Which statement below about the prevalence of childhood sexual abuse is accurate?
a. The prevalence of sexual abuse is probably lower than is commonly thought.
b. Estimated prevalence rates range from 25 percent to 75 percent.
c. Because of increased media attention, the prevalence has dropped dramatically in recent years.
d. Because definitions vary widely, estimates of prevalence vary widely, too.
d. Because definitions vary widely, estimates of prevalence vary widely, too.
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a. a weak leader. b. groupthink. c. the self-serving bias. d. group polarization.
Lelia is a cigarette smoker who desires to quit smoking. She has tried several times to quit
on her own, but so far has failed. She decides to consult a therapist. Her therapist suggests that she imagine herself dying of lung cancer and the anguish her dying would cause her loved ones. Lelia's therapist is using a method of therapy called a. aversion therapy. b. covert sensitization. c. punishment therapy. d. rational-emotive therapy. e. implosion therapy.