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lilldybug07

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Jacob's psychiatrist has recommended electroconvulsive shock therapy (ECT), and Jacob is debating whether to consent to this treatment. What is the worst risk of ECT which Jacob should consider in making his decision?
 
  a) Bone fractures caused by the seizure
  b) Memory loss and confusion
  c) Epilepsy
  d) Permanent changes in brain structure

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Which of the labels below best fits the following? Joe lives in the streets, scavenging in trash cans and muttering to himself. He never bothers anyone and has been known to use unusual expressions. The best diagnosis for Joe would be:
 
  a) Schizotypal personality.
  b) Borderline personality.
  c) Dependent personality.
  d) Schizoid personality.


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krakiolit

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Reply #1 on: Jun 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

b

Answer to Question 2

a


lilldybug07

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Reply #2 on: Jun 22, 2018
Thank you!


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Reply #3 on: Jun 22, 2018
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