Kathy Gilmour was referred to the social worker by her family physician due to excessive
handwashing. She takes no medications other than an antibiotic ointment to reduce the
possibility of infection – her hands are washed to the extent she has open sores. Kathy
admits to spending up to 4 hours a day washing her hands. Sometimes she spends more
time washing if she feels the washing has not been done “right’” What is the most likely
diagnosis for Kathy?
a) Body dysmorphic disorder
b) Generalized anxiety disorder
c) Obsessive-compulsive disorder
d) Trichotillomania
c)
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A) use more formal services than their counterparts. B) use fewer formal services than their counterparts. C) experience more depression related to their caregiving roles. D) none of the above
To increase job satisfaction, organizations can try all of the following EXCEPT:
A. work simplification B. job consistency C. job enrichment D. job enlargement
If participants revealed that they figured out the purpose of the study while it was ongoing, what issue would be most concerning?
a. Hawthorne effects b. Demand characteristics c. Participant characteristics d. Simple order effects
Fear, nightmares, and night terrors in preschool children
a. are an indication that something is wrong.
b. require assessment by a professional. c. are a normal part of development. d. are related to watching violent cartoons.