Question 1

Insomnia can be a symptom of

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A) depression. 
B) mania. 
C) either depression or mania. 
D) neither depression nor mania. 
A) depression. 
B) mania. 
C) either depression or mania. 
D) neither depression nor mania.

Question 2

A new initiative by the National Institute of Mental Health called Research Domain Criteria RDoC) focuses on

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A) the dimensional nature of personality. 
B) refining disorder categories to reduce overlap. 
C) studying domains of functioning across disorders. 
D) improving the accuracy of disorder diagnosis. 
A) the dimensional nature of personality. 
B) refining disorder categories to reduce overlap. 
C) studying domains of functioning across disorders. 
D) improving the accuracy of disorder diagnosis.

Question 3

One reason that personality disorders are controversial in clinical practice is that

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A) they are relatively temporary conditions, so they should not be classified as disorders. 
B) there is overlap among the traits in each disorder, so people often meet criteria for multiple disorders. 
C) they appear to have very little overlap with normal personality, so treatment is difficult. 
D) the criteria is too broad, so over half of the population could be diagnosed with a personality disorder. 
A) they are relatively temporary conditions, so they should not be classified as disorders. 
B) there is overlap among the traits in each disorder, so people often meet criteria for multiple disorders. 
C) they appear to have very little overlap with normal personality, so treatment is difficult. 
D) the criteria is too broad, so over half of the population could be diagnosed with a personality disorder.

Question 4

Which of the following disorders is probably LEAST disruptive to daily life?

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A) panic disorder 
B) generalized anxiety disorder 
C) specific phobia 
D) obsessive-compulsive disorder 
A) panic disorder 
B) generalized anxiety disorder 
C) specific phobia 
D) obsessive-compulsive disorder

Question 5

Psychologists use the term prognosis to refer to the

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A) risk of developing the disorder. 
B) likely cause of the disorder. 
C) future course and probable outcome of the disorder. 
D) accuracy of the diagnosis. 
A) risk of developing the disorder. 
B) likely cause of the disorder. 
C) future course and probable outcome of the disorder. 
D) accuracy of the diagnosis.

Question 6

Which of the following is a clear biological mechanism related to antisocial personality disorder?

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A) an enlarged amygdala 
B) overactive frontal lobes 
C) reduced overall arousal 
D) overproduction of dopamine 
A) an enlarged amygdala 
B) overactive frontal lobes 
C) reduced overall arousal 
D) overproduction of dopamine

Question 7

Sam has posttraumatic stress disorder PTSD) from a traumatic childhood event.Sam takes part in a study in which he is shown pictures associated with the traumatic event while a brain scan is being done.Sam's brain will likely show heightened activation in the

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A) hippocampus. 
B) reticular formation. 
C) cerebellum. 
D) amygdala. 
A) hippocampus. 
B) reticular formation. 
C) cerebellum. 
D) amygdala.

Question 8

Sherry hates being by herself and makes every effort to keep people as emotionally close to her as possible.She has threatened to hurt herself when boyfriends have broken up with her.Sherry would most likely be diagnosed with personality disorder.

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A) narcissistic 
B) borderline 
C) obsessive-compulsive 
D) dependent 
A) narcissistic 
B) borderline 
C) obsessive-compulsive 
D) dependent

Question 9

Which of the following experiences is a symptom of a panic attack?

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A) feeling sad 
B) feeling irritable 
C) feeling like you are going crazy or dying 
D) feeling extremely tired 
A) feeling sad 
B) feeling irritable 
C) feeling like you are going crazy or dying 
D) feeling extremely tired

Question 10

On what basis may persistent depressive disorder be distinguished from major depression?

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A) the general quality of the symptoms and the intensity of the symptoms 
B) the intensity of the symptoms and the duration of the disorder 
C) the duration of the disorder and the inclusion in the DSM-5 
D) the inclusion in the DSM-5 and the general quality of the symptoms 
A) the general quality of the symptoms and the intensity of the symptoms 
B) the intensity of the symptoms and the duration of the disorder 
C) the duration of the disorder and the inclusion in the DSM-5 
D) the inclusion in the DSM-5 and the general quality of the symptoms

Question 11

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder is characterized by

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A) impulsivity, inappropriate behavior, and learning disability. 
B) learning disability, inattentiveness, and compulsions. 
C) inattentiveness, restlessness, and impulsivity. 
D) restlessness, anxiety, and muscle tension. 
A) impulsivity, inappropriate behavior, and learning disability. 
B) learning disability, inattentiveness, and compulsions. 
C) inattentiveness, restlessness, and impulsivity. 
D) restlessness, anxiety, and muscle tension.

Question 12

Which of the following best describes the relationship between panic attacks and agoraphobia?

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A) Having panic attacks is unrelated to the development of agoraphobia. 
B) Agoraphobia rarely occurs in the absence of panic attacks. 
C) Both panic and agoraphobia result from specific phobias in childhood. 
D) More severe panic attacks are associated with reduced occurrence of agoraphobia. 
A) Having panic attacks is unrelated to the development of agoraphobia. 
B) Agoraphobia rarely occurs in the absence of panic attacks. 
C) Both panic and agoraphobia result from specific phobias in childhood. 
D) More severe panic attacks are associated with reduced occurrence of agoraphobia.

Question 13

Which of the following distinguishes bipolar I from bipolar II disorder?

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A) whether the person experiences episodes of elevated mood 
B) whether the person is comorbid with another disorder 
C) the severity of the impairments to daily life that result from manic episodes 
D) whether there are any impairments to daily life or functioning 
A) whether the person experiences episodes of elevated mood 
B) whether the person is comorbid with another disorder 
C) the severity of the impairments to daily life that result from manic episodes 
D) whether there are any impairments to daily life or functioning

Question 14

Under which of the following conditions do you have the highest likelihood of developing schizophrenia?

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A) Both of your biological parents have the disorder. 
B) Your fraternal twin has the disorder. 
C) Both of your adopted parents have the disorder. 
D) You were exposed to a schizovirus as a child. 
A) Both of your biological parents have the disorder. 
B) Your fraternal twin has the disorder. 
C) Both of your adopted parents have the disorder. 
D) You were exposed to a schizovirus as a child.

Question 15

Karen claims that multiple "people" with different personalities live inside her body.Each personality has a different voice, age, and set of interests.Which disorder is Karen most likely experiencing?

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A) schizophrenia 
B) dissociative fugue 
C) dissociative identity disorder 
D) dissociative amnesia 
A) schizophrenia 
B) dissociative fugue 
C) dissociative identity disorder 
D) dissociative amnesia

Question 16

People diagnosed with antisocial personality disorder are less likely to learn from punishment because

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A) they have a low level of arousal and do not experience punishment as aversive. 
B) they enjoy punishment, so the punishment becomes a reward. 
C) they do not understand that the punishment is connected to their behavior. 
D) their bad behavior typically is not punished. 
A) they have a low level of arousal and do not experience punishment as aversive. 
B) they enjoy punishment, so the punishment becomes a reward. 
C) they do not understand that the punishment is connected to their behavior. 
D) their bad behavior typically is not punished.

Question 17

Hearing voices is a type of symptom referred to as a .

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A) positive; hallucination 
B) negative; delusion 
C) positive; delusion 
D) negative; hallucination 
A) positive; hallucination 
B) negative; delusion 
C) positive; delusion 
D) negative; hallucination

Question 18

Which of the following statements most accurately describes the relationship between gender and depression?

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A) Contrary to popular opinion, gender and depression are not related. 
B) Men are slightly more likely than women to experience depression. 
C) Women are twice as likely as men to experience depression. 
D) Women are five times as likely as men to experience depression. 
A) Contrary to popular opinion, gender and depression are not related. 
B) Men are slightly more likely than women to experience depression. 
C) Women are twice as likely as men to experience depression. 
D) Women are five times as likely as men to experience depression.

Question 19

Which of the following accurately describes gender differences in depression cross-culturally?

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A) Gender differences in depression are larger in developing compared to developed nations. 
B) Gender differences in depression are smaller in developing compared to developed nations. 
C) Gender differences in depression are the same across cultures. 
D) There are no gender differences in depression across cultures. 
A) Gender differences in depression are larger in developing compared to developed nations. 
B) Gender differences in depression are smaller in developing compared to developed nations. 
C) Gender differences in depression are the same across cultures. 
D) There are no gender differences in depression across cultures.

Question 20

After receiving a disappointing grade, Sariah tells herself that she may not get into college because she is a lazy and unmotivated person and that her future is doomed.Given the role of in psychological disorders, Sariah is highly likely to develop .

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A) cognitive processes; generalized anxiety disorder 
B) learned helplessness; generalized anxiety disorder 
C) cognitive processes; major depressive disorder 
D) learned helplessness; major depressive disorder 
A) cognitive processes; generalized anxiety disorder 
B) learned helplessness; generalized anxiety disorder 
C) cognitive processes; major depressive disorder 
D) learned helplessness; major depressive disorder

Insomnia can be a symptom of

A new initiative by the National Institute of Mental Health called Research Domain Criteria RDoC) focuses on

One reason that personality disorders are controversial in clinical practice is that

Which of the following disorders is probably LEAST disruptive to daily life?

Psychologists use the term prognosis to refer to the

Which of the following is a clear biological mechanism related to antisocial personality disorder?

Sam has posttraumatic stress disorder PTSD) from a traumatic childhood event.Sam takes part in a study in which he is shown pictures associated with the traumatic event while a brain scan is being done.Sam's brain will likely show heightened activation in the

Sherry hates being by herself and makes every effort to keep people as emotionally close to her as possible.She has threatened to hurt herself when boyfriends have broken up with her.Sherry would most likely be diagnosed with personality disorder.

Which of the following experiences is a symptom of a panic attack?

On what basis may persistent depressive disorder be distinguished from major depression?

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder is characterized by

Which of the following best describes the relationship between panic attacks and agoraphobia?

Which of the following distinguishes bipolar I from bipolar II disorder?

Under which of the following conditions do you have the highest likelihood of developing schizophrenia?

Karen claims that multiple "people" with different personalities live inside her body.Each personality has a different voice, age, and set of interests.Which disorder is Karen most likely experiencing?

People diagnosed with antisocial personality disorder are less likely to learn from punishment because

Hearing voices is a type of symptom referred to as a .

Which of the following statements most accurately describes the relationship between gender and depression?

Which of the following accurately describes gender differences in depression cross-culturally?

After receiving a disappointing grade, Sariah tells herself that she may not get into college because she is a lazy and unmotivated person and that her future is doomed.Given the role of in psychological disorders, Sariah is highly likely to develop .

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Exam 14: Psychological Disorders

Insomnia can be a symptom of

A new initiative by the National Institute of Mental Health called Research Domain Criteria RDoC) focuses on

One reason that personality disorders are controversial in clinical practice is that

Which of the following disorders is probably LEAST disruptive to daily life?

Psychologists use the term prognosis to refer to the

Which of the following is a clear biological mechanism related to antisocial personality disorder?

Sam has posttraumatic stress disorder PTSD) from a traumatic childhood event.Sam takes part in a study in which he is shown pictures associated with the traumatic event while a brain scan is being done.Sam's brain will likely show heightened activation in the

Sherry hates being by herself and makes every effort to keep people as emotionally close to her as possible.She has threatened to hurt herself when boyfriends have broken up with her.Sherry would most likely be diagnosed with personality disorder.

Which of the following experiences is a symptom of a panic attack?

On what basis may persistent depressive disorder be distinguished from major depression?

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder is characterized by

Which of the following best describes the relationship between panic attacks and agoraphobia?

Which of the following distinguishes bipolar I from bipolar II disorder?

Under which of the following conditions do you have the highest likelihood of developing schizophrenia?

Karen claims that multiple "people" with different personalities live inside her body.Each personality has a different voice, age, and set of interests.Which disorder is Karen most likely experiencing?

People diagnosed with antisocial personality disorder are less likely to learn from punishment because

Hearing voices is a type of symptom referred to as a .

Which of the following statements most accurately describes the relationship between gender and depression?

Which of the following accurately describes gender differences in depression cross-culturally?

After receiving a disappointing grade, Sariah tells herself that she may not get into college because she is a lazy and unmotivated person and that her future is doomed.Given the role of in psychological disorders, Sariah is highly likely to develop .

The Science of Psychology

Research Methodology

Biology and Behaviour

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Sensation and Perception

Learning

Memory

Thinking, Language and Intelligence

Human Development

Emotion and Motivation

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Personality

Treatment of Psychological Disorders

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