Amy was in the emergency room with broken ribs from an argument she had with her husband, Tom. She explained to the doctor that this never happened before, and that Tom had always struggled with his anger. She said she knows that his anger gets the best of him, and that she went too far insisting that they go to her mother’s for the holiday. This is most clearly an example of

a. Patriarchal structure
b. Social learning theory
c. Abuser’s individual characteristics
d. Family systems theory


c. Abuser’s individual characteristics

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There are several assumptions that the editors base their work upon. Why is it important to know their assumptions?

a. The editors are experts in this topic b. Their assumptions reflect best practices c. It defines all treatment they select for clients d. It influences their work and the textbook

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Which of the following early philosophers is known as the Father of Medicine?

a. Epictetus b. Epicurius c. St. Augustine d. Hippocrates

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The flexible battery approach to neuropsychology is helpful to the clinician because he or she can tailor the instruments to each individual

a. True b. False

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Upper-class clients are more likely to receive ___________________________ than are their low-income counterparts

a. theoretically sound therapy b. longer, insight-oriented therapy from higher-status professionals c. person-centered counseling d. pro-bono services e. ethically sound therapy

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