Question 1

All of the following people might be subject to involuntary commitment EXCEPT ​

Accepted Answer

A) John, who is suicidal. 
B) Samantha, who has threatened her neighbors with a gun. 
C) Ruth, who embezzled $1,000,000 from the bank where she works. 
D) Steve, who is severely disoriented and in need of treatment. 
A) John, who is suicidal. 
B) Samantha, who has threatened her neighbors with a gun. 
C) Ruth, who embezzled $1,000,000 from the bank where she works. 
D) Steve, who is severely disoriented and in need of treatment.

Question 2

Researchers have found that depression occurs ​

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A) nearly twice as frequently in women as in men. 
B) nearly four times as frequently in women as in men. 
C) with equal frequency in women and in men. 
D) nearly twice as frequently in men as in women. 
A) nearly twice as frequently in women as in men. 
B) nearly four times as frequently in women as in men. 
C) with equal frequency in women and in men. 
D) nearly twice as frequently in men as in women.

Question 3

The class of disorders in which people lose contact with portions of their consciousness or memory, resulting in disruptions in their sense of identity, is known as _____ disorders.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

Describe two dissociative disorders, and discuss the etiology of dissociative identity disorder (DID).

Accepted Answer

Dissociative disorders are a class of di

Question 5

A person who perceives stimuli that aren't there is said to have ​

Accepted Answer

A) hallucinations. 
B) delusions. 
C) obsessions. 
D) illusions. 
A) hallucinations. 
B) delusions. 
C) obsessions. 
D) illusions.

Question 6

Inflated self-esteem, racing thoughts, impatience, and impulsive behavior are all symptoms associated with

Accepted Answer

A) fugue states. 
B) bipolar disorders. 
C) dissociative disorders. 
D) obsessive-compulsive disorders. 
A) fugue states. 
B) bipolar disorders. 
C) dissociative disorders. 
D) obsessive-compulsive disorders.

Question 7

Of the individuals who develop either anorexia nervosa or bulimia nervosa, approximately _____ are females.

Accepted Answer

A) 90-95% 
B) 70-75% 
C) 50-55% 
D) 20-25% 
A) 90-95% 
B) 70-75% 
C) 50-55% 
D) 20-25%

Question 8

Explain how obsessions differ from compulsions, and give an example of each.

Accepted Answer

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is m

Question 9

Who would be MOST likely to worry about driving home from work while it is snowing because he recalls "the last time I drove home in the snow, I skidded and almost had an accident"?

Accepted Answer

A) Scott, who has a somatoform disorder 
B) Sean, who has a schizophrenic disorder 
C) David, who has a dissociative disorder 
D) Alan, who has an anxiety disorder 
A) Scott, who has a somatoform disorder 
B) Sean, who has a schizophrenic disorder 
C) David, who has a dissociative disorder 
D) Alan, who has an anxiety disorder

Question 10

One widely used rule to determine whether an individual accused of a crime qualifies as insane is if the individual

Accepted Answer

A) is dangerous to him- or herself or others. 
B) has a mental disorder that makes the individual unable to distinguish right from wrong. 
C) has a diagnosed psychological disorder. 
D) has been hospitalized for a psychological disorder. 
A) is dangerous to him- or herself or others. 
B) has a mental disorder that makes the individual unable to distinguish right from wrong. 
C) has a diagnosed psychological disorder. 
D) has been hospitalized for a psychological disorder.

Question 11

The average duration of depressive episodes is about

Accepted Answer

A) 7 to 14 days. 
B) 4 to 6 weeks. 
C) 1 year. 
D) 6 months. 
A) 7 to 14 days. 
B) 4 to 6 weeks. 
C) 1 year. 
D) 6 months.

Question 12

Jay has periods of elevated mood to the point of extreme euphoria and optimism that are followed by periods of depression. Jay is MOST likely to be diagnosed with

Accepted Answer

A) bipolar disorder. 
B) dissociative disorder. 
C) a fugue state. 
D) obsessive-compulsive disorder. 
A) bipolar disorder. 
B) dissociative disorder. 
C) a fugue state. 
D) obsessive-compulsive disorder.

Question 13

Ali has a psychological disorder, and her doctor has prescribed a drug that affects the levels of GABA in her nervous system. Based on this information, it is MOST likely that Ali is being treated for a(n) _____ disorder.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 14

Frequently, people call a psychologist for assistance after "deciding for themselves" that they need help. People would be MOST likely to use which of the following commonly used criteria for psychological disorders when deciding to seek treatment?

Accepted Answer

A) Personal distress and deviance 
B) Maladaptive behavior and personal distress 
C) Cognitive confusion and maladaptive behavior 
D) Deviance and cognitive confusion 
A) Personal distress and deviance 
B) Maladaptive behavior and personal distress 
C) Cognitive confusion and maladaptive behavior 
D) Deviance and cognitive confusion

Question 15

_____ is an anxiety disorder that follows an extremely distressing event.

Accepted Answer

Posttrauma

Question 16

According to Seligman's concept of preparedness, which of the following stimuli should one develop a phobia toward MOST easily?

Accepted Answer

A) Chairs 
B) Monkeys 
C) Heights 
D) Certain numbers 
A) Chairs 
B) Monkeys 
C) Heights 
D) Certain numbers

Question 17

A person who does not conform to the accepted norms of morality and behavior and is impulsive, callous, and manipulative is referred to as having _____ personality disorder.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 18

A college student faced with upcoming exams and term papers responds to his resulting feelings of anxiety by reorganizing his notes, rearranging his bookshelves, cleaning out his desk drawer, and straightening up his closet. He is showing symptoms of

Accepted Answer

A) claustrophobia. 
B) psychogenic fugue. 
C) disorganized schizophrenia. 
D) obsessive-compulsive disorder. 
A) claustrophobia. 
B) psychogenic fugue. 
C) disorganized schizophrenia. 
D) obsessive-compulsive disorder.

Question 19

Recent research has revealed that depressed patients have elevated levels of ​

Accepted Answer

A) dopamine. 
B) cerebrospinal fluid. 
C) serotonin. 
D) cortisol. 
A) dopamine. 
B) cerebrospinal fluid. 
C) serotonin. 
D) cortisol.

Question 20

Elise is so terrified of enclosed places that she had to quit her new job because her office had no windows. She knows that her fear is irrational, but she can't seem to control her anxiety. In this case, Elise's symptoms are MOST consistent with

Accepted Answer

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

All of the following people might be subject to involuntary commitment EXCEPT

Researchers have found that depression occurs

The class of disorders in which people lose contact with portions of their consciousness or memory, resulting in disruptions in their sense of identity, is known as _____ disorders.

Describe two dissociative disorders, and discuss the etiology of dissociative identity disorder (DID).

A person who perceives stimuli that aren't there is said to have

Inflated self-esteem, racing thoughts, impatience, and impulsive behavior are all symptoms associated with

Of the individuals who develop either anorexia nervosa or bulimia nervosa, approximately _____ are females.

Explain how obsessions differ from compulsions, and give an example of each.

Who would be MOST likely to worry about driving home from work while it is snowing because he recalls "the last time I drove home in the snow, I skidded and almost had an accident"?

One widely used rule to determine whether an individual accused of a crime qualifies as insane is if the individual

The average duration of depressive episodes is about

Jay has periods of elevated mood to the point of extreme euphoria and optimism that are followed by periods of depression. Jay is MOST likely to be diagnosed with

Ali has a psychological disorder, and her doctor has prescribed a drug that affects the levels of GABA in her nervous system. Based on this information, it is MOST likely that Ali is being treated for a(n) _____ disorder.

Frequently, people call a psychologist for assistance after "deciding for themselves" that they need help. People would be MOST likely to use which of the following commonly used criteria for psychological disorders when deciding to seek treatment?

_____ is an anxiety disorder that follows an extremely distressing event.

According to Seligman's concept of preparedness, which of the following stimuli should one develop a phobia toward MOST easily?

A person who does not conform to the accepted norms of morality and behavior and is impulsive, callous, and manipulative is referred to as having _____ personality disorder.

A college student faced with upcoming exams and term papers responds to his resulting feelings of anxiety by reorganizing his notes, rearranging his bookshelves, cleaning out his desk drawer, and straightening up his closet. He is showing symptoms of

Recent research has revealed that depressed patients have elevated levels of

Elise is so terrified of enclosed places that she had to quit her new job because her office had no windows. She knows that her fear is irrational, but she can't seem to control her anxiety. In this case, Elise's symptoms are MOST consistent with

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All of the following people might be subject to involuntary commitment EXCEPT ​

Researchers have found that depression occurs ​

The class of disorders in which people lose contact with portions of their consciousness or memory, resulting in disruptions in their sense of identity, is known as _____ disorders.

Describe two dissociative disorders, and discuss the etiology of dissociative identity disorder (DID).

A person who perceives stimuli that aren't there is said to have ​

Inflated self-esteem, racing thoughts, impatience, and impulsive behavior are all symptoms associated with

Of the individuals who develop either anorexia nervosa or bulimia nervosa, approximately _____ are females.

Explain how obsessions differ from compulsions, and give an example of each.

Who would be MOST likely to worry about driving home from work while it is snowing because he recalls "the last time I drove home in the snow, I skidded and almost had an accident"?

One widely used rule to determine whether an individual accused of a crime qualifies as insane is if the individual

The average duration of depressive episodes is about

Jay has periods of elevated mood to the point of extreme euphoria and optimism that are followed by periods of depression. Jay is MOST likely to be diagnosed with

Ali has a psychological disorder, and her doctor has prescribed a drug that affects the levels of GABA in her nervous system. Based on this information, it is MOST likely that Ali is being treated for a(n) _____ disorder.

Frequently, people call a psychologist for assistance after "deciding for themselves" that they need help. People would be MOST likely to use which of the following commonly used criteria for psychological disorders when deciding to seek treatment?

_____ is an anxiety disorder that follows an extremely distressing event.

According to Seligman's concept of preparedness, which of the following stimuli should one develop a phobia toward MOST easily?

A person who does not conform to the accepted norms of morality and behavior and is impulsive, callous, and manipulative is referred to as having _____ personality disorder.

A college student faced with upcoming exams and term papers responds to his resulting feelings of anxiety by reorganizing his notes, rearranging his bookshelves, cleaning out his desk drawer, and straightening up his closet. He is showing symptoms of

Recent research has revealed that depressed patients have elevated levels of ​

Elise is so terrified of enclosed places that she had to quit her new job because her office had no windows. She knows that her fear is irrational, but she can't seem to control her anxiety. In this case, Elise's symptoms are MOST consistent with

The Evolution of Psychology

The Research Enterprise in Psychology

The Biological Bases of Behavior

Sensation and Perception

Variations in Consciousness

Learning

Human Memory

Cognition and Intelligence

Motivation and Emotion

Human Development Across the Life Span

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Social Behavior

Stress, Coping, and Health

Treatment of Psychological Disorders

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All of the following people might be subject to involuntary commitment EXCEPT

Researchers have found that depression occurs

A person who perceives stimuli that aren't there is said to have

Recent research has revealed that depressed patients have elevated levels of