Sharon frequently causes diarrhea in her three-year-old daughter by feeding her spoiled milk and rotten eggs. When the child is repeatedly hospitalized, Sharon acts like a very worried and caring mother. Because Sharon is not playing the role and receives no obvious reward for her behavior, the most appropriate diagnosis is__________________________.

Stanley has entered a rehabilitation facility for treatment of his addiction to barbiturates.  He is immediately prevented from using the drugs, and he experiences agitation, restlessness, increased respiration, and insomnia.  This phase of treatment is called ______ .

Based on their drug and alcohol use research of adolescents, VanGundy, Cesar, and Rebellon (2010) found that ______ use during adolescence predicts later illicit substance abuse.

Mary has schizophrenia and usually shows a total lack of emotion.  What is Mary exhibiting?

“Suicidal ideation” refers to ______ .

Ronnie has recurrent major depressive episodes that alternate with hypomania.  According to the DSM-5, Ronnie should be diagnosed with _______ .

Angel is worried that her intrusive, unacceptable thoughts are signs of obsessive-compulsive disorder. Research suggests that____________________________.

Which woman has the best prognosis for recovery from binge eating disorder?

Statistically, who is at greatest risk for committing suicide?

Carol spends most of her time at home with her parents.  She wants to join the other students at school functions, but she is afraid she will do something inappropriate, resulting in embarrassment and rejection.  Carol most likely would be diagnosed with which personality disorder?