Ever since she was raped as a pre-teen, Judith doesn't socialize much. She feels very
lacking in emotion, and even though she is now 21 she can't shake the powerless feelings
of her attack.
At least four times a week, she awakes in cold sweats with her heart
pounding out of control because she has just had a vivid dream of her rapist. What
disorder does Judith suffer?
a. PTSD
b. Agoraphobia
c. Major Depressive Disorder
d. This is not an identifiable disorder
e. Histrionic Personality Disorder
a. PTSD
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Which of the following is NOT a recommended parenting strategy to use in relation to a child's temperament?
A. Expose the child to situations that make them uncomfortable so they can work on overcoming their fears. B. Be flexible in responding to the child. C. Be sensitive to the individual characteristics of the child. D. Avoid applying negative labels to the child.
When people are said to be insane, this means that:
a. psychologists have compared their behaviors to characteristics of individuals with disorders and found a strong correlation. b. a psychiatrist has determined that they are suffering from one of the psychological disorders, as described in the DSM. c. a legal determination has been made that they are unaware of the consequences of their actions and unable to control their behavior. d. a diagnosis of schizophrenia has been made either by a psychologist or by a psychiatrist specializing in the treatment of the insane.