Evelyn is Hispanic and reports a higher level of acculturative stress than Katherine who is African American. Which of these women is more likely to have greater body dissatisfaction?
a) Evelyn
b) Katherine
c) They are both equally likely to have body dissatisfaction due to their culture.
d) There is not enough information to answer this question.
Question 2The argument against patients' right to refuse treatment has been typically based upon the notion that
a) untreated patients may become dangerous.
b) involuntarily committed patients should not have a say in their treatment, since they are usually guilty of a crime.
c) patients may be too disturbed to make sound judgments about their treatment.
d) the type of treatment prescribed should be determined by the courts, not the patient.
Question 3The case study method is a research method that is no longer used today.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Question 4A patient seeks the treatment advocated by Franz Anton Mesmer. What is this patient likely to experience as part of the treatment?
a) group therapy followed by dream interpretation
b) ingesting a variety of drugs to enhance responsiveness
c) a technique similar to hypnosis that relies on suggestion
d) stress-inducing techniques designed to shock the nervous system
Question 5The reform movement in the 19th century in Europe was marked by
a) herbal remedies.
b) increased compassion for the mentally ill.
c) successful surgical treatments for mental illness.
d) rejection of scientific explanations of mental illness.
Question 6Franz Anton Mesmer's use of magnets and animal magnetism in the treatment of abnormal behavior was a forerunner of
a) hypnosis.
b) medication.
c) phrenology.
d) bloodletting.
Question 7Imagine that you seek treatment provided by William Cullen. Which of the following treatments are you likely to undergo while under his care?
a) exorcism, exercise, and enemas
b) bloodletting, cold dousing, and vomiting
c) relaxation, massage, and vegetable diet
d) lobotomy, electroconvulsive therapy, and restraints
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