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Which neurotransmitter is most commonly associated with the biological explanation of major depressive disorder?
Answer: Serotonin
Low serotonin levels are most frequently linked to depression in the monoamine hypothesis.
What is the primary distinction between obsessions and compulsions in OCD?
Answer: Obsessions are intrusive thoughts while compulsions are repetitive behaviors
Obsessions are unwanted recurring thoughts, whereas compulsions are ritualistic actions performed to reduce the anxiety caused by obsessions.
In the context of abnormal psychology, what does the term 'comorbidity' refer to?
Answer: The co-occurrence of two or more disorders in the same individual
Comorbidity refers to the simultaneous presence of two or more diagnosable conditions in a single patient.
Which personality disorder is characterized by a pervasive pattern of grandiosity, need for admiration, and lack of empathy?
Answer: Narcissistic personality disorder
Narcissistic personality disorder is defined by grandiose self-importance, a deep need for admiration, and diminished empathy for others.
What type of therapy uses systematic desensitization to treat phobias?
Answer: Behavioral therapy
Systematic desensitization is a behavioral technique that pairs gradual exposure to a feared stimulus with relaxation to reduce anxiety.
Which dissociative disorder involves the presence of two or more distinct identity states that recurrently take control of behavior?
Answer: Dissociative identity disorder
Dissociative identity disorder, formerly called multiple personality disorder, is characterized by the existence of two or more distinct personality states.