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What is meant by data indicating that anxiety disorders, depressive disorders, and
substance use disorders together account for 184 million DALYs?


a) These disorders result in the loss of 184 million years, as estimated by the economic
and social costs of these disorders.
b) These disorders result in the loss of 184 million years of otherwise "healthy" life.
c) These disorders result in the loss of 184 million years in therapy.
d) These disorders result in the loss of $184 million that would otherwise be earned.
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b) These disorders result in the loss of 184 million years of otherwise
"healthy" life.




Dependent Variable

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In an experiment, the factor that is observed to change with changes in the
manipulated (independent) variables




Automatic beliefs concerning other people that we learn as we grow up in a given
culture are called __________.


a) nomenclatures
b) stereotypes
c) discriminations
d) prejudices


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b) stereotypes




While a(n) __________ condition is somewhat short in duration, a(n) __________ condition lasts
for a longer period of time.


a) distal; proximal
b) acute; chronic
c) explicit; implicit
d) primary; secondary


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b) acute; chronic

,Etiology is concerned with the study of the _______ of behaviour


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causes




During his abnormal psychology class exam, Peter began to pound the desk and
make loud quacking noises. His classmates cast worried glances at the professor as
Peter continued to quack and pound the desk. Which of the indicators of abnormality
presented in your text best represents Peter's behaviors?


a) statistical deviancy
b) dangerousness
c) irrationality and unpredictability
d) subjective distress


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c) irrationality and unpredictability




According to the National Comorbidity Survey Replication (NCS-R), which category
of psychological disorders is the most common?


a) alcohol abuse disorder
b) major depressive disorder
c) mood disorders
d) anxiety disorders


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, d) anxiety disorders




Which of the following is an example of a negative correlation?


a) As insomnia increases, fatigue increases.
b) As alcoholic drinks consumed increases, coordination decreases.
c) As alcoholic drinks consumed increases, insobriety increases.
d) As number of hours of sleep increases, hours spent eating remains the same.


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b) As alcoholic drinks consumed increases, coordination decreases.




Epidemiology


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is the study of the distribution of diseases, disorders, or health-related
behaviors in a given population




Chronic


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term used to describe a long-standing or frequently recurring disorder,
often with progressing seriousness (long in duration)

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