A cognitive psychologist was interviewed by a television health reporter. During the interview, the psychologist used the term abstinence-violation effect.
When the interviewer asked the psychologist for a definition, the psychologist described it as
a) a patient's tendency to lie about concealed drinking.
b) the fact that drinking in public is illegal in some states.
c) a patient's belief that he or she is being controlled by the therapist.
d) the pattern of falling back to chronic drinking if one slips up even a little.
Question 2
A group of scientists has been asked to report on the efforts to identify the specific genes involved in bipolar disorder. What are they likely to conclude?
a) The gene is located on the sex chromosomes.
b) Current research suggests that a combination of dozens of genes is
responsible for the disorder.
c) The genes involved are likely to be different depending on the individual's sex and ethnic background.
d) The search continues because several genes have been identified but few have been found in more than one study.
Health Assessment
Common Physical and Mental Health Problems of Different Cultural Groups
Health care setting.
Strong religious beliefs appears to be positively associated with elderly health and wellbeing
Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970
Bandura's social-cognitive model of human behaviour