Mandy cannot tolerate being alone and has strong negative emotional reactions whenever her relationships are disrupted. She often uses drugs or alcohol to help cope. Mandy would likely be diagnosed with ________ personality disorder.
a. borderline
b. narcissistic
c. dependent
d. avoidant
Answer: a. borderline
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George needs a new car. He heads to the dealership and asks the salesperson for some suggestions of safe and affordable vehicles
The sales person gives George information on six cars. In an effort to decide which car to buy, George decides against any that are out of his price range. Next, he dismisses the cars that have poor fuel efficiency. Lastly, he decides against any of the cars that are not four-wheel drive. In making his decision as to which car to purchase, George has just utilized the _____ approach.
Which school of psychology is best captured by its credo, "The whole is different than the sum of its parts"?
a) Structuralism b) Functionalism c) Gestalt d) Behaviorism