After the accidental death of the family dog, Max, Brenda is concerned that her 8-year-old son Daniel is demonstrating symptoms of depression. In weighing the options for treatment, Brenda should understand __________.
A. antidepressants such as Prozac, Zoloft, Paxil, and Wellbutrin show no negative effects on children
B. the scientific literature is clear about the correct dosage of antidepressants for age and size
C. critics suggest no one knows the long-term consequences of antidepressant use on the developing brain
D. antidepressants are more effective than talk therapy
Answer: C. critics suggest no one knows the long-term consequences of antidepressant use on the developing brain
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a. Men are more aware of their bodies and detect their illnesses more quickly than women. b. Men go to the doctor for regular checkups less often than women. c. Men eat more fruits and vegetables than women. d. Men eat less meat and fatty foods than women.
Reducing exposure to alcohol and other drugs, improving motivation to continue abstinence, self-monitoring daily mood and tempting situations, recognizing and coping appropriately with drug cravings, reducing anxiety and depression, modifying irrational thoughts about drug use, and developing a crisis plan are all key to
a. relapse prevention. b. harm reduction programs. c. relapse modification. d. behavior modification programs.
If the establishing operation increases the value of the reinforcer for a desirable alternative behavior, the problem behavior is more likely to occur
a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false
DeMarre is seeing a Gestalt therapist who asks him to act out both sides of a dialogue involving a "topdog" and an "underdog." The "underdog" is most likely to
a. express DeMarre's primitive wishes. b. be defeated by the "topdog." c. echo the rules taught to DeMarre by his parents. d. express DeMarre's deepest fears.