Mr Sweeney Is a 58-Year-Old Man Who Has Presented for a Routine

question 34

Multiple Choice

Mr. Sweeney is a 58-year-old man who has presented for a routine annual prostate examination. On examination, you note a normal prostate gland. Which of the following characteristics should describe the normal prostate?

• A) Rubbery consistency
• B) About 4 cm in diameter
• C) Fluctuant softness
• D) Gland protruding 1 cm into the rectum
• E) Firm, smooth, and slightly movable

Identify the symptoms and characteristics of psychopathy.

Understand the vulnerability-stress model and its application to mental disorders.

Recognize the symptoms and diagnostic criteria for schizophrenia.

Differentiate between the biological and learning models of addiction and their implications for treatment.

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Definitions:

Mass Murderers

Individuals who kill several or many people in a single incident.

Mentally Ill

Pertaining to individuals suffering from mental health disorders that affect their thinking, behavior, and emotion.

Homicide Rates

The number of homicides per unit of population within a given time period, often used as an indicator of social stability and safety.

Capital Punishment

The legally authorized killing of someone as punishment for a crime.