In an interesting social experiment, 75 million “baby boomers” are now reaching retirement age, and __________, according to your text.
a. it is not clear whether they will want to immediately retire
b. it is not clear whether they will continue to push for the legalization of marijuana
c. estimates suggest that the alcohol use disorders are the third most common psychiatric diagnosis for this age cohort
d. it is not clear whether they will remain liberal in their voting patterns or become more conservative as they age
c. estimates suggest that the alcohol use disorders are the third most common psychiatric diagnosis for this age cohort
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In a clinical study of patients at a mental health clinic, it was shown that divorce was highly associated with suicide attempts. This hypothetical study then made claims that divorce may predict suicide attempts. One of the problems with the study’s claims is that
a. It is not a longitudinal design b. The subjects are not appropriate for a study on divorce c. The study is based on a clinical sample, and therefore the results cannot apply to the general population d. The study’s claims are acceptable
Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)
1. Financial strain represents the subjective, psychological aspects of economic stress and is thought to be related to but independent of one’s income. 2. Economic stress is a nonnormative stressor regardless of whether it is temporary or chronic. 3. Research has found that job loss is only associated with negative outcomes when it occurs to a single income family. 4. A family’s net worth is defined as their employment income.
What did Quenk and Quenk’s (1996) find when they reviewed studies of therapists’ preferred models of therapy using Myers-Briggs Type Indicator.
What will be an ideal response?
The definition to describe mental disorder has also been revised over time. In the last century what has been the most important change in the definition?
a) Linking the definition directly to the ICD-10. b) Providing a definition that attempts to eliminate cultural bias. c) Basing the definition on behavioral observations alone. d) All of the above. e) None of the above.