Question 1

An organic mental disorder is

Accepted Answer

A)  another name for schizophrenia. 
B)  a separate diagnostic category in the DSM-IV-TR. 
C)  a problem caused by brain pathology. 
D)  characterized by all of these. 
A)  another name for schizophrenia. 
B)  a separate diagnostic category in the DSM-IV-TR. 
C)  a problem caused by brain pathology. 
D)  characterized by all of these.

Question 2

Paranoid,narcissistic,dependent,antisocial,and borderline are types of __________ disorders.

Accepted Answer

A)  somatoform 
B)  psychotic 
C)  personality 
D)  dissociative 
A)  somatoform 
B)  psychotic 
C)  personality 
D)  dissociative

Question 3

In a typical "catch 22" situation,women who are independent,aggressive,and unemotional may be considered "unhealthy" even though women who are vain,emotional,dependent and irrational (all "feminine" traits in our culture)may be classified as having a histrionic or dependent personality disorder.This example of the gender bias in judging normality

Accepted Answer

A)  occurs because women are genetically predisposed to emotional dysfunction more so than are men. 
B)  occurs because the standards we set for males are higher than those for females. 
C)  occurs because the standards for judging normality tend to be based on males. 
D)  occurred in the 1950s but does not occur today. 
A)  occurs because women are genetically predisposed to emotional dysfunction more so than are men. 
B)  occurs because the standards we set for males are higher than those for females. 
C)  occurs because the standards for judging normality tend to be based on males. 
D)  occurred in the 1950s but does not occur today.

Question 4

Jack's wife left him three years ago.He still feels hurt,angry,and humiliated.He cannot forget or forgive her.Jack sits at home alone every night,is not dating anyone else,is having troubles at work,and is estranged from his children.Using a new classification proposed for inclusion in the DSM-V,Jack would most likely be diagnosed with __________ disorder.

Accepted Answer

A)  antisocial personality 
B)  post-traumatic embitterment 
C)  dissociative 
D)  dysthymic 
A)  antisocial personality 
B)  post-traumatic embitterment 
C)  dissociative 
D)  dysthymic

Question 5

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 long 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 long lasting than most of us experience.

Question 6

The term neurosis is no longer used as a classification for a grouping of disorders.Instead these "neurotic-type" behaviors are now considered a part of all of the following types of disorders EXCEPT for the __________ disorders.

Accepted Answer

A)  anxiety 
B)  delusional 
C)  somatoform 
D)  dissociative 
A)  anxiety 
B)  delusional 
C)  somatoform 
D)  dissociative

Question 7

Which culture-bound syndrome occurs in south and east Asia and involves either a man experiencing sudden and intense anxiety that his penis is receding into his body or a female believing that her vulva and nipples are shrinking?

Accepted Answer

A)  susto 
B)  dhat 
C)  koro 
D)  zar 
A)  susto 
B)  dhat 
C)  koro 
D)  zar

Question 8

Folk names for afflictions you will not find in the DSM-IV-TR are referred to as

Accepted Answer

A)  paraphilias. 
B)  neuroses. 
C)  nervous breakdowns. 
D)  culture-bound syndromes. 
A)  paraphilias. 
B)  neuroses. 
C)  nervous breakdowns. 
D)  culture-bound syndromes.

Question 9

Major DSM-IV-TR categories include all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  delirium 
B)  tic disorders 
C)  communication disorders 
D)  organic mental disorders 
A)  delirium 
B)  tic disorders 
C)  communication disorders 
D)  organic mental disorders

Question 10

Regarding Alzheimer's disease,which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  Genetic factors can increase the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease. 
B)  Alzheimer's disease results from circulatory problems that cause repeated strokes that damage the brain over time. 
C)  Alzheimer's disease damages areas of the brain important for memory and learning. 
D)  Alzheimer's disease is the most common cause of dementia. 
A)  Genetic factors can increase the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease. 
B)  Alzheimer's disease results from circulatory problems that cause repeated strokes that damage the brain over time. 
C)  Alzheimer's disease damages areas of the brain important for memory and learning. 
D)  Alzheimer's disease is the most common cause of dementia.

Question 11

Although her family is unaware of her chronic feelings of hopelessness and despair,Carmen is very unhappy.Thus,she would be exhibiting psychopathology based on

Accepted Answer

A)  statistical abnormality. 
B)  social nonconformity. 
C)  subjective discomfort. 
D)  cultural relativity. 
A)  statistical abnormality. 
B)  social nonconformity. 
C)  subjective discomfort. 
D)  cultural relativity.

Question 12

Sensory changes,such as anesthesia or extreme sensitivity to heat,cold,pain,or touch,or feeling "insects crawling under one's skin" are examples of

Accepted Answer

A)  hallucinations. 
B)  delusions. 
C)  somatic regressions. 
D)  affective episodes. 
A)  hallucinations. 
B)  delusions. 
C)  somatic regressions. 
D)  affective episodes.

Question 13

The new edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-V)is set to be published in

Accepted Answer

A)  2013. 
B)  2016. 
C)  2020. 
D)  2025. 
A)  2013. 
B)  2016. 
C)  2020. 
D)  2025.

Question 14

Which of the following is an example of dhat?

Accepted Answer

A)  A woman in Nicaragua has a history of mumbling to herself and describing vivid hallucinations. 
B)  A fisherman from the Bahamas, after a period of brooding, erupts into an outburst of violent behavior. 
C)  A person from Latin America exhibits insomnia, sweating, and irritability due to being badly frightened by a black magic curse. 
D)  A man from an Indian society fears the loss of semen during nocturnal emissions. 
A)  A woman in Nicaragua has a history of mumbling to herself and describing vivid hallucinations. 
B)  A fisherman from the Bahamas, after a period of brooding, erupts into an outburst of violent behavior. 
C)  A person from Latin America exhibits insomnia, sweating, and irritability due to being badly frightened by a black magic curse. 
D)  A man from an Indian society fears the loss of semen during nocturnal emissions.

Question 15

Low intelligence would be which kind of risk factor for mental disorder?

Accepted Answer

A)  social condition 
B)  family factor 
C)  biological factor 
D)  psychological factor 
A)  social condition 
B)  family factor 
C)  biological factor 
D)  psychological factor

Question 16

Which of the following disorders may be added to the DSM-V but are not currently found in the DSM-IV-TR?

Accepted Answer

A)  gender identity disorder and paraphilias 
B)  post-traumatic embitterment disorder and apathy syndrome 
C)  neurosis and psychosis 
D)  bipolar I disorder and bipolar II disorder 
A)  gender identity disorder and paraphilias 
B)  post-traumatic embitterment disorder and apathy syndrome 
C)  neurosis and psychosis 
D)  bipolar I disorder and bipolar II disorder

Question 17

Culturally disapproved of behaviors in the past were often given psychological labels.The so-called "mental disorder" that caused slaves to run away 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 18

Which of the following would be a major symptom of a dissociative disorder?

Accepted Answer

A)  phobias 
B)  amnesia 
C)  paranoia 
D)  depression 
A)  phobias 
B)  amnesia 
C)  paranoia 
D)  depression

Question 19

Maria is under a great deal of stress due to added responsibilities at work and the stress of balancing her work with the demands of being a single parent to two children.Maria's stress falls under which risk factor for mental disorders?

Accepted Answer

A)  family 
B)  physical 
C)  biological 
D)  psychological 
A)  family 
B)  physical 
C)  biological 
D)  psychological

Question 20

Dementia is associated with brain deterioration brought on by

Accepted Answer

A)  long-term generalized anxiety disorder. 
B)  circulatory problems, stroke, or brain atrophy. 
C)  a conversion disorder. 
D)  lead or mercury poisoning. 
A)  long-term generalized anxiety disorder. 
B)  circulatory problems, stroke, or brain atrophy. 
C)  a conversion disorder. 
D)  lead or mercury poisoning.

Exam 14: A: Psychological Disorders

An organic mental disorder is

Paranoid,narcissistic,dependent,antisocial,and borderline are types of __________ disorders.

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

The term neurosis is no longer used as a classification for a grouping of disorders.Instead these "neurotic-type" behaviors are now considered a part of all of the following types of disorders EXCEPT for the __________ disorders.

Which culture-bound syndrome occurs in south and east Asia and involves either a man experiencing sudden and intense anxiety that his penis is receding into his body or a female believing that her vulva and nipples are shrinking?

Folk names for afflictions you will not find in the DSM-IV-TR are referred to as

Major DSM-IV-TR categories include all of the following EXCEPT

Regarding Alzheimer's disease,which of the following statements is FALSE?

Although her family is unaware of her chronic feelings of hopelessness and despair,Carmen is very unhappy.Thus,she would be exhibiting psychopathology based on

Sensory changes,such as anesthesia or extreme sensitivity to heat,cold,pain,or touch,or feeling "insects crawling under one's skin" are examples of

The new edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-V)is set to be published in

Which of the following is an example of dhat?

Low intelligence would be which kind of risk factor for mental disorder?

Which of the following disorders may be added to the DSM-V but are not currently found in the DSM-IV-TR?

Culturally disapproved of behaviors in the past were often given psychological labels.The so-called "mental disorder" that caused slaves to run away was known as

Which of the following would be a major symptom of a dissociative disorder?

Maria is under a great deal of stress due to added responsibilities at work and the stress of balancing her work with the demands of being a single parent to two children.Maria's stress falls under which risk factor for mental disorders?

Dementia is associated with brain deterioration brought on by

A: Introduction to Psychology and Research Methods

B: Introduction to Psychology and Research Methods

C: Introduction to Psychology and Research Methods

A: Brain and Behavior

C: Brain and Behavior

A: Human Development

B: Human Development

C: Human Development

D: Human Development

A: Sensation and Perception

B: Sensation and Perception

C: Sensation and Perception

D: Sensation and Perception

A: States of Consciousness

B: States of Consciousness

C: States of Consciousness

D: States of Consciousness

A: Conditioning and Learning

B: Conditioning and Learning

C: Conditioning and Learning

D: Conditioning and Learning

A: Memory

B: Memory

C: Memory

A: Cognition,language,and Creativity

B: Cognition,language,and Creativity

C: Cognition,language,and Creativity

A: Intelligence

B: Intelligence

C: Intelligence

A: Motivation and Emotion

B: Motivation and Emotion

C: Motivation and Emotion

D: Motivation and Emotion

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C: Gender and Sexuality

D: Gender and Sexuality Completion

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B: Personality

C: Personality

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A: Health,stress,and Coping

B: Health,stress,and Coping

C: Health,stress,and Coping

B: Psychological Disorders

C: Psychological Disorders

D: Psychological Disorders

A: Therapies

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C: Therapies

D: Therapies

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B: Social Thinking and Social Influence

C: Social Thinking and Social Influence

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B: Prosocial and Antisocial Behavior

C: Prosocial and Antisocial Behavior

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B: Applied Psychology

C: Applied Psychology