The public health director of an urban area in the Southwestern U.S. has just presided over the opening of a new clinic that provide services for clients with panic disorder. She knows from the research that the clinic will probably serve ____.
a. mostly Mexican Americans, as they are at a much higher risk than other groups
b. a large portion of the community; the lifetime prevalence is roughly 12 percent
c. twice as many women as men
d. a diverse population without any other mental disorders
Question 2What are most common comorbid conditions (medical and psychological) associated with a diagnosis of intellectual developmental disorder?
What will be an ideal response?
Question 3Which childhood experience increases the likelihood of developing panic disorder?
a. moving frequently c. bedwetting
b. being overindulged d. being bullied
Question 4Define and provide an example of genotypes and behavioral phenotypes as they relate to intellectual developmental disorders.
What will be an ideal response?
Question 5Alma has recurrent terrifying episodes that last about twenty minutes. Her heart beats so fast that she thinks she is having a She has feared having another episode over the past two months. What is the most likely diagnosis?
a. panic disorder c. agoraphobia
b. posttraumatic stress disorder d. generalized anxiety disorder
Question 6Identify two issues related to the conceptualization of intelligence that impact the understanding of intellectual developmental disorders.
What will be an ideal response?
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