A Psychologist Is Working with a Person Who Has Been

question 90

Multiple Choice

A psychologist is working with a person who has been diagnosed as having bipolar I disorder.When the psychologist looks at the clinical history of the blood relatives of this person,she would not be surprised to find:

• A) that there is evidence of similar symptoms being displayed in the person's relatives
• B) that there is no evidence whatsoever of depressive symptoms in the relatives
• C) if there is evidence of depression or mania-it is no more likely to be found in blood relatives than it is in close friends of the family
• D) that there is evidence of other genetic problems, such as Down syndrome

Identify the adaptation-level phenomenon and its impact on happiness and satisfaction.

Explain the effects of relative deprivation on personal happiness and behavior.

Describe strategies for improving subjective well-being and managing emotions.

Understand the role of environmental and cognitive factors in subjective well-being.

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Definitions:

Patient Reactions

The responses or side effects experienced by a patient after undergoing a medical procedure or taking medication.

Certificate Of Waiver

A document that grants permission to a healthcare facility to perform certain tests or procedures that are typically regulated, without adhering to the standard oversight or requirements.

Medicare

A federal program for providing health care coverage for individuals over the age of 65 or those who are disabled.

Medicaid

A joint funding program by federal and state governments (excluding Arizona) for the medical care of low-income patients on public assistance.