Question 1

When Beck says that people have automatic thoughts, he is referring to

Accepted Answer

A)  ideas and attitudes brought about as a result of classical conditioning. 
B)  basic irrational assumptions. 
C)  thoughts that are a normal part of the socialization process. 
D)  thoughts that come into our minds without conscious intent. 
A)  ideas and attitudes brought about as a result of classical conditioning. 
B)  basic irrational assumptions. 
C)  thoughts that are a normal part of the socialization process. 
D)  thoughts that come into our minds without conscious intent.

Question 2

Perceptions that occur in the absence of external stimuli are known as _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  hallucinations 
B)  delusions 
C)  obsessions 
D)  compulsions 
A)  hallucinations 
B)  delusions 
C)  obsessions 
D)  compulsions

Question 3

When clinicians conclude that a person's symptoms fit a particular category of disorder, they can make a __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of When clinicians conclude that a person's symptoms...

Question 4

A person who deviates from common behavior patterns or displays odd or whimsical behavior is called an ______.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A person who deviates from common behavior...

Question 5

Panic disorder is at least twice as common among men as among women.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

People with a ____ often describe their lives as an emotional roller coaster.

Accepted Answer

The answer of People with a ____ often describe their...

Question 7

Studies indicate that as many as ____ of all cases of acute stress disorder develop into posttraumatic stress disorder.

Accepted Answer

A)  25% 
B)  50% 
C)  65% 
D)  80% 
A)  25% 
B)  50% 
C)  65% 
D)  80%

Question 8

Assigning a diagnosis suggests that the client's pattern of dysfunction

Accepted Answer

A)  is basically the same as patterns displayed by many other people 
B)  has been researched in numerous studies 
C)  has responded to certain kinds of treatment. 
D)  all of the above 
A)  is basically the same as patterns displayed by many other people 
B)  has been researched in numerous studies 
C)  has responded to certain kinds of treatment. 
D)  all of the above

Question 9

Which of the following people is most likely to have a borderline personality disorder?

Accepted Answer

A)  Morgan who chronically over-participates in class and is always eager to show everyone that he has the right answer. 
B)  Harry, who is chronically late for class, and expects his instructor to spend time to get him "caught up" when he misses a class. 
C)  Anita, who is sometimes very interested in participating in classroom discussions, but is sometimes likely to lash out at her instructor or classmates over perceived injustices. 
D)  Angela, who does not interact with other students and is sure that her instructor is trying to trick people on exams. 
A)  Morgan who chronically over-participates in class and is always eager to show everyone that he has the right answer. 
B)  Harry, who is chronically late for class, and expects his instructor to spend time to get him "caught up" when he misses a class. 
C)  Anita, who is sometimes very interested in participating in classroom discussions, but is sometimes likely to lash out at her instructor or classmates over perceived injustices. 
D)  Angela, who does not interact with other students and is sure that her instructor is trying to trick people on exams.

Question 10

Describe the relationship between religion and mental health.

Accepted Answer

People who believe in a warm and caring

Question 11

Which of the following is NOT one of the somatoform disorders?

Accepted Answer

A)  conversion disorder 
B)  bipolar disorder 
C)  somatization disorder 
D)  hypochondriasis 
A)  conversion disorder 
B)  bipolar disorder 
C)  somatization disorder 
D)  hypochondriasis

Question 12

Obsessive compulsive disorder is equally common in men and women and among people of different races and ethnic groups.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Alexander broke up with Jean because she said he was a "psychopath". If this label was correctly applied, which disorder may Jean display symptoms of?

Accepted Answer

A)  Dependent personality disorder 
B)  Avoidant personality disorder 
C)  Posttraumatic stress disorder 
D)  Antisocial personality disorder 
A)  Dependent personality disorder 
B)  Avoidant personality disorder 
C)  Posttraumatic stress disorder 
D)  Antisocial personality disorder

Question 14

Cyclothymic disorder is a chronic but less severe form of _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  major depressive disorder 
B)  bipolar disorder 
C)  dysthymic sorder 
D)  panic disorder 
A)  major depressive disorder 
B)  bipolar disorder 
C)  dysthymic sorder 
D)  panic disorder

Question 15

Negative conclusions based on little evidence are known as ________.

Accepted Answer

arbitrary

Question 16

Define the four Ds common to most definitions of abnormality.

Accepted Answer

(1) Deviance- Behavior, thoughts, and em

Question 17

Which of the following measures of psychological dysfunction is most likely to be affected by time, culture, and history?

Accepted Answer

A)  deviance 
B)  distress 
C)  dysfunction 
D)  danger 
A)  deviance 
B)  distress 
C)  dysfunction 
D)  danger

Question 18

Richard firmly believes that he is being plotted against, spied on, slandered, threatened, and attacked by his friends and family although there is a no evidence to support his beliefs. Richard is experiencing ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  delusions of grandeur 
B)  delusions of persecution 
C)  hallucinations 
D)  repression 
A)  delusions of grandeur 
B)  delusions of persecution 
C)  hallucinations 
D)  repression

Question 19

According to neuroscience studies, which of the following neurotransmitters plays an important role in the development of generalized anxiety disorder?

Accepted Answer

A)  GABA 
B)  serotonin 
C)  norepinephrine 
D)  dopamine 
A)  GABA 
B)  serotonin 
C)  norepinephrine 
D)  dopamine

Question 20

In most countries throughout the world, what classification system is used to categorize individuals with mental illnesses?

Accepted Answer

Internatio

When Beck says that people have automatic thoughts, he is referring to

Perceptions that occur in the absence of external stimuli are known as _____.

When clinicians conclude that a person's symptoms fit a particular category of disorder, they can make a __________.

A person who deviates from common behavior patterns or displays odd or whimsical behavior is called an ______.

Panic disorder is at least twice as common among men as among women.

People with a ____ often describe their lives as an emotional roller coaster.

Studies indicate that as many as ____ of all cases of acute stress disorder develop into posttraumatic stress disorder.

Assigning a diagnosis suggests that the client's pattern of dysfunction

Which of the following people is most likely to have a borderline personality disorder?

Describe the relationship between religion and mental health.

Which of the following is NOT one of the somatoform disorders?

Obsessive compulsive disorder is equally common in men and women and among people of different races and ethnic groups.

Alexander broke up with Jean because she said he was a "psychopath". If this label was correctly applied, which disorder may Jean display symptoms of?

Cyclothymic disorder is a chronic but less severe form of _____.

Negative conclusions based on little evidence are known as ________.

Define the four Ds common to most definitions of abnormality.

Which of the following measures of psychological dysfunction is most likely to be affected by time, culture, and history?

Richard firmly believes that he is being plotted against, spied on, slandered, threatened, and attacked by his friends and family although there is a no evidence to support his beliefs. Richard is experiencing ______.

According to neuroscience studies, which of the following neurotransmitters plays an important role in the development of generalized anxiety disorder?

In most countries throughout the world, what classification system is used to categorize individuals with mental illnesses?

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Exam 15: Psychological Disorders

When Beck says that people have automatic thoughts, he is referring to

Perceptions that occur in the absence of external stimuli are known as _____.

When clinicians conclude that a person's symptoms fit a particular category of disorder, they can make a __________.

A person who deviates from common behavior patterns or displays odd or whimsical behavior is called an ______.

Panic disorder is at least twice as common among men as among women.

People with a ____ often describe their lives as an emotional roller coaster.

Studies indicate that as many as ____ of all cases of acute stress disorder develop into posttraumatic stress disorder.

Assigning a diagnosis suggests that the client's pattern of dysfunction

Which of the following people is most likely to have a borderline personality disorder?

Describe the relationship between religion and mental health.

Which of the following is NOT one of the somatoform disorders?

Obsessive compulsive disorder is equally common in men and women and among people of different races and ethnic groups.

Alexander broke up with Jean because she said he was a "psychopath". If this label was correctly applied, which disorder may Jean display symptoms of?

Cyclothymic disorder is a chronic but less severe form of _____.

Negative conclusions based on little evidence are known as ________.

Define the four Ds common to most definitions of abnormality.

Which of the following measures of psychological dysfunction is most likely to be affected by time, culture, and history?

Richard firmly believes that he is being plotted against, spied on, slandered, threatened, and attacked by his friends and family although there is a no evidence to support his beliefs. Richard is experiencing ______.

According to neuroscience studies, which of the following neurotransmitters plays an important role in the development of generalized anxiety disorder?

In most countries throughout the world, what classification system is used to categorize individuals with mental illnesses?

Psychology: Yesterday and Today

Psychology As a Science

Human Development

Neuroscience

Sensation and Perception

Consciousness

Learning

Memory

Language and Thought

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Treatment of Psychological Disorders

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