When a person can understand new experience using his existing thoughts and ideas, he has achieved

Despite differences among epidemiological surveys in samples, methods, and definitions of mental disorders, what is one common finding concerning mood disorders?

a. Bipolar disorder occurs in fewer people than major depressive disorder. b. Dysthymic disorder is the most common form of mood disorder. c. Mood disorders are the most common form of mental disorders. d. Bipolar and depressive disorders are equally common in the general population.

Paul met a salesperson for the first time. His first impression was that she was pushy, as were most people in sales that Paul had encountered in the past. According to Bruner's model of the perceptual process, Paul is most likely to

A) seek out cues that contradict his first impression. B) change his perception as soon as new cues become evident. C) select cues that confirm his first impression. D) recategorize the target. E) form a stereotype about the salesperson.