The studies in which monkeys are raised in varying

105. The studies in which monkeys are raised in varying degrees of isolation have been important in
contributing to which of the following theories of human development?
A. Sociobiology
B. The significance of attachment
C. The effects of stressful environments
D. Dominance and submission paradigms
E. The importance of respondent conditioning
106. A 46-year-old woman presents with increasing dysphoria. She has progressively increased the
frequency with which she washes her hands to the point of excoriation. She is fearful that she will make
people sick unless she keeps her hands clean. The dosage range of an effective treatment agent is:
107. In evaluating competence to proceed in a criminal matter, the psychiatric evaluator should focus on
which of the following aspects of the defendant?
108. Which of the following medications has the LEAST protein-binding?
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109. A 26-year-old patient seeking psychotherapy complains of having intermittent symptoms of depressed
mood and a general dissatisfaction with life. The patient reports feeling isolate and having few friends.
The patient does not appear to be under due stress and historically copes well with personal problems.
Which of the following would be the most appropriate type of psychotherapy to offer the patient?
A. Interpersonal therapy
B. Coping skills enhancement training
C. Long-term insight-oriented psychotherapy
D. Stress management therapy
110. An 8-year-old boy is evaluated and found to exhibit marked social delay and difficulty maintaining
friendships due to his odd interpersonal style. He also has a preoccupation with small electronic devices
to the exclusion of other age-appropriate interests. His mother describes difficulty with transitioning
from one activity to another. During the evaluation, he lectured on and on about his collection of
electronic parts. He exhibited poor eye contact and seemed oblivious to the personal space of others.
Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?