A person who is so miserable that he or she can see no reason for living BEST fits which of the following definitions of abnormality?

A) deviance
B) distress — upsetting/unpleasent to individual
C) dangerousness
D) dysfunction

Answer: B) distress — upsetting/unpleasent to individual

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Spencer has a major mood disorder along side her schizophrenia. What schizophrenia subtype is this?

a. Schizoaffective disorder b. Delusional disorder c. Brief psychotic disorder d. Schizophreniform disorder

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Why would a physician performing electroconvulsive therapy choose to go with unilateral administration over bilateral administration?

a. Because it reduces the chance of skin burns that are commonly experienced with bilateral administration. b. Because it uses less electricity and is therefore less expensive, while still attaining the same outcomes. c. Because it reduces the need for muscle relaxants before the treatment. d. Because it reduces the memory loss that can be a side effect of ECT.

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