Approximately how many people kill themselves each year in the United States?
a) 5,000
b) 15,000
c) 30,000
d) 100,000
Question 2Which of the following has been shown to decrease a community's rate of serious alcohol abuse?
a) outlawing alcohol
b) raising taxes on alcohol
c) limits on alcohol advertising
d) restrictions on alcohol use in TV shows
Question 3According to learning theorists, aggressive behavior is
a) both modeled and rewarded in society.
b) modeled, but not rewarded in society.
c) not modeled, but is rewarded in society.
d) neither modeled, nor rewarded in society.
Question 4Sally's newborn was diagnosed with phenylketonuria. Which of the following is the most likely treatment suggested by her pediatrician?
a) a restrictive diet
b) cognitive stimulation
c) surgery to reduce brain swelling
d) antipsychotic drugs to reduce seizures
Question 5Commonly reported side effects of the antipsychotic drugs used to treat schizophrenia include
a) sedation, dizziness, and sexual dysfunction.
b) depression, anxiety, and confusion.
c) hallucinations, delusions, and disorganized speech.
d) None of the above; antipsychotics were created to eliminate side effects present in previous medications.
Question 6Which sociocultural conditions tend to minimize alcohol problems?
a) condemnation of alcohol use as a sin
b) social acceptance of occasional drunkenness
c) considering alcohol a festive beverage, rather than a food
d) exposing children to alcohol at an early age in a family or religious setting