Piper shot herself by placing the gun barrel in her mouth, in the middle of a dense wood where she knew she wouldn't be heard or found. Piper is an example of what Edwin Shneidman refers to as a:
What will be an ideal response?
death seeker
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From the experiment with the pendulum clock (thought meter), Wundt concluded that:
a. experimental psychology was not feasible. b. attention is involuntary. c. time is a dimension to be studied. d. experimental psychology must stress selective attention.
Children who are very anxious in a new environment and when interacting with a stranger, even in the presence of the mother, display ___________ attachment
a. secure b. insecure-ambivalent c. insecure-avoidant d. insecure-disorganized
Kindra, a female senior manager, and Lou, a male senior manager, are both promoted to comparable positions. Which statement is more likely to be true?
A) Lou is probably a better manager than Kindra. B) Kindra is more likely than Lou to receive additional promotions. C) Kindra probably has earned higher performance ratings than Lou. D) Lou is more likely than Kindra to encounter a glass ceiling.
A therapist is evaluating a person who experienced catatonia, disorganized speech, restricted affect, avolition, and social withdrawal for the past two months. This has led to impairment in the person's personal life and at work. Does this patient meet the diagnostic criteria for schizophrenia?
A. No, the person must experience symptoms for at least six months or more. B. No, the person must also experience delusions or hallucinations. C. Yes, the person meets the diagnostic criteria. D. No, the presence of restricted affect and avolution suggest a diagnosis of dissociative identity disorder.