Question 1

Which perspective suggests that the way to treat psychological disorders is to increase self-acceptance and become more inner-directed?

Accepted Answer

A)  the psychodynamic perspective 
B)  the learning perspective 
C)  the humanistic perspective 
D)  the cognitive perspective 
A)  the psychodynamic perspective 
B)  the learning perspective 
C)  the humanistic perspective 
D)  the cognitive perspective

Question 2

Recent studies suggest that ________ may strongly influence the development of gender dysphoria.

Accepted Answer

A)  early childhood experiences 
B)  observation 
C)  genes 
D)  early drug use 
A)  early childhood experiences 
B)  observation 
C)  genes 
D)  early drug use

Question 3

Discuss biological and cognitive models of the cause of depression.

Accepted Answer

The biological interpretation focuses on

Question 4

The most common form of seasonal affective disorder is related to light.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which of the following is not one of the probable causes of phobia given in the text?

Accepted Answer

A)  genetic predisposition 
B)  faulty perceptions of highly traumatic experiences 
C)  observational learning 
D)  learning based on actual experience 
A)  genetic predisposition 
B)  faulty perceptions of highly traumatic experiences 
C)  observational learning 
D)  learning based on actual experience

Question 6

For three months, Laura has not been able to speak, although physicians have found no physical cause for her problem. Laura has been repeatedly abused by her husband and she has been unable to testify against him in court because of her voice. Laura is probably suffering from

Accepted Answer

A)  an anxiety disorder. 
B)  a dissociative disorder. 
C)  conversion disorder. 
D)  a phobia. 
A)  an anxiety disorder. 
B)  a dissociative disorder. 
C)  conversion disorder. 
D)  a phobia.

Question 7

What are the major symptoms of major depressive disorder?

Accepted Answer

People with major depressive disorder fe

Question 8

Sandra will not eat in front of other people because she fears that her hand will shake. She probably suffers from

Accepted Answer

A)  specific phobia. 
B)  social anxiety disorder. 
C)  panic disorder. 
D)  agoraphobia. 
A)  specific phobia. 
B)  social anxiety disorder. 
C)  panic disorder. 
D)  agoraphobia.

Question 9

Which of the following is not a criterion for a diagnosis of major depression?

Accepted Answer

A)  feelings of hopelessness 
B)  inappropriate affect 
C)  physical symptoms like loss of energy and changes in appetite or weight 
D)  inability to experience pleasure 
A)  feelings of hopelessness 
B)  inappropriate affect 
C)  physical symptoms like loss of energy and changes in appetite or weight 
D)  inability to experience pleasure

Question 10

The most common type of hallucination experienced by people suffering from schizophrenia is

Accepted Answer

A)  seeing visions. 
B)  hearing voices. 
C)  experiencing painful and frightening bodily sensations. 
D)  smelling putrid odours. 
A)  seeing visions. 
B)  hearing voices. 
C)  experiencing painful and frightening bodily sensations. 
D)  smelling putrid odours.

Question 11

One form of treatment for schizophrenia involves

Accepted Answer

A)  blocking dopamine action. 
B)  elevating serotonin levels. 
C)  increasing GABA output. 
D)  hydrotherapy. 
A)  blocking dopamine action. 
B)  elevating serotonin levels. 
C)  increasing GABA output. 
D)  hydrotherapy.

Question 12

The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (Fifth Edition) is used primarily by clinical psychologists and counselling psychologists, and by only a few psychiatrists and other medical professionals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

In conversion disorder, "la belle indifference" refers to

Accepted Answer

A)  the patient being uninterested in women's opinions. 
B)  the part of the body that is paralyzed. 
C)  the actual concern that is converted into a physical problem. 
D)  the patient showing little concern about symptoms. 
A)  the patient being uninterested in women's opinions. 
B)  the part of the body that is paralyzed. 
C)  the actual concern that is converted into a physical problem. 
D)  the patient showing little concern about symptoms.

Question 14

Which of the following perspectives has, as its goal, getting rid of the behavioural symptoms of the disorder (such as the fear, the inappropriate behaviour, etc.) rather than identifying and treating an underlying cause?

Accepted Answer

A)  the biological perspective 
B)  the psychodynamic perspective 
C)  the humanistic perspective 
D)  the learning perspective 
A)  the biological perspective 
B)  the psychodynamic perspective 
C)  the humanistic perspective 
D)  the learning perspective

Question 15

Fear of a situation in which a panic attack may occur without possibility of escape-often resulting in the person refusing to leave home-is known as social anxiety disorder.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

For a fear to be defined as a phobia, the fear must be disproportionate to the situation and there must be evidence of

Accepted Answer

A)  autonomic reactivity. 
B)  vigilance. 
C)  perceptual distortion. 
D)  avoidance. 
A)  autonomic reactivity. 
B)  vigilance. 
C)  perceptual distortion. 
D)  avoidance.

Question 17

We are consciously aware of who we are. Our memories, our identity, our consciousness, and our perception of the environment are integrated. But some people, in response to unbearable stress, develop a ________ and lose this integration.

Accepted Answer

A)  schizophrenic disorder 
B)  conversion disorder 
C)  somatoform disorder 
D)  dissociative disorder 
A)  schizophrenic disorder 
B)  conversion disorder 
C)  somatoform disorder 
D)  dissociative disorder

Question 18

Insanity is a legal term used by Canadian courts and not used by mental health professionals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Compare and contrast generalized anxiety disorder and phobias.

Accepted Answer

People with generalized anxiety disorder

Question 20

Reginald is convinced that he is an extremely important historical figure sent to earth to claim his rightful place among the giants of history. Reginald's belief is an example of a

Accepted Answer

A)  delusion of grandeur. 
B)  delusion of persecution. 
C)  delusion of reference. 
D)  delusion of control. 
A)  delusion of grandeur. 
B)  delusion of persecution. 
C)  delusion of reference. 
D)  delusion of control.

Which perspective suggests that the way to treat psychological disorders is to increase self-acceptance and become more inner-directed?

Recent studies suggest that ________ may strongly influence the development of gender dysphoria.

Discuss biological and cognitive models of the cause of depression.

The most common form of seasonal affective disorder is related to light.

Which of the following is not one of the probable causes of phobia given in the text?

For three months, Laura has not been able to speak, although physicians have found no physical cause for her problem. Laura has been repeatedly abused by her husband and she has been unable to testify against him in court because of her voice. Laura is probably suffering from

What are the major symptoms of major depressive disorder?

Sandra will not eat in front of other people because she fears that her hand will shake. She probably suffers from

Which of the following is not a criterion for a diagnosis of major depression?

The most common type of hallucination experienced by people suffering from schizophrenia is

One form of treatment for schizophrenia involves

The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (Fifth Edition) is used primarily by clinical psychologists and counselling psychologists, and by only a few psychiatrists and other medical professionals.

In conversion disorder, "la belle indifference" refers to

Which of the following perspectives has, as its goal, getting rid of the behavioural symptoms of the disorder (such as the fear, the inappropriate behaviour, etc.) rather than identifying and treating an underlying cause?

Fear of a situation in which a panic attack may occur without possibility of escape-often resulting in the person refusing to leave home-is known as social anxiety disorder.

For a fear to be defined as a phobia, the fear must be disproportionate to the situation and there must be evidence of

We are consciously aware of who we are. Our memories, our identity, our consciousness, and our perception of the environment are integrated. But some people, in response to unbearable stress, develop a ________ and lose this integration.

Insanity is a legal term used by Canadian courts and not used by mental health professionals.

Compare and contrast generalized anxiety disorder and phobias.

Reginald is convinced that he is an extremely important historical figure sent to earth to claim his rightful place among the giants of history. Reginald's belief is an example of a

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Exam 13: Psychological Disorders

Which perspective suggests that the way to treat psychological disorders is to increase self-acceptance and become more inner-directed?

Recent studies suggest that ________ may strongly influence the development of gender dysphoria.

Discuss biological and cognitive models of the cause of depression.

The most common form of seasonal affective disorder is related to light.

Which of the following is not one of the probable causes of phobia given in the text?

For three months, Laura has not been able to speak, although physicians have found no physical cause for her problem. Laura has been repeatedly abused by her husband and she has been unable to testify against him in court because of her voice. Laura is probably suffering from

What are the major symptoms of major depressive disorder?

Sandra will not eat in front of other people because she fears that her hand will shake. She probably suffers from

Which of the following is not a criterion for a diagnosis of major depression?

The most common type of hallucination experienced by people suffering from schizophrenia is

One form of treatment for schizophrenia involves

The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (Fifth Edition) is used primarily by clinical psychologists and counselling psychologists, and by only a few psychiatrists and other medical professionals.

In conversion disorder, "la belle indifference" refers to

Which of the following perspectives has, as its goal, getting rid of the behavioural symptoms of the disorder (such as the fear, the inappropriate behaviour, etc.) rather than identifying and treating an underlying cause?

Fear of a situation in which a panic attack may occur without possibility of escape-often resulting in the person refusing to leave home-is known as social anxiety disorder.

For a fear to be defined as a phobia, the fear must be disproportionate to the situation and there must be evidence of

We are consciously aware of who we are. Our memories, our identity, our consciousness, and our perception of the environment are integrated. But some people, in response to unbearable stress, develop a ________ and lose this integration.

Insanity is a legal term used by Canadian courts and not used by mental health professionals.

Compare and contrast generalized anxiety disorder and phobias.

Reginald is convinced that he is an extremely important historical figure sent to earth to claim his rightful place among the giants of history. Reginald's belief is an example of a

Introduction to Psychology

Biology and Behaviour

Sensation and Perception

States of Consciousness

Learning

Memory

Cognition, Language, and Intelligence

Development

Motivation and Emotion

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