Emily sees her advisor about doing a research study for her…
Emily sees her advisor about doing a research study for her Ph.D. dissertation.“What are you going to investigate?” the advisor asks.“I believe that drinking orange juice before an IQ test will raise a person’s score,” she says.Emily’s answer constitutes a(n) ____.
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Holly describes herself this way: “I am always tense and worried. Sometimes I get so frightened, I feel like I’ll die. I am terribly embarrassed by my behavior, but I can’t control it. It is often so bad that it interferes with my work.” Holly is probably suffering from what a(n) ____ disorder.
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Elizabeth, married for six years, has no interest in either fantasizing or engaging in sexual activity. In fact, she does whatever she can to avoid situations where intercourse is a possibility. According to the DSM-5, Elizabeth has ____.
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Maria, an adolescent with a history of sleepwalking, is diagnosed as having dissociative identity disorder (DID). She was severely abused as a child and, in response, has developed three distinct personalities. She has no gaps in her memory. What aspect of Maria’s case is unusual for DID?
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Scott has sexual fantasies and engages in sexual behavior that is focused on objects and situations that are not part of the usual pattern of affectionate sexual activity. His behavior often puts him at risk for being arrested. If Scott has a sexual problem, it is likely to be in the general category of ____.
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