If patients report blindness, deafness, paralysis, or seizures, but physicians cannot find any evidence of a physical problem or cause, they are likely to suspect a ______ disorder

Hyperactivity is a serious childhood problem because

a. of its association with severe brain damage and retardation. b. it cannot be treated. c. it interferes with success in school and learning in general. d. hyperactive children tend to be self-destructive and withdrawn.

Asha has had trouble sleeping for the last three nights. Tonight, she is planning on drinking a couple of glasses of wine before bed to help her get to sleep. Which of the following is true about Asha's plan?

A) Although excessive alcohol use should be avoided, having one or two drinks is an effective way to get a good night's sleep. B) Drinking alcohol before bedtime actually leads to partial arousal. C) Alcohol may encourage sleep, but it disrupts the quality of sleep, making people feel unrested the next day. D) Alcohol has no effect on people with insomnia.