Which of these is a symptom of generalized anxiety disorder?
a) flashbacks
b) compulsions
c) dissociation
d) hypervigilance
Question 2Brief psychotherapies were developed in the 1980s to contain health care costs.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Question 3An overdose of opioids can lead to death due to
a) seizure.
b) heart attack.
c) self-directed violence.
d) cessation of breathing.
Question 4What is the typical course and procedure for electroconvulsive treatment?
What will be an ideal response?
Question 5John was diagnosed as having selective mutism. This means that he
a) has a communication disorder that makes him unable to talk.
b) refuses to speak in unfamiliar social circumstances.
c) communicates to his parents and other family members with gestures only.
d) has created his own language; this disorder is common in twins.
Question 6Which of the following is an ongoing issue in the care of patients with schizophrenia?
a) preventing substance abuse
b) reconnecting patients with their friends
c) obtaining affordable long-term residential treatment
d) protecting communities from free-standing mental health hospitals