Which of the following is a true statement regarding electroconvulsive therapy?

A. It induces a seizure that usually lasts three to five minutes.
B. The patient must be awake during the treatment in order for it to be effective.
C. It is most effective at treating schizophrenia.
D. It is a painless procedure.


Answer: D

Psychology

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a. objects and their properties, rather than overall context. b. following step-by-step procedures rather than using mental shortcuts. c. context and relationships among the elements in a field. d. external frames of reference and takes the environment as a given.

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In comparing how boys and girls resolve their Oedipus complex, Freud concluded that . . .

a. Girls usually resolve their complex more easily than boys do b. Girls do not have an Oedipus complex c. Girls never adequately deal with their Oedipus complex d. None of the above

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Eustress is usually provoked by activities that

a. produce the most minimal amount of stress. b. involve other people. c. do not require a great deal of adjustment or adaptation. d. are challenging, rewarding, and energizing.

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Employees who achieve a certain status and expertise on the job are in a position to act as a ______ to an inexperienced employee

Fill in the blank with correct word

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