The immune system process that leads to the production of more white blood cells is known as
A) pinocytosis.
B) apoptosis.
C) phagocytosis.
D) transcytosis.
Question 2In contrast to younger adults, substance abuse in older adults may only be recognized when they
A) begin to have more legal issues as a result of their alcohol/drug use.
B) become increasingly isolated from family members, friends, and social activities.
C) start to show an increase in antisocial behaviors.
D) grow increasingly dependent on others and/or substance use affects medical illnesses or personal safety.
Question 3If a person is judged to be guilty but mentally ill (GBMI) or guilty except insane, the person is
A) not subject to judgment in a court of law.
B) not going to receive a jail sentence for the crime.
C) considered criminally guilty but will receive intensive treatment while incarcerated.
D) considered criminally guilty and may receive incarceration.
Question 4As many as _____ children in the U.S. suffer from a specific learning disorder.
A) 500,000
B) 1,000,000
C) 2,000,000
D) 4,000,000
Question 5A common misconception regarding NGRI is that
A) people receiving the label never come to trial.
B) people are set free without any consequences.
C) people are not required to receive psychological treatment.
D) it is used very infrequently.
Question 6A component of the nonspecific immune system that prevents microbes from getting into the body is called a(n) ______________barrier.
A) anatomical
B) protective
C) membrane
D) microbe
Question 7Maria believes that her dead grandmother occasionally speaks to her. In deciding if Maria has a mental illness or not, which of the following should first be evaluated?
a. How old is Maria?
b. Is Maria's belief consistent with the beliefs of her culture?
c. Do people in general consider Maria's belief abnormal?
d. Does her belief match any of the symptoms in the disorders in the DSM?
Question 8Stereotyping is an example of the stigma of mental illness. It means
a. people are reluctant to discuss their psychological problems because they are afraid others won't like them.
b. people feel very sad and upset when they find out they have a mental illness.
c. the automatic and often incorrect beliefs people have about people with mental illness.
d. the problem of removing the diagnosis, even if people make a full recovery from mental illness.