The parents of a child who has just been put on Ritalin are given a pamphlet describing some of the benefits and side effects of the drug. What types of side effects might the parents expect to see?

Which term describes psychological treatments designed to help people resolve behavioral, emotional, and interpersonal problems and improve the quality of their lives?

a) mental hygiene b) psychiatric care c) psychotherapy d) psychoanalysis

Which of the following is necessary for a diagnosis of obsessive-compulsive disorder?

A. The presence of compulsive behaviors B. A persistent awareness of the irrational nature of the obsessions experienced C. Evidence of psychosis D. The symptomatic behavior causes distress.