Betty is a schizophrenic who is socially isolated, unmotivated, and has let her appearance and hygiene decline during that period. Clara is a schizophrenic who is hearing voices and believes she is a reincarnation of Princess Diana
What can we predict about them?
a) both are catatonic schizophrenics
b) neither is likely to improve
c) Betty is likely to have a poorer outcome than Clara
d) Clara has a higher probability of attempting suicide than Betty
c
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a. Hot flashes are considered sexually alluring in some cultures. b. Menopause is associated with illness and depression in all cultures. c. In cultures that admire older women, the symptoms of menopause are less severe. d. Menopause is culturally determined. In some societies, women continue to be fertile into their 80s.
An example of a cultural barrier to creative problem solving would be
a. fear of making a fool of oneself. b. when values or norms prevent a new approach. c. the inability to see new uses for familiar objects. d. habits that prevent looking at another aspect of the problem.
A neurological disorder called tardive dyskinesia is a serious side effect associated with the use of
a. antidepressants. b. tranquilizers. c. lithium carbonate. d. antipsychotics.
Which of the following statements about multisystemic therapy aimed at preventing delinquency is true?
A) It works better with low-SES adolescents than high-SES adolescents. B) It leads to improvement in parent–adolescent relationships and school performance. C) It is exclusively a family-based intervention that focuses on parenting techniques. D) Research has concluded that it is not as effective as conventional services or individual therapy.