What is characterized by pervasive disturbances of perceptual and cognitive facilities?

a. a schizophrenic episode
b. dementia praecox
c. psychological damage
d. an eating disorder

Answer: b. dementia praecox

Psychology

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Which of the following is a risk associated with misdiagnosing children with bipolar disorder, when in fact they have attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)?

a. Medications for bipolar disorder are very potent and have serious side effects b. ADHD is more impairing than bipolar disorder, so one would be ignoring the real problem c. Insurance companies don't recognize childhood bipolar disorder and will not reimburse treatment for it. d. There are no major risks, as the two disorders are so similar that treatments are essentially the same.

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Jonathan is in his late teens and is beginning to question his religious upbringing. Recently, he has begun to believe in the human spirit and a person's ability to reason. Moving closer to a scientific worldview, and moving further away from religious beliefs and values, Jonathan is becoming more __________.

A. pious B. spiritual C. secular D. divine

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