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1
Genevieve was surprised to learn in her introductory psychology course that approximately one out of every ____ people in the U.S. is likely to suffer at some point in life from a psychological disorder.
A)5
B)2
C)10
D)100
2
The term "comorbidity" refers to
A)the joint occurrence of two or more disorders.
B)the number of people who have a disorder.
C)an unwillingness to admit that one has symptoms.
D)the likelihood of children inheriting a disorder from their parents.
3
Studies of college students agree with national surveys indicating that the largest percentage of college students seeking counseling are experiencing symptoms of
A)alcohol dependence.
B)depression.
C)substance abuse.
D)panic attacks.
4
What can we conclude from the fact that cultures vary in the incidence of reported psychological disorders such as major depression?
A)Genetic factors outweigh the environment in causing psychological disorders.
B)Eastern cultures are far more stressful than Western cultures.
C)Cultural contexts must be considered when thinking about psychological disorders.
D)The diagnostic systems in countries outside the U.S. are biased against identifying psychological disorders.
5
Among college students seeking help from counseling centers, the most frequently reported problem is
A)sexual assault.
B)suicidal feelings.
C)stress and anxiety.
D)depression.





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