SSRI stands for
a) selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors.
b) selective serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibiters.
c) systematics serotonin reuptake infusion.
d) none of the above.
Question 2Which of the following is a criterion for the diagnosis of anorexia nervosa?
a) weighing 10 pounds less than average
b) losing more than 2 pounds of weight per week
c) weighing less than 85 or less of normal weight
d) being in the lowest 5 of one's age group for weight
Question 3A group of college students volunteered to take part as participants in research conducted by members of the Psychology Department. The students did not know that the experiment would involve deception.
What is most likely to happen after the experiment is completed?
a) The students will be sworn to secrecy in order to continue the research.
b) The researchers must explain the experimental procedures to the students.
c) The students will be told that they have the right to file a civil lawsuit in the court.
d) The researchers must compensate the students for the use of deception by offering them a financial reward.
Question 4A genetic explanation of schizophrenia would be supported by which of the following choices?
a) Higher concordance between MZ than DZ twins.
b) MZ twins reared apart are likely to share the disorder.
c) First-degree relatives of someone with schizophrenia are more likely to have schizophrenia than third-degree relatives.
d) All of these support a genetic explanation.
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