37. What is the probability that a 44-year old woman develops schizophrenia if s

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37. What is the probability that a 44-year old woman develops schizophrenia if she has not have symptoms before?

a.  about 30%    b. about 10%   c. about 5%   d. about 2%   e.  about zero

44.Dr. Drew Pinsky developed a multi-step program to fight addictive behavior? His therapy is:

a. a combination of cognitive and behavior therapy    

b. a kind of psychoanalytic therapy

c. a type of electroconvulsive treatment

d. a combination of psychoanalysis and electroconvulsive treatment

e. a combination of psychoanalysis and spiritual healing

46.The famous “drug revolution” in treatment of mental illness took place in the:

a. 2001-2003    b. 1990s    c. 1980s    d. 1970s   e. 1960s

48. What psychotherapy?

a. any form of medical treatment   b. a type of verbal interaction between a clinician and his or her client

c. a form of medical care to treat most violent patients  d. a form of medical care to treat emotional problems

e. a type of treatment involving prescribed drugs

Explanation / Answer

The symptoms of schizophrenia manifest either during childhood or teenage years. The onset of this particular mental disorder is possible later in life as well. However, it is very uncommon for individuals later than 40 years of age to develop schizophrenia given that they have never had symptoms of it before.

Thus, the correct answer is option, D.

Dr. Drew's therapy to fight addictive behaviour includes a form of cognitive therapy. His therapy works on helping an individual focus on his thoughts and feelings. He emphasizes on changing one's thought and cognition in order to change one's behaviour.

Thus, the correct answer is option, A.

The understanding of drugs playing an important role in the intervention process of mental illness took place in the 1960s. Until then drugs weren't prescribed to treat mental disorders.

Thus, the correct answer is option, E.

Psychotherapy unlike medical therapy includes a type of verbal interaction between a clinician and his or her client to treat mental illness. It focuses on helping people by plainly talking to them. This helps and results in them feeling better and eventually curing their problem.

Thus, the correct answer is option, B.

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