DrRodriguez,a Psychologist,believes That People with Psychological Disorders Simply Have More

question 29

Multiple Choice

Dr.Rodriguez,a psychologist,believes that people with psychological disorders simply have more or less of the characteristics we all have rather than some unique or foreign characteristic in their personality.Which of the following statements is also most likely to be true with regard to Dr.Rodriguez?

• A) Dr. Rodriguez is critical of diagnostic applications of the Five-Factor Model.
• B) Dr. Rodriguez is critical of the continuum-based approach to disorders.
• C) Dr. Rodriguez is critical of the manner in which Allport distinguished neurotic and healthy personalities.
• D) Dr. Rodriguez is critical of group psychotherapy.

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Definitions:

Outcome

The result or effect of an action, situation, or event.

Prognosis

A prediction concerning the likely outcome or course of a disease, based on a patient's condition and the usual progression of the disease.

Depressive Episode

A period characterized by symptoms of major depressive disorder, such as deep sadness, lack of energy, altered sleep patterns, and feelings of worthlessness.

Treatment

The administration and treatment of a patient or fighting against disease or disorder.