Chris is suffering from a migraine headache. His mother gives him a small white pill to take and tells him that it is a new medication specifically for migraines. After taking the pill, Chris reports feeling a bit better.
The pill was actually just a breath mint. This phenomenon is an example of
a) misdirection.
b) malingering.
c) the placebo effect.
d) the hopefulness principle.
Question 2How does dysthymia differ from major depression?
a) In major depression rates increases in certain age groups but in dysthymia, the rates of increase is stable from age 18 to 64. Dysthymia tends to be chronic while major depression is time-limited.
b) Major depression increases with age due to life stressors and situational factors. Dysthymia seems to decrease in intensity with age.
c) Men seem to be more vulnerable to dysthymia and women are more vulnerable to major depression.
d) Dysthymia tends to be acute and pervasive, while major depression is chronic and developmental.
Question 3An EEG technician is watching the record of the brain waves of a sleeping patient and notices that this person is producing primarily delta waves. What stage of sleep is this person in at this time?
a) stage 1
b) stage 2
c) stage 4
d) REM sleep
Question 4About __________ of people who have experienced a major depressive disorder will experience at least one more episode during their lifetime.
a) One quarter.
b) Half.
c) Two thirds.
d) Three quarters.
Question 5A major focus of the twentieth century was the recognition of research to identify causes of maladaptive behavior.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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