Elwood's Behavior Is Marked by an Absence of Psychotic Behavior

question 159

Multiple Choice

Elwood's behavior is marked by an absence of psychotic behavior, but the presence of excessive fantasy and suspicion, odd word usages, and feelings of being unreal. He is most likely a ______ disorder.

• A) schizotypal personality
• B) disorganized schizophrenia
• C) schizoid personality
• D) antisocial personality

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Definitions:

Heritability

A statistical estimate of the proportion of observed variation in a particular trait among individuals in a population that is due to genetic differences.

Statistical Estimate

A value derived from statistical analysis that provides an approximation of a population parameter based on sample data.

Genetic Differences

Variations in the DNA sequences among individuals that contribute to the uniqueness of each person's physical and behavioral traits.

Social-cognitive Learning Theory

A theory that emphasizes learning through observing others and the importance of cognitive processes in understanding the social world.