For the past two weeks Barbara has experienced serious symptoms including weight loss, feelings of worthlessness, insomnia, and difficultly in concentrating. She is also experiencing depressed mood and loss of interest in doing much of anything. What is t
the DSM-5 term for what Barbara is experiencing?
a. dysthymic disorder
b. bipolar I disorder, mixed episode
c. cyclothymic disorder
d. major depressive episode
Answer: d.
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Your neighbor is frustrated because her grandmother is visiting her family this week and is constantly nagging her to toilet train her 18-month-old son. Based on your knowledge of child development, what would you tell your neighbor?
a. "Your grandmother is right. Most kids are toilet trained by 18 months nowadays." b. "When your grandmother was raising children in the 1950s, most kids were toilet trained by 18 months." c. "Most pediatricians tell parents to toilet train early, like your grandmother, but most parents do not heed their advice." d. "Boys are more difficult to toilet train, so your son is right on schedule."