______________ refers to the number of new cases of a disorder that appear in the population during a specific period of time
Prevalance maybe?
Answer: Incidence
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What have twin studies told us about sexual orientation?
A. They are clear in supporting that sexual orientation is influenced only by genetic factors. B. They clearly do not support the idea that sexual orientation is influenced by genetics. C. Although supporting a genetic influence on sexual orientation, they do not rule out environmental influences as a contributor. D. Twin studies have not been done in the matter of sexual orientation.
A therapist tells a mildly depressed individual to work on identifying her negative, maladaptive thoughts if she wishes to feel better. This therapist's approach is most associated with:
A. Freud's psychoanalysis B. Beck's cognitive theory of depression C. Rogers' client-centered therapy D. a medical approach
Which of the following is both the CR and the UR in drug addiction?
a. Ingestion of the drug b. Increased production of neurotransmitters c. The environment in which the drug is ingested d. Decreased production of neurotransmitters e. Drug paraphernalia
What is the process in which receptors become less sensitive to repeated presentations of the same stimulus?
a) sensation b) habituation c) adaptation d) discrimination