Rates of asthma are higher for African Americans than for European Americans.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
True
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When members of another racial or ethnic group represent a threat to an individual's security or comfort, the source of this prejudice would be considered a(n) __________ prejudice
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)
1. Each year, one in four deaths are due to heart disease. 2. Moderate alcohol use increases the risk of coronary heart disease. 3. Feeling lonely or socially isolated may increase the risk of angina, a heart attack, or stroke by about 30%. 4. An anger management program is likely to reduce the risk of a heart attack recurring. 5. About 15–20% of breast cancers are clearly linked to genetic factors. Ans: F 6. About 65% of all cases of cancer stem from smoking cigarettes. 7. Over 20% of those diagnosed with cancer meet diagnostic criteria for PTSD 6 months later. 8. Cancer is more likely to spread if the patient is single.
Martha struggles with generalized anxiety disorder and has tried multiple treatment plans; she is currently using a high dosage of benzodiazepines. Her therapist is concerned that Martha may be overly medicated and psychologically dependent on the medications, and suggests that she consider a highly successful therapy designed to treat GAD and help patients taper off the benzodiazepine dosage. What type of therapy is Martha's therapist suggesting?
A. The addition of an antipsychotic B. Shock therapy C. Cognitive-behavioral therapy D. Meditation
Which of the following statements about sensation seeking is NOT true?
a. men show higher sensation seeking b. sensation seeking decreases with age c. low sensation seeking is related to being social d. high sensation seeking is related to taking risks