Factitious disorder imposed on another is a controversial diagnosis and remains under study by the psychiatric community because____________

a. the individuals imposing the illness most likely already would meet criteria for another diagnosis in the DSM-5
b. it appears to put a diagnostic label on abusive behavior
c. intent on the part of the caregiver is hard to quantify
d. the abusive behavior toward the child may be reflective of an underlying borderline personality disorder


B

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a. Because of affirmative action, women feel that they deserve somewhat higher salaries than men. b. Because of comparable-worth legislation, women and men now expect to receive equal salaries for different—but comparable—jobs. c. Because women are more likely than men to work part time, they know that they are entitled to smaller annual salaries. d. Because men belong to a more privileged social group than women do, men feel that they deserve higher salaries.

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a) somatic nervous system. b) skeletal nervous system. c) parasympathetic nervous system. d) sympathetic nervous system.

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a) central b) somatic c) sympathetic d) parasympathetic

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There is evidence that sex education encourages sexual activity among children and adolescents

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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