What is the advantage of electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) over other treatments for depression?
a. Attendants with no training can administer ECT
b. ECT does not require the patient's informed consent.
c. ECT produces more long-lasting benefits than other treatments.
d. ECT produces benefits more rapidly than other treatments.
d
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a. treat the body itself to solve psychological problems b. alter associations through the use of cognitive techniques c. use the basic principles of learning to solve psychological problems d. make a person aware of the thought processes behind a psychological problem
Popular-antisocial children
A) are anxious, unhappy, and low in self-esteem. B) combine academic and social competence. C) include "tough" boys and relationally aggressive boys and girls. D) show high rates of absenteeism and prosocial behavior.
Which of the following is true about motivational enhancement training (MET):
a. Emphasizes the use of confrontational techniques to help alcohol abusers develop their own motivation for reducing their drinking. b. Emphasizes the use of nonconfrontational techniques to help alcohol abusers develop their own motivation for reducing their drinking. c. Emphasizes the use of nonconfrontational techniques to help alcohol abusers develop their own motivation for increasing their drinking.
Dena’s labor was long and difficult. After the final push and delivery, David stared nervously as a huddle of nurses began working on their daughter. In minutes, Dena and David were told their daughter needed urgent care and would be transferred to the
neonatal intensive care unit. The Apgar score most likely fell in the range of __________. a) 0–3 b) 4–6 c) 7–10 d) 11–13