Question 1

Delusions are false sensory perceptions, such as hearing voices that do not really exist.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Schizophrenia typically appears in a person's life __________

Accepted Answer

A)  during early childhood. 
B)  late teens or early twenties. 
C)  in the thirties or forties. 
D)  after the age of fifty. 
A)  during early childhood. 
B)  late teens or early twenties. 
C)  in the thirties or forties. 
D)  after the age of fifty.

Question 3

Major depression and bipolar disorder are both examples of __________ disorders.

Accepted Answer

A)  neurotic 
B)  somatoform 
C)  psychotic 
D)  mood 
A)  neurotic 
B)  somatoform 
C)  psychotic 
D)  mood

Question 4

A dissociative disorder that involves sudden travel from home, the taking on of a new identity, and amnesia regarding the trip and one's actual personal information is called __________

Accepted Answer

A)  dissociative identity disorder. 
B)  dissociative amnesia. 
C)  depersonalization disorder. 
D)  dissociative fugue. 
A)  dissociative identity disorder. 
B)  dissociative amnesia. 
C)  depersonalization disorder. 
D)  dissociative fugue.

Question 5

Which of the following is the term used to describe a sudden onset of extreme panic with various symptoms including racing heart, rapid breathing, and sweating?

Accepted Answer

A)  phobia 
B)  compulsion 
C)  panic attack 
D)  affective disorder 
A)  phobia 
B)  compulsion 
C)  panic attack 
D)  affective disorder

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT a typical symptom of Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD)?

Accepted Answer

A)  communication deficits 
B)  increased physical activity 
C)  problems with impulse control 
D)  restlessness 
A)  communication deficits 
B)  increased physical activity 
C)  problems with impulse control 
D)  restlessness

Question 7

Which of the following behaviors represents a type of social phobia?

Accepted Answer

A)  Melanie only leaves her house if one of her sisters is willing to go with her. 
B)  Brad has been unable to graduate from college because he is terrified of taking a required speech class. 
C)  Ellie faints whenever a doctor needs to give her an injection. 
D)  Selma is so afraid of spiders that she refuses to go on picnics in the park. 
A)  Melanie only leaves her house if one of her sisters is willing to go with her. 
B)  Brad has been unable to graduate from college because he is terrified of taking a required speech class. 
C)  Ellie faints whenever a doctor needs to give her an injection. 
D)  Selma is so afraid of spiders that she refuses to go on picnics in the park.

Question 8

Cory's therapist told him during an early session that she felt his phobia of dogs was a result of being bitten at a young age. Corey's therapist has a __________ perspective.

Accepted Answer

A)  humanistic 
B)  biopsychosocial 
C)  learning 
D)  psychodynamic 
A)  humanistic 
B)  biopsychosocial 
C)  learning 
D)  psychodynamic

Question 9

The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM-IV) is a psychological test that can identify different psychological disorders.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The biological model views psychological disorders as resulting from __________

Accepted Answer

A)  distorted thought patterns. 
B)  repressed memories. 
C)  underlying behavioral issues. 
D)  physiological causes . 
A)  distorted thought patterns. 
B)  repressed memories. 
C)  underlying behavioral issues. 
D)  physiological causes .

Question 11

Marty is moody, manipulative, unstable, lacks a clear sense of identity, and often clings to others. He wants to have close relationships but is unable to do so because he is untrusting of others. Marty is suffering from __________ personality disorder.

Accepted Answer

A)  antisocial 
B)  avoidant 
C)  dependent 
D)  borderline 
A)  antisocial 
B)  avoidant 
C)  dependent 
D)  borderline

Question 12

To encourage healthy thinking, cognitive psychologists suggest avoiding five cognitive traps. Which of the following is NOT suggested?

Accepted Answer

A)  avoid setting unrealistic standards for yourself 
B)  avoid negative "should be" thinking, such as "things should always be my way" 
C)  avoid turning a single event into a catastrophe 
D)  avoid judging anything short of perfection to be a failure 
A)  avoid setting unrealistic standards for yourself 
B)  avoid negative "should be" thinking, such as "things should always be my way" 
C)  avoid turning a single event into a catastrophe 
D)  avoid judging anything short of perfection to be a failure

Question 13

Define the term maladaptive as it relates to understanding abnormal behavior.

Accepted Answer

The term "maladaptive" as it relates to

Question 14

George is suffering from an obsessive-compulsive disorder. If he tries to stop his compulsive behaviors, he is likely to experience __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  severe depression 
B)  severe anxiety 
C)  amnesia 
D)  hypochondriasis 
A)  severe depression 
B)  severe anxiety 
C)  amnesia 
D)  hypochondriasis

Question 15

Which of the following is NOT a common method for treating phobias?

Accepted Answer

A)  behavior modification 
B)  classical conditioning principles 
C)  psychoanalysis 
D)  observation of models 
A)  behavior modification 
B)  classical conditioning principles 
C)  psychoanalysis 
D)  observation of models

Question 16

Liza has an anxiety disorder. She is currently seeing a therapist who believes that anxiety disorders are a result of illogical, irrational thought processes. Liza is probably seeking treatment from a __________

Accepted Answer

A)  behavioral psychologist. 
B)  cognitive psychologist. 
C)  psychoanalyst. 
D)  psychologist with a biological perspective. 
A)  behavioral psychologist. 
B)  cognitive psychologist. 
C)  psychoanalyst. 
D)  psychologist with a biological perspective.

Question 17

Of the OCD patients receiving treatment, __________ % suffer from cleaning and checking compulsions.

Accepted Answer

A)  25 
B)  75 
C)  50 
D)  10 
A)  25 
B)  75 
C)  50 
D)  10

Question 18

Women of all ages are much more likely to commit suicide than men.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

False beliefs held by a person who refuses to accept evidence of their falseness are known as __________

Accepted Answer

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

Question 20

A typical American has __________ % of developing cancer in his/her lifetime, and __________ % chance of developing a mental disorder.

Accepted Answer

A)  1%; 2% 
B)  5%; 10% 
C)  30%; 50% 
D)  50%; 75% 
A)  1%; 2% 
B)  5%; 10% 
C)  30%; 50% 
D)  50%; 75%

Delusions are false sensory perceptions, such as hearing voices that do not really exist.

Schizophrenia typically appears in a person's life __________

Major depression and bipolar disorder are both examples of __________ disorders.

A dissociative disorder that involves sudden travel from home, the taking on of a new identity, and amnesia regarding the trip and one's actual personal information is called __________

Which of the following is the term used to describe a sudden onset of extreme panic with various symptoms including racing heart, rapid breathing, and sweating?

Which of the following is NOT a typical symptom of Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD)?

Which of the following behaviors represents a type of social phobia?

Cory's therapist told him during an early session that she felt his phobia of dogs was a result of being bitten at a young age. Corey's therapist has a __________ perspective.

The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM-IV) is a psychological test that can identify different psychological disorders.

The biological model views psychological disorders as resulting from __________

Marty is moody, manipulative, unstable, lacks a clear sense of identity, and often clings to others. He wants to have close relationships but is unable to do so because he is untrusting of others. Marty is suffering from __________ personality disorder.

To encourage healthy thinking, cognitive psychologists suggest avoiding five cognitive traps. Which of the following is NOT suggested?

Define the term maladaptive as it relates to understanding abnormal behavior.

George is suffering from an obsessive-compulsive disorder. If he tries to stop his compulsive behaviors, he is likely to experience __________.

Which of the following is NOT a common method for treating phobias?

Liza has an anxiety disorder. She is currently seeing a therapist who believes that anxiety disorders are a result of illogical, irrational thought processes. Liza is probably seeking treatment from a __________

Of the OCD patients receiving treatment, __________ % suffer from cleaning and checking compulsions.

Women of all ages are much more likely to commit suicide than men.

False beliefs held by a person who refuses to accept evidence of their falseness are known as __________

A typical American has % of developing cancer in his/her lifetime, and % chance of developing a mental disorder.

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Exam 14: Psychological Disorders

Delusions are false sensory perceptions, such as hearing voices that do not really exist.

Schizophrenia typically appears in a person's life __________

Major depression and bipolar disorder are both examples of __________ disorders.

A dissociative disorder that involves sudden travel from home, the taking on of a new identity, and amnesia regarding the trip and one's actual personal information is called __________

Which of the following is the term used to describe a sudden onset of extreme panic with various symptoms including racing heart, rapid breathing, and sweating?

Which of the following is NOT a typical symptom of Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD)?

Which of the following behaviors represents a type of social phobia?

Cory's therapist told him during an early session that she felt his phobia of dogs was a result of being bitten at a young age. Corey's therapist has a __________ perspective.

The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM-IV) is a psychological test that can identify different psychological disorders.

The biological model views psychological disorders as resulting from __________

Marty is moody, manipulative, unstable, lacks a clear sense of identity, and often clings to others. He wants to have close relationships but is unable to do so because he is untrusting of others. Marty is suffering from __________ personality disorder.

To encourage healthy thinking, cognitive psychologists suggest avoiding five cognitive traps. Which of the following is NOT suggested?

Define the term maladaptive as it relates to understanding abnormal behavior.

George is suffering from an obsessive-compulsive disorder. If he tries to stop his compulsive behaviors, he is likely to experience __________.

Which of the following is NOT a common method for treating phobias?

Liza has an anxiety disorder. She is currently seeing a therapist who believes that anxiety disorders are a result of illogical, irrational thought processes. Liza is probably seeking treatment from a __________

Of the OCD patients receiving treatment, __________ % suffer from cleaning and checking compulsions.

Women of all ages are much more likely to commit suicide than men.

False beliefs held by a person who refuses to accept evidence of their falseness are known as __________

A typical American has __________ % of developing cancer in his/her lifetime, and __________ % chance of developing a mental disorder.

Introduction to Psychology

Biology and Behavior

Sensation and Perception

States of Consciousness

Learning

Memory

Cognition, Language, and Intelligence

Child Development

Adolescence and Adulthood

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Health and Stress

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Therapies

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A typical American has % of developing cancer in his/her lifetime, and % chance of developing a mental disorder.