Question 1

The relativistic view of psychological disorders suggests that

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A)  Western diagnostic concepts have limited validity or utility in other cultural contexts. 
B)  basic standards of normality and abnormality are universal across cultures. 
C)  culture-variations are only seen in more severe forms of psychological disorders. 
D)  there are no universal standards of normality and abnormality. 
A)  Western diagnostic concepts have limited validity or utility in other cultural contexts. 
B)  basic standards of normality and abnormality are universal across cultures. 
C)  culture-variations are only seen in more severe forms of psychological disorders. 
D)  there are no universal standards of normality and abnormality.

Question 2

Paxton comes from a home where discipline was erratic, and he was physically abused by his parents. His parents were also self-centered and exploitive. Based on research, this home environment is likely to increase Paxton's risk for developing

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A)  bipolar disorder. 
B)  antisocial personality disorder. 
C)  one of the somatoform disorders. 
D)  paranoid schizophrenia. 
A)  bipolar disorder. 
B)  antisocial personality disorder. 
C)  one of the somatoform disorders. 
D)  paranoid schizophrenia.

Question 3

Altering neurotransmitter activity at ____________________ synapses can reduce excessive anxiety.

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The answer of Altering neurotransmitter activity at ____________________ synapses can...

Question 4

What do you see as the strengths and weaknesses of the current DSM diagnostic system? Can you suggest an alternative system or adjustments to the systems that you feel would make it more effective?

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Answers to this question will vary. Good

Question 5

Theorists who embrace the ____________________ view argue that the criteria of mental illness varies greatly across cultures while those who subscribe to the ____________________ view argue that the criteria of mental illness are much the same around the world.

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relativist

Question 6

Harold sits all day alone on a park bench, babbling incoherently and giggling to himself. Harold would MOST likely be diagnosed as having

Accepted Answer

A)  paranoid schizophrenia. 
B)  catatonic schizophrenia. 
C)  disorganized schizophrenia. 
D)  undifferentiated schizophrenia. 
A)  paranoid schizophrenia. 
B)  catatonic schizophrenia. 
C)  disorganized schizophrenia. 
D)  undifferentiated schizophrenia.

Question 7

Briefly describe the five axes of the DSM-IV system.

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Since its revision in 1980 the DSM has u

Question 8

Jill will sit in one position for long periods of time, evidencing muscular rigidity. Jill is exhibiting symptoms of

Accepted Answer

A)  paranoid schizophrenia. 
B)  catatonic schizophrenia. 
C)  disorganized schizophrenia. 
D)  undifferentiated schizophrenia. 
A)  paranoid schizophrenia. 
B)  catatonic schizophrenia. 
C)  disorganized schizophrenia. 
D)  undifferentiated schizophrenia.

Question 9

Abby was watching a documentary on some of the horrors of the Viet Nam War. Even when she saw soldiers being blown up after stepping on land mines, she showed no emotional reaction or response. In this case, Abby is displaying symptoms of

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A)  catatonic stupor. 
B)  blunted or flat affect. 
C)  antisocial personality disorder. 
D)  conversion disorder. 
A)  catatonic stupor. 
B)  blunted or flat affect. 
C)  antisocial personality disorder. 
D)  conversion disorder.

Question 10

Research concerning the etiology of schizophrenic disorders has implicated excessive activity of the neurotransmitter(s)

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A)  dopamine. 
B)  GABA. 
C)  norepinephrine. 
D)  serotonin and epinephrine. 
A)  dopamine. 
B)  GABA. 
C)  norepinephrine. 
D)  serotonin and epinephrine.

Question 11

People with psychological disorders are often violent and dangerous.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Recent research, which has looked at the incidence of psychological disorders in individuals between the ages of 18 and 54, suggests that about 44 percent of the adult population will experience a psychological disorder at some point in their lives.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The disorder marked by striking motor disturbances ranging from rigidity to random motor activity and incoherence is termed

Accepted Answer

A)  catatonic schizophrenia 
B)  multiple personality 
C)  dissociative disorder 
D)  paranoid schizophrenia 
A)  catatonic schizophrenia 
B)  multiple personality 
C)  dissociative disorder 
D)  paranoid schizophrenia

Question 14

The prevalence estimates of both schizophrenia and bipolar disorders are roughly comparable across diverse cultures. This finding lends support to

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A)  the relativistic view of psychological disorders. 
B)  the stress-vulnerability model of psychological disorders. 
C)  the idiosyncratic view of psychological disorders. 
D)  the pancultural view of psychological disorders. 
A)  the relativistic view of psychological disorders. 
B)  the stress-vulnerability model of psychological disorders. 
C)  the idiosyncratic view of psychological disorders. 
D)  the pancultural view of psychological disorders.

Question 15

A two-category scheme for classification of schizophrenia has been suggested as an alternative to the older four categories. These two categories are based on

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A)  presence or absence of delusions. 
B)  predominance of positive or negative symptoms. 
C)  early or late age of onset. 
D)  slow or fast developing symptoms. 
A)  presence or absence of delusions. 
B)  predominance of positive or negative symptoms. 
C)  early or late age of onset. 
D)  slow or fast developing symptoms.

Question 16

Mark is hospitalized as a result of schizophrenia. He constantly rambles incoherently about a variety of topics and does not interact with the other patients or hospital staff. Mark has delusions that his right arm is slowly shrinking and that he is growing a third eye on the back of his head. MOST likely, Mark is diagnosed with

Accepted Answer

A)  disorganized schizophrenia. 
B)  paranoid schizophrenia. 
C)  catatonic schizophrenia. 
D)  undifferentiated schizophrenia. 
A)  disorganized schizophrenia. 
B)  paranoid schizophrenia. 
C)  catatonic schizophrenia. 
D)  undifferentiated schizophrenia.

Question 17

In terms of personality characteristics, individuals with anorexia nervosa tend to be impulsive, overly sensitive, and low in self-esteem.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

One symptom of schizophrenic disorders involves an individual having false beliefs that are maintained even though the beliefs clearly are out of touch with reality. These beliefs are referred to as

Accepted Answer

A)  illusions. 
B)  hallucinations. 
C)  delusions. 
D)  faulty perceptions. 
A)  illusions. 
B)  hallucinations. 
C)  delusions. 
D)  faulty perceptions.

Question 19

In ____________________, people lose their sense of identity as well as their memory for their entire lives.

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The answer of In ____________________, people lose their sense of...

Question 20

All of the following people might be subject to involuntary commitment EXCEPT

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A)  John, who is suicidal. 
B)  Samantha, who has threatened her neighbors with a gun. 
C)  Ruth, who embezzled $1,000,000 from the bank where she works. 
D)  Steve, who is severely disoriented and in need of treatment. 
A)  John, who is suicidal. 
B)  Samantha, who has threatened her neighbors with a gun. 
C)  Ruth, who embezzled $1,000,000 from the bank where she works. 
D)  Steve, who is severely disoriented and in need of treatment.

Exam 28: Psychological Disorders Part 2

The relativistic view of psychological disorders suggests that

Paxton comes from a home where discipline was erratic, and he was physically abused by his parents. His parents were also self-centered and exploitive. Based on research, this home environment is likely to increase Paxton's risk for developing

Altering neurotransmitter activity at ____________________ synapses can reduce excessive anxiety.

What do you see as the strengths and weaknesses of the current DSM diagnostic system? Can you suggest an alternative system or adjustments to the systems that you feel would make it more effective?

Theorists who embrace the ____________________ view argue that the criteria of mental illness varies greatly across cultures while those who subscribe to the ____________________ view argue that the criteria of mental illness are much the same around the world.

Harold sits all day alone on a park bench, babbling incoherently and giggling to himself. Harold would MOST likely be diagnosed as having

Briefly describe the five axes of the DSM-IV system.

Jill will sit in one position for long periods of time, evidencing muscular rigidity. Jill is exhibiting symptoms of

Abby was watching a documentary on some of the horrors of the Viet Nam War. Even when she saw soldiers being blown up after stepping on land mines, she showed no emotional reaction or response. In this case, Abby is displaying symptoms of

Research concerning the etiology of schizophrenic disorders has implicated excessive activity of the neurotransmitter(s)

People with psychological disorders are often violent and dangerous.

Recent research, which has looked at the incidence of psychological disorders in individuals between the ages of 18 and 54, suggests that about 44 percent of the adult population will experience a psychological disorder at some point in their lives.

The disorder marked by striking motor disturbances ranging from rigidity to random motor activity and incoherence is termed

The prevalence estimates of both schizophrenia and bipolar disorders are roughly comparable across diverse cultures. This finding lends support to

A two-category scheme for classification of schizophrenia has been suggested as an alternative to the older four categories. These two categories are based on

In terms of personality characteristics, individuals with anorexia nervosa tend to be impulsive, overly sensitive, and low in self-esteem.

One symptom of schizophrenic disorders involves an individual having false beliefs that are maintained even though the beliefs clearly are out of touch with reality. These beliefs are referred to as

In ____________________, people lose their sense of identity as well as their memory for their entire lives.

All of the following people might be subject to involuntary commitment EXCEPT

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