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Some people designate a _____,or another person who can make medical decisions for them if they are unable to do so.

A) health care proxy
B) living will
C) palliative care specialist
D) court

On Jul 20, 2024


A
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Self-fulfilling prophecies are more technically known as

A) opportunistic fallacies.
B) expectancy effects.
C) consequential reputations.
D) recency effects.

On Jul 17, 2024


B
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Why might group therapy be more useful than individual psychotherapy? What are the advantages and disadvantages of group therapy? Describe two types of group therapy.

On Jun 20, 2024


Group therapy may be more useful than individual psychotherapy for several reasons. First, group therapy provides a supportive and validating environment where individuals can connect with others who are experiencing similar challenges. This sense of community can help reduce feelings of isolation and provide a sense of belonging. Additionally, group therapy allows for the opportunity to receive multiple perspectives and feedback from peers, which can lead to greater insight and personal growth.

Advantages of group therapy include the opportunity for social interaction and the development of interpersonal skills, as well as the potential for learning from others' experiences. Group therapy can also be more cost-effective than individual therapy, as the therapist's time is divided among multiple participants.

Disadvantages of group therapy may include a lack of privacy and confidentiality, as well as the potential for interpersonal conflicts or power struggles within the group. Additionally, some individuals may feel uncomfortable sharing personal information in a group setting.

Two types of group therapy include support groups, which are focused on providing emotional support and validation for individuals dealing with similar issues, and process-oriented groups, which focus on interpersonal dynamics and patterns of behavior within the group. Support groups may be beneficial for individuals coping with grief, addiction, or chronic illness, while process-oriented groups may be helpful for individuals seeking to improve their communication skills or address relationship issues.
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The main difference between binge eating disorder and bulimia nervosa is

A) men are generally diagnosed with binge eating disorder and women are diagnosed with bulimia nervosa.
B) those suffering from binge eating disorder binge more often.
C) binge eating disorder does not involve a sense of lack of control.
D) the number of calories consumed per binge is higher in bulimia nervosa.
E) sufferers of binge eating disorder do not engage in compensatory behaviours.

On Jun 17, 2024


E
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What would you expect to happen if you sprayed water on the hand of an individual who was in REM sleep

A)  He would wake up less able to recall his dream. 
B)  She would somnambulate toward the bathroom. 
C)  She would not be at all disturbed or affected by the experience, due to the deep nature of REM sleep. 
D)  He would incorporate the experience into his dream, perhaps as a rainstorm.

On May 21, 2024


D
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Which of the following statements is true?

A) Atypical antipsychotics have little demonstrated positive effect on treating symptoms of schizophrenia.
B) Atypical antipsychotics are inferior to older medications causing psychiatrists to abandon them.
C) Although the atypical antipsychotics are superior to older medications, more work is needed to determine which of them are safest and most effective, and for which patients.
D) Researchers have determined which atypical antipsychotics are safest and most effective have identified which patients do best with which medicine.

On May 18, 2024


C