Research suggests that the gender differences observed in the prevalence of many personality disorders may be due to
a. genetic differences
b. gender-specific learned behavior patterns.
c. gender bias on the part of the diagnosing clinician.
d. cultural scripts that dictate the type of disordered behavior appropriate for each gender.
c
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Which of the following statements is correct regarding the treatment of specific phobias? a. Structured exposure-based exercises are no longer considered necessary
b. Individuals with "blood" phobias must learn to relax their muscles to keep their blood pressure high enough to prevent fainting. c. Exposure-based exercises actually change brain functioning. d. Avoiding a phobic situation weakens the phobic response.
Sensory perceptions that are not directly attributable to environmental stimuli are called ____
a. ideas of reference b. hallucinations c. delusions d. loose associations