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One of the myths about mental illness is that mentally ill individuals are dangerous. What does research show about this myth?
 
  a) The number of cases of violence tends to be higher in people with severe mental illness and substance problems.
  b) Most people with a mental illness are never violent; they tend to be victims of violent acts.
  c) There is no association between schizophrenia and violent acts.
  d) All of the above.

Question 2

Major depression is also called
 
  a) unipolar depression.
  b) bipolar depression.
  c) dysthymic disorder.
  d) cyclothymic disorder.



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Answer to Question 1

d

Answer to Question 2

a



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