Severe risk for suicide is often associated with
a. hiding or masking such thoughts.
b. a day of irrational challenges.
c. a strong sense of hopelessness.
d. no history of depression at all.
c
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Presently, the American Psychological Association consists of at least how many different divisions, each reflecting special skills or areas of interest?
a. 20 b. 30 c. 40 d. 50
Simple cells are found exclusively in the primary visual cortex.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
You come across a friend who is reading a request for volunteers to participate in a study of circadian rhythms. Your friend seems puzzled and asks you what the study might involve. You should tell your friend that circadian rhythms are
a. bodily cycles that affect such things as arousal levels and metabolism. b. patterns of rhyme and meter used in studies of language behavior. c. birth control techniques. d. likely to be found on tests of musical intelligence.
Which of the following is a risk associated with misdiagnosing children with bipolar disorder, when in fact they have attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)?
A. Medications for bipolar disorder are very potent and have serious side effects. B. ADHD is more impairing than bipolar disorder, so one would be ignoring the real problem. C. Insurance companies don't recognize childhood bipolar disorder and will not reimburse treatment for it. D. There are no major risks, as the two disorders are so similar that treatments are essentially the same.