Adolescent boys who are lonely, depressed, worried, or angry are more likely than girls to:
a. externalize their emotional problems in acts of aggression and other antisocial behavior.
b. develop eating disorders.
c. blame themselves for whatever goes wrong.
d. internalize their feelings and become withdrawn.
A
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Kent is an accountant who is terribly bored and frustrated with his current position. He feels he is not paid nearly enough and feels terribly unappreciated. Ahmed, a very sociable person, is frustrated by the fact that he gets very little human contact throughout the day. The human contact he does have is with his boss, who is frequently absent. James, a construction supervisor, is tired because he is on his feet all day. All other things being equal and based on research, who is most likely to experience burnout?
a) James b) Kent and James are about equal c) Ahmed d) Kent
Which of the following statements regarding the treatment of depression is FALSE?
A) Psychotherapy is very successful in the adolescent population. B) Psychotherapy is effective when techniques for relaxation are included. C) Antidepressant medications do not cause any serious side effects in adolescents. D) Psychotherapy is effective when it aims at enhancing social skills.