The biggest risk factor contributing to all types of depression is:

a. being young
b. being female
c. a history of mental illness in the family.
d. a history of family instability.


B. Above everything, being female puts a child most at risk for depression.

Psychology

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A. Exhibitionism B. Voyeurism C. Frotteurism D. Pedophilia

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When family members quarrel and bicker with each other and force their will on others, the result is a

a. premoral period. b. coercive home environment. c. doctrine of specificity. d. love-withdrawal model of interaction.

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After shooting his father, David, in a very rational and reasonable manner, told his lawyer that he was depressed when he shot his father. In fact, he had once been diagnosed as having major depression. David told his lawyer that, although he knew it was wrong and could have stopped himself, he hated his father so much that he shot him. In court, David will likely be found

A. incompetent to stand trial. B. not guilty by reason of insanity. C. incompetent and not guilty by reason of insanity. D. guilty.

Psychology

The psychoanalytic patient who lets his thoughts flow without interruption or inhibition is using ______

a. catharsis c. positive transference b. regression d. free association

Psychology