Sarah has been assessed as having a bond with her infant of 6 months old. The mother is eager to give
her daughter care and a nurturing environment. However, it appears that Sarah does not hold an
attachment to the child. What is missing from the relationship?
Boundaries between the outer world and inner self develop in infancy. While still young, individuals will
project feelings of denial stemming from what ego function?
Pamela has wanted to be a teacher her whole life. She completed the required courses in college, but by
her senior year, she was still terrified of walking into an actual classroom for her internship. Pamela feels
she has made a huge mistake and may need to look into other career options. She has severe inhibitions
about performing in front of people. What kind of therapy would benefit Pamela the most?
The nation's leading medical problem is not cancer, lung or heart disease. The problem has definite
causes and effects on one in five adult Americans. Research suggests genetic, neurological, biochemical,
psychological and environmental origins. What condition is being described?
There is a wide range of symptoms and severity across the autistic spectrum disorders. Given this fact,
which observation is most crucial in establishing a diagnosis of autism?
