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A group of 8th grade boys and a group of 8th grade girls are administered the same math test. According to the __________ phenomenon, the girls might perform more poorly than the boys.
 
  a) stereotype threat.
  b) standardization.
  c) gender awareness.
  d) self-monitoring.

Question 2

In the Wyatt v. Stickney case on the right to treatment, the court ruled that
 
  a) private mental hospitals must provide a minimal level of care to patients who cannot pay full fees.
  b) patients involuntarily committed to a psychiatric hospital must receive treatment.
  c) every American should have access to affordable mental health care.
  d) therapists cannot refuse treatment to those who request it.

Question 3

Currently, deinstitutionalization is criticized because many former patients have not adjusted well outside
  of the institution.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Question 4

After looking through a fashion magazine, Daisy feels fat and is ashamed of her body. She doubts that she will ever be as thin as the models she sees in the magazine. Which theory explains Daisy's reactions to the magazine?
 
  a) biosocial theory
  b) expectancy theory
  c) objectification theory
  d) self-deprecating theory

Question 5

To improve performance on laboratory tests, it is best for participants to
 
  a) experience a great deal of anxiety.
  b) experience a small degree of anxiety.
  c) experience no anxiety.
  d) experience a small amount of anxiety as well as fear.

Question 6

Average intelligence is associated with a score of approximately
 
  a) 130.
  b) 70.
  c) 100.
  d) Average intelligence cannot be determined.

Question 7

Following civil commitment, patients must be placed in
 
  a) mental hospitals.
  b) a setting that provides medication treatment.
  c) the most restrictive setting to which the patient will consent voluntarily.
  d) the least restrictive setting in which they will be prevented from harming themselves or others.

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