Question 1

While paying bills, Jen was suddenly overwhelmed by anxiety. Her heart pounded, she felt like she couldn't breathe, and she became dizzy. This was most likely

Accepted Answer

A)  a panic attack. 
B)  a dissociative episode. 
C)  a manic episode. 
D)  a generalized anxiety episode. 
A)  a panic attack. 
B)  a dissociative episode. 
C)  a manic episode. 
D)  a generalized anxiety episode.

Question 2

The typical neuroleptics are similar in that they all

Accepted Answer

A)  increase sympathetic nervous system activity. 
B)  block dopamine receptors. 
C)  prevent the reuptake of serotonin. 
D)  reduce hippocampal volume. 
A)  increase sympathetic nervous system activity. 
B)  block dopamine receptors. 
C)  prevent the reuptake of serotonin. 
D)  reduce hippocampal volume.

Question 3

Alicia spends hours every day reading about geography. She spends most of her time alone, and when she talks, she speaks mostly about geography. To decide if she qualifies for an autistic spectrum diagnosis, a psychologist would need to know

Accepted Answer

A)  how many hours she spends studying geography each day. 
B)  what percentage of the population shares her interest in geography. 
C)  whether friends and family members share her interest in geography. 
D)  whether she is showing signs of distress or functional impairment. 
A)  how many hours she spends studying geography each day. 
B)  what percentage of the population shares her interest in geography. 
C)  whether friends and family members share her interest in geography. 
D)  whether she is showing signs of distress or functional impairment.

Question 4

Your employee is describing the recent death of her beloved dog. Her tone of voice and facial expressions reveal no sign of distress. This is an example of

Accepted Answer

A)  disorganized behavior. 
B)  blunted affect. 
C)  anhedonia. 
D)  alogia. 
A)  disorganized behavior. 
B)  blunted affect. 
C)  anhedonia. 
D)  alogia.

Question 5

Use the following to answer questions :
Refer to the figure below.
  
-Based on the information given, which course of treatment is most reasonable?

Accepted Answer

A)  Paul would likely benefit most from prescribed medication, since there are no forms of counseling with demonstrable benefits for those with his condition. 
B)  Roberta would likely benefit most from cognitive behavioral therapy, since training in rational thinking can help clients to overcome dissociative thinking. 
C)  Stefan would likely benefit most from cognitive behavioral therapy, since the biological factors underlying his condition are not understood well enough to allow for prescribing medication. 
D)  Tamar would likely benefit most from therapeutic counseling, since increased self-awareness is critical for changing behaviors typical of her condition. 
A)  Paul would likely benefit most from prescribed medication, since there are no forms of counseling with demonstrable benefits for those with his condition. 
B)  Roberta would likely benefit most from cognitive behavioral therapy, since training in rational thinking can help clients to overcome dissociative thinking. 
C)  Stefan would likely benefit most from cognitive behavioral therapy, since the biological factors underlying his condition are not understood well enough to allow for prescribing medication. 
D)  Tamar would likely benefit most from therapeutic counseling, since increased self-awareness is critical for changing behaviors typical of her condition.

Question 6

The DSM-5 includes a new classification of "major neurocognitive disorder" that is meant to capture the older classification of "dementia," as well as other mental impairments associated with neurocognitive disorders that vary in their severity. What is the general trend in the DSM-5 that this change most clearly reflects?

Accepted Answer

A)  The use of subjective criteria for diagnosing mental disorders 
B)  The idea of a mental disorder as representing a continuum of symptom severity 
C)  Greater emphasis on rigid criteria to enhance diagnostic reliability 
D)  Reduced importance of the idea of clinical significance 
A)  The use of subjective criteria for diagnosing mental disorders 
B)  The idea of a mental disorder as representing a continuum of symptom severity 
C)  Greater emphasis on rigid criteria to enhance diagnostic reliability 
D)  Reduced importance of the idea of clinical significance

Question 7

Which of the following statements best explains why the term "manic depression" is no longer widely used among clinicians?

Accepted Answer

A)  Depressive episodes tend to last longer than manic episodes. 
B)  There are no distinct diagnostic criteria to differentiate mania from depression. 
C)  The resemblance of bipolar disorder to depression is superficial. 
D)  All individuals with bipolar disorder have depression, so the term is redundant. 
A)  Depressive episodes tend to last longer than manic episodes. 
B)  There are no distinct diagnostic criteria to differentiate mania from depression. 
C)  The resemblance of bipolar disorder to depression is superficial. 
D)  All individuals with bipolar disorder have depression, so the term is redundant.

Question 8

Which of the following does not increase risk for schizophrenia?

Accepted Answer

A)  Prenatal exposure to the flu virus 
B)  Life in a city 
C)  Low birth weight 
D)  Birth order 
A)  Prenatal exposure to the flu virus 
B)  Life in a city 
C)  Low birth weight 
D)  Birth order

Question 9

Recent research on the effects of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) best supports which of the following conclusions regarding the relationship of serotonin to depression?

Accepted Answer

A)  Prolonged depression causes serotonin production in the brain to decline. 
B)  Sharp declines in serotonin levels in the brain are the most likely cause of depression. 
C)  High levels of serotonin stimulate the brain to prevent the onset of episodes of depression. 
D)  Increased serotonin levels may trigger the brain to respond to other factors causing depression. 
A)  Prolonged depression causes serotonin production in the brain to decline. 
B)  Sharp declines in serotonin levels in the brain are the most likely cause of depression. 
C)  High levels of serotonin stimulate the brain to prevent the onset of episodes of depression. 
D)  Increased serotonin levels may trigger the brain to respond to other factors causing depression.

Question 10

Whether the DSM-5 _______ bears on its _______ as a diagnostic tool.

Accepted Answer

A)  sets reasonable criteria for mental disorders; validity 
B)  accounts for all mental disorders; validity 
C)  sets rigid criteria for each disorder; reliability 
D)  specifies courses of treatment for disorders; reliability 
A)  sets reasonable criteria for mental disorders; validity 
B)  accounts for all mental disorders; validity 
C)  sets rigid criteria for each disorder; reliability 
D)  specifies courses of treatment for disorders; reliability

Question 11

Greg has been deeply unhappy for the past three months. He has lost weight because he has no appetite and is on the verge of losing his job because he cannot concentrate. He is considering suicide. The most appropriate treatment for Greg would be

Accepted Answer

A)  electroconvulsive therapy, cognitive behavior therapy, and MAO inhibitors. 
B)  exercise, systematic desensitization, and tricyclic medications. 
C)  systematic desensitization, electroconvulsive therapy, and tricyclic medications. 
D)  exercise, cognitive behavior therapy, and SSRIs. 
A)  electroconvulsive therapy, cognitive behavior therapy, and MAO inhibitors. 
B)  exercise, systematic desensitization, and tricyclic medications. 
C)  systematic desensitization, electroconvulsive therapy, and tricyclic medications. 
D)  exercise, cognitive behavior therapy, and SSRIs.

Question 12

The most common category of obsessive symptoms among individuals with obsessive-compulsive disorder involves

Accepted Answer

A)  concern about contamination with germs. 
B)  desires to learn more about favorite celebrities. 
C)  preference for ordering items alphabetically. 
D)  worries about leaving doors unlocked and appliances on. 
A)  concern about contamination with germs. 
B)  desires to learn more about favorite celebrities. 
C)  preference for ordering items alphabetically. 
D)  worries about leaving doors unlocked and appliances on.

Question 13

A major concern about labeling certain human conditions as disorders is that

Accepted Answer

A)  a person diagnosed with a disorder faces permanent limitations on the things he or she can do. 
B)  the list of disorders continues to get longer and longer as new behaviors emerge. 
C)  different practitioners rarely agree on diagnoses for particular behaviors. 
D)  diagnosing can lead to unnecessary use of prescription medications. 
A)  a person diagnosed with a disorder faces permanent limitations on the things he or she can do. 
B)  the list of disorders continues to get longer and longer as new behaviors emerge. 
C)  different practitioners rarely agree on diagnoses for particular behaviors. 
D)  diagnosing can lead to unnecessary use of prescription medications.

Question 14

Jay expects his co-workers to handle all the menial work because he sees himself as vastly more talented. He is excessively focused on his appearance and expects the women he dates to idolize him. Jay likely qualifies for a diagnosis of

Accepted Answer

A)  mania. 
B)  narcissistic personality disorder. 
C)  psychopathy. 
D)  borderline personality disorder. 
A)  mania. 
B)  narcissistic personality disorder. 
C)  psychopathy. 
D)  borderline personality disorder.

Question 15

Dissociative identity disorder

Accepted Answer

A)  is an early warning sign of schizophrenia. 
B)  is caused by untreated manic episodes. 
C)  often occurs with psychopathy. 
D)  is not considered a valid diagnosis by many psychologists. 
A)  is an early warning sign of schizophrenia. 
B)  is caused by untreated manic episodes. 
C)  often occurs with psychopathy. 
D)  is not considered a valid diagnosis by many psychologists.

Question 16

Lithium has proven to be effective as a

Accepted Answer

A)  tricyclic. 
B)  neuroleptic. 
C)  selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor. 
D)  mood stabilizer 
A)  tricyclic. 
B)  neuroleptic. 
C)  selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor. 
D)  mood stabilizer

Question 17

A disheveled man you pass each day on the way to work makes strange facial expressions, sticks out his tongue, and moves his arms uncontrollably. This is likely _______ caused by _______.

Accepted Answer

tardive dyskinesia;

Question 18

To what extent do genetic factors increase risk for depression?

Accepted Answer

A)  There is no clear link between genes and depression. 
B)  Genes play a clear role for late onset, but not early onset, of depression. 
C)  Many different genes increase risk. 
D)  Scientists have identified a single gene that triggers unipolar depression. 
A)  There is no clear link between genes and depression. 
B)  Genes play a clear role for late onset, but not early onset, of depression. 
C)  Many different genes increase risk. 
D)  Scientists have identified a single gene that triggers unipolar depression.

Question 19

The strongest justification for the decision of a psychiatrist to prescribe cognitive behavioral therapy instead of SSRIs for a patient suffering from depression would be if the patient

Accepted Answer

A)  is a child. 
B)  has relatives with the condition. 
C)  experiences severe anxiety. 
D)  has never attempted suicide. 
A)  is a child. 
B)  has relatives with the condition. 
C)  experiences severe anxiety. 
D)  has never attempted suicide.

Question 20

Use the following to answer questions :
Refer to the figure below.
  
-Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is most commonly used for the condition suffered by

Accepted Answer

A)  Paul. 
B)  Roberta. 
C)  Stefan. 
D)  Tamar. 
A)  Paul. 
B)  Roberta. 
C)  Stefan. 
D)  Tamar.

While paying bills, Jen was suddenly overwhelmed by anxiety. Her heart pounded, she felt like she couldn't breathe, and she became dizzy. This was most likely

The typical neuroleptics are similar in that they all

Alicia spends hours every day reading about geography. She spends most of her time alone, and when she talks, she speaks mostly about geography. To decide if she qualifies for an autistic spectrum diagnosis, a psychologist would need to know

Your employee is describing the recent death of her beloved dog. Her tone of voice and facial expressions reveal no sign of distress. This is an example of

Use the following to answer questions : Refer to the figure below. -Based on the information given, which course of treatment is most reasonable?

Which of the following statements best explains why the term "manic depression" is no longer widely used among clinicians?

Which of the following does not increase risk for schizophrenia?

Recent research on the effects of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) best supports which of the following conclusions regarding the relationship of serotonin to depression?

Whether the DSM-5 _ bears on its _ as a diagnostic tool.

Greg has been deeply unhappy for the past three months. He has lost weight because he has no appetite and is on the verge of losing his job because he cannot concentrate. He is considering suicide. The most appropriate treatment for Greg would be

The most common category of obsessive symptoms among individuals with obsessive-compulsive disorder involves

A major concern about labeling certain human conditions as disorders is that

Jay expects his co-workers to handle all the menial work because he sees himself as vastly more talented. He is excessively focused on his appearance and expects the women he dates to idolize him. Jay likely qualifies for a diagnosis of

Dissociative identity disorder

Lithium has proven to be effective as a

A disheveled man you pass each day on the way to work makes strange facial expressions, sticks out his tongue, and moves his arms uncontrollably. This is likely _ caused by _.

To what extent do genetic factors increase risk for depression?

The strongest justification for the decision of a psychiatrist to prescribe cognitive behavioral therapy instead of SSRIs for a patient suffering from depression would be if the patient

Use the following to answer questions : Refer to the figure below. -Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is most commonly used for the condition suffered by

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Exam 16: Clinical Psychology

While paying bills, Jen was suddenly overwhelmed by anxiety. Her heart pounded, she felt like she couldn't breathe, and she became dizzy. This was most likely

The typical neuroleptics are similar in that they all

Alicia spends hours every day reading about geography. She spends most of her time alone, and when she talks, she speaks mostly about geography. To decide if she qualifies for an autistic spectrum diagnosis, a psychologist would need to know

Your employee is describing the recent death of her beloved dog. Her tone of voice and facial expressions reveal no sign of distress. This is an example of

Use the following to answer questions : Refer to the figure below. -Based on the information given, which course of treatment is most reasonable?

Which of the following statements best explains why the term "manic depression" is no longer widely used among clinicians?

Which of the following does not increase risk for schizophrenia?

Recent research on the effects of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) best supports which of the following conclusions regarding the relationship of serotonin to depression?

Whether the DSM-5 _______ bears on its _______ as a diagnostic tool.

Greg has been deeply unhappy for the past three months. He has lost weight because he has no appetite and is on the verge of losing his job because he cannot concentrate. He is considering suicide. The most appropriate treatment for Greg would be

The most common category of obsessive symptoms among individuals with obsessive-compulsive disorder involves

A major concern about labeling certain human conditions as disorders is that

Jay expects his co-workers to handle all the menial work because he sees himself as vastly more talented. He is excessively focused on his appearance and expects the women he dates to idolize him. Jay likely qualifies for a diagnosis of

Dissociative identity disorder

Lithium has proven to be effective as a

A disheveled man you pass each day on the way to work makes strange facial expressions, sticks out his tongue, and moves his arms uncontrollably. This is likely _______ caused by _______.

To what extent do genetic factors increase risk for depression?

The strongest justification for the decision of a psychiatrist to prescribe cognitive behavioral therapy instead of SSRIs for a patient suffering from depression would be if the patient

Use the following to answer questions : Refer to the figure below. -Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is most commonly used for the condition suffered by

Introduction: Principles of Psychology

Psychology As a Science

The Neuroscience of Behavior

Genes, Environment, and Behavior

Developmental Psychology

Sensation and Perception

Consciousness

Learning

Memory

Language and Cognition

Intelligence

Motivation and the Regulation of Behavior

Emotions, Stress, and Health

Personality

Social Psychology

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Whether the DSM-5 _ bears on its _ as a diagnostic tool.

A disheveled man you pass each day on the way to work makes strange facial expressions, sticks out his tongue, and moves his arms uncontrollably. This is likely _ caused by _.