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The three conditions that must be met for civil commitment are _________ __________ (2 words), danger to self or others, and grave disability. [BLANK-1]

Jackie has been in a relationship for 6 months now and they are ready for intercourse. When they try and have sex Jackie experiences pain when vaginal penetration is attempted and so they discontinued. She reports that she feels aroused and wants to have sex but it is just too painful. This has happened several times now and they have been unable to have intercourse. Jackie would most likely be diagnosed with

Andrea is being held in a psychiatric hospital after being found guilty of criminal behavior. She is in this facility instead of in jail because

The overall prevalence of personality disorders in inpatient settings is

Women’s sexual identities are more flexible while men are more specific and narrow in their pattern of arousal

The death rate (including suicide) due to anorexianervosais lower than that any psychological disorder reviewed in your text.

Maternal smoking is known to triple the risk of ______________

Robin is a 3-year-old girl who appears uninterested in people. She generally interacts with her mom only when she needs something. In some ways, Robin seems to be interested in her mother only as a tool to help her get what she wants. Robin would probably be diagnosed with

Marshall has suffered from several symptoms that indicate a schizophrenia-related condition, but his symptoms have only been present for 4 months. Which of the following would be the appropriate diagnosis?

Ritalin and Adderall, medications generally used to treat attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, are classified as ____________.