Both of Mary's parents have been diagnosed with schizophrenia. Bob has an identical twin who has schizophrenia. Who is more likely to develop schizophrenia and why?
a. Bob, because he is male and has a family history of schizophrenia.
b. Mary, because all of her genes come from her parents and they both have the disease.
c. Bob, because he has inherited the same susceptibility that his twin is expressing.
d. Mary, because females are more susceptible than males to the genetic forms of schizophrenia.
Question 2Name and describe the two factors that are seen when a person has a physiological need for a psychoactive substance.
What will be an ideal response?
Question 3Evidence that culture plays a role in the development of childhood anxiety disorders comes from the fact that
a. African American children rarely show symptoms of PTSD.
b. children from cultures that favor inhibition and compliance report more fears.
c. children from cultures that favor independence report more fears.
d. overanxious children rarely have overanxious parents.
Question 4Cluster __________ personality disorders include Histrionic and Borderline
Personality Disorders.
Fill in the blanks with correct word
Question 5People with __________ have more selfish, callous, and exploitative behaviors than those with antisocial personality disorder.
Fill in the blanks with correct word
Question 6The only treatment that has been shown to be effective in treating gender dysphoria is
a. long-term psychodynamic therapy.
b. aversion therapy.
c. surgical sex reassignment.
d. medication to alter hormone production.
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