Question 1

The famous story of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde is an example of which disorder?

Accepted Answer

A)  depression 
B)  dissociative 
C)  phobic 
D)  sexual dysfunction 
A)  depression 
B)  dissociative 
C)  phobic 
D)  sexual dysfunction

Question 2

Which of the following is considered the most severe psychological disorder?

Accepted Answer

A)  antisocial personality 
B)  schizophrenia 
C)  depression 
D)  bipolar 
A)  antisocial personality 
B)  schizophrenia 
C)  depression 
D)  bipolar

Question 3

Arlene has an intense, irrational fear of flying in airplanes. She is probably suffering from a _______.

Accepted Answer

A)  somatoform disorder 
B)  neurotic depression 
C)  phobic disorder 
D)  conversion reaction 
A)  somatoform disorder 
B)  neurotic depression 
C)  phobic disorder 
D)  conversion reaction

Question 4

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 5

If a person's comments and behaviors suggest that he or she might be thinking about suicide, asking direct questions about suicide:

Accepted Answer

A)  will only put ideas in the person's head. 
B)  should only be done by professionals. 
C)  should be followed by a call to a suicide prevention centers if the answers raise more concern about suicide. 
D)  will usually prevent suicide. 
A)  will only put ideas in the person's head. 
B)  should only be done by professionals. 
C)  should be followed by a call to a suicide prevention centers if the answers raise more concern about suicide. 
D)  will usually prevent suicide.

Question 6

What is the main difference between generalized anxiety disorder and phobic disorder?

Accepted Answer

A)  Phobic disorder is linked to specific triggers, while generalized anxiety disorder is not linked to a specific trigger. 
B)  Generalized anxiety disorder is linked to a specific trigger, while phobic disorder is not linked to a specific trigger. 
C)  Generalized anxiety disorder is more common in women and phobic disorder is more common in men. 
D)  Generalized anxiety disorder is more common in adults while phobic disorder is more common in children. 
A)  Phobic disorder is linked to specific triggers, while generalized anxiety disorder is not linked to a specific trigger. 
B)  Generalized anxiety disorder is linked to a specific trigger, while phobic disorder is not linked to a specific trigger. 
C)  Generalized anxiety disorder is more common in women and phobic disorder is more common in men. 
D)  Generalized anxiety disorder is more common in adults while phobic disorder is more common in children.

Question 7

The multiple-personality disorder is:

Accepted Answer

A)  a form of psychosis. 
B)  quite rare. 
C)  a phenomenon unique to England. 
D)  not a formal diagnostic label. 
A)  a form of psychosis. 
B)  quite rare. 
C)  a phenomenon unique to England. 
D)  not a formal diagnostic label.

Question 8

The _______ approach to psychological disorders explains mental illness in much the same way that we today explain physical illnesses.

Accepted Answer

A)  mystical 
B)  medical 
C)  learning 
D)  systems 
A)  mystical 
B)  medical 
C)  learning 
D)  systems

Question 9

An eating disorder characterized by eating binges followed by self-induced vomiting is called ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  anorexia nervosa 
B)  bulimia nervosa 
C)  hormone under secretion 
D)  leptin reduction 
A)  anorexia nervosa 
B)  bulimia nervosa 
C)  hormone under secretion 
D)  leptin reduction

Question 10

Which of the following is an anxiety disorder?

Accepted Answer

A)  bipolar disorder 
B)  conversion disorder 
C)  a phobia 
D)  schizophrenia 
A)  bipolar disorder 
B)  conversion disorder 
C)  a phobia 
D)  schizophrenia

Question 11

The process of cutting holes in the skull of a person with the symptoms of a mental disorder is a part of traditional exorcism.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Whenever Greta thinks about her life, she automatically bursts into tears. This example most clearly illustrates the impact of ________ in psychological disorders.

Accepted Answer

A)  subjective discomfort 
B)  defensiveness 
C)  denial 
D)  disability 
A)  subjective discomfort 
B)  defensiveness 
C)  denial 
D)  disability

Question 13

A phobia is a type of mood disorder.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

What are the characteristics of dissociative identity disorder?

Accepted Answer

Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID), fo

Question 15

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 16

DSM-IV-TR defines mental disorders according to ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  significant behavior patterns 
B)  family histories 
C)  various theoretical approaches 
D)  causes of disruptive behavior patterns 
A)  significant behavior patterns 
B)  family histories 
C)  various theoretical approaches 
D)  causes of disruptive behavior patterns

Question 17

According to the behaviorists, disordered behavior is a result of _____________.

Accepted Answer

A)  repressed thoughts and memories that try to resurface 
B)  a set of learned responses 
C)  illogical thinking patterns 
D)  chemical imbalances and brain damage 
A)  repressed thoughts and memories that try to resurface 
B)  a set of learned responses 
C)  illogical thinking patterns 
D)  chemical imbalances and brain damage

Question 18

An anxiety disorder that involves a fear of interacting with others or being in a social situation is called ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  agoraphobia 
B)  social anxiety disorder 
C)  a specific phobia 
D)  generalized anxiety disorder 
A)  agoraphobia 
B)  social anxiety disorder 
C)  a specific phobia 
D)  generalized anxiety disorder

Question 19

When a person suffers from bipolar disorder, he or she experiences mood swings that can range from severe depression to manic episodes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Ned seeks therapy after having recurrent episodes of feeling "detached from himself" for several months, but he has not lost his self-awareness or memory. He notes that he feels like a robot, disconnected from his movements and actions. He is most likely suffering from ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  dissociative fugue 
B)  conversion disorder 
C)  dissociative identity disorder 
D)  depersonalization/derealization disorder 
A)  dissociative fugue 
B)  conversion disorder 
C)  dissociative identity disorder 
D)  depersonalization/derealization disorder

The famous story of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde is an example of which disorder?

Which of the following is considered the most severe psychological disorder?

Arlene has an intense, irrational fear of flying in airplanes. She is probably suffering from a _______.

Which of the following is NOT a symptom of depression?

If a person's comments and behaviors suggest that he or she might be thinking about suicide, asking direct questions about suicide:

What is the main difference between generalized anxiety disorder and phobic disorder?

The multiple-personality disorder is:

The _______ approach to psychological disorders explains mental illness in much the same way that we today explain physical illnesses.

An eating disorder characterized by eating binges followed by self-induced vomiting is called ________.

Which of the following is an anxiety disorder?

The process of cutting holes in the skull of a person with the symptoms of a mental disorder is a part of traditional exorcism.

Whenever Greta thinks about her life, she automatically bursts into tears. This example most clearly illustrates the impact of ________ in psychological disorders.

A phobia is a type of mood disorder.

What are the characteristics of dissociative identity disorder?

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

DSM-IV-TR defines mental disorders according to ______.

According to the behaviorists, disordered behavior is a result of _____________.

An anxiety disorder that involves a fear of interacting with others or being in a social situation is called ______.

When a person suffers from bipolar disorder, he or she experiences mood swings that can range from severe depression to manic episodes.

Ned seeks therapy after having recurrent episodes of feeling "detached from himself" for several months, but he has not lost his self-awareness or memory. He notes that he feels like a robot, disconnected from his movements and actions. He is most likely suffering from ______.

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Exam 12: Psychological Disorders

The famous story of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde is an example of which disorder?

Which of the following is considered the most severe psychological disorder?

Arlene has an intense, irrational fear of flying in airplanes. She is probably suffering from a _______.

Which of the following is NOT a symptom of depression?

If a person's comments and behaviors suggest that he or she might be thinking about suicide, asking direct questions about suicide:

What is the main difference between generalized anxiety disorder and phobic disorder?

The multiple-personality disorder is:

The _______ approach to psychological disorders explains mental illness in much the same way that we today explain physical illnesses.

An eating disorder characterized by eating binges followed by self-induced vomiting is called ________.

Which of the following is an anxiety disorder?

The process of cutting holes in the skull of a person with the symptoms of a mental disorder is a part of traditional exorcism.

Whenever Greta thinks about her life, she automatically bursts into tears. This example most clearly illustrates the impact of ________ in psychological disorders.

A phobia is a type of mood disorder.

What are the characteristics of dissociative identity disorder?

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

DSM-IV-TR defines mental disorders according to ______.

According to the behaviorists, disordered behavior is a result of _____________.

An anxiety disorder that involves a fear of interacting with others or being in a social situation is called ______.

When a person suffers from bipolar disorder, he or she experiences mood swings that can range from severe depression to manic episodes.

Ned seeks therapy after having recurrent episodes of feeling "detached from himself" for several months, but he has not lost his self-awareness or memory. He notes that he feels like a robot, disconnected from his movements and actions. He is most likely suffering from ______.

The Science of Psychology

The Biological Perspective

Sensation and Perception

Consciousness

Learning

Memory

Cognition: Thinking, Intelligence, and Language

Development Across the Life Span

Motivation, Stress, and Emotion

Social Psychology

Theories of Personality

Psychological Therapies

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