Marcella is forty and pregnant with her first child. The ______ test is carried out on her blood during the second trimester of pregnancy to determine whether the fetus has Down syndrome or other problems
a. fetal blood sampling c. chorionic villus sampling
b. alpha fetoprotein d. amniocentesis
B
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All of these factors contribute to successful therapeutic treatment except
a. the communication of positive expectations. b. being able to make meaningful choices. c. exerting effort. d. having fewer treatment options to choose from.
Which of the following is true regarding gender differences in antisocial behavior? a. Boys and girls do not differ in rates of antisocial behavior in childhood
b. Throughout the lifespan, males display more antisocial behavior than females. c. Boys are more aggressive than girls in childhood, but this difference decreases or disappears by adolescence. d. Boys are more aggressive in childhood, but girls are more aggressive in adolescence
Carl, who is in his early 80's, has a history of strokes and overtime has developed significant disturbances in memory, reasoning, judgment, impulse control, and personality. This combination has left him confused, suspicious, apathetic, and withdrawn. Carl is most likely suffering from
a. Alzheimer's disease. b. dementia. c. normal old age mental losses. d. a paranoid delusional disorder.
Which of the following is one of the criteria stated by the mental health community for a diagnosis of psychological disorder?
A. The individual's family must have a traceable history of mental illness. B. The individual's behavior must reflect dysfunction in psychological, biological, or developmental processes. C. The individual's behavior must be a socially expectable response to a particular event such as the death of a close friend or relative. D. The individual must be an introvert.