Craig Is Talking with His Therapist, Who Can't Get a Word

question 10

Multiple Choice

Craig is talking with his therapist, who can't get a word in the conversation. Craig just keeps talking about everything and anything. He is very restless and can't sit still. In past therapy sessions, Craig has been withdrawn and lethargic. It is likely Craig is exhibiting

• A)major depression.
• B)bipolar disorder.
• C)depersonalization disorder.
• D)multiple personality disorder.

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Definitions:

Just Noticeable Difference

The minimum difference in stimulation that a person can detect 50% of the time.

Absolute Threshold

The minimum intensity of a stimulus that one can detect 50% of the time, a concept central to the study of sensory processes.

Taste Constancy

The perception that the flavor of a food item remains consistent despite changes in the environment or context.

Proximal Stimulus

The stimulus registered by the sensory receptors, e.g., the pattern of light falling on the retina, as opposed to the actual object in the environment.