The theory of prevention on a continuum refers to the notion of addressing
a. identification, diagnosis, and treatment.
b. severity of symptoms from minor to very serious.
c. prevention, treatment, and maintenance.
d. the reality that we all possess traits of mental disorders.
c
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Mark has a longstanding pattern of deceitful and manipulative behaviors. He has an arrest record that traces back to his high school days. He has been arrested for driving while intoxicated, for using cocaine, and for petty larceny. Each time he has been
arrested, he has been able to explain his behavior in such a way that he has been put on probation. However, those who know him well are certain that he has no real remorse for his actions. If Mark received a diagnosis, which of the following is most likely? a. schizoid personality disorder b. antisocial personality disorder c. borderline personality disorder d. narcissistic personality disorder
Brain development in early childhood is characterized by a
a. dramatic spurt in myelination of axons. b. gaining control over attentional processes. c. doubling of the brain's volume. d. maturation of fluid reasoning, complete by age 7.
What was a major criticism of how the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM) classified sexual dysfunctions, which ultimately led to changes within the DSM-5? a. Diagnoses were mainly related to male dysfunctions
b. Diagnoses typically focused on global sexual dysfunctions. c. Diagnoses were too focused on psychological factors. d. Diagnoses were dependent upon where in the sexual response cycle the symptoms occurred.
If I wanted to determine, on average, how far apart any one score is from another, I should use a measure of
A) central tendency. B) correlation. C) variability. D) statistical significance.