Question 1

Deviation from the norm necessarily implies psychopathology.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

According to the DSM-5, an individual is likely to be diagnosed with MDD if _________ or more depressive symptoms are experienced over a __________ period.

Accepted Answer

A)  two; 2-week 
B)  two; 2-month 
C)  five; 2-week 
D)  five; 2-month 
A)  two; 2-week 
B)  two; 2-month 
C)  five; 2-week 
D)  five; 2-month

Question 3

Which of the following terms is now considered as inappropriate to describe people suffering from a mental health problem?

Accepted Answer

A)  Insane 
B)  Mad 
C)  Crazy 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Insane 
B)  Mad 
C)  Crazy 
D)  All of the above

Question 4

The _____________ theory of depression proposes that depression is associated with low levels of serotonin and noradrenaline.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The _____________ theory of depression proposes that...

Question 5

What is the lifetime prevalence of PTSD?

Accepted Answer

A)  Between 3% and 5% 
B)  Between 1% and 3% 
C)  Between 10% and 13% 
D)  Between 10% and 15% 
A)  Between 3% and 5% 
B)  Between 1% and 3% 
C)  Between 10% and 13% 
D)  Between 10% and 15%

Question 6

The major depressive disorder has a lifetime prevalence rate of approximately:

Accepted Answer

A)  2-4% 
B)  4-10% 
C)  10-20% 
D)  15-20% 
A)  2-4% 
B)  4-10% 
C)  10-20% 
D)  15-20%

Question 7

According to Freud, what do people develop in order to control internal conflicts and reduce stress caused by external events?

Accepted Answer

The answer of According to Freud, what do people develop...

Question 8

Both the _____________ antidepressants and the _____________ inhibitors serve to increase the levels of serotonin and noradrenaline in the brain.

Accepted Answer

tricyclic;

Question 9

The __________ model proposes that a mental health problems develops because of an interaction between a genetic predisposition and a variety of experiences that may trigger this inherited predisposition.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The __________ model proposes that a mental...

Question 10

A(n) ____________ is a statistical concept representing the combined responses of a representative group, against which a subject is compared.

Accepted Answer

statistica

Question 11

Name three Freudian defence mechanisms.

Accepted Answer

E.g. denial, repression, regre

Question 12

What campaign in the United Kingdom is one of the biggest programmes attempting to address mental health stigma?

Accepted Answer

The Time t

Question 13

Which of the following conditions is characterized by slow reading, omissions or substitutions of words, poor comprehension and difficulty with written tasks?

Accepted Answer

A)  Autism Spectrum Disorder 
B)  Dyslexia 
C)  Down syndrome 
D)  ADHD 
A)  Autism Spectrum Disorder 
B)  Dyslexia 
C)  Down syndrome 
D)  ADHD

Question 14

Describe the dopamine hypothesis of schizophrenia.

Accepted Answer

There is good evidence that many of the

Question 15

There is often a tendency to label a behaviour indicative of a mental health problem in terms of deviation from _________ norms.

Accepted Answer

A)  statistical 
B)  social 
C)  cultural 
D)  all of the above 
A)  statistical 
B)  social 
C)  cultural 
D)  all of the above

Question 16

Which of the following biases is often observed in individuals with clinical anxiety?

Accepted Answer

A)  Confirmation bias 
B)  Attentional bias 
C)  Belief bias 
D)  Attributional bias 
A)  Confirmation bias 
B)  Attentional bias 
C)  Belief bias 
D)  Attributional bias

Question 17

Persistent depressive disorder is characterized by a depressed or low mood for at least:

Accepted Answer

A)  two weeks 
B)  two months 
C)  three months 
D)  two years 
A)  two weeks 
B)  two months 
C)  three months 
D)  two years

Question 18

A person suffering from anxiety will most likely report feeling:

Accepted Answer

A)  hopeless 
B)  restless 
C)  alone 
D)  controlled 
A)  hopeless 
B)  restless 
C)  alone 
D)  controlled

Question 19

Which two dopamine pathways are involved in the occurrence of psychotic symptoms?

Accepted Answer

The mesolimbic pathw

Question 20

Which of the following statements on anxiety is ACCURATE?

Accepted Answer

A)  Anxiety is always pathological. 
B)  Feeling anxious is never an adaptive response. 
C)  All people can feel anxious without necessarily having a diagnosis of anxiety disorder. 
D)  Only people predisposed to develop an anxiety disorder can feel anxious. 
A)  Anxiety is always pathological. 
B)  Feeling anxious is never an adaptive response. 
C)  All people can feel anxious without necessarily having a diagnosis of anxiety disorder. 
D)  Only people predisposed to develop an anxiety disorder can feel anxious.

Deviation from the norm necessarily implies psychopathology.

According to the DSM-5, an individual is likely to be diagnosed with MDD if _ or more depressive symptoms are experienced over a __ period.

Which of the following terms is now considered as inappropriate to describe people suffering from a mental health problem?

The _____________ theory of depression proposes that depression is associated with low levels of serotonin and noradrenaline.

What is the lifetime prevalence of PTSD?

The major depressive disorder has a lifetime prevalence rate of approximately:

According to Freud, what do people develop in order to control internal conflicts and reduce stress caused by external events?

Both the _ antidepressants and the _ inhibitors serve to increase the levels of serotonin and noradrenaline in the brain.

The __________ model proposes that a mental health problems develops because of an interaction between a genetic predisposition and a variety of experiences that may trigger this inherited predisposition.

A(n) ____________ is a statistical concept representing the combined responses of a representative group, against which a subject is compared.

Name three Freudian defence mechanisms.

What campaign in the United Kingdom is one of the biggest programmes attempting to address mental health stigma?

Which of the following conditions is characterized by slow reading, omissions or substitutions of words, poor comprehension and difficulty with written tasks?

Describe the dopamine hypothesis of schizophrenia.

There is often a tendency to label a behaviour indicative of a mental health problem in terms of deviation from _________ norms.

Which of the following biases is often observed in individuals with clinical anxiety?

Persistent depressive disorder is characterized by a depressed or low mood for at least:

A person suffering from anxiety will most likely report feeling:

Which two dopamine pathways are involved in the occurrence of psychotic symptoms?

Which of the following statements on anxiety is ACCURATE?

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Exam 15: Mental Health and Psychopathology

Deviation from the norm necessarily implies psychopathology.

According to the DSM-5, an individual is likely to be diagnosed with MDD if _________ or more depressive symptoms are experienced over a __________ period.

Which of the following terms is now considered as inappropriate to describe people suffering from a mental health problem?

The _____________ theory of depression proposes that depression is associated with low levels of serotonin and noradrenaline.

What is the lifetime prevalence of PTSD?

The major depressive disorder has a lifetime prevalence rate of approximately:

According to Freud, what do people develop in order to control internal conflicts and reduce stress caused by external events?

Both the _____________ antidepressants and the _____________ inhibitors serve to increase the levels of serotonin and noradrenaline in the brain.

The __________ model proposes that a mental health problems develops because of an interaction between a genetic predisposition and a variety of experiences that may trigger this inherited predisposition.

A(n) ____________ is a statistical concept representing the combined responses of a representative group, against which a subject is compared.

Name three Freudian defence mechanisms.

What campaign in the United Kingdom is one of the biggest programmes attempting to address mental health stigma?

Which of the following conditions is characterized by slow reading, omissions or substitutions of words, poor comprehension and difficulty with written tasks?

Describe the dopamine hypothesis of schizophrenia.

There is often a tendency to label a behaviour indicative of a mental health problem in terms of deviation from _________ norms.

Which of the following biases is often observed in individuals with clinical anxiety?

Persistent depressive disorder is characterized by a depressed or low mood for at least:

A person suffering from anxiety will most likely report feeling:

Which two dopamine pathways are involved in the occurrence of psychotic symptoms?

Which of the following statements on anxiety is ACCURATE?

The Science of Psychology

Research Methods in Psychology

Evolutionary and Genetic Foundations of Psychology

Neuroscience, the Brain, and Behaviour

Motivation

Consciousness: Conscious Versus Unconscious Processes

Sensation and Perception

Learning

Memory

Emotion

Cognitive Development

Language and Thought

Intelligence

Personality

The Treatment of Mental Health Problems

Social Development

Social Cognition and Attitudes

Interpersonal, Group, and Intergroup Processes

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According to the DSM-5, an individual is likely to be diagnosed with MDD if _ or more depressive symptoms are experienced over a __ period.

Both the _ antidepressants and the _ inhibitors serve to increase the levels of serotonin and noradrenaline in the brain.