Which of the following statements regarding the use of electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is accurate?
A) ?ECT is a rare form of therapy.
B) ?ECT is used primarily for the treatment of schizophrenia.
C) ?ECT involves the use of electrical shock to produce a cortical seizure accompanied by convulsions.
D) ?All of these statements are accurate.
C
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a) deviant b) uncomfortable c) rare d) maladaptive
Which of the following represents the normal expectation for a man in late adulthood?
A) That he will live an average of five to ten years as a widower B) That he will live alone until he experiences health problems that will cause him to enter institutional care C) That he will live with a spouse or intimate partner until he dies D) That he will live alone until he has difficulty performing activities of daily living, at which time he will live with family members
During a recent parent-teacher meeting, the teacher explains to the parents of 3-year-old Cameron that he is in the design stage of artistic development. According to the teacher, Cameron should be able to draw _____
A) basic geometric shapes B) artistic pictures of landscapes C) combinations of the basic shapes D) recognizable objects like houses and airplanes
For which of the following anxiety disorders would you expect the childhood pattern to be MOST similar to the adult pattern?
A) generalized anxiety disorder B) social anxiety disorder C) phobias D) obsessive-compulsive disorder