Question 1

It is safest to conclude that after 40 years of research effort, the neurochemical bases of mood disorders

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A)  is a fiction. 
B)  will soon be discovered. 
C)  has been found. 
D)  remains mysterious. 
A)  is a fiction. 
B)  will soon be discovered. 
C)  has been found. 
D)  remains mysterious. D

Question 2

We often think of a person's behavior as abnormal with no thought or definition of the concept of what "abnormality" means. Describe the three criterion used to determine whether a particular behavior is abnormal or not.

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The three common criteria that are commonly used to make judgments about abnormal behavior are: deviance, maladaptive behavior, and personal distress.
   People can be considered as disordered when one, two or all of the criteria are met, but diagnosis of psychological disorders involves value judgments about what represents normal or abnormal behavior.

Question 3

Recent research has revealed that the ____ is about 8-10% smaller in depressed individuals compared to non-depressed individuals.

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A)  prefrontal cortex 
B)  hypothalamus 
C)  hippocampus 
D)  corpus callosum 
A)  prefrontal cortex 
B)  hypothalamus 
C)  hippocampus 
D)  corpus callosum C

Question 4

Which of the following statements is LEAST accurate?

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A)  Prevalence estimates for schizophrenia and bipolar disorder appear to be roughly comparable across diverse cultures. 
B)  Prevalence estimates for most diagnostic categories appear to be quite similar across cultures. 
C)  Disorders that have a strong biological component tend to exhibit greater cross-cultural similarity in prevalence. 
D)  Environmental factors at work in specific cultures probably foster some disorders more readily that others. 
A)  Prevalence estimates for schizophrenia and bipolar disorder appear to be roughly comparable across diverse cultures. 
B)  Prevalence estimates for most diagnostic categories appear to be quite similar across cultures. 
C)  Disorders that have a strong biological component tend to exhibit greater cross-cultural similarity in prevalence. 
D)  Environmental factors at work in specific cultures probably foster some disorders more readily that others.

Question 5

An individual with a(n) ____________________ would experience repeated, sudden, unexpected attacks of overwhelming anxiety.

Accepted Answer

The answer of An individual with a(n) ____________________ would experience...

Question 6

Of the major disorders, symptom patterns are probably most culturally variable for

Accepted Answer

A)  schizophrenia. 
B)  depression. 
C)  bipolar illness. 
D)  dissociative disorders. 
A)  schizophrenia. 
B)  depression. 
C)  bipolar illness. 
D)  dissociative disorders.

Question 7

Which of the following has NOT been proposed as a potential biological factor that might contribute to the development of antisocial personality disorder?

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A)  abnormalities in GABA and dopamine levels in the brain 
B)  a genetic predisposition to the disorder 
C)  a sluggish autonomic nervous system 
D)  subtle prenatal neurological damage 
A)  abnormalities in GABA and dopamine levels in the brain 
B)  a genetic predisposition to the disorder 
C)  a sluggish autonomic nervous system 
D)  subtle prenatal neurological damage

Question 8

An individual gets sudden, paralyzing attacks of anxiety and fears going out in public away from her house. Which anxiety disorder does this describe?

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A)  generalized anxiety disorder 
B)  phobic disorder 
C)  obsessive-compulsive disorder 
D)  panic attack and agoraphobia 
A)  generalized anxiety disorder 
B)  phobic disorder 
C)  obsessive-compulsive disorder 
D)  panic attack and agoraphobia

Question 9

The psychological disorder characterized by impulsive, callous, manipulative, aggressive, and irresponsible behavior that reflects a failure to accept social norms is

Accepted Answer

A)  antisocial personality disorder. 
B)  bipolar disorder. 
C)  narcissistic personality disorder. 
D)  schizophrenia. 
A)  antisocial personality disorder. 
B)  bipolar disorder. 
C)  narcissistic personality disorder. 
D)  schizophrenia.

Question 10

Which of the following statements is LEAST accurate?

Accepted Answer

A)  Correlations have been found between poor social skills and depression. 
B)  Depressed people tend to be evaluated negatively by others. 
C)  There is no relationship between depression and environmental stress. 
D)  Depressed people gravitate towards people who reinforce their negative views of themselves. 
A)  Correlations have been found between poor social skills and depression. 
B)  Depressed people tend to be evaluated negatively by others. 
C)  There is no relationship between depression and environmental stress. 
D)  Depressed people gravitate towards people who reinforce their negative views of themselves.

Question 11

The current system for classification and diagnosis of psychological disorders uses a(n) ____________________ system of classification.

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The answer of The current system for classification and diagnosis...

Question 12

Individuals with antisocial personality disorder exhibit all of the following behaviors EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  they rarely experience genuine affection for others. 
B)  they typically avoid social interactions. 
C)  they are irresponsible, impulsive, and can tolerate little frustration. 
D)  they chronically violate the rights of others and rarely feel guilty. 
A)  they rarely experience genuine affection for others. 
B)  they typically avoid social interactions. 
C)  they are irresponsible, impulsive, and can tolerate little frustration. 
D)  they chronically violate the rights of others and rarely feel guilty.

Question 13

People who are clearly schizophrenic but who cannot be placed into any of the three main categories for schizophrenic disorders are said to have

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A)  undifferentiated schizophrenia. 
B)  borderline schizophrenia. 
C)  disorganized schizophrenia. 
D)  schizophrenia in remission. 
A)  undifferentiated schizophrenia. 
B)  borderline schizophrenia. 
C)  disorganized schizophrenia. 
D)  schizophrenia in remission.

Question 14

A disorder characterized by amenorrhea (loss of the menstrual cycle) in women is the syndrome termed

Accepted Answer

A)  generalized anxiety disorder 
B)  bipolar mood disorder 
C)  anorexia nervosa 
D)  bulimia nervosa 
A)  generalized anxiety disorder 
B)  bipolar mood disorder 
C)  anorexia nervosa 
D)  bulimia nervosa

Question 15

Renata recently had a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan done. The results showed that her brain has enlarged ventricles and a thalamus that is smaller than normal. If Renata has a psychological disorder, the results of her MRI scan would suggest that the disorder is MOST likely

Accepted Answer

A)  obsessive-compulsive disorder. 
B)  bipolar disorder. 
C)  schizophrenia. 
D)  dissociative identity disorder. 
A)  obsessive-compulsive disorder. 
B)  bipolar disorder. 
C)  schizophrenia. 
D)  dissociative identity disorder.

Question 16

In determining the probabilities associated with comorbidity (the coexistence of two or more psychological disorders), epidemiologists would need to work with

Accepted Answer

A)  conjunctive probabilities. 
B)  cumulative probabilities. 
C)  point prevalence rates. 
D)  disjunctive probabilities. 
A)  conjunctive probabilities. 
B)  cumulative probabilities. 
C)  point prevalence rates. 
D)  disjunctive probabilities.

Question 17

The presence of structural abnormalities in the brain that are assumed to reflect deterioration of brain tissue has been associated with

Accepted Answer

A)  mood disorders. 
B)  schizophrenic disorders. 
C)  anxiety disorders. 
D)  somatoform disorders. 
A)  mood disorders. 
B)  schizophrenic disorders. 
C)  anxiety disorders. 
D)  somatoform disorders.

Question 18

Schizophrenic disorders usually emerge during

Accepted Answer

A)  childhood. 
B)  adolescence or early adulthood. 
C)  between the ages of 40 and 50. 
D)  in the age group over 60. 
A)  childhood. 
B)  adolescence or early adulthood. 
C)  between the ages of 40 and 50. 
D)  in the age group over 60.

Question 19

According to the DSM-IV, individuals should not be diagnosed as having a personality disorder before they're 18 years old because personality is not well established before then. From what you know about personality development (Chapters 11 and 12), can you support this position? You may wish to answer from the particular viewpoint of one of the personality theorists covered in your text (e.g., Erikson, Mischel, Maslow, or others).

Accepted Answer

Answers should reveal an understanding o

Question 20

Fiona has been diagnosed with bulimia nervosa. Based on the physical symptoms listed in your text, you should expect that Fiona will show evidence of

Accepted Answer

A)  amenorrhea and low blood pressure. 
B)  dental problems and cardiac arrhythmias. 
C)  cardiac arrhythmias and osteoporosis. 
D)  dental problems and elevated blood pressure. 
A)  amenorrhea and low blood pressure. 
B)  dental problems and cardiac arrhythmias. 
C)  cardiac arrhythmias and osteoporosis. 
D)  dental problems and elevated blood pressure.

Exam 28: Psychological Disorders Part 2

It is safest to conclude that after 40 years of research effort, the neurochemical bases of mood disorders

We often think of a person's behavior as abnormal with no thought or definition of the concept of what "abnormality" means. Describe the three criterion used to determine whether a particular behavior is abnormal or not.

Recent research has revealed that the ____ is about 8-10% smaller in depressed individuals compared to non-depressed individuals.

Which of the following statements is LEAST accurate?

An individual with a(n) ____________________ would experience repeated, sudden, unexpected attacks of overwhelming anxiety.

Of the major disorders, symptom patterns are probably most culturally variable for

Which of the following has NOT been proposed as a potential biological factor that might contribute to the development of antisocial personality disorder?

An individual gets sudden, paralyzing attacks of anxiety and fears going out in public away from her house. Which anxiety disorder does this describe?

The psychological disorder characterized by impulsive, callous, manipulative, aggressive, and irresponsible behavior that reflects a failure to accept social norms is

Which of the following statements is LEAST accurate?

The current system for classification and diagnosis of psychological disorders uses a(n) ____________________ system of classification.

Individuals with antisocial personality disorder exhibit all of the following behaviors EXCEPT

People who are clearly schizophrenic but who cannot be placed into any of the three main categories for schizophrenic disorders are said to have

A disorder characterized by amenorrhea (loss of the menstrual cycle) in women is the syndrome termed

Renata recently had a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan done. The results showed that her brain has enlarged ventricles and a thalamus that is smaller than normal. If Renata has a psychological disorder, the results of her MRI scan would suggest that the disorder is MOST likely

In determining the probabilities associated with comorbidity (the coexistence of two or more psychological disorders), epidemiologists would need to work with

The presence of structural abnormalities in the brain that are assumed to reflect deterioration of brain tissue has been associated with

Schizophrenic disorders usually emerge during

Fiona has been diagnosed with bulimia nervosa. Based on the physical symptoms listed in your text, you should expect that Fiona will show evidence of

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