Question 1

The three Ds of psychological abnormality are dysfunction, distress, and deviance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Major depressive disorder is a set of distressing, disabling cognitive, emotional, and behavioral symptoms. Major depressive disorder is a _____ disorder.

Accepted Answer

A) mental 
B) behavioral 
C) physiological 
D) psychological 
A) mental 
B) behavioral 
C) physiological 
D) psychological

Question 3

Rhonda is constantly worried about many aspects of her life. She is having trouble sleeping and is experiencing muscle tension. Rhonda is showing signs of:

Accepted Answer

A) generalized anxiety disorder. 
B) panic disorder. 
C) agoraphobia. 
D) specific phobia. 
A) generalized anxiety disorder. 
B) panic disorder. 
C) agoraphobia. 
D) specific phobia.

Question 4

Which figure BEST approximates the proportion of women who experience premenstrual dysphoric disorder?

Accepted Answer

A) 5% 
B) 10% 
C) 15% 
D) 20% 
A) 5% 
B) 10% 
C) 15% 
D) 20%

Question 5

High self-esteem and risky behavior are two symptoms of mania.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Twenty-year-old Brianna lives in a small town. She has always been extremely shy, but lately she has been feeling intensely afraid that others are scrutinizing her. She avoids speaking in class, she no longer goes to parties, and she no longer goes out to eat in restaurants. Brianna seems to be suffering from:

Accepted Answer

A) specific phobia. 
B) social phobia. 
C) generalized anxiety disorder. 
D) panic disorder. 
A) specific phobia. 
B) social phobia. 
C) generalized anxiety disorder. 
D) panic disorder.

Question 7

The most common hallucinations in schizophrenia are auditory.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Suicide rates have remained more or less constant over the past decade or so.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

People with depressive disorders may have high levels of the stress hormone cortisol.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

_____ refers to the occurrence of two or more psychological disorders at the same time.

Accepted Answer

A) Etiology 
B) Prevalence 
C) Prognosis 
D) Comorbidity 
A) Etiology 
B) Prevalence 
C) Prognosis 
D) Comorbidity

Question 11

Which choice BEST expresses how many states offer some form of the insanity legal defense?

Accepted Answer

A) Fewer than half of them do. 
B) About half of them do. 
C) Almost all of them do. 
D) All of them do. 
A) Fewer than half of them do. 
B) About half of them do. 
C) Almost all of them do. 
D) All of them do.

Question 12

A _____ disorder is a set of cognitive, emotional, and behavioral symptoms that are significantly distressing and disabling.

Accepted Answer

A) chemical 
B) behavioral 
C) psychological 
D) physiological 
A) chemical 
B) behavioral 
C) psychological 
D) physiological

Question 13

Women and men are equally likely to experience major depression.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Compared to chronic medical conditions, psychological disorders are _____ impairing and are _____ often treated.

Accepted Answer

A) less; less 
B) less; more 
C) more; less 
D) more; more 
A) less; less 
B) less; more 
C) more; less 
D) more; more

Question 15

Jackie is extremely afraid of rejection. As a result, she has always been withdrawn. Her inflexible and enduring behavior patterns have impaired her social functioning, and she may have _____ personality disorder.

Accepted Answer

A) avoidant 
B) histrionic 
C) schizoid 
D) antisocial 
A) avoidant 
B) histrionic 
C) schizoid 
D) antisocial

Question 16

Depression is the leading cause of disability among adults.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

_____ is characterized by moods that alternate between the hopelessness and lethargy of depression and the euphoric, hyperactive state of mania.

Accepted Answer

A) Schizophrenia 
B) Major depressive disorder 
C) Bipolar disorder 
D) Generalized anxiety disorder 
A) Schizophrenia 
B) Major depressive disorder 
C) Bipolar disorder 
D) Generalized anxiety disorder

Question 18

Environmental factors appear unrelated to the development of generalized anxiety disorder.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The heritability of major depressive disorder is about 75%.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

At some point in their lives, half of all Americans will exhibit symptoms that meet the criteria for a psychological disorder.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

The three Ds of psychological abnormality are dysfunction, distress, and deviance.

Major depressive disorder is a set of distressing, disabling cognitive, emotional, and behavioral symptoms. Major depressive disorder is a _____ disorder.

Rhonda is constantly worried about many aspects of her life. She is having trouble sleeping and is experiencing muscle tension. Rhonda is showing signs of:

Which figure BEST approximates the proportion of women who experience premenstrual dysphoric disorder?

High self-esteem and risky behavior are two symptoms of mania.

The most common hallucinations in schizophrenia are auditory.

Suicide rates have remained more or less constant over the past decade or so.

People with depressive disorders may have high levels of the stress hormone cortisol.

_____ refers to the occurrence of two or more psychological disorders at the same time.

Which choice BEST expresses how many states offer some form of the insanity legal defense?

A _____ disorder is a set of cognitive, emotional, and behavioral symptoms that are significantly distressing and disabling.

Women and men are equally likely to experience major depression.

Compared to chronic medical conditions, psychological disorders are _ impairing and are _ often treated.

Jackie is extremely afraid of rejection. As a result, she has always been withdrawn. Her inflexible and enduring behavior patterns have impaired her social functioning, and she may have _____ personality disorder.

Depression is the leading cause of disability among adults.

_____ is characterized by moods that alternate between the hopelessness and lethargy of depression and the euphoric, hyperactive state of mania.

Environmental factors appear unrelated to the development of generalized anxiety disorder.

The heritability of major depressive disorder is about 75%.

At some point in their lives, half of all Americans will exhibit symptoms that meet the criteria for a psychological disorder.

An Introduction to Psychology

Research Methods

Biology and Behavior

Sensation and Perception

Consciousness

Learning

Memory

Cognition, Language, and Intelligence

Human Development

Sexuality and Gender

Personality

Social Psychology

Psychological Disorders

Treatment of Psychological Disorders

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Exam 13: Stress and Health

The three Ds of psychological abnormality are dysfunction, distress, and deviance.

Major depressive disorder is a set of distressing, disabling cognitive, emotional, and behavioral symptoms. Major depressive disorder is a _____ disorder.

Rhonda is constantly worried about many aspects of her life. She is having trouble sleeping and is experiencing muscle tension. Rhonda is showing signs of:

Which figure BEST approximates the proportion of women who experience premenstrual dysphoric disorder?

High self-esteem and risky behavior are two symptoms of mania.

The most common hallucinations in schizophrenia are auditory.

Suicide rates have remained more or less constant over the past decade or so.

People with depressive disorders may have high levels of the stress hormone cortisol.

_____ refers to the occurrence of two or more psychological disorders at the same time.

Which choice BEST expresses how many states offer some form of the insanity legal defense?

A _____ disorder is a set of cognitive, emotional, and behavioral symptoms that are significantly distressing and disabling.

Women and men are equally likely to experience major depression.

Compared to chronic medical conditions, psychological disorders are _____ impairing and are _____ often treated.

Jackie is extremely afraid of rejection. As a result, she has always been withdrawn. Her inflexible and enduring behavior patterns have impaired her social functioning, and she may have _____ personality disorder.

Depression is the leading cause of disability among adults.

_____ is characterized by moods that alternate between the hopelessness and lethargy of depression and the euphoric, hyperactive state of mania.

Environmental factors appear unrelated to the development of generalized anxiety disorder.

The heritability of major depressive disorder is about 75%.

At some point in their lives, half of all Americans will exhibit symptoms that meet the criteria for a psychological disorder.

An Introduction to Psychology

Research Methods

Biology and Behavior

Sensation and Perception

Consciousness

Learning

Memory

Cognition, Language, and Intelligence

Human Development

Sexuality and Gender

Personality

Social Psychology

Psychological Disorders

Treatment of Psychological Disorders

Filters

Compared to chronic medical conditions, psychological disorders are _ impairing and are _ often treated.