The fight or flight response
A) is made possible by the parasympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system.
B) is what causes a Type A personality behavior pattern.
C) is made possible by the sympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system.
D) is an adaptive reaction to the daily demands faced today.
Question 2Which of the following statements best summarizes the relationship between sexual abuse and the
development of eating disorders?
A) Early sexual abuse may lead to a denial of one's sexuality and a desire to maintain a child-like
appearance, resulting in attempts to prevent the development of a more mature figure through
dieting.
B) While sexual abuse has been found to increase the risk of developing anorexia, no relationship has
been observed between abuse and other eating disorders.
C) There is no relationship between early sexual abuse and the development of eating disorders later in
life.
D) There appears to be a relationship, but it appears to be indirect.
Question 3Unlike the medical practitioner, the mental health professional's assessment process
A) usually involves a rapid conclusion about how to explain and treat the client's complaint.
B) rarely has lab work that can confirm an initial impression.
C) must be completed prior to beginning treatment.
D) rarely includes a complex process where many contributing factors must be investigated.
Question 4Extrapyramidal side effects
A) are involuntary movements that result mainly from taking first-generation antipsychotic drugs.
B) are voluntary, unusual movements that result mainly from taking second-generation antipsychotic
drugs.
C) are often fatal side-effects from second-generation antipsychotic drugs.
D) are an increase in mood (reduction in depression) that occur in people with schizoaffective disorder.
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