What term describes programs intended to reduce the damage of mental disorders to victims and to society?

a) primary
b) quartile prevention
c) tertiary prevention
d) secondary prevention


C

Psychology

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After Merton has been sleeping for about ninety minutes, his heart begins to beat faster, his breathing grows fast and irregular, and his closed eyes begin to move back and forth. Merton is most likely experiencing ____

a. ?a night terror b. ?REM sleep c. ?sleep apnea d. ?stage 4 sleep

Psychology

Keelie's parents are concerned about her impulsivity and unpredictability that have persisted beyond her adolescent years. She is extremely sensitive to any hint of criticism and her erratic moods and impulses have ultimately affected any chance of her developing stable relationships or holding a job. Keelie is showing symptoms of which personality disorder?

a. schizotypal b. dependent c. borderline d. antisocial

Psychology

If people who drop out of study are systematically different from those who stay, we have which threat to validity?

a. selection b. mortality c. regression to the mean d. maturation

Psychology

Carla has been diagnosed with Turner syndrome. Discuss what symptoms she might experience and the specific genetics she inherited.

What will be an ideal response?

Psychology