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Psychologists use the term ________ when they are referring to the unique and relatively enduring set of behaviors, feelings, thoughts, and motives that characterize an individual.

A(n) ________ is one mood cycle in bipolar disorder, typically involving increased energy, sleeplessness, euphoria, irritability, delusions of grandeur, increased sex drive, and “racing” thoughts that last at least 1 week.

Psychologists found that it is easier to get someone to do what you want if you first ask them for a smaller request that they agree to. This is called:

Andy is a schizophrenic who has bizarre perceptual experiences such as hallucinations and delusional thinking. These symptoms are known as _____ symptoms of schizophrenia.

Harmanjit needs to buy some hand sanitizer at Publix. He is in a hurry, so he asks an employee which aisle it is in. What type of problem-solving strategy is he using?

Ryan is an 11-year-old child who loves to arrange his room and put all his things in order. If that has already been done, he sets about cleaning it all over again, never seeming to tire of it. His parents have a hard time convincing him that his room is indeed clean and ordered. Ryan’s condition is most indicative of ________ disorder.

Which scenario best describes the availability heuristic?

Maria buys pink and green shoes because everyone in her school wears shoes of the same colors. Maria’s behavior is an example of

Psychologists found that it is easier to get someone to do what you want if you first ask them for a smaller request that they agree to. This is called:

Chloe, a six-year-old, does not make eye contact while talking to others and does not show any facial expressions. She started talking only after she was 4 years old. Chloe remains largely isolated at school and does not mingle with the other children. She regularly flaps her hands and smells and tastes her toys. Identify the neurodevelopmental disorder that Chloe has.