Susan Polk was acquitted of second degree murder because she was diagnosed with post traumatic stress disorder as a battered woman
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
False
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Betsy is excessively concerned that she is becoming fat and restricts her eating to avoid such a consequence. She weighs approximately 20% less than normal body weight given her height. At times, she will sit down with her family and eat a full meal,
but she takes several laxative immediately afterwards. Betsy most likely would be diagnosed with: a. Anorexia, Restricting Type. b. Anorexia, Binge-Eating Purging Type. c. Bulimia Nervosa. d. Binge Eating Disorder.
Which major theme of behavior therapy is most threatened by the wording inconsistencies within exposure therapy?
a. learning focus b. present focus c. active d. scientific
Shane is ready to break up with Kayla. He is extremely frustrated with her and does not know what to do. One of his favorite activities is to eat out and try new restaurants. Kayla, however, hates eating in restaurants. She has told Shane that she loses her appetite at the mere thought of having to eat out. When he pushed her for an explanation, Kayla explained that she is afraid that she might
spill something on herself or do something equally foolish in front of other people. Even though she knows how frustrated Shane is with her, Kayla cannot bring herself to act any differently. What diagnosis would be most appropriate for Kayla's fears? a. agoraphobia b. social anxiety disorder c. specific phobia d. xenophobia
According to South, some of the ethical problems with informants include all of the following except:
A. officers becoming personally involved with informants. B. overestimating the veracity of the informant's information. C. using coercion and intimidation to force the informant to cooperate. D. falsely complimenting the informant to make him feel essential to the operation.