The tension-reduction model of alcoholism
A) proposes that alcoholism is an incurable disease.
B) provides an explanation for the role that personality traits play in the development of alcohol abuse.
C) does not explain why some excessive drinkers are able to maintain control over their drinking while
others are not.
D) suggests that alcoholism is environmentally determined.
Question 2What are some of the stressors that have been found to increase the risk of developing schizophrenia?
A) being a recent immigrant B) living alone
C) being raised in an isolated rural area D) being an identical twin
Question 3The most common quality of parents' interactions with their daughters who have eating disorders is
A) lack of direction and rules. B) control.
C) neglect. D) unconditional love and acceptance.
Question 4Brittany come to a therapist complaining that she just doesn't enjoy life lately. She says that for the past
couple of months, she finds she just doesn't feel like doing the things that she used to love to do.
She has
also lost a lot of weight and sleeps much more than usual but still feels tired all the time. She says she just
can't concentrate on anything. However, she denies feeling sad. Brittany's most likely diagnosis is
A) dysthymic disorder. B) major depressive disorder.
C) bipolar II disorder. D) She has no disorder.
Question 5Cognitive factors
A) can create or intensify stress.
B) alone determine what effect a traumatic event will have on the immune system.
C) always serve to minimize stress reactions.
D) have no impact on how the body responds to a challenge.
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