Deborah, an Adolescent, Is Preoccupied with How She Appears to Other

question 44

Multiple Choice

Deborah, an adolescent, is preoccupied with how she appears to other people. She feels like everyone notices her and her every behavior. This feeling is referred to as:

• A)a belief in an imaginary audience.
• B)a personal fable.
• C)egotistic.
• D)a belief in the all-important self.
• E)egocentric.

Define and differentiate various forms of depression and bipolar disorders based on symptomatology and diagnostic criteria.

Understand the role of genetic, cognitive, and environmental factors in the development and maintenance of mood disorders.

Identify common comorbid conditions associated with depression and their implications for treatment.

Recognize different treatment modalities for mood disorders and their targeted conditions.

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Definitions:

Ainsworth's Phases

A theory proposed by Mary Ainsworth that describes patterns of attachment in children during the Strange Situation Test, highlighting secure, avoidant, and resistant attachment styles.

Preferentially Held

Referring to attitudes, beliefs, or items that are maintained or chosen over others due to personal preference.

Attachment

An emotional bond that forms between individuals, often focusing on the connection between infants and their primary caregivers.

Cognitive Perspective

An approach in psychology that focuses on the way people perceive, process, and retrieve information, emphasizing mental processes in perception, memory, language, problem-solving, and thinking.