Abby, age 2, awakens frequently throughout the night. Which of the following is true?
It is common for children under the age of 3 years to awaken frequently during
the night.
Abby is at high risk for SIDS, sudden infant death syndrome.
Abby's frequent awakenings may be a sign of physical or psychological
problems now, but she will most likely grow out of the problem.
Abby's frequent awakenings may be a sign of physical or psychological
problems now, and her sleep deprivation can cause long-term health
problems.
Abby's frequent awakenings may be a sign of physical or psychological
problems now, and her sleep deprivation can cause long-term health
problems.
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According to the textbook, which of the following is the clearest evidence that classifying mental disorders into categories is problematic?
a. There are too many different types of professionals who assign categorical diagnoses. b. Categorical diagnoses cause people to avoid taking responsibility for their problems. c. Assigning categorical diagnoses can increase stigma and discrimination. d. Patient symptoms and behaviors rarely fit into precise diagnostic categories.
While walking on campus one day you overhear a person make the remark, "All college professors are absentminded." This is an example of what psychologists would call
a. a stereotype. b. behavioral confirmation. c. racism. d. in-group bias.