Which of the following is a disadvantage of psychotherapy?

a. It is ineffective in treating severe mental disorders.
b. It takes time.
c. It is significantly more expensive than all other forms of treatment.
d. It is generally less effective than talking out your problems with a friend or family member.

b. It takes time.

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Sarah goes to her therapist for treatment of her drinking problem. Her therapist teaches her

methods to stop the drinking, which work quite effectively. Then, her therapist teaches her a series of techniques and skills designed to help prevent her from drinking again and to help her cope with high-risk situations and temptations she is sure to encounter. This approach is called ______. a. self-control training c. relapse prevention training b. skills training d. the abstinence violation effect

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Which statement about the relationship between socioeconomic status (SES) and intelligence is FALSE?

A) At age 3, high-SES children know about 50% more words than do low-SES children. B) Poverty is associated with impairments in brain development. C) The difference in intelligence as a function of SES increases as children age. D) Low-SES households are, on average, as intellectually stimulating as are high-SES households.

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