Question 1

Which alternative correctly identifies a personality disorder cluster

Accepted Answer

A) Cluster C - anxious/inhibited 
B) Cluster B - odd/eccentric 
C) Cluster C - odd/eccentric 
D) Cluster A - dramatic/erratic 
A) Cluster C - anxious/inhibited 
B) Cluster B - odd/eccentric 
C) Cluster C - odd/eccentric 
D) Cluster A - dramatic/erratic

Question 2

Which of the following terms may be eliminated from the upcoming DSM-V in 2013

Accepted Answer

A) Asperger's syndrome 
B) autism 
C) attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder 
D) None of these will be eliminated. 
A) Asperger's syndrome 
B) autism 
C) attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder 
D) None of these will be eliminated.

Question 3

Body dysmorphic disorder is just as prevalent in men as it is in women.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Which of the following major anxiety disorders is CORRECTLY paired with a description

Accepted Answer

A) phobic disorder - sense of impending doom, along with intense physiological arousal 
B) generalized anxiety disorder - persistent, uncontrollable, free-floating worry 
C) panic disorder - unwanted, intrusive thoughts, or urges to perform specific behaviors 
D) obsessive-compulsive disorder - intense, irrational fear of a specific object or situation 
E) None of these is correctly paired. 
A) phobic disorder - sense of impending doom, along with intense physiological arousal 
B) generalized anxiety disorder - persistent, uncontrollable, free-floating worry 
C) panic disorder - unwanted, intrusive thoughts, or urges to perform specific behaviors 
D) obsessive-compulsive disorder - intense, irrational fear of a specific object or situation 
E) None of these is correctly paired.

Question 5

Sexual disorders are primarily physiological in origin.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Hypochondriasis and conversion disorder are specific types of _________ disorder.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Hypochondriasis and conversion disorder are specific types...

Question 7

Most of the drugs useful in treating schizophrenia inhibit the activity of the neurotransmitter __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Most of the drugs useful in treating...

Question 8

Alex has an intense, unwarranted fear of dogs. Bailey feels driven to wash her hands repeatedly. Callista is plagued by chronic, debilitating worry. Doran sometimes feels dizzy and short of breath; he feels as if he might die. Which of these individuals is CORRECTLY matched with the anxiety disorder he or she displays

Accepted Answer

A) Alex - generalized anxiety disorder 
B) Bailey - phobic disorder 
C) Callista - obsessive-compulsive disorder 
D) Doran - panic disorder 
A) Alex - generalized anxiety disorder 
B) Bailey - phobic disorder 
C) Callista - obsessive-compulsive disorder 
D) Doran - panic disorder

Question 9

The purpose of the DSM-IV-TR is to provide:

Accepted Answer

A) descriptions of the symptoms associated with categories of disorders 
B) precise descriptions of the symptoms of disorders 
C) recommendations for treatment 
D) explanations of the causes of disorders 
A) descriptions of the symptoms associated with categories of disorders 
B) precise descriptions of the symptoms of disorders 
C) recommendations for treatment 
D) explanations of the causes of disorders

Question 10

With respect to the nature vs. nurture issue, anxiety disorders reflect ___________; dissociative disorders reflect ___________.

Accepted Answer

A) both nature and nurture; both nature and nurture, as well 
B) both nature and nurture; primarily nurture 
C) both nature and nurture; primarily nature 
D) primarily nurture; primarily nature 
A) both nature and nurture; both nature and nurture, as well 
B) both nature and nurture; primarily nurture 
C) both nature and nurture; primarily nature 
D) primarily nurture; primarily nature

Question 11

Most schizophrenics actually have no immediate relatives with the disorder.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which of the following is a negative symptom of schizophrenia

Accepted Answer

A) delusions 
B) hallucinations 
C) inappropriate emotion 
D) poor hygiene 
A) delusions 
B) hallucinations 
C) inappropriate emotion 
D) poor hygiene

Question 13

Based on your text's discussion, which of the following figures is probably closest to the proportion of cases in which a somatoform disorder is comorbid with another psychological disorder

Accepted Answer

A) 10% 
B) 25% 
C) 35% 
D) 80% 
A) 10% 
B) 25% 
C) 35% 
D) 80%

Question 14

Approximately 1 in every ______ Americans are affected by a psychological disorder during any one year.

Accepted Answer

A) 3 
B) 4 
C) 5 
D) 10 
A) 3 
B) 4 
C) 5 
D) 10

Question 15

Members of the Hespeler family tend to be outspoken and confrontational with one another. Angry outbursts are frequent, and there are few 'boundaries': Everyone is in everyone else's business all the time. The Hespelers display a high level of ________ emotion.

Accepted Answer

A) expressed 
B) projected 
C) repressed 
D) magnified 
A) expressed 
B) projected 
C) repressed 
D) magnified

Question 16

Your text suggests that dissociative disorders generally occur as a result of:

Accepted Answer

A) chronic substance abuse 
B) sudden brain injury 
C) extremely stressful or traumatic episodes 
D) neurotransmitter deficits 
A) chronic substance abuse 
B) sudden brain injury 
C) extremely stressful or traumatic episodes 
D) neurotransmitter deficits

Question 17

Sheila, a schizophrenic, displays virtually no emotion, no matter how dramatic the event; this is a ________ symptom of schizophrenia.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Sheila, a schizophrenic, displays virtually no emotion,...

Question 18

Approximately one-_____ of all middle-aged men experience at least occasional

Accepted Answer

A) eighth 
B) fifth 
C) quarter 
D) half 
A) eighth 
B) fifth 
C) quarter 
D) half

Question 19

Which of the following paraphilias is correctly defined

Accepted Answer

A) sadism - arousal by observing an unsuspecting person 
B) masochism - arousal by having sex with animals 
C) frotteurism - arousal by rubbing up against an unsuspecting person 
D) voyeurism - arousal by witnessing the suffering of another person 
A) sadism - arousal by observing an unsuspecting person 
B) masochism - arousal by having sex with animals 
C) frotteurism - arousal by rubbing up against an unsuspecting person 
D) voyeurism - arousal by witnessing the suffering of another person

Question 20

Alex has an intense, unwarranted fear of dogs. Alex has which of the following

Accepted Answer

A) Generalized anxiety disorder 
B) Phobic disorder 
C) Obsessive-compulsive disorder 
D) Panic disorder 
A) Generalized anxiety disorder 
B) Phobic disorder 
C) Obsessive-compulsive disorder 
D) Panic disorder

Which alternative correctly identifies a personality disorder cluster

Which of the following terms may be eliminated from the upcoming DSM-V in 2013

Body dysmorphic disorder is just as prevalent in men as it is in women.

Which of the following major anxiety disorders is CORRECTLY paired with a description

Sexual disorders are primarily physiological in origin.

Hypochondriasis and conversion disorder are specific types of _________ disorder.

Most of the drugs useful in treating schizophrenia inhibit the activity of the neurotransmitter __________.

The purpose of the DSM-IV-TR is to provide:

With respect to the nature vs. nurture issue, anxiety disorders reflect _; dissociative disorders reflect _.

Most schizophrenics actually have no immediate relatives with the disorder.

Which of the following is a negative symptom of schizophrenia

Based on your text's discussion, which of the following figures is probably closest to the proportion of cases in which a somatoform disorder is comorbid with another psychological disorder

Approximately 1 in every ______ Americans are affected by a psychological disorder during any one year.

Members of the Hespeler family tend to be outspoken and confrontational with one another. Angry outbursts are frequent, and there are few 'boundaries': Everyone is in everyone else's business all the time. The Hespelers display a high level of ________ emotion.

Your text suggests that dissociative disorders generally occur as a result of:

Sheila, a schizophrenic, displays virtually no emotion, no matter how dramatic the event; this is a ________ symptom of schizophrenia.

Approximately one-_____ of all middle-aged men experience at least occasional

Which of the following paraphilias is correctly defined

Alex has an intense, unwarranted fear of dogs. Alex has which of the following

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Which alternative correctly identifies a personality disorder cluster

Which of the following terms may be eliminated from the upcoming DSM-V in 2013

Body dysmorphic disorder is just as prevalent in men as it is in women.

Which of the following major anxiety disorders is CORRECTLY paired with a description

Sexual disorders are primarily physiological in origin.

Hypochondriasis and conversion disorder are specific types of _________ disorder.

Most of the drugs useful in treating schizophrenia inhibit the activity of the neurotransmitter __________.

The purpose of the DSM-IV-TR is to provide:

With respect to the nature vs. nurture issue, anxiety disorders reflect ___________; dissociative disorders reflect ___________.

Most schizophrenics actually have no immediate relatives with the disorder.

Which of the following is a negative symptom of schizophrenia

Based on your text's discussion, which of the following figures is probably closest to the proportion of cases in which a somatoform disorder is comorbid with another psychological disorder

Approximately 1 in every ______ Americans are affected by a psychological disorder during any one year.

Members of the Hespeler family tend to be outspoken and confrontational with one another. Angry outbursts are frequent, and there are few 'boundaries': Everyone is in everyone else's business all the time. The Hespelers display a high level of ________ emotion.

Your text suggests that dissociative disorders generally occur as a result of:

Sheila, a schizophrenic, displays virtually no emotion, no matter how dramatic the event; this is a ________ symptom of schizophrenia.

Approximately one-_____ of all middle-aged men experience at least occasional

Which of the following paraphilias is correctly defined

Alex has an intense, unwarranted fear of dogs. Alex has which of the following

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Psychological Science

Brains, Bodies, and Behavior

Sensing and Perceiving

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Growing and Developing

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Remembering and Judging

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Treating Psychological Disorders

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With respect to the nature vs. nurture issue, anxiety disorders reflect _; dissociative disorders reflect _.