William Was Treated for Anxiety Related to Test-Taking

question 19

Multiple Choice

William was treated for anxiety related to test-taking. At the end of his therapy, he reported fewer anxiety symptoms and a better ability to manage his fear of failure. Most probably, William's progress will be viewed as _______ at termination.

• A) clinically significant
• B) a partial failure
• C) treatment resistant
• D) clinically insignificant

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Definitions:

Acidic

Having the properties of an acid, which include a sour taste, the ability to turn litmus paper red, and the capability to donate a hydrogen ion (H+) in reactions.

pKa

A quantitative measure that indicates the strength of an acid in solution, specifically the acid's dissociation constant.

pKb

A measure of the basicity of a compound, defined as the negative logarithm of the base dissociation constant (Kb).

Acid/Base Reaction

A chemical reaction that occurs between an acid and a base, often resulting in the formation of a salt and water.