Peter is 13 and quite anxious. His parents are investigating treatment for him and are taking him to his family doctor for help. What treatment is the doctor likely to recommend for successful initial treatment?
a) Medication
b) Watchful waiting
c) Cognitive-behavioural therapy
d) Physical activity
c
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a. The two most common reasons people seek mental health services are schizophrenia and anxiety disorders. b. Clients in treatment all have identifiable psychological disorders. c. About 15% of the U.S. population use mental health services in a given year. d. Nearly all of the people who need help will seek it.
Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)
In an intrinsically oriented educational system, people are motivated to engage in a behavior based on external rewards.
Which of the following is NOT a well-demonstrated gender difference between males and females?
A. Girls have greater verbal ability than boys. B. Boys excel in visual-spatial ability. C. Boys are more aggressive than girls. D. Girls have greater reading comprehension than boys.
The __________ variable is what the experimenter manipulates (or varies)
A) control B) dependent C) operational D) independent