The DSM-5 refers to the pathological use of substances as
a) substance abuse
b) substance dependence
c) substance use disorder
d) none of the above
Question 2Women are more likely to be diagnosed with anxiety disorders because they are more
a) likely to face their fears directly.
b) physiologically vulnerable.
c) willing to report their symptoms.
d) exposed to social discrimination.
Question 3A clinical psychologist is reviewing Ted's case file. As she reads the file, she finds a notation concerning a risk factor. Based on this notation, which of the following is she likely to conclude?
a) Ted engages in behavior that the staff considers to be risky.
b) Ted has experienced a complication of his current mental illness.
c) Ted is unable to make decisions for himself as a result of his mental illness.
d) Ted has a characteristic that increases the likelihood of exhibiting symptoms of a disorder.
Question 4What is the libido?
a) psychic energy
b) an erogenous zone
c) a psychosexual stage
d) a defense mechanism
Question 5What contribution to our thinking about abnormal behavior did Freud and Breuer make?
What will be an ideal response?
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