When assessing syndromes, many psychiatrists believe
a. they are all nearly interchangeable.
b. the brain and the body are entirely separate.
c. they have no bearing on treatment.
d. each syndrome has its own biological cause.
d
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Which best summarizes the treatment program for sexual dysfunction devised by Masters and Johnson that became very popular and successful?
a. better late than never b. practice makes perfect c. see no evil d. an eye for an eye
Approximately what percentage of women in weight-control programs have binge-eating disorder?
a. 5-10 percent c. 50-65 percent b. 20-40 percent d. 70-80 percent
Which of the following statements best describes the impact of joblessness for men?
a. Joblessness allows a man to increase his capacity to be generative. b. Joblessness can decrease a man's ability to achieve generativity. c. When unemployed, a man's family plays little role in his mental state. d. Job loss for men is associated with hopefulness about the future.