Students from stereotyped groups are more vulnerable to the self-fulfilling prophecy than are students from majority, non-stereotyped groups. False True
Treatment for PTSD typically involves a combination of therapy,medication, and support. True False
personality perspective that emphasizes the individual personal choice, and free will in shaping personality social cognitive approach humanistic approach behaviorism approach psychodynamic approach trait approach
Psychologists use several different criteria to diagnose mental disorders and abnormal behavior. The five most common ones form the acronym HIDES. What does the D stand for in the acronym HIDES? depression deviance delusions distress
Always check the scene and make sure it is safe to approach an accident victim. Select one: True False
An information-processing approach to gender typing that combines social learning and cognitive-developmental features is known as:Gender S __ Theory. Stability Schema Socialization Stereotyped
People often overvalue the present relative to the future because: they must give up money today and the future appears very distant. they are rational about the decision for the current well-being. they are willing to give up the costs in the future for today's benefits. their assets can increase in value over time.
The time from the onset of a stimulus to the beginning of the response is known as: Movement time Reaction time Feedback delay Programming latency
Perceptual narrowing refers for the tendency of the perceptual field to shrink under stress. True False
Of the following eating behaviors which ones are associated with weight bias? Check All That Apply Binge eating Emotional overeating Reduced food intake Unhealthy weight control practices Focusion a mealthy balanced dietary pattern
A problem that is universally assessed in patients with schizophreni during the acute phase is: medication noncompliance. activity alteration. altered consciousness. alteration in personal relationships.
We want different ideas and solutions on our teams. True False
Community mental health centers are designed to provide all of these EXCEPT: A inpatient emergency care. B medication and psychotherapy. C vocational rehabilitation. D coordination of other community services.
It is estimated that as many as __ percent of people in prison meet the diagnostic criteria for antisocial personality disorder. A 10 B 20 C 30 D 40
The team role which is likely to demonstrate such positive qualities as strategic vision and accurate judgment but may also be overly critical is __ A a team worker B a shaper C a monitor-evaluator D a specialist
Conflict in the workplace is avoidable. True False
A newer form of psychosurgery- cingulotomy-is used in cases of Multiple Choice bipolar disorder. major depression. obsessive e-compulsive disorder. schizophrenia spectrum
Multiple Choice Question Most mental health treatments are aimed at alleviating psychological difficulties that already exist. However, the idea behind __ is to find ways to prevent or minimize the incidence of psychological disorders. community psychology health psychology social psychology Need help? Review these concept resources. Read About the Concept Rate your confidence to submit your answer.
A patient with MDD has had remissions and exacerbations over a 12-year period. The patient has two daughters ages 12 and 14 who describe living with their mother as "like walking on eggshells.The nurse suggests that the daughters attend a group for children of mentally ill parents sponsored by NAM. What is the rationale for this intervention? Early detection of depression in the daughters Help the daughters recognize that the mother as mentally disturbed Fix blame for their anxiety and discomfort on their mother Help the daughters learn to suppress anger toward their mother
Defensive Postures are positions from which defensive techniques should be executed. Which one of the following is considered a stance used when dealing with customers in a non threatening manner? Interview stance Fighling stance Prone stance Supine stance
