You witness a child in the grocery store kicking and screaming because his mother won't buy him candy. Which of the following DSM-IV-TR disorders would apply to the child?
a) conduct disorder
b) oppositional defiant disorder
c) It depends on the mother's response; if she gives in, the behavior is probably not a disorder, but the result of poor parenting strategies.
d) There is not enough information provided to make a diagnosis. In addition, it depends on the child's age.
Question 2Stressful life events appear to be a causal factor in depression based on research showing
a) depressed people experience more losses of marriages and jobs.
b) many people report life stresses before they become depressed.
c) depression rates increase after major disasters.
d) lab induced stress leads to increased depression.
Question 3Which of these individuals has the greatest risk for developing hypertension?
a) Amy, a 20-year-old Caucasian
b) Steve, a 65-year-old Caucasian
c) Julia, a 40-year-old African American
d) William, a 35-year-old African American
Question 4A mental health professional was asked to comment on the Consumer Reports survey of satisfaction with psychotherapy. Which of the following might be an important criticism of the report?
a) The results were based only on the patients' perspective.
b) The therapists did not use drug treatments in any of their approaches.
c) The results involved treatments based primarily on psychodynamic therapy.
d) The therapists who were providing the therapy were primarily using
behavioral techniques.
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