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Question 51

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The heritability of bipolar disorder has been estimated to be ________ than the heritability of major depressive disorder and ________ than the heritability of generalized anxiety disorder.

A) less; greater
B) greater; less
C) less; less
D) greater; greater

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Question 52

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A therapist suggests that Mr. Broshi continues to bite his fingernails because this behavior often reduced his feelings of anxiety in the past. The therapist's suggestion most clearly highlights the influence of.

A) genetic predispositions.
B) explanatory style.
C) dissociation.
D) reinforcement.

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Question 53

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One of the negative symptoms of schizophrenia is

Dissociative disorders are most likely to be characterized by

Mania is most likely to be experienced by those suffering

Gaining relief from negative thoughts through the distraction of pain is one of the motives for

One cluster of personality disorders marked by noticeably odd or eccentric behavior is exemplified by the ________ personality disorder.

Evidence suggests that ________ contribute(s) to schizophrenia.

Which perspective suggests that explaining our own failures in terms that are global, stable, and internal contributes to depression?

The relationship between the season of the year in which people are born and their subsequent risk of schizophrenia best highlights the role of ________ in this disorder.

Within the last year, Mr. Shangkun has been fired by three different employers because they each discovered that he was stealing money or materials from their companies. Although he feels no remorse for his misdeeds, his outward signs of repentance have dissuaded his former employers from taking him to court. Mr. Shangkun's behavior is most indicative of

Elaine feels that her life is empty, has lost all interest in her career and hobbies, and wonders if she would be better off dead. She is most likely suffering from

Rats that received unpredictable electric shocks in a laboratory experiment subsequently became apprehensive when returned to that same laboratory setting. This best illustrates that anxiety disorders may result from

Mr. Hoffman has always been cautious with his money, but over the past two weeks he has developed grandiose plans to bet his entire life savings on a single horse race. With unrestrained exuberance he has also been giving everybody he sees unsolicited advice on how to make millions in the stock market. Mr. Hoffman's behavior is most indicative of

Some psychological disorders occur primarily in one culture. However, ________ occurs worldwide.

Which of the following is NOT true of mood disorders, according to the biological perspective?

Most combat-stressed soldiers do not later exhibit PTSD. This best illustrates survivor

APA's diagnostic manual is used for several purposes, including

In general, women are more vulnerable than men to

The social withdrawal and haunting nightmares of battle-scarred war veterans best illustrates symptoms of