The blockage or rupture of cerebral blood vessels is known as a(n)

a. laceration.
b. stroke.
c. contusion.
d. contrecoup.


B

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a. angina pectoris c. essential hypertension b. asthma d. posttraumatic stress disorder

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Which of the following statements is accurate regarding the relationship between anxiety and depression? a. Almost all depressed patients are anxious, but not every anxious patient is depressed

b. Cognitive content (thinking) is more negative in anxious patients than in those with depression. c. A core symptom of anxiety is the inability to experience pleasure. d. Anxiety is often preceded by an episode of major depression.

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The police are questioning Stuart and they tell him that they have a witness who saw him outside the victim's apartment. This is not true; they have no such witness. Are the police allowed to use a trick like this when they are trying to get a confession?

A. Yes B. No

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Which of these is NOT a sign that you may be drinking too much?

a. You need more and more alcohol to get the same effect. b. Others are talking about your drinking. c. You drink 1-2 drinks per day. d. You drink more often than you eat.

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