Jane Has Always Been Generally Mentally Healthy, but Since Her

question 26

Multiple Choice

Jane has always been generally mentally healthy, but since her husband died three months ago, she constantly feels down. She goes to see a psychologist who diagnoses her according to DSM-5. Jane is diagnosed with:

• A)Bereavement
• B)Depression
• C)Sadness, not otherwise specified
• D)She is not diagnosed - she is having a normative response

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Definitions:

Random Effect

In statistical analysis, a variable that captures unobserved heterogeneity or randomness across subjects or entities.

Personality Tests

Assessments designed to measure and evaluate individuals' characteristic patterns of behavior, thoughts, and emotions to understand their personality.

Walter Mischel

A psychologist known for his research on personality and his influential work on the ability of children to delay gratification, demonstrated in the "marshmallow test."

Social Desirability

The tendency of individuals to present themselves in a manner that will be viewed favorably by others, often leading to distortion in self-report measures.