Aleksi was maltreated as an infant when he lived in an East European orphanage. Which of the following is not a likely outcome of that early experience?
a. a build-up of fluid on his brain that causes his head to swell
b. an exaggerated physiological response to perceived stress
c. an overstimulated amygdala
d. delays and abnormalities in multiple domains of development
A
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Which of the following statements most accurately describes the specialized training needed to prepare people to provide professional assistance to those who suffer from mental disorders?
a. It is necessary to pursue a degree in medicine. b. It is desirable to pursue a degree in medicine. c. It is necessary to pursue an advanced degree in psychology. d. There are many forms of appropriate specialized training available.
The primary function of the Global Assessment of Functioning scale is to assess the
a. extent to which a psychological disorder is physical. b. severity of the stressors in a person's life. c. extent to which one's quality of life is impaired. d. individual's genetic background. e. severity of a personality disorder in a person's life.