Question 1

The concept of internalized stigma occurs when

Accepted Answer

A)  individuals come to view themselves more negatively because of their experience with mental health. 
B)  individuals engage in obsessive treatment seeking for disorders they do not have. 
C)  individuals view themselves more positively because they are engaged in humanistic therapy. 
D)  individuals who seek psychoanalysis, but lack a superego. 
A)  individuals come to view themselves more negatively because of their experience with mental health. 
B)  individuals engage in obsessive treatment seeking for disorders they do not have. 
C)  individuals view themselves more positively because they are engaged in humanistic therapy. 
D)  individuals who seek psychoanalysis, but lack a superego.

Question 2

______________ are sudden, intense episodes of anxiety that rarely last for more than 10 minutes.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ______________ are sudden, intense episodes of anxiety...

Question 3

When people diagnosed with antisocial personality disorder (APD) are exposed to stressful stimuli, such as loud noises or the sudden appearance of an angry face, they react _________________ people without APD.

Accepted Answer

A)  more than 
B)  less than 
C)  about the same as 
D)  faster than 
A)  more than 
B)  less than 
C)  about the same as 
D)  faster than

Question 4

Laurie, a 30-year-old homemaker, has delusions and hallucinations, often acts silly, giggles loudly and inappropriately, makes odd gestures, and does not bathe or change her clothes regularly. Her symptoms indicate she is suffering from ______ schizophrenia.

Accepted Answer

A)  disorganized 
B)  catatonic 
C)  residual 
D)  paranoid 
A)  disorganized 
B)  catatonic 
C)  residual 
D)  paranoid

Question 5

False beliefs held by a person who has no evidence to support such beliefs are known as

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

______________disorders are characterized by fear or nervousness that is excessive, irrational, and maladaptive.

Accepted Answer

A)  Anxiety 
B)  Personality 
C)  Mood 
D)  Dissociative 
A)  Anxiety 
B)  Personality 
C)  Mood 
D)  Dissociative

Question 7

False beliefs about reality with no factual basis are known as ______.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

Skeptics of dissociative identity disorder (DID) argue that

Accepted Answer

A)  DID should really be referred to as schizophrenia. 
B)  it should be easy to test objectively the validity of DID. 
C)  DID is likely caused by traumatic experiences. 
D)  some therapists actually provoke dissociative symptoms during therapy. 
A)  DID should really be referred to as schizophrenia. 
B)  it should be easy to test objectively the validity of DID. 
C)  DID is likely caused by traumatic experiences. 
D)  some therapists actually provoke dissociative symptoms during therapy.

Question 9

Of the following, which would provide the strongest evidence for a genetic component to schizophrenia?

Accepted Answer

A)  a higher concordance rate for fraternal twins than for other siblings 
B)  a higher concordance rate for fraternal twins than for identical twins 
C)  a high concordance rate among identical twins raised apart 
D)  a high concordance rate among the general population 
A)  a higher concordance rate for fraternal twins than for other siblings 
B)  a higher concordance rate for fraternal twins than for identical twins 
C)  a high concordance rate among identical twins raised apart 
D)  a high concordance rate among the general population

Question 10

Which personality disorder is characterized by excessive attention seeking and dramatic behavior, including being overly flirtatious?

Accepted Answer

A)  histrionic 
B)  borderline 
C)  narcissistic 
D)  dependent 
A)  histrionic 
B)  borderline 
C)  narcissistic 
D)  dependent

Question 11

Which of the following is NOT a symptom of depression?

Accepted Answer

A)  hallucinations 
B)  loss of appetite 
C)  inability to sleep properly 
D)  self-blame 
A)  hallucinations 
B)  loss of appetite 
C)  inability to sleep properly 
D)  self-blame

Question 12

Which of the following disorders is the most controversial diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

A)  dissociative identity disorder 
B)  histrionic personality disorder 
C)  narcissistic personality disorder 
D)  schizophrenia 
A)  dissociative identity disorder 
B)  histrionic personality disorder 
C)  narcissistic personality disorder 
D)  schizophrenia

Question 13

Kayla has experienced a decrease in the need for sleep for the past three nights, is extremely talkative and sexually charged, and has been very irresponsible with money during this time. Kayla is in the midst of a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)  dissociated amnesiac episode. 
B)  major depressive episode. 
C)  manic episode. 
D)  obsessive episode. 
A)  dissociated amnesiac episode. 
B)  major depressive episode. 
C)  manic episode. 
D)  obsessive episode.

Question 14

Your aunt prefers to stay in her home and avoid public places and social situations. She would be diagnosed with

Accepted Answer

A)  agoraphobia. 
B)  ailurophobia. 
C)  cynophobia. 
D)  specific phobia. 
A)  agoraphobia. 
B)  ailurophobia. 
C)  cynophobia. 
D)  specific phobia.

Question 15

Which of the following is an accurate statement regarding the intersection of the mental health and legal industries?

Accepted Answer

A)  The insanity defense is raised in less than 1% of all criminal trials, and is only successful about 20% of the time. 
B)  "Insanity" is a psychological/psychiatric term. 
C)  The serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer was famously found not guilty by reason of insanity. 
D)  The precedent for the insanity defense is a trial that occurred in the 1970s. 
A)  The insanity defense is raised in less than 1% of all criminal trials, and is only successful about 20% of the time. 
B)  "Insanity" is a psychological/psychiatric term. 
C)  The serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer was famously found not guilty by reason of insanity. 
D)  The precedent for the insanity defense is a trial that occurred in the 1970s.

Question 16

From an evolutionary perspective, humans would be most likely to develop a phobia to which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  atomic weapons 
B)  guns 
C)  snakes 
D)  house cats 
A)  atomic weapons 
B)  guns 
C)  snakes 
D)  house cats

Question 17

Which of the following statements is most accurate concerning the biochemical basis of schizophrenia?

Accepted Answer

A)  The neurotransmitter dopamine is overly active. 
B)  Dopamine is underactive. 
C)  Serotonin levels are too low. 
D)  There is too much glutamate activity. 
A)  The neurotransmitter dopamine is overly active. 
B)  Dopamine is underactive. 
C)  Serotonin levels are too low. 
D)  There is too much glutamate activity.

Question 18

Destruction of one's home or community is MOST likely to result in which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  PTSD 
B)  a phobia 
C)  a panic disorder 
D)  an obsession 
A)  PTSD 
B)  a phobia 
C)  a panic disorder 
D)  an obsession

Question 19

The most common psychological disorder is:

Accepted Answer

A)  phobia. 
B)  schizophrenia. 
C)  depression. 
D)  mania. 
A)  phobia. 
B)  schizophrenia. 
C)  depression. 
D)  mania.

Question 20

Multiple personality is an example of which disorder?

Accepted Answer

A)  schizophrenia 
B)  dissociative 
C)  personality 
D)  depression 
A)  schizophrenia 
B)  dissociative 
C)  personality 
D)  depression

The concept of internalized stigma occurs when

______________ are sudden, intense episodes of anxiety that rarely last for more than 10 minutes.

When people diagnosed with antisocial personality disorder (APD) are exposed to stressful stimuli, such as loud noises or the sudden appearance of an angry face, they react _________________ people without APD.

Laurie, a 30-year-old homemaker, has delusions and hallucinations, often acts silly, giggles loudly and inappropriately, makes odd gestures, and does not bathe or change her clothes regularly. Her symptoms indicate she is suffering from ______ schizophrenia.

False beliefs held by a person who has no evidence to support such beliefs are known as

______________disorders are characterized by fear or nervousness that is excessive, irrational, and maladaptive.

False beliefs about reality with no factual basis are known as ______.

Skeptics of dissociative identity disorder (DID) argue that

Of the following, which would provide the strongest evidence for a genetic component to schizophrenia?

Which personality disorder is characterized by excessive attention seeking and dramatic behavior, including being overly flirtatious?

Which of the following is NOT a symptom of depression?

Which of the following disorders is the most controversial diagnosis?

Kayla has experienced a decrease in the need for sleep for the past three nights, is extremely talkative and sexually charged, and has been very irresponsible with money during this time. Kayla is in the midst of a(n)

Your aunt prefers to stay in her home and avoid public places and social situations. She would be diagnosed with

Which of the following is an accurate statement regarding the intersection of the mental health and legal industries?

From an evolutionary perspective, humans would be most likely to develop a phobia to which of the following?

Which of the following statements is most accurate concerning the biochemical basis of schizophrenia?

Destruction of one's home or community is MOST likely to result in which of the following?

The most common psychological disorder is:

Multiple personality is an example of which disorder?

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The concept of internalized stigma occurs when

______________ are sudden, intense episodes of anxiety that rarely last for more than 10 minutes.

When people diagnosed with antisocial personality disorder (APD) are exposed to stressful stimuli, such as loud noises or the sudden appearance of an angry face, they react _________________ people without APD.

Laurie, a 30-year-old homemaker, has delusions and hallucinations, often acts silly, giggles loudly and inappropriately, makes odd gestures, and does not bathe or change her clothes regularly. Her symptoms indicate she is suffering from ______ schizophrenia.

False beliefs held by a person who has no evidence to support such beliefs are known as

______________disorders are characterized by fear or nervousness that is excessive, irrational, and maladaptive.

False beliefs about reality with no factual basis are known as ______.

Skeptics of dissociative identity disorder (DID) argue that

Of the following, which would provide the strongest evidence for a genetic component to schizophrenia?

Which personality disorder is characterized by excessive attention seeking and dramatic behavior, including being overly flirtatious?

Which of the following is NOT a symptom of depression?

Which of the following disorders is the most controversial diagnosis?

Kayla has experienced a decrease in the need for sleep for the past three nights, is extremely talkative and sexually charged, and has been very irresponsible with money during this time. Kayla is in the midst of a(n)

Your aunt prefers to stay in her home and avoid public places and social situations. She would be diagnosed with

Which of the following is an accurate statement regarding the intersection of the mental health and legal industries?

From an evolutionary perspective, humans would be most likely to develop a phobia to which of the following?

Which of the following statements is most accurate concerning the biochemical basis of schizophrenia?

Destruction of one's home or community is MOST likely to result in which of the following?

The most common psychological disorder is:

Multiple personality is an example of which disorder?

Introducing Psychological Science

Reading and Evaluating Scientific Research

Biological Psychology

Sensation and Perception

Consciousness

Learning

Memory

Thought and Language

Intelligence, Aptitude, and Cognitive Abilities

Life Span Development

Motivation and Emotion

Personality

Therapies

Social Psychology

Health, Stress and Coping

Industrial and Organizational Psychology

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