The scale that provides the least information is a(n) ________ scale

What is the main problem with labeling children as "difficult"?

A. It is inaccurate, because all children can be difficult from time to time. B. It can become a self-fulfilling prophecy. C. No child is truly difficult. Some parents have unreasonably high expectations. D. It does not take into consideration the environment in which children are being raised.

Amanda has been severely depressed in the past year. She is constantly sad, almost to the point of numbness. She ponders constantly about what a failure she is and how nothing she does is ever right. She finds it hard to get out of bed and get going. Which of these symptoms is an example of a cognitive symptom of Amanda's mental disorder?

a. Constant sadness b. Feeling numb c. Pondering her failures d. Difficulty getting out of bed