Physicians and other practitioners may choose to give new patients a screening assessment, which is
a. a brief measure in which a cutoff score indicates the possibility of significant problems
b. a test to determine whether the patient has a medical rather than a psychological condition
c. a test to see whether the patient will benefit from psychological therapy
d. a questionnaire that determines whether a patient needs to see a physician
Answer: a. a brief measure in which a cutoff score indicates the possibility of significant problems
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a. positive reinforcement b. negative reinforcement c. positive punishment d. negative punishment
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