Defining abnormal as being away from normal is circular. (True or false?)

Defining abnormal as being away from normal is circular.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Question 2

Select the statement that is TRUE of la belle indifference in conversion disorders.
 
  A) It is a key symptom in its diagnosis.
   B) It is not seen in teens with the disorder.
   C) It causes significant psychological distress.
   D) Some people with conversion disorder do not exhibit it.

Question 3

Little Jake is strongly bonded to his mother. In fact, he has a difficult time letting her out of his sight. When his mother must leave him in daycare to go to work, the daycare provider calls because Jake is inconsolable.
 
  Since being placed in daycare, Jake has also refused to sleep alone. What disorder do Jake's symptoms suggest?
   A) Generalized anxiety disorder
   B) Post-traumatic stress disorder
   C) Separation anxiety disorder
   D) Obsessive-compulsive disorder

Question 4

The placebo response discussed in your text is the result of ________ on the part of the _________.
 
  A) expectations; researcher
   B) blinded treatment; researcher
   C) expectations; participant
   D) blinded treatment; participant

Question 5

Glove anesthesia involves
 
  A) wearing gloves to avoid paralysis.
   B) complication of the neurological system.
   C) loss of sensitivity in the hand and wrist.
   D) sensation of extreme pain in the hand.

Question 6

Specific phobias of ______ are more common in women than in men.
 
  A) animals
   B) heights
   C) blood-injury-illness
   D) needles