Question 1

Ritualized behaviors used to temporarily control unpleasant thoughts are known as __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Ritualized behaviors used to temporarily control unpleasant...

Question 2

Which of the following is an example of "going amok"?

Accepted Answer

A)  A Native American, possessed by spirits, begins wailing and throwing himself at a wall. 
B)  In Ukraine, a woman in a religious trance races into the streets screaming obscenities. 
C)  In Japan, a man suddenly develops a fear that his penis will withdraw into his body. 
D)  In the Philippines, a brooding man suddenly goes on a murderous rampage. 
A)  A Native American, possessed by spirits, begins wailing and throwing himself at a wall. 
B)  In Ukraine, a woman in a religious trance races into the streets screaming obscenities. 
C)  In Japan, a man suddenly develops a fear that his penis will withdraw into his body. 
D)  In the Philippines, a brooding man suddenly goes on a murderous rampage.

Question 3

After failing to receive an expected job promotion, Joe has been in a continuous state of exaggerated sadness for several months. His self-image is very negative, and he has lost all interest in others. He is probably suffering from

Accepted Answer

A)  an existential crisis. 
B)  paradoxical anxiety. 
C)  dissociative fugue. 
D)  depressive disorder. 
A)  an existential crisis. 
B)  paradoxical anxiety. 
C)  dissociative fugue. 
D)  depressive disorder.

Question 4

Discuss five ways of defining abnormality and the shortcomings of each, and describe the core feature of all abnormal behavior.

Accepted Answer

Answer will include each of the followin

Question 5

Describe Rosenhan's pseudo-patient study and discuss the dangers of psychiatric labeling.

Accepted Answer

Answer will include that psychologist Da

Question 6

Up to 20 percent of military veterans returning from combat develop post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), including soldiers involved in combat in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

According to sociologist Ronald Kessler, approximately what percent of all people with mental disorders are comorbid?

Accepted Answer

A)  less than 10 percent 
B)  20 percent 
C)  40 percent 
D)  75 percent 
A)  less than 10 percent 
B)  20 percent 
C)  40 percent 
D)  75 percent

Question 8

When a person with a major depressive disorder attempts suicide, they usually intend to succeed and may give no prior warning.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The CT scans and MRI scans both suggest that the brains of persons suffering from schizophrenia have

Accepted Answer

A)  become swelled by excess fluid. 
B)  shrunk (atrophied). 
C)  become overactive in the frontal lobes. 
D)  tightly-packed surface fissures. 
A)  become swelled by excess fluid. 
B)  shrunk (atrophied). 
C)  become overactive in the frontal lobes. 
D)  tightly-packed surface fissures.

Question 10

Imaginary sensations, such as seeing, hearing, or smelling things that do not exist in the real world, are known as

Accepted Answer

A)  delusions. 
B)  illusions. 
C)  hallucinations. 
D)  paradoxical intentions. 
A)  delusions. 
B)  illusions. 
C)  hallucinations. 
D)  paradoxical intentions.

Question 11

April writes love letters to Brad Pitt everyday. Although she has never met him, she believes that he has read all of her letters and that one day this movie star will marry her. April is exhibiting which type of delusional disorder?

Accepted Answer

A)  bipolar 
B)  histrionic 
C)  erotomanic 
D)  persecutory 
A)  bipolar 
B)  histrionic 
C)  erotomanic 
D)  persecutory

Question 12

Which theory holds that depression is caused by repressed anger turned inward as self-blame?

Accepted Answer

A)  behavioral theory 
B)  psychoanalytic theory 
C)  existential theory 
D)  cognitive theory 
A)  behavioral theory 
B)  psychoanalytic theory 
C)  existential theory 
D)  cognitive theory

Question 13

Discuss the major features of psychotic disorders and include a description of the six types of delusions.

Accepted Answer

Answer will include that a person who is

Question 14

Insanity is a legal term, not a psychological one.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Behaviorists would say that self-defeating behaviors are maintained by immediate reinforcement in the form of

Accepted Answer

A)  relief from anxiety. 
B)  ego defense mechanisms. 
C)  protection for one's self-image. 
D)  avoiding existential anxiety. 
A)  relief from anxiety. 
B)  ego defense mechanisms. 
C)  protection for one's self-image. 
D)  avoiding existential anxiety.

Question 16

A fear of strangers is called

Accepted Answer

A)  xenophobia. 
B)  astraphobia. 
C)  coulrophobia. 
D)  hematophobia. 
A)  xenophobia. 
B)  astraphobia. 
C)  coulrophobia. 
D)  hematophobia.

Question 17

Regarding insanity, which of the following statements is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A)  Insanity is a legal term that refers to people who are unable to manage their affairs or foresee consequences. 
B)  Insanity is the most common disorder described in the DSM-5. 
C)  Insanity is a psychiatric term that refers to individuals with neurocognitive disorders or dissociative disorders. 
D)  Insanity is typically caused by a severe combination of personality disorders. 
A)  Insanity is a legal term that refers to people who are unable to manage their affairs or foresee consequences. 
B)  Insanity is the most common disorder described in the DSM-5. 
C)  Insanity is a psychiatric term that refers to individuals with neurocognitive disorders or dissociative disorders. 
D)  Insanity is typically caused by a severe combination of personality disorders.

Question 18

In judging normality, the most common source of bias is probably

Accepted Answer

A)  religion. 
B)  race. 
C)  gender. 
D)  social class. 
A)  religion. 
B)  race. 
C)  gender. 
D)  social class.

Question 19

During your professor's lecture on the history of mental illness, you learned that in the past there were disorders called drapetomania, nymphomania, and anarchia, which do not exist today. From this lecture, you have learned that what is often considered normal or abnormal depends on

Accepted Answer

A)  statistical deviations. 
B)  cultural disapproval. 
C)  the level of functioning. 
D)  subjective discomfort. 
A)  statistical deviations. 
B)  cultural disapproval. 
C)  the level of functioning. 
D)  subjective discomfort.

Question 20

At times Allen has had little need for sleep and can't stop talking with his mind seeming to race from idea to idea. Everything he does seems to him to be of immense importance, and he often spends too much money and "parties" too much during these times. However, he soon begins to feel extremely sad, worthless, and empty. Allen appears to be suffering from which disorder?

Accepted Answer

A)  bipolar I disorder 
B)  bipolar II disorder 
C)  cyclothymic disorder 
D)  dysthymia 
A)  bipolar I disorder 
B)  bipolar II disorder 
C)  cyclothymic disorder 
D)  dysthymia

Ritualized behaviors used to temporarily control unpleasant thoughts are known as __________.

Which of the following is an example of "going amok"?

After failing to receive an expected job promotion, Joe has been in a continuous state of exaggerated sadness for several months. His self-image is very negative, and he has lost all interest in others. He is probably suffering from

Discuss five ways of defining abnormality and the shortcomings of each, and describe the core feature of all abnormal behavior.

Describe Rosenhan's pseudo-patient study and discuss the dangers of psychiatric labeling.

Up to 20 percent of military veterans returning from combat develop post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), including soldiers involved in combat in Iraq and Afghanistan.

According to sociologist Ronald Kessler, approximately what percent of all people with mental disorders are comorbid?

When a person with a major depressive disorder attempts suicide, they usually intend to succeed and may give no prior warning.

The CT scans and MRI scans both suggest that the brains of persons suffering from schizophrenia have

Imaginary sensations, such as seeing, hearing, or smelling things that do not exist in the real world, are known as

April writes love letters to Brad Pitt everyday. Although she has never met him, she believes that he has read all of her letters and that one day this movie star will marry her. April is exhibiting which type of delusional disorder?

Which theory holds that depression is caused by repressed anger turned inward as self-blame?

Discuss the major features of psychotic disorders and include a description of the six types of delusions.

Insanity is a legal term, not a psychological one.

Behaviorists would say that self-defeating behaviors are maintained by immediate reinforcement in the form of

A fear of strangers is called

Regarding insanity, which of the following statements is TRUE?

In judging normality, the most common source of bias is probably

During your professor's lecture on the history of mental illness, you learned that in the past there were disorders called drapetomania, nymphomania, and anarchia, which do not exist today. From this lecture, you have learned that what is often considered normal or abnormal depends on

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Exam 13: Psychological Disorders

Ritualized behaviors used to temporarily control unpleasant thoughts are known as __________.

Which of the following is an example of "going amok"?

After failing to receive an expected job promotion, Joe has been in a continuous state of exaggerated sadness for several months. His self-image is very negative, and he has lost all interest in others. He is probably suffering from

Discuss five ways of defining abnormality and the shortcomings of each, and describe the core feature of all abnormal behavior.

Describe Rosenhan's pseudo-patient study and discuss the dangers of psychiatric labeling.

Up to 20 percent of military veterans returning from combat develop post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), including soldiers involved in combat in Iraq and Afghanistan.

According to sociologist Ronald Kessler, approximately what percent of all people with mental disorders are comorbid?

When a person with a major depressive disorder attempts suicide, they usually intend to succeed and may give no prior warning.

The CT scans and MRI scans both suggest that the brains of persons suffering from schizophrenia have

Imaginary sensations, such as seeing, hearing, or smelling things that do not exist in the real world, are known as

April writes love letters to Brad Pitt everyday. Although she has never met him, she believes that he has read all of her letters and that one day this movie star will marry her. April is exhibiting which type of delusional disorder?

Which theory holds that depression is caused by repressed anger turned inward as self-blame?

Discuss the major features of psychotic disorders and include a description of the six types of delusions.

Insanity is a legal term, not a psychological one.

Behaviorists would say that self-defeating behaviors are maintained by immediate reinforcement in the form of

A fear of strangers is called

Regarding insanity, which of the following statements is TRUE?

In judging normality, the most common source of bias is probably

During your professor's lecture on the history of mental illness, you learned that in the past there were disorders called drapetomania, nymphomania, and anarchia, which do not exist today. From this lecture, you have learned that what is often considered normal or abnormal depends on

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

Herapies

Social Psychology

Applied Psychology

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