In Some Cases, Patients Will Use Drugs or Alcohol to Treat

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Multiple Choice

In some cases, patients will use drugs or alcohol to treat the disturbing symptoms of a psychiatric disease.What can occur in this scenario?

• A) A mixed-drug reaction, which may heighten the effects of both drugs
• B) Decreased psychiatric symptoms, which makes the psychiatric condition harder to treat
• C) An accidental overdose by mixing alcohol with anxiolytic medications, antipsychotic medications, or antidepressants
• D) An increase in psychiatric symptoms because the psychiatric drugs become less effective in the presence of alcohol

Recognize the role of environmental and genetic factors in shaping intelligence.

Differentiate among various theories of intelligence (e.g., Spearman's g-factor, Thurstone's primary mental abilities, Gardner's multiple intelligences, Sternberg's triarchic theory).

Identify the components and significance of IQ tests, including how IQ scores are calculated and interpreted.

Appreciate the implications of high or low IQ scores on academic and professional outcomes.

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