A Psychologist Is Working with a Person Who Has Been

question 90

Multiple Choice

A psychologist is working with a person who has been diagnosed as having bipolar I disorder.When the psychologist looks at the clinical history of the blood relatives of this person,she would not be surprised to find:

• A) that there is evidence of similar symptoms being displayed in the person's relatives
• B) that there is no evidence whatsoever of depressive symptoms in the relatives
• C) if there is evidence of depression or mania-it is no more likely to be found in blood relatives than it is in close friends of the family
• D) that there is evidence of other genetic problems, such as Down syndrome

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Definitions:

"The Clap"

A slang term for gonorrhea, a sexually transmitted infection caused by the bacterium Neisseria gonorrhoeae.

Gonorrhea

A sexually transmitted infection caused by the bacteria Neisseria gonorrhoeae, characterized by painful urination and abnormal discharge.

Substance Abuse

The excessive use of a substance, especially alcohol or drugs, leading to adverse effects.

High-Risk Sexual Behaviors

Sexual activities that increase the likelihood of contracting sexually transmitted infections or resulting in unintended pregnancies.