Which cognitive disorder is characterized by atrophy of brain tissue?

a. frontotemporal lobar degeneration
b. vascular dementia
c. Parkinson's disease
d. epilepsy


a

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People diagnosed with schizophrenia have two or more personalities that alternate taking control of the body

a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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What is an aspect of the character strengths classification scheme that Patterson and Seligman developed as a complement to the DSM? a. The character strengths classification scheme incorporates a more cognitive approach to understanding mental disorders. b. By providing a taxonomy of emotional disturbances, the character strengths scheme simplifies diagnosis and treatment. c. By considering

new research findings, therapists are better able to understand and treat mental disorders. d. The character strengths assessment of characteristics such as wisdom, courage, humanity, justice, temperance, and transcendence are important to assess and consider when working with mental disorders.

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If the neural membrane allowed sodium ions to move freely, the resting potential of a neuron would be approximately _________mV

a. –70 b. –65 c. +10 d. +60

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Which of the following statements is true about electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)?

a. ECT can be an effective treatment for severe cases of depression. b. ECT is no longer considered a valid or ethical form of treatment. c. ECT is still performed in the same way it was delivered in the 1930s and 1940s. d. ECT triggers a controlled stroke.

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