Jocelyn is a sophomore in college who is majoring in elementary education. She sought counseling at the advice of one of her professors, who feels that she is not suited for the teaching profession. During her first visit, Jocelyn stated that since she could remember, she has always preferred to stay at home and either read or watch movies by herself. She has no friends and no inclination to date. The therapist noted that the most striking aspect of Jocelyn’s personality was the complete lack of emotion. She did not seem concerned or angered by her professor’s suggestion that she should switch majors, and, in fact, Jocelyn appeared highly detached from the world. Jocelyn may have ________ personality disorder.

While major depression is __________, dysthymia is __________.

Of the many factors influencing the choice of assessment tools, one of the most important factors affecting a clinician’s choice is the __________.

One factor that distinguishes major depressive disorder from sad mood is that __________.

The disorder most likely to involve loving someone one minute and hating them the next would be which of the following?

As a pharmacological approach to the treatment of anxiety disorders, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) correct serotonin imbalances by __________.

James is a 16-year-old male with a history of major depression and previous suicide attempts. How would you categorize his risk of a completed suicide in the future?

Barbiturates and benzodiazepines are _____

Select the statement below that best illustrates the concept of functional impairment.

Hyperarousal, intrusion, and an exaggerated startle response are symptoms of