Question 1

Which of the following disorders involves a lack of meaningful social contact with other people?

Accepted Answer

A) attention-deficit/hyperactivity 
B) generalized anxiety 
C) autism spectrum 
D) borderline personality 
A) attention-deficit/hyperactivity 
B) generalized anxiety 
C) autism spectrum 
D) borderline personality

Question 2

Ted did not feel bad after firing thousands of workers in his company.In his personal life, Ted seems unconcerned with the effects of his behavior on others.He regularly exploits others and engages in unlawful behaviors when it suits him.Ted would most likely be diagnosed with personality disorder.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

When animals are unable to escape from an aversive situation, they show symptoms similar to

Accepted Answer

A) generalized anxiety disorder. 
B) specific phobia. 
C) major depressive disorders. 
D) borderline personality disorder. 
A) generalized anxiety disorder. 
B) specific phobia. 
C) major depressive disorders. 
D) borderline personality disorder.

Question 4

During a session, your patient with schizophrenia says, "On my way to work, I heard the chiming of the bell.You know, bell, nell, well, dell.The farmer and the dell, the farmer and the dell.Hi-ho-the dairy-o, the farmer and the dell." Your patient just exhibited a known as .

Accepted Answer

A) loosening of associations; word salad 
B) loosening of associations; clang association 
C) negative symptom; word salad 
D) negative symptom; clang association 
A) loosening of associations; word salad 
B) loosening of associations; clang association 
C) negative symptom; word salad 
D) negative symptom; clang association

Question 5

Which of the following is a well-established difference between major depression and bipolar disorder?

Accepted Answer

A) Depression is more common than bipolar disorder in the general population. 
B) Depression is more common in men, whereas bipolar disorder is more common in women. 
C) Depression has a stronger genetic basis than bipolar disorder. 
D) Depression is acute, whereas bipolar disorder is chronic. 
A) Depression is more common than bipolar disorder in the general population. 
B) Depression is more common in men, whereas bipolar disorder is more common in women. 
C) Depression has a stronger genetic basis than bipolar disorder. 
D) Depression is acute, whereas bipolar disorder is chronic.

Question 6

From what you know about internalizing and externalizing disorders, you would expect anxiety disorders to be higher in and drug problems to be higher in .

Accepted Answer

A) Westerners; Easterners 
B) adults; adolescents 
C) people from a higher social class; people from a lower social class 
D) females; males 
A) Westerners; Easterners 
B) adults; adolescents 
C) people from a higher social class; people from a lower social class 
D) females; males

Question 7

In order to make the most accurate diagnoses, Dr.Balsis routinely updates his assessment methods based on the most recent clinical research studies.Dr.Balsis follows the approach to clinical evaluation.

Accepted Answer

A) research-based assessment 
B) projective 
C) neuropsychological 
D) evidence-based assessment 
A) research-based assessment 
B) projective 
C) neuropsychological 
D) evidence-based assessment

Question 8

The diathesis-stress model of mental disorders argues that

Accepted Answer

A) stress is the primary cause of mental disorders. 
B) trauma is the primary cause of mental disorders. 
C) factors that impair our ability to cope with stress are the primary cause of mental disorders. 
D) genetics are the primary cause of mental disorders. 
A) stress is the primary cause of mental disorders. 
B) trauma is the primary cause of mental disorders. 
C) factors that impair our ability to cope with stress are the primary cause of mental disorders. 
D) genetics are the primary cause of mental disorders.

Question 9

If you experience intense, uncontrollable fear when you encounter or think about a certain object, you would probably be diagnosed with

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

At age 2, Jamison hardly said any words, rarely made eye contact with his parents, and was intensely preoccupied with the zippers on his clothing.Jamison

Accepted Answer

A) would probably be diagnosed with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. 
B) would probably be diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. 
C) is at higher-than-average risk of developing antisocial personality disorder. 
D) is at higher-than-average risk of developing obsessive-compulsive disorder. 
A) would probably be diagnosed with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. 
B) would probably be diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. 
C) is at higher-than-average risk of developing antisocial personality disorder. 
D) is at higher-than-average risk of developing obsessive-compulsive disorder.

Question 11

Leen has been experiencing extreme anxiety in any social situation.She started using alcohol and recreational drugs to cope with her anxiety.Leen is exhibiting

Accepted Answer

A) multidiagnosis. 
B) cross-diagnoses. 
C) interactive symptoms. 
D) comorbidity. 
A) multidiagnosis. 
B) cross-diagnoses. 
C) interactive symptoms. 
D) comorbidity.

Question 12

Whenever Justin leaves his house, he turns back several times to make sure the door is locked.Every evening he cleans his entire apartment, even when it is not dirty.Justin is likely suffering from

Accepted Answer

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

Question 13

The recent increase in the number of children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder is thought to stem primarily from

Accepted Answer

A) greater awareness of the symptoms of this disorder. 
B) an increase in susceptibility to the disorder. 
C) changes in the levels of environmental toxins linked to the disorder. 
D) the emergence of new viral factors. 
A) greater awareness of the symptoms of this disorder. 
B) an increase in susceptibility to the disorder. 
C) changes in the levels of environmental toxins linked to the disorder. 
D) the emergence of new viral factors.

Question 14

Compared to antisocial personality disorder, psychopathy is

Accepted Answer

A) a more extreme manifestation of the same behaviors. 
B) a separate diagnosis. 
C) a term that is no longer used in the DSM-5. 
D) only used in media depictions of serial killers. 
A) a more extreme manifestation of the same behaviors. 
B) a separate diagnosis. 
C) a term that is no longer used in the DSM-5. 
D) only used in media depictions of serial killers.

Question 15

Which of the following accurately describes evidence supporting those who believe dissociative identity disorder DID) is typically a faked disorder?

Accepted Answer

A) People only started developing DID after a highly visible court case in 2009. 
B) Therapists often encourage patients to report fake symptoms of DID in order to win court cases. 
C) DID is often diagnosed after someone has been arrested for a crime. 
D) Most people who report having DID had easy and unproblematic childhoods, which makes developing the disorder highly unlikely. 
A) People only started developing DID after a highly visible court case in 2009. 
B) Therapists often encourage patients to report fake symptoms of DID in order to win court cases. 
C) DID is often diagnosed after someone has been arrested for a crime. 
D) Most people who report having DID had easy and unproblematic childhoods, which makes developing the disorder highly unlikely.

Question 16

Which disorder is characterized by deficits in social interaction and communication, as well as restricted interests?

Accepted Answer

A) attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder 
B) generalized anxiety disorder 
C) autism spectrum disorder 
D) avoidant personality disorder 
A) attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder 
B) generalized anxiety disorder 
C) autism spectrum disorder 
D) avoidant personality disorder

Question 17

One's chances of experiencing major depression are

Accepted Answer

A) roughly 50 percent during one's lifetime. 
B) roughly 25 percent during one's lifetime. 
C) roughly 15 percent during one's lifetime. 
D) less than 5 percent, even if one has relatives with the disorder. 
A) roughly 50 percent during one's lifetime. 
B) roughly 25 percent during one's lifetime. 
C) roughly 15 percent during one's lifetime. 
D) less than 5 percent, even if one has relatives with the disorder.

Question 18

Symptoms of autism spectrum disorder

Accepted Answer

A) appear around age 4. 
B) can be seen as early as age 1. 
C) vary greatly, depending on the sex of the child. 
D) include a pronounced interest in social stimuli. 
A) appear around age 4. 
B) can be seen as early as age 1. 
C) vary greatly, depending on the sex of the child. 
D) include a pronounced interest in social stimuli.

Question 19

Michale is seeing a psychologist because his parents are concerned he has an Internet addiction.He stays up for days at a time playing online and ignoring everyone around him.During his assessment, his psychologist will mainly rely on the section of the DSM-5 that focuses on

Accepted Answer

A) etiology. 
B) specific diagnostic criteria. 
C) established intervention. 
D) conditions in need of additional research. 
A) etiology. 
B) specific diagnostic criteria. 
C) established intervention. 
D) conditions in need of additional research.

Question 20

Which of the following is accurate regarding posttraumatic stress disorder PTSD)?

Accepted Answer

A) It has been linked to genetic differences in serotonin functioning. 
B) Researchers have found minimal support for genetic causes. 
C) It can lead to desensitization of the amygdala. 
D) It has been linked to genetic differences in the size of the amygdala. 
A) It has been linked to genetic differences in serotonin functioning. 
B) Researchers have found minimal support for genetic causes. 
C) It can lead to desensitization of the amygdala. 
D) It has been linked to genetic differences in the size of the amygdala.

Which of the following disorders involves a lack of meaningful social contact with other people?

Ted did not feel bad after firing thousands of workers in his company.In his personal life, Ted seems unconcerned with the effects of his behavior on others.He regularly exploits others and engages in unlawful behaviors when it suits him.Ted would most likely be diagnosed with personality disorder.

When animals are unable to escape from an aversive situation, they show symptoms similar to

During a session, your patient with schizophrenia says, "On my way to work, I heard the chiming of the bell.You know, bell, nell, well, dell.The farmer and the dell, the farmer and the dell.Hi-ho-the dairy-o, the farmer and the dell." Your patient just exhibited a known as .

Which of the following is a well-established difference between major depression and bipolar disorder?

From what you know about internalizing and externalizing disorders, you would expect anxiety disorders to be higher in and drug problems to be higher in .

In order to make the most accurate diagnoses, Dr.Balsis routinely updates his assessment methods based on the most recent clinical research studies.Dr.Balsis follows the approach to clinical evaluation.

The diathesis-stress model of mental disorders argues that

If you experience intense, uncontrollable fear when you encounter or think about a certain object, you would probably be diagnosed with

At age 2, Jamison hardly said any words, rarely made eye contact with his parents, and was intensely preoccupied with the zippers on his clothing.Jamison

Leen has been experiencing extreme anxiety in any social situation.She started using alcohol and recreational drugs to cope with her anxiety.Leen is exhibiting

Whenever Justin leaves his house, he turns back several times to make sure the door is locked.Every evening he cleans his entire apartment, even when it is not dirty.Justin is likely suffering from

The recent increase in the number of children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder is thought to stem primarily from

Compared to antisocial personality disorder, psychopathy is

Which of the following accurately describes evidence supporting those who believe dissociative identity disorder DID) is typically a faked disorder?

Which disorder is characterized by deficits in social interaction and communication, as well as restricted interests?

One's chances of experiencing major depression are

Symptoms of autism spectrum disorder

Michale is seeing a psychologist because his parents are concerned he has an Internet addiction.He stays up for days at a time playing online and ignoring everyone around him.During his assessment, his psychologist will mainly rely on the section of the DSM-5 that focuses on

Which of the following is accurate regarding posttraumatic stress disorder PTSD)?

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Exam 14: Psychological Disorders

Which of the following disorders involves a lack of meaningful social contact with other people?

Ted did not feel bad after firing thousands of workers in his company.In his personal life, Ted seems unconcerned with the effects of his behavior on others.He regularly exploits others and engages in unlawful behaviors when it suits him.Ted would most likely be diagnosed with personality disorder.

When animals are unable to escape from an aversive situation, they show symptoms similar to

During a session, your patient with schizophrenia says, "On my way to work, I heard the chiming of the bell.You know, bell, nell, well, dell.The farmer and the dell, the farmer and the dell.Hi-ho-the dairy-o, the farmer and the dell." Your patient just exhibited a known as .

Which of the following is a well-established difference between major depression and bipolar disorder?

From what you know about internalizing and externalizing disorders, you would expect anxiety disorders to be higher in and drug problems to be higher in .

In order to make the most accurate diagnoses, Dr.Balsis routinely updates his assessment methods based on the most recent clinical research studies.Dr.Balsis follows the approach to clinical evaluation.

The diathesis-stress model of mental disorders argues that

If you experience intense, uncontrollable fear when you encounter or think about a certain object, you would probably be diagnosed with

At age 2, Jamison hardly said any words, rarely made eye contact with his parents, and was intensely preoccupied with the zippers on his clothing.Jamison

Leen has been experiencing extreme anxiety in any social situation.She started using alcohol and recreational drugs to cope with her anxiety.Leen is exhibiting

Whenever Justin leaves his house, he turns back several times to make sure the door is locked.Every evening he cleans his entire apartment, even when it is not dirty.Justin is likely suffering from

The recent increase in the number of children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder is thought to stem primarily from

Compared to antisocial personality disorder, psychopathy is

Which of the following accurately describes evidence supporting those who believe dissociative identity disorder DID) is typically a faked disorder?

Which disorder is characterized by deficits in social interaction and communication, as well as restricted interests?

One's chances of experiencing major depression are

Symptoms of autism spectrum disorder

Michale is seeing a psychologist because his parents are concerned he has an Internet addiction.He stays up for days at a time playing online and ignoring everyone around him.During his assessment, his psychologist will mainly rely on the section of the DSM-5 that focuses on

Which of the following is accurate regarding posttraumatic stress disorder PTSD)?

The Science of Psychology

Research Methodology

Biology and Behaviour

Consciousness

Sensation and Perception

Learning

Memory

Thinking, Language and Intelligence

Human Development

Emotion and Motivation

Health and Wellbeing

Social Psychology

Personality

Treatment of Psychological Disorders

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