Health psychology deals with the prevention of disease.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Question 2About what percentage of all cases of mental retardation are classified
as profound?
a) 25
b) 15
c) 5
d) 1
Question 3If a psychiatrist chooses to prescribe an antidepressant to a person with bipolar disorder,
a) lithium can be stopped for the time he or she is taking the antidepressant, but must be resumed as soon as the antidepressant is stopped.
b) it should only be an SSRI.
c) it is crucial that a mood stabilizing medication be prescribed as well.
d) it should only be a TCA.
Question 4An expert on the genetics of bipolar disorder is asked to describe the evidence collected so far relating genetic factors in the etiology of this disorder. What is she likely to say?
a) To date, evidence for a genetic etiology is weak at best.
b) The case for an inherited predisposition seems very strong.
c) The genetic etiology varies greatly with sex and ethnic group.
d) While there is some genetic involvement, the etiology is more
strongly tied to environment factors.
Question 5Researchers who conduct therapy outcome studies attempt to rule out alternative explanations for positive outcomes by making sure that their research involves
a) control groups.
b) large sample sizes.
c) clear definitions of treatments.
d) participants who are likely to benefit from therapy.
Question 6Which of the following best summarizes the relationship between EE (expressed emotion) and unusual thoughts in a person with schizophrenia?
a) Critical comments made by family members lead a person with schizophrenia to have more unusual thoughts
b) Unusual thoughts by the patient lead the family of a person with schizophrenia to be more critical
c) Both a and b
d) Neither a nor b