If a screening tool has high sensitivity and a patient is identified as depressed, we may be fairly confident that the person is actually depressed

Indicate whether the statement is true or false


TRUE

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Which theory supports the following scenario: You see a tiger, you realize it could kill you, and then you feel afraid?

a. Cannon-Bard c. Cognitive-Appraisal b. Common-Sense d. James-Lange

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Which of the following is true regarding the relationship between health and social support?

a. Several studies suggest that social support acts as a "buffer" against adverse health outcomes. b. The effect of social support on health disappears after controlling for demographic variables and medical risk factors. c. The relationship between social support and health goes in one direction only; although social support affects health outcomes, health status has no effect on social support networks. d. all of the above

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Jimmy, a minister, often preaches against pornography and "fornicators." However, recently Jimmy was arrested with a prostitute

He also admitted that he had been purchasing pornography for years. What defense mechanism might explain his behavior? a) projection b) denial c) sublimation d) reaction formation

Psychology

In the United States, parents in late adulthood reported that their children provided mainly what type of support?

a. financial b. medical c. emotional d. transportation

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