The Solarists are a cult whose members believe that they control the movements of the sun with special
hand gestures. What would the DSM-IV say about this group?
A) The group suffers from Shared Delusion Psychosis.
B) The group is diagnosable because they are a cult.
C) While some of this group's individual members may meet criteria for a DSM-IV diagnosis, the
DSM-IV does not diagnose groups.
D) Because a group of persons share a belief, however strange, the group must be considered
emotionally healthy.
C
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Which of the following could result in learned helplessness?
a. Being in a stressful situation one cannot control b. Being in a stressful situation and refusing to control it c. Being in control and then encountering stressors d. Perceiving control when none is present
What factors should you consider when thinking about the order of presentation when trying to persuade an audience?
a) The message delivered first is always more effective. b) The last message is more effective when the message is complicated. c) The first message is more effective if there is a delay between delivery and requested action. d) The last message is more effective if there is a delay between the delivery and requested action.