Sudden changes in behavior that mimic symptoms of neurological disorders are known as psychoseizures.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Question 2Jocelyn is a sophomore in college who is majoring in elementary education. She sought counseling at the advice of one of her professors, who feels that she is not suited for the teaching profession.
During her first visit, Jocelyn stated that since she could remember, she has always preferred to stay at home and either read or watch movies by herself. She has no friends and no inclination to date. The therapist noted that the most striking aspect of Jocelyn's personality was the complete lack of emotion. She did not seem concerned or angered by her professor's suggestion that she should switch majors, and, in fact, Jocelyn appeared highly detached from the world. Jocelyn may have _____ personality disorder.
A) paranoid
B) schizoid
C) schizotypal .
D) antisocial
Question 3During the course of a physical exam, a physician suspects his patient may be
depressed. In order to explore this diagnostic possibility, the physician uses a brief screening device for depression. The doctor probably
A) used the AUDIT to determine their level of depression.
B) asked the patient two questions about feelings of hopelessness and feelings related to the enjoyment of activities from a two-item screening instrument.
C) used the General Health Questionnaire (GHQ) to assess the degree to which the patient's depression was affecting general health.
D) asked the patient to rate his degree of depression using the Checklist of Mood States (CMS).
Question 4The____________ hypothesis is a theory that attempts to explain how drugs and/or alcohol can be used in an attempt to alleviate symptoms of schizophrenia.
A) dopamine
B) serotonin
C) substance abuse
D) self-medication
Question 5For binge eating disorder, epidemiologic data indicate
A) increased risk for the disorder among members of the lower socioeconomic classes.
B) the same findings as revealed in the study of anorexia and bulimia nervosa.
C) children of women with binge eating disorders are not at higher risk for the disorder.
D) more differences in prevalence exist across racial and ethnic groups.