Polysemy is __________
a. different syntaxes used to convey the same idea
b. the same syntax used to convey multiple ideas
c. when one word has multiple meanings
d. when multiple words mean the same thing
Answer: c
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a. ?It will double his risk. b. ?It will not have an effect. c. ?It will increase the risk by 25% d. ?It will depend on whether he continues to smoke in his twenties and thirties.
An essential first step in treating adolescent depression is ______.
A. implementing school-based suicide prevention programs B. prescribing medication to regulate hormones and neurotransmitters C. educating parents and teachers about the signs D. screening all students for early warning signs of mental health problems
Which one of the following symptoms of schizophrenia would be considered a negative symptom?
A. Sentences with words tossed together without any apparent organization B. Sudden agitation or fidgety behavior accompanied by shouting and swearing C. Remaining totally motionless and rigid for hours D. Brief and empty replies when asked questions
How do health psychologists define the effort to control, reduce, or learn to tolerate the threats that lead to stress?
A. stress acknowledgement B. hardiness C. coping D. defensive buffering