Egbert has many physical complaints. He is cynical, has a defeatist attitude and is seen
by his family as whiny and demanding. He is most likely to score high on the ______
scale of the MMPI.
a. social introversion c. paranoia
b. psychasthenia d. hypochondriasis
Question 2According to the APA, what percentage of people seeking outpatient mental health services present with a diagnosis of adjustment disorder?
a. 80 to 90
b. 50 to 70
c. 30 to 50
d. 5 to 20
Question 3Clients with panic disorder are often advised to breathe into a paper bag in order to reduce symptoms. The
use of the bag_____________.
a. is helpful for clients who become nauseated
b. allows the client to focus on something other than panic symptoms
c. traps carbon dioxide in the bag which may induce calm by restoring a more
optimal balance between oxygen and carbon dioxide.
d. controls the amount of oxygen available to the client and creates a situation much like passing out
Question 4In a study on alcohol and aggressive behavior, subjects are randomly assigned to one of
two groups. One group receives real alcohol while the other group receives tonic water
which tastes identical to real alcohol.
Although the researchers know which group got
the real alcohol, none of the subjects know. This study is designed as a ______ placebo-control study.
a. single-blind c. longitudinal
b. double-blind d. correlational
Question 5________________is a technique used with persons with panic disorder that aims at restoring a normal
level of carbon dioxide in the blood by having clients __________________.
a. Mindfulness training; breathe slowly through the nose
b. Transcendental meditation; visualize relaxing scenes with their eyes closed
c. Breathing retraining; breathe slowly and deeply from the abdomen
d. Guided breathing; breathe slowly and deeply from the abdomen
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