The diagnosis of ADHD is objective and the criteria is relatively similar in all cases.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Question 2Why are antipsychotic drugs effective in the treatment of schizophrenia?
a) They block dopamine receptors.
b) They increase reuptake of dopamine.
c) They decrease production of dopamine.
d) They change the chemical makeup of dopamine.
Question 3Which of the following is not a dimension of personality?
a) cognitive
b) social
c) behavioral
d) emotional
Question 4What is the origin of the concept of conversion disorder?
a) Its roots are in psychotic disorders such as schizophrenia.
b) Ancient philosophers developed the concept to show how mind and body were separate.
c) The origin is traced the category of hysteria, which was thought to be
a disorder of the uterus.
d) Ancient physicians used the concept to describe disorders that began
with one set of symptoms and evolved into a different set of symptoms.
Question 5Characteristics of paraphilias are specialized sexual fantasies, sexual props, and masturbation.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Question 6A group of psychologists has collected a series of videotapes of young children, some of which grew up to be normal and others were diagnosed as suffering from schizophrenia.
They give the tapes to a group of professionals and ask them to identify the ones who develop schizophrenia. Which of the following signs would be helpful in making this distinction?
a) aggressive movements and tics
b) muscular twitches and poor posture
c) total number of words used and physical size
d) responsiveness to others and amount of eye contact
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