Question 1

Johann has the most common type of delusional disorder, which is

Accepted Answer

A)  the erotomanic type. 
B)  the jealous type. 
C)  paranoid psychosis. 
D)  catatonia. 
A)  the erotomanic type. 
B)  the jealous type. 
C)  paranoid psychosis. 
D)  catatonia.

Question 2

Regarding psychiatric labeling, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  The terms or labels used for various mental disorders today are meant to aid communication about human problems. 
B)  The most common source of bias in judging normality is social class. 
C)  Everyone has felt or acted "crazy" during brief periods of stress or high emotion. 
D)  People with psychological disorders have problems that are more severe or longer lasting than most of us experience. 
A)  The terms or labels used for various mental disorders today are meant to aid communication about human problems. 
B)  The most common source of bias in judging normality is social class. 
C)  Everyone has felt or acted "crazy" during brief periods of stress or high emotion. 
D)  People with psychological disorders have problems that are more severe or longer lasting than most of us experience.

Question 3

Culturally-disapproved of behaviors in the past were often given psychological labels. The so-called "mental disorder" for a woman that had a healthy sexual appetite was known as

Accepted Answer

A)  anarchia. 
B)  nymphomania. 
C)  self-defeating personality. 
D)  drapetomania. 
A)  anarchia. 
B)  nymphomania. 
C)  self-defeating personality. 
D)  drapetomania.

Question 4

Which of the following conditions do American psychologists Pamela Keel and Kelly Klump believe to be primarily a syndrome of Western cultures, such as the United States?

Accepted Answer

A)  a nervous breakdown 
B)  bulimia 
C)  pedophilia 
D)  multiple personality 
A)  a nervous breakdown 
B)  bulimia 
C)  pedophilia 
D)  multiple personality

Question 5

An extreme form of schizophrenia that is sometimes called disorganized schizophrenia and closely matches the stereotyped images of "madness" seen in the movies is also known as __________ schizophrenia.

Accepted Answer

hebephreni

Question 6

According to behavioral theory, depression is caused by repressed anger that is turned inward as self-hate.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which of the following is a psychological disturbance that lasts up to one month following stresses that would produce anxiety in anyone who experienced them?

Accepted Answer

A)  agoraphobia 
B)  dissociative disorder 
C)  acute stress disorder 
D)  post-traumatic stress disorder 
A)  agoraphobia 
B)  dissociative disorder 
C)  acute stress disorder 
D)  post-traumatic stress disorder

Question 8

Major depressive disorder is a mood disorder in which the person

Accepted Answer

A)  is mostly depressed but has also had one or more episodes of hypomania. 
B)  has episodes of mania and also periods of deep depression. 
C)  has a moderate depression that persists for two years or more. 
D)  suffers one or more intense episodes of depression. 
A)  is mostly depressed but has also had one or more episodes of hypomania. 
B)  has episodes of mania and also periods of deep depression. 
C)  has a moderate depression that persists for two years or more. 
D)  suffers one or more intense episodes of depression.

Question 9

Very few criminal trials end with a verdict of not guilty by reason of insanity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Depression that occurs only during fall and winter and appears to be related to decreased exposure to sunlight is called __________ depression.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Depression that occurs only during fall and...

Question 11

Many self-styled reformers, crank letter writers, and conspiracy theorists suffer from the delusional disorder known as paranoid psychosis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The risk of violence from mental patients is actually many times lower than that of persons who are young, male, poor, and intoxicated.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The powerful reward of immediate relief from anxiety keeps self-defeating avoidance behaviors alive, according to the __________ hypothesis.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The powerful reward of immediate relief from...

Question 14

If you met an individual who appeared to be very charming at first, but later you discovered that he or she manipulated people, caused others hurt without a second thought, and could not be depended on, you should suspect this person of having an antisocial personality disorder.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Delusions and hallucinations are considered negative symptoms of psychosis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Depressive, somatic, grandeur, persecution, influence, and reference are types of

Accepted Answer

A)  hallucinations. 
B)  delusions. 
C)  schizophrenia. 
D)  affect. 
A)  hallucinations. 
B)  delusions. 
C)  schizophrenia. 
D)  affect.

Question 17

The scientific study of the origins, symptoms, and development of mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders is called __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The scientific study of the origins, symptoms,...

Question 18

The idea that judgments regarding normality must be made by considering the values of the person's culture is known as __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The idea that judgments regarding normality must...

Question 19

Statistical definitions cannot tell us where to draw the line between normality and abnormality.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

If Sarita says that she feels "sick" all the time and has consulted many different doctors regarding her numerous physical complaints and no organic cause can be identified for any of these complaints, Sarita most likely would be diagnosed with a psychosomatic illness.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Johann has the most common type of delusional disorder, which is

Regarding psychiatric labeling, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Culturally-disapproved of behaviors in the past were often given psychological labels. The so-called "mental disorder" for a woman that had a healthy sexual appetite was known as

Which of the following conditions do American psychologists Pamela Keel and Kelly Klump believe to be primarily a syndrome of Western cultures, such as the United States?

An extreme form of schizophrenia that is sometimes called disorganized schizophrenia and closely matches the stereotyped images of "madness" seen in the movies is also known as __________ schizophrenia.

According to behavioral theory, depression is caused by repressed anger that is turned inward as self-hate.

Which of the following is a psychological disturbance that lasts up to one month following stresses that would produce anxiety in anyone who experienced them?

Major depressive disorder is a mood disorder in which the person

Very few criminal trials end with a verdict of not guilty by reason of insanity.

Depression that occurs only during fall and winter and appears to be related to decreased exposure to sunlight is called __________ depression.

Many self-styled reformers, crank letter writers, and conspiracy theorists suffer from the delusional disorder known as paranoid psychosis.

The risk of violence from mental patients is actually many times lower than that of persons who are young, male, poor, and intoxicated.

The powerful reward of immediate relief from anxiety keeps self-defeating avoidance behaviors alive, according to the __________ hypothesis.

If you met an individual who appeared to be very charming at first, but later you discovered that he or she manipulated people, caused others hurt without a second thought, and could not be depended on, you should suspect this person of having an antisocial personality disorder.

Delusions and hallucinations are considered negative symptoms of psychosis.

Depressive, somatic, grandeur, persecution, influence, and reference are types of

The scientific study of the origins, symptoms, and development of mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders is called __________.

The idea that judgments regarding normality must be made by considering the values of the person's culture is known as __________.

Statistical definitions cannot tell us where to draw the line between normality and abnormality.

If Sarita says that she feels "sick" all the time and has consulted many different doctors regarding her numerous physical complaints and no organic cause can be identified for any of these complaints, Sarita most likely would be diagnosed with a psychosomatic illness.

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Exam 13: Psychological Disorders

Johann has the most common type of delusional disorder, which is

Regarding psychiatric labeling, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Culturally-disapproved of behaviors in the past were often given psychological labels. The so-called "mental disorder" for a woman that had a healthy sexual appetite was known as

Which of the following conditions do American psychologists Pamela Keel and Kelly Klump believe to be primarily a syndrome of Western cultures, such as the United States?

An extreme form of schizophrenia that is sometimes called disorganized schizophrenia and closely matches the stereotyped images of "madness" seen in the movies is also known as __________ schizophrenia.

According to behavioral theory, depression is caused by repressed anger that is turned inward as self-hate.

Which of the following is a psychological disturbance that lasts up to one month following stresses that would produce anxiety in anyone who experienced them?

Major depressive disorder is a mood disorder in which the person

Very few criminal trials end with a verdict of not guilty by reason of insanity.

Depression that occurs only during fall and winter and appears to be related to decreased exposure to sunlight is called __________ depression.

Many self-styled reformers, crank letter writers, and conspiracy theorists suffer from the delusional disorder known as paranoid psychosis.

The risk of violence from mental patients is actually many times lower than that of persons who are young, male, poor, and intoxicated.

The powerful reward of immediate relief from anxiety keeps self-defeating avoidance behaviors alive, according to the __________ hypothesis.

If you met an individual who appeared to be very charming at first, but later you discovered that he or she manipulated people, caused others hurt without a second thought, and could not be depended on, you should suspect this person of having an antisocial personality disorder.

Delusions and hallucinations are considered negative symptoms of psychosis.

Depressive, somatic, grandeur, persecution, influence, and reference are types of

The scientific study of the origins, symptoms, and development of mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders is called __________.

The idea that judgments regarding normality must be made by considering the values of the person's culture is known as __________.

Statistical definitions cannot tell us where to draw the line between normality and abnormality.

If Sarita says that she feels "sick" all the time and has consulted many different doctors regarding her numerous physical complaints and no organic cause can be identified for any of these complaints, Sarita most likely would be diagnosed with a psychosomatic illness.

Introducing Psychology

Brain and Behavior

Human Development

Sensation and Perception

Consciousness

Conditioning and Learning

Memory

Cognition and Intelligence

Motivation and Emotion

Human Sexuality

Personality

Health Psychology

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Social Psychology

Applied Psychology

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