Arianna has stopped washing her hair, going to the grocery store, going to work, and talking to people. Several of her friends and family members are concerned about these changes. Based on this information alone, which criterion for a psychological disorder does Arianna NOT meet?
a. maladaptivity
b. deviation from social norms
c. personal distress
d. impairment of social relationships
Answer: c. personal distress
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_______________________ is defined as death within the first year of life
a. Infant death b. Infant death syndrome c. Infant mortality d. Infant fatality
Seanne's decision to stop going to school to take care of her child represents which aspect of life-course sociology?
Seanne had always wanted to be a nurse. As soon as she finished college, she signed up for community college courses in the field. However, within two months of starting school, Seanne became pregnant. She still wants to be a nurse but decided to stop going to school full-time to focus on her role as a mother. Her stepmother, a nurse, tries to encourage her not to give up her dream of nursing and tries to help out with childcare so that Seanne can reach her professional goals. A) timing B) turning point C) historical context D) agency