All editions of the DSM have offered a _____ approach to diagnosis.

A. dimensional
B. symptom- or criteria-based
C. categorical
D. multiaxial


C. categorical

Psychology

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Regarding the use of brain stimulation research, which of the following statements is FALSE?

a. Brain research is often based on electrical stimulation, but chemical stimulation is also used at times. b. Electrical stimulation of the brain (ESB) has been used to instantly call forth euphoria, aggression, or tears in a person. c. Electrical stimulation of the brain (ESB) has been used to control a person's actions and personality, like a robot. d. Electrical stimulation of the brain (ESB) has been used to instantly call forth eating, sleeping, or speech in a person.

Psychology

In their study of factors affecting the successful implementation of child and adolescent prevention and promotion programs Durlak and DuPre found that:

a. program fidelity had little relationship to the success of a program. b. effective programs could be successfully implemented regardless of the characteristics of the organization adopting them. c. factors related to the organizational capacity of the Prevention Delivery System were key to successful implementation. d. Successful implementation of effective prevention and promotion programs is easy.

Psychology

________ involve behaviors that occur repeatedly in a relationship

a. One-time events b. Ongoing patterns c. Temporary issues d. Consequences

Psychology

Fen-Phen", an appetite suppressant drug, acts by ____ serotonin, norepinephrine, and dopamine.

a. stimulating release of b. blocking reuptake of c. blocking receptors for d. breaking down

Psychology