Carmen has recently been struggling with generalized feelings of anxiety, so she made an appointment with Dr. Larsen at the senior center. How should the doctor consider contextual factors before making a determination of Carmen's mental health?
a. explore family links to her symptoms
b. schedule a psychophysiological test
c. inquire about challenges in her life
d. note that most seniors feel anxious
Ans: c. inquire about challenges in her life
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in constructing a lineup for eyewitness identification, then the foils in the lineup ____. a. may or may not have brown hair b. will definitely have brown hair, but may or may not be missing fingers c. will definitely have brown hair and missing fingers, but may or may not have a tattoo d. will definitely have brown hair, missing fingers, and a tattoo
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a. are often not perceived as cute, are slower to develop endearing behavior, and are demanding. b. never recover from the chronic stress of their neonatal lives. b. remain small and weak throughout their childhoods. c. develop aggressive behaviors as a coping mechanism
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a. ?Haldol b. ?Depakote c. ?Valium d. ?Prozac
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false