Which of the following best explains why it is such a challenge to treat personality disorders?
A) By definition they are enduring patterns of thought and behavior.
B) Comorbid diagnoses are the norm, not the exception.
C) The diagnostic criteria for these disorders suffers from subjectivity.
D) They develop early in life.
A
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a. ?operational definition of anxiety b. ?independent variable c. ?confounding variable d. ?empirical definition of anxiety
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d. can be released from an institution only if relatives agree to provide care.
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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Glucose, a small uncharged molecule, can pass through the cell membrane, but sodium ions do not pass through the membrane easily. What is the most accurate explanation for these findings?
a. Cell membranes have carrier proteins for glucose but not for sodium. b. The cell membrane is semipermeable. c. The membrane potential makes it difficult for sodium ions to diffuse across the membrane. d. The sodium-potassium pump keeps sodium inside the cell.