Gregory has been homeless for the past three years. The stress of being homeless seems to have contributed to his onset of psychosis. This example illustrates which risk factor for mental disorders?

a. social conditions
b. family factors
c. psychological factors
d. biological/organic factors


A

Psychology

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Psychology

In within-subjects designs (subject experiences all stimuli in one session) it is important

a. not to have more than two or three stimuli b. to present at least seven stimuli, if possible c. to choose higher levels of the independent variable d. to focus on lower levels of the independent variable

Psychology

Memory rehearsal is like

a. continually pumping up a leaking balloon. b. doing a U-turn to avoid a police roadblock. c. swallowing various medicines to find one that works. d. watching TV stock reports all day to decide when to buy.

Psychology

Damage caused by exposing the hair cells of the inner ear to excessively loud sounds is called a hearing loss

a. noise-induced b. compression c. conductive d. tympanic

Psychology