A severe disorder characterized by feeling sad, hopeless, or down in the dumps, or
loss of interest or pleasure in all activities for at least two weeks is ______.
a. bipolar disorder c. dysthymia
b. major depressive episode d. cyclothymia
Question 2A researcher uses a series of interviews and questionnaires to examine rates of
alcoholism among Blacks, Whites, Hispanics, and Native Americans.
She finds that some
ethnic groups, such as Native Americans, have much higher rates of alcoholism than
others. Her study is typical of a(n) _______ study.
a. psychometric c. quasi-experimental
b. naturalistic observation d. epidemiological
Question 3A prolonged maladaptive reaction to an extreme stressor, such as combat or a natural disaster,
is ______ disorder.
a. acute stress c. an adjustment
b. posttraumatic stress d. a chronic stress
Question 4The text cites a case example about Rutger, a businessman who was hospitalized for a few
days after becoming dazed and losing his identity. Upon admission to the hospital, Rutger
was diagnosed with ______.
a. generalized amnesia c. selective amnesia
b. localized amnesia d. schizophrenia
Question 5People with _______________ anxiety disorder have such an intense fear of social situations
that they may avoid them altogether or endure them only with great distress.
a. generalized
b. social
c. interpersonal
d. phobic
.
Question 6In epidemiological studies, the survey method investigates __________.
a. causal factors c. case studies
b. double blind effects d. rates of occurrence
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