Author Question: Social phobics are likely to A) be aggressive. B) attribute events in their lives to external ... (Read 59 times)

silviawilliams41 · **on:** Jun 22, 2018

Social phobics are likely to

A) be aggressive.
B) attribute events in their lives to external factors.
C) attribute negative life events to internal, global, and stable factors.
D) have been raised in a permissive environment.

Question 2

Your text lists nine types of impairment that are commonly found in neuropsychological disorders. List and describe
five of them.

What will be an ideal response?

reversalruiz · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

1. Impairment of memory: typically recent events are forgotten rather than remote events; there is a tendency to
fill in gaps (confabulate).
2. Impairment of orientation: the person cannot accurately locate himself/herself in time or place or in relation to
the personality identities of self or others.
3. Impairment of learning, comprehension, and judgment: the person has trouble understanding abstract ideas or
is unable to plan actions.
4. Impairment of emotional control: the person overreacts with extreme emotions such as laughter, tears, or rage.
5. Apathy or emotional blunting: this lack of emotionality usually occurs when deterioration is advanced.
6. Impairment of initiating behavior: the person needs to be repeatedly reminded what to do next.
7. Impaired control over ethical conduct: the person shows lowered standards of appearance, language, sexuality,
hygiene, and so on.
8. Impaired communication: inability to comprehend or express oral or written language.
9. Impaired visuospatial ability: poor handwriting or ability to assemble things.