Your Textbook States That This Is the Fastest-Growing Diagnosis Given

question 107

Multiple Choice

Your textbook states that this is the fastest-growing diagnosis given to young children

• A)hyperactivity.
• B)bipolar disorder.
• C)depression.
• D)schizophrenia.

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Definitions:

Electric Shock

The sudden stimulation of nerves and muscles produced by an external electric current, potentially causing harm or discomfort.

Behavioral Contracting

A therapy technique involving the creation of a written agreement between two parties to reinforce or change specific behaviors.

Systematic Desensitization

A therapeutic technique used to reduce phobia or anxiety through gradual exposure to the feared object or situation combined with relaxation exercises.

Schizophrenia

Severe disorder in which the person suffers from disordered thinking, bizarre behavior, hallucinations, and an inability to distinguish between fantasy and reality.