Final Exam Study Guide (Ch. 6, 10, 14, 15)

The ratio of females to males over 65 years old is: A. 1 to 1 B. 1 to 2 C. 2 to 2 D. 3 to 2

3 to 2

According to reports about the population of students in the Sobriety High program, about what percent of those enrolled have mental health problems besides chemical dependency? A. 30% B. 60% C. 90% D. almost 100%

90%

Which of the following is the correct ordering of ethnic groups in the United States in terms of the percentage of the elderly living with their children (from highest percentage to lowest percentage)? A. white American, African American, Hispanic American, Asian American B. Hispanic American, white American, Asian American, African American C. African American, Hispanic American, white American, Asian American D. Asian American, African American, Hispanic American, white American

Asian American, African American, Hispanic American, white American

Neurocognitive disorders are also associated with: A. gonorrhea B. genital herpes C. HIV D. genital warts

HIV

"What should I look for in an effective ADHD treatment program?". Your BEST answer among the following alternatives is: A. "Psychodynamic therapy works best, with or without drugs" B. "Cognitive therapy outperforms even Ritalin" C. "Drugs work best" D. "Drugs combined with behavior therapy work best"

"Drugs combined with behavior therapy work best"

A friend says, "I want to minimize m risks of organ damage and long-lasting mental change", and then asks, "what kind of drug should I most avoid?". Your BEST response is: A. "alcohol" B. "opioids" C. "stimulants, especially amphetamines" D. "barbiturates"

"alcohol"

If someone asked you about the effectiveness of treatment for Alzheimer's disease, you would have to say: A. "drug treatment alone, with neither cognitive nor behavioral therapy, is the best" B. "the current focus is more on the patient than the patient's family" C. "even the best treatments have limited success" D. "there is really no way to improve the lives of Alzheimer's patients"

"even the best treatments have limited success"

A child with autism is laughing but sees another child crying. When asked what the other child is feeling, the child with autism is MOST likely to say: A. "sadness", because of preservation of sameness B. "sadness", because of pronominal reversal C. "happiness", because of lack of responsiveness D. "happiness", because of mindblindness

"happiness", because of mindblindness

A person you know just started experiencing delirium tremens. They will probably last: A. 2-3 days, with no significant health risk B. 2-3 days, with a significant risk of problems like seizures or stroke C. about a week, with no significant health risk D. about a week, with a significant risk of problems like seizures or stroke

2-3 days, with a significant risk of problems like seizures or stroke

The duration of most of the effects of cannabis is about: A. 1 hour B. 2-6 hours C. 1-2 days D. a week

2-6 hours

The percentage of the elderly population living in nursing homes at any given time is about: A. 5% B. 15% C. 25% D. 35%

5%

Of the following parents, the LEAST likely to have children who receive effective treatment for ADHD are: A. white Americans with private health insurance B. African Americans with private health insurance C. white Americans who are Medicaid-insured D. African Americans who are Medicaid-insured

African Americans who are Medicaid-insured

Hanna goes to a meeting because her husband is an alcoholic who only occasionally can abstain from alcohol. The meetings with other people in similar situations help her cope. She probably attends meetings of: A. Al Anon B. Alcoholics Anonymous C. alcohol maintenance D. antagonistic medication

Al Anon

Your elderly grandfather is deteriorating. At first he seemed only mildly forgetful, but lately he has had trouble recalling the names of close relatives and cannot remember where he is. He used to be very loving and patient, but now he is very unpleasant and his condition is worsening. He is MOST likely experiencing: A. presenile delirium B. mental retardation C. Alzheimer's disease D. stroke-induced dementia

Alzheimer's disease

Which of the following disease is caused by a virus? A. Pick's disease B. Alzheimer's disease C. Korsakoff's syndrome D. Creuzfeldt-Jakob disease

Creuzfeldt-Jakob disease

An elderly person who believes false that others are conspiring against her, cheating, or spying on her and behaves in angry, irritable, and depressed ways is exhibiting: A. a delusional disorder B. a cognitive disorder C. delirium D. acute anxiety

a delusional disorder

Among the "oldest old", those who are over 95 years of age, the MOST common concern is: A. feeling envious of friends who are in their 80s because they are in better health B. a fear of dying C. experiencing thinking that is a lot "fuzzier" than it used to be D. a fear of losing mental abilities

a fear of losing mental abilities

A person who has injected a narcotic feels relaxed, happy, and unconcerned about food, sex, or other bodily needs. This person is experiencing what is known as: A. a rush B. a high C. free-basing D. endorphin release

a high

Which of the following statements MOST accurately reflects what is being done in the area of "internet use disorder" at the present time? A. not much; internet use disorder is not a DSM-5 category B. almost nothing; many people use the internet a lot, but not compulsively, or in a way that seriously affects social relationships C. a lot; internet use disorder is a DSM-5 category D. a lot; internet use disorder is not a DSM-5 category, but people who meet the disorder's criteria act similarly to those who gambling disorder, which is in the DMS-5

a lot; internet use disorder is not a DSM-5 category, but people who meet the disorder's criteria act similarly to those who gambling disorder, which is in the DMS-5

Research shows that crying is MOST likely to be perceived as acceptable public behavior if: A. a man cries a little bit about something unimportant B. a woman cries a lot about something unimportant C. a man cries a little bit about something important D. a woman cries a lot about something important

a man cries a little bit about something important

Serina has just had an injection of heroin. She feels intense pleasure very quickly. This is known as: A. a nod B. a rush C. a high D. intoxication

a rush

A clinician says at a workshop, "I prefer the most recently developed antidepressant medication, because they're harder to overdose on, and they don't require dietary restrictions". This statement is: A. accurate B. partially accurate; they're harder to overdose on, but do require dietary restrictions C. partially accurate; they're easier to overdose on, but do not require dietary restrictions D. inaccurate

accurate

A person would be LEAST likely to feel drowsy after taking a moderate dose of which type of drug? A. barbiturates B. ethyl alcohol C. amphetamines D. opium

amphetamines

Lola's physician prescribed diet pills. Which of the following drugs are they MOST likely to have contained? A. cocaine B. morphine C. barbiturates D. amphetamines

amphetamines

MOST children with intellectual developmental disorder live: A. at home B. in "normalization" residences C. in relatively small, county-run institutions D. in relatively large, state-run institutions

at home

One of the MOST frequent reasons for the institutionalization of Alzheimer's patients is: A. to provide more sophisticated medical treatments B. to provide increased opportunities for employment C. because caregivers are overwhelmed D. for better rehabilitation services

because caregivers are overwhelmed

The MOST common and successful treatments for encopresis are: A. medication and family therapy B. behavioral and family therapy C. bell and pad therapy D. behavioral and medical therapy

behavioral and medical therapy

Triple jeopardy, as an issue of affecting the mental health of the elderly, refers to: A. depression, anxiety, and substance abuse B. dementia, delirium, and substance abuse C. being old, a minority member, and a woman D. discrimination, poor long-term care, and poor medical care

being old, a minority member, and a woman

If people with unipolar depression were found to have higher levels of cortisol, such a finding would support the influence of _____________ A. behavioral orientation B. biochemical orientation C. psychodynamic orientation D. sociocultural orientation

biochemical orientation

Someone who experienced a half-dozen alternations between mild mania and major depression within a one-year time span would be classified as: A. bipolar II seasonal B. bipolar II rapid cycling C. bipolar i mixed episodes D. bipolar I

bipolar II rapid cycling

Apparently, tricyclics work by: A. blocking the production of norepinephrine and serotonin B. blocking the re-uptake of the tricyclic by the neurotransmitter C. blocking the ingestion of the tricyclic D. blocking the re-uptake of norepinephrine and serotonin

blocking the production of norepinephrine and serotonin

If you were treated with ECT, you would experience a(n): A. re-uptake of serotonin B. insulin-induced coma C. increase in energy and creativity D. brain seizure

brain seizure

Of the following, which has the LOWEST risk/risks for drug dependency and long-term behavioral change? A. amphetamines B. alcohol C. cannabis D. barbiturates

cannabis

A child has repeatedly engaged in shoplifting and in hitting neighborhood pets with rocks. The child frequently is aggressive and has engaged in an increasing number of fights. The MOST appropriate diagnosis for this child is: A. oppositional defiant disorder B. attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) C. conduct disorder D. antisocial personality disorder

conduct disorder

Depletion of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine has been implicated as a: A. treatment of schizophrenia B. cause of Huntington's disease C. treatment for Parkinson's disease D. critical factor in Alzheimer's disease

critical factor in Alzheimer's disease

Milder forms of bipolar disorders are known as: A. hypomanic-depressive disorder B. dysthymic disorder C. cyclothymic disorder D. manic-depressive disorder

cyclothymic disorder

As people age, the incidence of alcohol abuse and other forms of substance abuse: A. increases B. decreases C. remains the same D. frequently appears for the first time

decreases

A newly developed drug causes users to lose some muscle control and slur their speech. The drug also results in a slowing of central nervous system activity. MOST likely, this drug is a: A. depressant B. hallucinogen C. stimulant D. polydrug

depressant

Children whose parents had two or three, or even one, tour(s) of duty in Afghanistan are at particular risk for: A. depression B. school refusal C. childhood anxiety disorder D. separation anxiety

depression

In the United States, the highest depression rate is found in: A. divorced people B. married people C. widowed people D. never-married people

divorced people

Of the following, the MOST accurate description of the symptoms of mania would be that they: A. are highly correlated with positive life events B. are the same as those of depression (e.g. sadness), but accompanied by aggressiveness C. don't include a sense of the impact of one's actions on others D. very seldom include physical activity, and usually include only mental activity

don't include a sense of the impact of one's actions on others

Abnormal "ion activity" has been found in many people suffering from bipolar disorder. This ion activity is responsible for transmitting messages: A. down the length of a neuron B. from one neuron to another neuron C. from a neuron to a muscle or gland D. down the length of a muscle

down the length of a neuron

Which of the following statements regarding the use of drug therapy to slow down the progression of Alzheimer's disease is MOST accurate? A. drug therapy slows down the disease in all patients B. drug therapy slows down the disease only in patients with severe forms of the disease C. drug therapy slows down the disease in patients treated early in the course of a milder form of the disease D. drug therapy slows down the disease in no one; drug therapy doesn't work for Alzheimer's disease

drug therapy slows down the disease in patients treated early in the course of a milder form of the disease

The BEST treatment recommendation you can give someone experiencing bipolar disorder is: A. complex; due to conflicting experimental results B. broad; a number of different therapies work equally well C. drug therapy, accompanied by psychotherapy D. no therapy has been shown to be effective

drug therapy, accompanied by psychotherapy

A child is awakened during the night, uses the toilet, and receives a sticker and praise from a parent. Later in the week, accumulated stickers may be turned in for a desired toy. This child is undergoing: A. dry-bed training for enuresis B. dry-bed training for encopresis C. bell-and-battery therapy for enuresis D. bell-and-battery therapy for encopresis

dry-bed training for enuresis

Childhood disorders for which there are no similar adult disorders are called: A. disruptive disorders B. anxiety disorders C. intellectual development disorder D. elimination disorders

elimination disorders

Research on facilities that provide the most effective long-term inpatient care for individuals with Alzheimer's disease suggests that all of the following are true EXCEPT: A. emotional responding deteriorates before cognitive functioning does B. subtle environmental changes--for example, brighter lights--may improve mood C. individualized care works better than standardization D. watching videos produces mood change, which last even after the video is forgotten

emotional responding deteriorates before cognitive functioning does

Jamal is experiencing a major depressive episode that appears to have begun 3 weeks ago. He is miserable and suffers from at least 5 symptoms of depression. No unusually stressful events have occurred in the past year. Based on this data, the diagnosis would be: A. postpartum depression B. reactive depression C. exogenous depression D. endogenous depression

endogenous depression

A 3-year-old child is wetting the bed at night and it is beyond the child's control. The BEST diagnosis is: A. enuresis B. encopresis C. oppositional defiant disorder D. no diagnosis for this case

enuresis

Drinking alcohol during pregnancy ca damage the developing embryo and fetus, resulting in: A. excessively large babies B. Sudden Infant Death Syndrome C. fetal alcohol syndrome D. neonatal Korsakoff's syndrome

fetal alcohol syndrome

"Beatitudes" is a facility that offers long-term inpatient care for individuals with Alzheimer's disease and: A. uses deep-seated wheelchairs and bedrails B. holds highly interactive group activities as long as patients are awake C. avoids patient activities that might arouse strong emotions, either positive or negative D. focuses on individualized care, such as allowing occasional access to alcohol or chocolate

focuses on individualized care, such as allowing occasional access to alcohol or chocolate

If a study demonstrated that depression is caused by concern about one's weight, that finding would provide strong evidence: A. against hormone explanation B. for the hormone explanation C. against the body dissatisfaction explanation D. for the body dissatisfaction explanation

for the body dissatisfaction explanation

If genetics play a strong role in the development of cocaine abuse, we would expect to find the lowest concordance rates for cocaine abuse among: A. genetically unrelated pairs of people B. parents and their children C. identical twins D. siblings of the same gender

genetically unrelated pairs of people

If you do things during your life that promote physical and psychological well-being, you are engaging in a _________ to aging A. preventative approach B. medical approach C. conditional approach D. health-maintenance approach

health-maintenance approach

Interpersonal psychotherapy (IPT) was developed within which theoretical perspective? A. cognitive-beahavioral B. sociocultural C. psychodynamic D. humanistic/existential

humanistic/existential

Bipolar disorders have recently been linked to: A. GABA depletion B. excessive serotonin C. improper sodium transport D. excessive neural lithium

improper sodium transport

Behavioral and somatic symptoms rather than cognitive ones, such as clinginess, sleep difficulties, and stomach pain are MORE characteristic of anxiety disorders: A. that are appropriately treated by psychotropic medications B. in adolescents rather than in children C. in children rather than in adults D. in children of former generations rather than of the present generation

in children rather than in adults

All of the following has been used as cognitive techniques for the treatment of Alzheimer's disease EXCEPT: A. doing simple math and reading aloud in a group setting B. increasing the capacity of short-term memory by memorizing strings of random numbers C. writing letters and attending cultural events, such as concerts or plays D. accessing a computer-based cognitive stimulation program

increasing the capacity of short-term memory by memorizing strings of random numbers

Which of the following is an example of effective adjunctive therapy for bipolar disorder? A. electroconvulsive therapy B. individual or group therapy C. hospitalization of the patient D. Prozac in combination with lithium

individual or group therapy

A young woman believes that everything negative that happens to her is her own fault, that she ruins everything, and always will. The therapist diagnoses her as suffering from a learned helplessness-induced depression because she attributes negative events in her life to: A. internal, global, stable factors B. internal, specific, stable factors C. internal, global, unstable factors D. internal, specific, unstable factors

internal, global, stable factors

A person who displays extreme shyness and insensitivity to others is showing signs of: A. interpersonal loss B. interpersonal role dispute C. interpersonal role transition D. interpersonal deficits

interpersonal deficits

Which of the following is TRUE about the research on the effectiveness of cognitive therapy in treating unipolar depression? A. it is less effective than placebo treatments B. the research has not provided consistent results regarding this issue C. it is more effective in group than in individual therapy sessions D. it nearly eliminates depressive symptoms in 50-60% of cases

it nearly eliminates depressive symptoms in 50-60% of cases

Carl is a terrible bully. He is very aggressive and repeatedly takes advantage of others. He will say anything to get his way or stay out of trouble. Recently, he was arrested for vandalism and ended up getting probation. He will MOST likely be labeled as displaying: A. depressive disorder B. juvenile delinquency C. passive-aggressive disorder D. oppositional defiant disorder

juvenile delinquency

A woman who was frequently but unpredictably beaten by her husband was finally taken to a shelter by the police. While there, she did not take advantage of educational and job training opportunities. How would cognitive theorists explain her behavior? A. automatic negative thoughts B. faulty cognitive triad C. learned helplessness D. arbitrary attribution

learned helplessness

Compared to white American children, African American and Hispanic American children with similar levels of activity and attention problems are: A. less likely to be diagnosed with ADHD, and less likely to receive effective treatment B. less likely to be diagnosed with ADHD, and more likely to receive effective treatment C. about equally likely to be diagnosed with ADHD, but less likely to receive effective treatment D. more likely to be diagnosed for ADHD, but less likely to receive effective treatment

less likely to be diagnosed with ADHD, and less likely to receive effective treatment

Ellen stopped taking her regular amount of cocaine after using it for months. She will probably experience: A. letdown, depressing feelings, and "crashing" B. pain, sweating, mania, and nausea C. excitement, insomnia, and hallucinations D. dramatic tremors of the hands and face, very rapid heart rate, and convulsions

letdown, depressing feelings, and "crashing"

Mild intellectual developmental disorder is MOST common in which socioeconomic class? A. lower B. middle C. upper D. mild mental retardation is about equally common across socioeconomic classes

lower

Recent research shows the developing Alzheimer's disease is related to: A. lower hippocampus activity earlier in life B. higher hippocampus activity earlier in life C. abnormalities in corpus callosum development in childhood D. abnormalities in corpus callosum development in early adulthood

lower hippocampus activity earlier in life

About 17% of individuals with Alzheimer's disease also experience: A. anxiety disorder B. major depressive disorder C. schizophrenia D. substance abuse disorder

major depressive disorder

A 65-year-old in otherwise very good health typically will experience occasional: A. dementia B. memory difficulties C. delusions D. hallucinations

memory difficulties

An individual with Alzheimer's disease is able to function independently. The MOST appropriate label for this person's condition is: A. mild delirium B. major delirium C. mild neurocognitive disorder D. major neurocognitive disorder

mild neurocognitive disorder

What is the risk of tolerance and physical addiction to hallucinogens as compared to that for other addictive drugs? A. minimal B. more than most C. about the same as the depressants D. about the same as the stimulants

minimal

Free-basing has the effect of making cocaine: A. more concentrated B. able to be injected C. cheaper D. condense into a liquid

more concentrated

Cognitive theorists explain depression in terms of a person's: A. negative interpretation of events B. symbolic losses C. decrease in positive activities D. ethnic background

negative interpretation of events

A person who recently injected cocaine reports reaching the peak of euphoria. Usually, that euphoria: A. precedes the peak of dopamine-using neuron activity by about 5 minutes B. occurs at about the same time as the peak of dopamine-using neuron activity C. follows the peak of dopamine-using neuron activity by about 5 minutes D. follows the peak of dopamine-using neuron activity by about 10 minutes

occurs at about the same time as the peak of dopamine-using neuron activity

If someone opposes the medical uses of THC, MOST likely the person may do so because: A. scientific research shows no legitimate medical application of THC B. the physiological side effects substantially outweigh the known medical benefits C. "medical use" is just another way of saying "legalized pot" D. of legal or moral reasons

of legal or moral reasons

Boys and girls have about the same percentage chance of being diagnosed with: A. oppositional defiant disorder if they are prepubertal B. oppositional defiant disorder if they are post-puberty C. conduct disorder if they are prepuberty D. conduct disorder if they are post-puberty

oppositional defiant disorder if they are post-puberty

If there are several Parents Anonymous groups in a city new you, you could be sure that in that city: A. children diagnosed with conduct disorder, and who were abusing alcohol, were receiving help B. children diagnosed with conduct disorder, and who were abusing alcohol or any other drug, were receiving help C. parents whose children were physically or verbally abusing them were getting help D. parents who were themselves child abusers were receiving help

parents who were themselves child abusers were receiving help

Intoxication is actually a form of: A. tolerance B. poisoning C. hallucination D. substance dependance

poisoning

According to recent research, should patients with Alzheimer's disease be encouraged to repeat activities daily that they enjoyed doing when they were younger? A. probably not; although they'd be happier, this would speed up cognitive deterioration B. probably; they would tend to be happier, even after forgetting they did the activity C. probably; although they would tend to become more dependent on their caregivers D. yes; repetitive behaviors can actually reverse cognitive decline for a period of at least a couple of years

probably; they would tend to be happier, even after forgetting they did the activity

The clinician who would be MOST likely to say, "tell me about any early losses you experienced," is a: A. psychodynamic clinician B. behavioral clinician C. cognitive clinician D. sociocultural clinician

psychodynamic clinician

Imagine a child who is afraid of the school resource officer and his or her gun. The child cries every morning and fakes illness to avoid school. The BEST diagnosis for this child is: A. school refusal B. separation anxiety C. a mood disorder D. nightmare disorder

school refusal

Of the following alternatives, the MOST commonly-used form of treatment for a substance abuse disorder is: A. hospital inpatient B. outpatient mental health center C. inpatient rehabilitation D. self-help groups

self-help groups

Children with multiple physical and neurological problems that seriously limit their functioning are MOST likely to be diagnosed with which level of intellectual developmental disorder? A. mild B. moderate C. severe or profound D. they are likely to be diagnosed as having no intellectual development disorder

severe or profound

If one knew nothing more than that the person with intellectual developmental disorder also had extensive and severe neurological dysfunction and physical handicaps, the MOST likely estimate of that person's level of mental retardation would be: A. mild B. mild or moderate C. moderate or severe D. severe or profound

severe or profound

Which of the following would be a physical symptom of depression? A. sleeping poorly B. lack of desire to go to work C. decreased level of physical activity D. experiences of sadness and dejection

sleepy poorly

Perhaps the BIGGEST problem facing school administrators who try to deal with bullying is that: A. so many students are involved in bullying incidents, it's hard to tell who is dangerous B. they really don't are, since bullying is such an unusual occurrence in most schools C. there is a very real possibility that the bullies will attack them, as well as their student victims D. students really don't rate bullying as a serious problem

so many students are involved in bullying incidents, it's hard to tell who is dangerous

Researchers have found that substance use disorders are more common among some religious groups than others, and in general, are more common among some groups than among others. Together, these findings provide the MOST support for which view of substance abuse disorders? A. sociocultural B. cognitive C. cognitive-behavioral D. psychodynamic

sociocultural

There are several factors related to unipolar depression: reduced positive reinforcers, gene abnormalities, and life stress, to name a few. The MOST recent research shows that: A. all of these factors working together appear to be responsible for causing and maintaining depression B. most of these factors don't appear to cause or maintain depression, but are simply correlated with depressive symptoms C. some factors may cause depression, while other factors may maintain depression D. depression should in fact usually be considered a disease, rather than a psychological disorder

some factors may cause depression, while other factors may maintain depression

A woman who has just given birth is anxious, has trouble sleeping, and feels sad. These symptoms diminish in the next couple of weeks. What she has experienced is MOST likely: A. the "baby blues", something experienced by under half of new mothers B. the "baby blues", something experienced by over half of new mothers C. postpartum depression, something experienced by over half of new mothers D. postpartum depression, something experienced by under half of new mothers

the "baby blues", something experienced by over half of new mothers

A child is receiving problem-solving skills training as a treatment for conduct disorder. You can be reasonably sure that: A. stimulant drug (e.g. Ritalin) administration is recommended, but not required B. the child is a preschooler C. the child is female D. the interventions used are cognitive-behavioral

the interventions used are cognitive-behavioral

Research on the cause of Alzheimer's disease has led to the conclusion that: A. the hereditary component explains the onset of the disease B. at least five different chromosomes have been found to be related to Alzheimer's disease C. there appears to be a significant hereditary component, but this does not fully explain its onset D. there is little or no evidence of a genetic component to Alzheimer's disease, but there may be a viral cause

there appears to be a significant hereditary component, but this does not fully explain its onset D. there is little or no evidence of a genetic

What does it mean to say that intelligence tests are culturally biased? A. they measure "street smarts", so rural children are disadvantaged B. they measure abilities that are related to having been in school, disadvantaging home-schooled children C. they are biased against children who have experienced a variety of cultures and who are bilingual D. they are biased in favor of those from middle and upper socioeconomic levels who are exposed to the kinds of language and typical experiences that the test evaluates

they are biased in favor of those from middle and upper socioeconomic levels who are exposed to the kinds of language and typical experiences that the test evaluates

The use of IQ test results to diagnose intellectual developmental disorder has been criticized for all of the following reasons EXCEPT: A. they do not measure functioning at the low end of the scale adequately B. they are culturally biased C. they do not measure adaptive functioning D. they are not valid predictors of school performance

they are not valid predictors of school performance

A frequent drug user finds that larger doses of a drug are necessary to produce the same "high" that much lower doses once produced. That drug user is developing: A. withdrawal symptoms B. tolerance C. hallucinations D. intoxication

tolerance

Conduct disorder has MOST often been associated with: A. genetic or hormonal predisposition B. a history of child abuse C. troubled parent-child relationships D. poverty

troubled parent-child relationships

A female child is diagnosed with autism. Later, as an adult, she is unable to hold a job and has very limited communication skills. Her case is: A. very rare; most people diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder are males, and their symptoms usually diminish substantially by early adulthood B. uncommon; most people diagnosed with autism spectrum are males, and their symptoms usually remain severe into adulthood C. uncommon; most people diagnosed with autism spectrum are females, and their symptoms usually diminish substantially by early adulthood D. common; most people diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder are females, and their symptoms usually remain severe into adulthood

uncommon; most people diagnosed with autism spectrum are males, and their symptoms usually remain severe into adulthood

DSM-5 includes gambling disorder as an addictive disorder, along with substance abuse disorders. This inclusion is: A. unique; gambling disorder is the only disorder in the category that doesn't involve a substance B. unusual; gambling disorder joins computer gaming disorder as the second disorder in the category that doesn't involve a substance C. unusual; gambling disorder and computer gaming disorder both were added as non-substance disorders in the category D. common; there presently are seven other disorders in the category that don't involve a substance

unique; gambling disorder is the only disorder in the category that doesn't involve a substance

Other than an autopsy after death, the BEST way to diagnose the presence of Alzheimer's disease is: A. by measuring changes in cell protein levels B. with a brain scan C. through a battery of physical agility test D. by measuring increased activity levels in the hippocampus

with a brain scan

Wes has a drink in the morning on rising. He then drinks during his lunch. After work, he goes to a singles bar and immediately has a drink to ease his nerves about approaching the woman there. Later, at home, he generally has a small dinner and then sits in front of the TV watching sports and drinking beer (as many as 12 cans). Somehow he manages to get up and go to work the next morning. West is displaying: A. withdrawal B. alcohol use disorder C. binge drinking D. delirium tremens

withdrawal