Marasmus
A) is caused by an unbalanced diet very low in protein.
B) is caused by a diet low in all essential nutrients.
C) usually strikes after weaning.
D) is common in regions of the world where children get just enough calories from starchy foods.
B
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a. react more negatively to stressful events. b. be more vulnerable to physical illness and psychological problems. c. have a more external locus of control. d. cope more effectively with stress.
Antoine attends a conference on alternative treatments for psychological disorders. While at the conference, he is surprised to find out that electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is an effective treatment for severe cases of ____
a. ?bipolar disorder b. ?schizophrenia c. ?depression d. ?obsessive-compulsive disorder
Which of the following is true of major depressive episode?
a. It does not begin until adolescence. b. It is equally common in men and women. c. It occurs five times as often in elderly people as in middle-aged adults. d. It is the most prevalent mood episode.
Which of the following approaches stress pragmatic goals, establishing a therapeutic alliance as quickly as possible, and focusing on a current crisis or problem?
a. relational psychodynamic psychotherapy b. object relations psychotherapy c. ego psychoanalytic therapy d. short-term psychodynamic psychotherapy