Individuals in collectivistic cultures take much longer to develop formal operations. c. Formal operational thinking only exists in developed countries. d. The way that formal operational thinking is manifested is likely different across different cultures.