Question 1

A disgrace or defect that indicates that a person belongs to a culturally-devalued group is known as a

Accepted Answer

A) prejudice 
B) stimulation 
C) discrimination judgment 
D) stigma 
A) prejudice 
B) stimulation 
C) discrimination judgment 
D) stigma

Question 2

The description of sexual disorders will probably be different in the upcoming DSM-V than it is in the current edition.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Which of the following defines somatization disorder

Accepted Answer

A) Faking physical symptoms to gain attention 
B) Misinterpreting minor sensations as evidence of a serious disease 
C) Experiencing a specific symptom such as numbness or blindness 
D) Experiencing numerous long-lasting physical ailments that have no known physical cause 
A) Faking physical symptoms to gain attention 
B) Misinterpreting minor sensations as evidence of a serious disease 
C) Experiencing a specific symptom such as numbness or blindness 
D) Experiencing numerous long-lasting physical ailments that have no known physical cause

Question 4

Many personality disorders are essentially milder forms of Axis I disorders.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The frequency with which a disorder occurs in a population is termed its __________.

Accepted Answer

A) concordance 
B) incidence 
C) occurrence rate 
D) prevalence 
A) concordance 
B) incidence 
C) occurrence rate 
D) prevalence

Question 6

Individuals with __________ disorders display rigid, somewhat extreme behavior patterns that impair their everyday functioning.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Individuals with __________ disorders display rigid, somewhat...

Question 7

Which of the following statements DOES NOT accurately describe a broad similarity between panic disorder and generalized anxiety disorder

Accepted Answer

A) Both involve long-term, persistent anxiety 
B) Both involve a number of physical symptoms. 
C) Neither one is triggered by a specific stimulus. 
D) All these statements describe similarities between panic disorder and generalized anxiety disorder. 
A) Both involve long-term, persistent anxiety 
B) Both involve a number of physical symptoms. 
C) Neither one is triggered by a specific stimulus. 
D) All these statements describe similarities between panic disorder and generalized anxiety disorder.

Question 8

Gloria is a real "drama queen". She is very emotional. She is overly flirtatious. She always needs to be the center of attention. Gloria may display ___________ personality disorder.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

With respect to the course of obsessive-compulsive disorder, which of the following statements is most accurate

Accepted Answer

A) The disorder usually begins in childhood; it tends to worsen over time. 
B) The disorder usually begins in childhood; its course varies from one person to another. 
C) The disorder usually begins in adolescence or early adulthood; it tends to worsen over time. 
D) The disorder usually begins in adolescence or early adulthood; its course varies from one person to another. 
A) The disorder usually begins in childhood; it tends to worsen over time. 
B) The disorder usually begins in childhood; its course varies from one person to another. 
C) The disorder usually begins in adolescence or early adulthood; it tends to worsen over time. 
D) The disorder usually begins in adolescence or early adulthood; its course varies from one person to another.

Question 10

What do ADHD and autism have in common

Accepted Answer

A) The two disorders have nothing in common. 
B) ADHD and autism are both anxiety disorders. 
C) The symptoms of both disorders appear in adulthood. 
D) Both disorders are diagnosed more frequently than they were in the past. 
A) The two disorders have nothing in common. 
B) ADHD and autism are both anxiety disorders. 
C) The symptoms of both disorders appear in adulthood. 
D) Both disorders are diagnosed more frequently than they were in the past.

Question 11

Which of the following correctly defines the paraphilia of sadism

Accepted Answer

A) Arousal by observing an unsuspecting person 
B) Arousal by rubbing up against an unsuspecting person 
C) Arousal by witnessing the suffering of others 
D) Arousal by exposing the genitals to an unsuspecting person 
A) Arousal by observing an unsuspecting person 
B) Arousal by rubbing up against an unsuspecting person 
C) Arousal by witnessing the suffering of others 
D) Arousal by exposing the genitals to an unsuspecting person

Question 12

According to your text, sexual aversion may be a phobic reaction to an early sexual experience or sexual abuse. In the terminology of classical conditioning, the aversion is best seen as a(n):

Accepted Answer

A) CS 
B) UR 
C) CR 
D) US 
A) CS 
B) UR 
C) CR 
D) US

Question 13

Which of the following pieces of evidence support the inclusion of a social component in a model of illness

Accepted Answer

A) General declines in psychological functioning are seen during economic downturns. 
B) African Americans are more likely than whites to be hospitalized involuntarily for psychological disorders. 
C) Schizophrenia is diagnosed more frequently among lower SES individuals than among middle or high SES individuals. 
D) All of these support the inclusion of a social component. 
A) General declines in psychological functioning are seen during economic downturns. 
B) African Americans are more likely than whites to be hospitalized involuntarily for psychological disorders. 
C) Schizophrenia is diagnosed more frequently among lower SES individuals than among middle or high SES individuals. 
D) All of these support the inclusion of a social component.

Question 14

Prahlad has experienced mild, ongoing sadness and loss of interest for the past few years. Prahlad is most likely to be diagnosed with __________.

Accepted Answer

A) dysthymia 
B) catatonia 
C) mania 
D) depression 
A) dysthymia 
B) catatonia 
C) mania 
D) depression

Question 15

As compared to the other anxiety disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder is relatively rare.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which of the following dissociative disorders is correctly matched with its description

Accepted Answer

A) dissociative amnesia-An individual displays characteristics of two or more distinct personalities. 
B) dissociative fugue-An individual experiences a significant, selective memory loss. 
C) dissociative identity disorder-An individual takes a sudden, impulsive trip and assumes a new identity. 
D) None of these is correctly matched. 
A) dissociative amnesia-An individual displays characteristics of two or more distinct personalities. 
B) dissociative fugue-An individual experiences a significant, selective memory loss. 
C) dissociative identity disorder-An individual takes a sudden, impulsive trip and assumes a new identity. 
D) None of these is correctly matched.

Question 17

Which of the following is classified as a paraphilia

Accepted Answer

A) gender identity disorder 
B) masochism 
C) dyspareunia 
D) vaginismus 
A) gender identity disorder 
B) masochism 
C) dyspareunia 
D) vaginismus

Question 18

Posttraumatic stress disorder is classified as a(n) _________ disorder.

Accepted Answer

A) anxiety 
B) mood 
C) somatoform 
D) dissociative 
A) anxiety 
B) mood 
C) somatoform 
D) dissociative

Question 19

Recall the bio-psycho-social model of illness. In the past, autism was generally explained with respect to the _________ component of the model. Today, autism is considered mainly a __________ disorder.

Accepted Answer

A) social; biological 
B) biological; social 
C) biological; psychological 
D) social; psychological 
A) social; biological 
B) biological; social 
C) biological; psychological 
D) social; psychological

Question 20

Which of the following is NOT one of the features of schizophrenia

Accepted Answer

A) a sharp decline in overall functioning 
B) disturbances in thought and language 
C) inappropriate emotion 
D) Each of the above is characteristic of schizophrenia. 
A) a sharp decline in overall functioning 
B) disturbances in thought and language 
C) inappropriate emotion 
D) Each of the above is characteristic of schizophrenia.

A disgrace or defect that indicates that a person belongs to a culturally-devalued group is known as a

The description of sexual disorders will probably be different in the upcoming DSM-V than it is in the current edition.

Which of the following defines somatization disorder

Many personality disorders are essentially milder forms of Axis I disorders.

The frequency with which a disorder occurs in a population is termed its __________.

Individuals with __________ disorders display rigid, somewhat extreme behavior patterns that impair their everyday functioning.

Which of the following statements DOES NOT accurately describe a broad similarity between panic disorder and generalized anxiety disorder

Gloria is a real "drama queen". She is very emotional. She is overly flirtatious. She always needs to be the center of attention. Gloria may display ___________ personality disorder.

With respect to the course of obsessive-compulsive disorder, which of the following statements is most accurate

What do ADHD and autism have in common

Which of the following correctly defines the paraphilia of sadism

According to your text, sexual aversion may be a phobic reaction to an early sexual experience or sexual abuse. In the terminology of classical conditioning, the aversion is best seen as a(n):

Which of the following pieces of evidence support the inclusion of a social component in a model of illness

Prahlad has experienced mild, ongoing sadness and loss of interest for the past few years. Prahlad is most likely to be diagnosed with __________.

As compared to the other anxiety disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder is relatively rare.

Which of the following dissociative disorders is correctly matched with its description

Which of the following is classified as a paraphilia

Posttraumatic stress disorder is classified as a(n) _________ disorder.

Recall the bio-psycho-social model of illness. In the past, autism was generally explained with respect to the _ component of the model. Today, autism is considered mainly a __ disorder.

Which of the following is NOT one of the features of schizophrenia

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Exam 13: Defining Psychological Disorders

A disgrace or defect that indicates that a person belongs to a culturally-devalued group is known as a

The description of sexual disorders will probably be different in the upcoming DSM-V than it is in the current edition.

Which of the following defines somatization disorder

Many personality disorders are essentially milder forms of Axis I disorders.

The frequency with which a disorder occurs in a population is termed its __________.

Individuals with __________ disorders display rigid, somewhat extreme behavior patterns that impair their everyday functioning.

Which of the following statements DOES NOT accurately describe a broad similarity between panic disorder and generalized anxiety disorder

Gloria is a real "drama queen". She is very emotional. She is overly flirtatious. She always needs to be the center of attention. Gloria may display ___________ personality disorder.

With respect to the course of obsessive-compulsive disorder, which of the following statements is most accurate

What do ADHD and autism have in common

Which of the following correctly defines the paraphilia of sadism

According to your text, sexual aversion may be a phobic reaction to an early sexual experience or sexual abuse. In the terminology of classical conditioning, the aversion is best seen as a(n):

Which of the following pieces of evidence support the inclusion of a social component in a model of illness

Prahlad has experienced mild, ongoing sadness and loss of interest for the past few years. Prahlad is most likely to be diagnosed with __________.

As compared to the other anxiety disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder is relatively rare.

Which of the following dissociative disorders is correctly matched with its description

Which of the following is classified as a paraphilia

Posttraumatic stress disorder is classified as a(n) _________ disorder.

Recall the bio-psycho-social model of illness. In the past, autism was generally explained with respect to the _________ component of the model. Today, autism is considered mainly a __________ disorder.

Which of the following is NOT one of the features of schizophrenia

Introducing Psychology

Psychological Science

Brains, Bodies, and Behavior

Sensing and Perceiving

States of Consciousness

Growing and Developing

Learning

Remembering and Judging

Intelligence and Language

Emotions and Motivations

Psychology in Our Social Lives

Personality

Treating Psychological Disorders

Filters

Recall the bio-psycho-social model of illness. In the past, autism was generally explained with respect to the _ component of the model. Today, autism is considered mainly a __ disorder.