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​Kimberly is in a treatment program for eating disorders. She is more introverted than many of the other girls in the program and denies that she is hungry or has any psychological distress. Kimberly is most likely to be diagnosed with ____.

​A handout on Alzheimer’s disease says, “Alzheimer’s is the third leading cause of dementia in older persons. It only affects the elderly, it causes marked deterioration in mental functioning without emotional disturbances, and it has no cure.” Which portion of this statement is accurate?

​Which statement about the field of abnormal psychology is accurate?

​A psychologist reviews a client’s records. “This individual’s issue is that a part of her consciousness—her memory—has split off from the rest of her consciousness, even though there is no evidence of brain damage.” The psychologist is describing a person with a(n) ____.

​A researcher believes that depressive symptoms will be reduced when family members give attention to competent behavior and express disinterest when depressive behavior is exhibited. In this example, attention is the ____ and depressive symptoms are the ____.

​To combat social stigma, there have been concerted efforts to ____.

​June suffers from kleptomania. What behaviors would be consistent with her disorder?

​Rhonda has been diagnosed with PTSD after being beaten and raped by her ex-husband. She is discussing various treatment options with her therapist. Why might her therapist suggest cognitive-behavioral therapy rather than medication?

​Dr. Travis says, “People with intellectual disabilities have an IQ below 90 and must be diagnosed before age 18. Prevalence figures for the United States are 2-3%. People with intellectual disabilities have deficiencies in adaptive behavior that are lower than expected based on age or cultural background.” What portion of this statement is accurate?

​Psychiatrist Carl Johnson ended his life with a. gunshot. He did so, at least in part, because he ____.