Addressing the concerns of sociologists, the DSM-5 __________ the number of symptoms necessary for diagnosing some disorders.
a. added
b. reduced
c. changed
d. eliminated
Answer: b. reduced
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A patient visits his doctor with complaints of headaches, a pounding heart, and muscle tension. With some prodding, the patient begins to talk about his extreme worry about the success of his work, the constant fear that his wife will leave him, and his apprehension about losing other important things in his life. The doctor may feel that this patient's symptoms are due to:
A. a phobic disorder B. hypochondriasis C. generalized anxiety disorder D. somatization disorder
In the context of the cognitive perspective, the ideas that are so deeply entrenched in an individual that the individual is not even aware that they lead to feelings of unhappiness and discouragement are referred to as
A. unconditional positive regard. B. libido. C. automatic thoughts. D. superego.
In a family study, scientists examine a behavioral pattern or emotional trait in the context of the family. The family member with the trait of interest that has been singled out is called the ________.
a. participant b. proband c. confound d. cohort
What is one of the main features separating early onset OCD and later onset?
a. Individuals in early onset are more likely to be females b. Individuals in early onset are more likely to be males. c. Individuals in early onset are more likely to have learning disorders. d. Individuals with early onset are more likely to be from wealthy families.