A compulsion toward a specific behavior despite negative consequences, and a psychological and/or physical
dependence on the behavior or substance being abused is known as which of the following?
a. Drug Misuse
b. Addiction
c. Chemical Dependency
d. Substance Abuse
b
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When a contract is negotiated in family therapy, it is a commitment by both parties to:
a. define the problem. b. set goals. c. participate in an initial treatment plan. d. a and b. e. all of the above.
Discuss the role played by self-concept on an individual's behavior
What will be an ideal response?
Gender differences in perception and behavior result from:
a. biological factors b. cultural factors c. both biological and cultural factors d. neither biological or cultural factors
Maureen Seth is a 42 year old woman who vividly remembers choking on a salad about
3years ago. “It felt like my cucumber was a rock that just didn’t move down my throat. It was awful. You know those little ‘prickles’ that stick out on the sides? Well, they felt like spikes!” Since that time, Maureen has been afraid to eat a range of solid vegetables because she is afraid she will choke again. “I can just look at a cucumber and feel my throat starting to close up,” she adds. Maureen is afraid of embarrassing herself so she only eats at home and has lost weight. What is the most likely diagnosis to consider?
a) Pica b) Avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder c) Bulimia nervosa d) Anorexia nervosa