Question 1

Adolescents account for ________ percent of the suicide attempts in the United States.

Accepted Answer

A)  2 
B)  12 
C)  32 
D)  22 
A)  2 
B)  12 
C)  32 
D)  22

Question 2

Whenever Nancy finds herself in an anxiety-evoking situation, she calms herself by engaging in elaborate superstitious behaviors that have no logical purpose. Nancy's behavior is typical of a(n) ________ disorder.

Accepted Answer

A)  specific phobia 
B)  personality 
C)  affective 
D)  obsessive-compulsive 
A)  specific phobia 
B)  personality 
C)  affective 
D)  obsessive-compulsive

Question 3

Which of the following is not a criterion psychologists rely on to determine abnormality?

Accepted Answer

A)  conformity to what is socially expected 
B)  psychological discomfort 
C)  personality traits 
D)  functioning well in life 
A)  conformity to what is socially expected 
B)  psychological discomfort 
C)  personality traits 
D)  functioning well in life

Question 4

The inability to enjoy sex without emotional or physical pain is characteristic of ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  exhibitionists 
B)  sexual masochists 
C)  voyeurs 
D)  sexual sadists 
A)  exhibitionists 
B)  sexual masochists 
C)  voyeurs 
D)  sexual sadists

Question 5

Leo is unable to relax. He feels constantly "keyed up" and restless. His muscles are chronically tense, he is hypervigilant and apprehensive about the future, he often feels his heart pounding and he has trouble sleeping. His symptoms sound most like ________ disorder.

Accepted Answer

A)  panic 
B)  conversion 
C)  generalized anxiety 
D)  dissociative identity 
A)  panic 
B)  conversion 
C)  generalized anxiety 
D)  dissociative identity

Question 6

Estimates indicate that about ________ in 10 people in the United States suffer from at least one specific phobia.

Accepted Answer

A)  1 
B)  2 
C)  3 
D)  4 
A)  1 
B)  2 
C)  3 
D)  4

Question 7

Which of the following is not an anxiety disorder?

Accepted Answer

A)  panic disorder 
B)  obsessive-compulsive disorder 
C)  conversion disorder 
D)  a phobia 
A)  panic disorder 
B)  obsessive-compulsive disorder 
C)  conversion disorder 
D)  a phobia

Question 8

Which of the following is not a reason that married women are more likely to develop mental disorders than married men?

Accepted Answer

A)  For men, marriage is a haven; for women it is a demanding job. 
B)  Marriage is more stressful for women than for men. 
C)  Women are more likely to be victims of incest, rape, and marital violence than are men. 
D)  Working outside the home creates stress that lowers women's self-esteem. 
A)  For men, marriage is a haven; for women it is a demanding job. 
B)  Marriage is more stressful for women than for men. 
C)  Women are more likely to be victims of incest, rape, and marital violence than are men. 
D)  Working outside the home creates stress that lowers women's self-esteem.

Question 9

The legal term for a defendant's ability to understand the charges against him or her and participate in a defense in court is ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  insanity 
B)  abnormality 
C)  competency 
D)  mental illness 
A)  insanity 
B)  abnormality 
C)  competency 
D)  mental illness

Question 10

If a fraternal twin develops schizophrenia , there is about a ________ percent chance that the other twin will also develop the illness.

Accepted Answer

A)  17 
B)  37 
C)  57 
D)  77 
A)  17 
B)  37 
C)  57 
D)  77

Question 11

Sexual desire disorders play a part in ________ percent of all sexual dysfunctions.

Accepted Answer

A)  20 
B)  40 
C)  60 
D)  80 
A)  20 
B)  40 
C)  60 
D)  80

Question 12

A range of disorders involving varying degrees of impairment in communication skills, social interaction, and restricted, repetitive, and stereotyped patterns of behavior is known as ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  echolalia 
B)  attention/deficit/hyperactivity disorder 
C)  conduct disorder 
D)  autism spectrum disorder 
A)  echolalia 
B)  attention/deficit/hyperactivity disorder 
C)  conduct disorder 
D)  autism spectrum disorder

Question 13

Describe the general symptoms of anxiety disorders. Also, identify and define four types of anxiety disorders.

Accepted Answer

Anxiety disorders are characterized by e

Question 14

Which of the following is a true statement?

Accepted Answer

A)  Women are more likely than men to attempt suicide and more women succeed at it. 
B)  Women are more likely to attempt suicide, but men are more likely to succeed at it. 
C)  Men are more likely to attempt suicide, but women are more likely to succeed at it. 
D)  Men are more likely than women to attempt suicide and more men succeed at it. 
A)  Women are more likely than men to attempt suicide and more women succeed at it. 
B)  Women are more likely to attempt suicide, but men are more likely to succeed at it. 
C)  Men are more likely to attempt suicide, but women are more likely to succeed at it. 
D)  Men are more likely than women to attempt suicide and more men succeed at it.

Question 15

The DSM-5 was designed to provide a complete list of ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  innate predispositions 
B)  mental disorders 
C)  health providers 
D)  treatment models 
A)  innate predispositions 
B)  mental disorders 
C)  health providers 
D)  treatment models

Question 16

Psychoanalysts believe that phobias result from ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  depression 
B)  displacement 
C)  aggression 
D)  punishment 
A)  depression 
B)  displacement 
C)  aggression 
D)  punishment

Question 17

In the United States, the suicide rate is ________ among Whites than among minorities.

Accepted Answer

A)  slightly higher 
B)  much higher 
C)  slightly lower 
D)  much lower 
A)  slightly higher 
B)  much higher 
C)  slightly lower 
D)  much lower

Question 18

Heidi experiences sharp fluctuations in her self-image, her moods, and her interpersonal relationships. She acts impulsively, feels uncomfortable being alone and often manipulates people around her to control or solidify her personal relationships. Heidi is most likely suffering from ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  borderline personality disorder 
B)  avoidant personality disorder 
C)  disorganized schizophrenia 
D)  bipolar disorder 
A)  borderline personality disorder 
B)  avoidant personality disorder 
C)  disorganized schizophrenia 
D)  bipolar disorder

Question 19

Bipolar disorder is ________ common than depression and has a ________ biological component than depression.

Accepted Answer

A)  more; stronger 
B)  less; weaker 
C)  more; weaker 
D)  less; stronger 
A)  more; stronger 
B)  less; weaker 
C)  more; weaker 
D)  less; stronger

Question 20

If patients report vague, recurring physical symptoms for which they have repeatedly sought medical attention but no organic cause has been found, physicians are likely to suspect a ________ disorder.

Accepted Answer

A)  conversion 
B)  somatic symptom 
C)  psychosomatic 
D)  body dysmorphic 
A)  conversion 
B)  somatic symptom 
C)  psychosomatic 
D)  body dysmorphic

Adolescents account for ________ percent of the suicide attempts in the United States.

Whenever Nancy finds herself in an anxiety-evoking situation, she calms herself by engaging in elaborate superstitious behaviors that have no logical purpose. Nancy's behavior is typical of a(n) ________ disorder.

Which of the following is not a criterion psychologists rely on to determine abnormality?

The inability to enjoy sex without emotional or physical pain is characteristic of ________.

Leo is unable to relax. He feels constantly "keyed up" and restless. His muscles are chronically tense, he is hypervigilant and apprehensive about the future, he often feels his heart pounding and he has trouble sleeping. His symptoms sound most like ________ disorder.

Estimates indicate that about ________ in 10 people in the United States suffer from at least one specific phobia.

Which of the following is not an anxiety disorder?

Which of the following is not a reason that married women are more likely to develop mental disorders than married men?

The legal term for a defendant's ability to understand the charges against him or her and participate in a defense in court is ________.

If a fraternal twin develops schizophrenia , there is about a ________ percent chance that the other twin will also develop the illness.

Sexual desire disorders play a part in ________ percent of all sexual dysfunctions.

A range of disorders involving varying degrees of impairment in communication skills, social interaction, and restricted, repetitive, and stereotyped patterns of behavior is known as ________.

Describe the general symptoms of anxiety disorders. Also, identify and define four types of anxiety disorders.

Which of the following is a true statement?

The DSM-5 was designed to provide a complete list of ________.

Psychoanalysts believe that phobias result from ________.

In the United States, the suicide rate is ________ among Whites than among minorities.

Heidi experiences sharp fluctuations in her self-image, her moods, and her interpersonal relationships. She acts impulsively, feels uncomfortable being alone and often manipulates people around her to control or solidify her personal relationships. Heidi is most likely suffering from ________.

Bipolar disorder is common than depression and has a biological component than depression.

If patients report vague, recurring physical symptoms for which they have repeatedly sought medical attention but no organic cause has been found, physicians are likely to suspect a ________ disorder.

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Adolescents account for ________ percent of the suicide attempts in the United States.

Whenever Nancy finds herself in an anxiety-evoking situation, she calms herself by engaging in elaborate superstitious behaviors that have no logical purpose. Nancy's behavior is typical of a(n) ________ disorder.

Which of the following is not a criterion psychologists rely on to determine abnormality?

The inability to enjoy sex without emotional or physical pain is characteristic of ________.

Leo is unable to relax. He feels constantly "keyed up" and restless. His muscles are chronically tense, he is hypervigilant and apprehensive about the future, he often feels his heart pounding and he has trouble sleeping. His symptoms sound most like ________ disorder.

Estimates indicate that about ________ in 10 people in the United States suffer from at least one specific phobia.

Which of the following is not an anxiety disorder?

Which of the following is not a reason that married women are more likely to develop mental disorders than married men?

The legal term for a defendant's ability to understand the charges against him or her and participate in a defense in court is ________.

If a fraternal twin develops schizophrenia , there is about a ________ percent chance that the other twin will also develop the illness.

Sexual desire disorders play a part in ________ percent of all sexual dysfunctions.

A range of disorders involving varying degrees of impairment in communication skills, social interaction, and restricted, repetitive, and stereotyped patterns of behavior is known as ________.

Describe the general symptoms of anxiety disorders. Also, identify and define four types of anxiety disorders.

Which of the following is a true statement?

The DSM-5 was designed to provide a complete list of ________.

Psychoanalysts believe that phobias result from ________.

In the United States, the suicide rate is ________ among Whites than among minorities.

Heidi experiences sharp fluctuations in her self-image, her moods, and her interpersonal relationships. She acts impulsively, feels uncomfortable being alone and often manipulates people around her to control or solidify her personal relationships. Heidi is most likely suffering from ________.

Bipolar disorder is ________ common than depression and has a ________ biological component than depression.

If patients report vague, recurring physical symptoms for which they have repeatedly sought medical attention but no organic cause has been found, physicians are likely to suspect a ________ disorder.

The Science of Psychology

The Biological Basis of Behavior

Sensation and Perception

States of Consciousness

Learning

Memory

Cognition and Mental Abilities

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Psychology Applied to Work

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Bipolar disorder is common than depression and has a biological component than depression.