AP Psych Module 12 ReviewSharon is continually tense, jittery, and apprehensive for no specific reason. She would probably be diagnosed as suffering a(n):

Which of the following is true concerning abnormal behavior?

Definitions of abnormal behavior are culture-dependent.

Kyle is extremely manipulative and can look anyone in the eye and lie convincingly. His deceit often endangers the safety and well-being of those around him, but he is indifferent to any suffering they might experience as a result of his actions. His behavior best illustrates:

a personality disorder

On Monday, Matt felt optimistic, energetic, and on top of the world. On Tuesday, he felt hopeless and lethargic, and thought that the future looked very grim. Matt would most likely be diagnosed as having:

bipolar disorder

Dr. Jekyll, whose second personality was Mr. Hyde, had a(n) ________ disorder.

dissociative

Sharon is continually tense, jittery, and apprehensive for no specific reason. She would probably be diagnosed as suffering a(n):

generalized anxiety disorder

Michael complains that threatening voices are constantly telling him that he is so evil that he should drown himself. Michael is experiencing:

hallucinations

Social-cognitive theorists contend that depression is linked with:

negative moods, maladaptive explanations of failure, and self-defeating beliefs

Connie's therapist has suggested that her depression stems from unresolved anger toward her parents. Evidently, Connie's therapist is working within the ________ perspective.

psychoanalytic