Which disorder occurs at a much higher rate among women than men?
a) bipolar I disorder
b) bipolar II disorder
c) cyclothymic disorder
d) major depressive disorder
Question 2Jane is making her annual visit to the dentist. As the dentist checks her mouth, he notices some changes that concern him. Based on his observations he suspects Jane may suffer from bulimia nervosa.
What did the dentist see during the examination that led him to suspect this diagnosis?
a) large gaps between teeth
b) loss of enamel on the teeth
c) teeth growing at awkward angles
d) open sores at the base of the teeth
Question 3A first step for treating people dependent on drugs is
a) helping them identify why they began to use drugs.
b) detoxification.
c) helping them understand why the drug is not good for them.
d) committing to abstinence.
Question 4Dr. Reside treated 20 children using a new therapeutic procedure.
An outside observer rated the children's activity level on a laboratory task before and after the treatment; 80 of the children decreased their activity level following treatment, and Dr. Reside concluded that the procedure was highly effective. What is the major problem with Dr. Reside's experiment?
a) lack of control group
b) lack of a double-blind procedure
c) no baseline measure
d) the observer was biased
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