For African Americans, the protective factor of religiosity
a. is at about the same level as for other racial groups.
b. seems to increase the likelihood of mental disorder.
c. is highly variable and therefore inconclusive.
d. seems to reduce the likelihood of mental disorder.
Question 2One explanation for the comorbidity of bulimia nervosa and binge-eating disorder with substance abuse disorders is that they all
a. have common environmental risk factors.
b. share impulse control problems.
c. share many biological detriments.
d. focus on individual overindulgence.
Question 3Biological risk research for developmental disorders has identified biological predispositions to be
a. marginal.
b. moderate.
c. very strong.
d. a nonfactor.
Question 4A commitment to schools, availability of health and social services, and social cohesion are examples of protective factors
a. individual
b. family
c. community
d. none of these are protective factors
Question 5A common comorbidity link has been discovered between
a. anorexia nervosa subtypes.
b. anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa.
c. bulimia nervosa and binge-eating disorder.
d. lena nervosa subtypes.
Question 6In examining risk factors for developmental disabilities, genetic influences, chromosomal aberrations, and prenatal/perinatal problems that lead to brain changes are examples of
a. environmental risk factors.
b. psychological risk factors.
c. biological risk factors.
d. psychosocial risk factors.
Question 7A smaller family structure, supportive relationships with parents, good sibling relationships, and adequate monitoring and rule setting by parents are examples of protective factors.
a. individual
b. family
c. community
d. none of these are protective factors
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