A solution that begins at the goal and proceeds to the givens is called means-end analysis

Excessive alcohol use that may not meet diagnostic criteria for substance abuse is called

a. risky drinking. b. binge consumption. c. post traumatic drinking. d. self-medication.

During an interview, a patient says he has frequently seen a hand come out of the bathroom sink to grab a bar of soap. The psychologist who is conducting the interview most likely writes that the patient presents evidence of

a. delusions. b. loose associations. c. negative symptoms. d. hallucinations.