The reason that mental retardation is recorded on the same DSM-IV axis as personality disorders is because

A. this axis relates to relatively chronic conditions
B. mental retardation and personality disorder generally have similar causes
C. mental retardation and personality disorder are generally treated using similar methods
D. this axis relates to biologically influenced conditions


A. this axis relates to relatively chronic conditions

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a. biculturality. b. surface structure. c. deep structure. d. assimilation.

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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What is factor analysis? Give one example of a research study for which factor analysis would be useful in analyzing the data

What will be an ideal response?

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Research on sex differences in tactics of manipulation has found that:

A. women are more likely to use the reason tactic. B. men and women use the different tactics almost equally. C. women are more likely to use the self-abasement tactic. D. men are more likely to use the hardball tactic.

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