Question 1

One of the criteria used to define abnormal behavior is cultural deviance.For a behavior to be considered culturally deviant, it must:

Accepted Answer

A) occur infrequently among the members of a population 
B) cause the individual to experience great despair and unhappiness 
C) violate the accepted standards of society 
D) prevent the individual from functioning well in typical daily activities 
A) occur infrequently among the members of a population 
B) cause the individual to experience great despair and unhappiness 
C) violate the accepted standards of society 
D) prevent the individual from functioning well in typical daily activities

Question 2

Explain the learned helplessness theory of depression.

Accepted Answer

The learned helplessness theory of depre

Question 3

Several times over the past month, Sam went to the hospital because he thought he was having a heart attack.His heart would race, he suddenly would be extremely anxious, and he could hardly breathe.If the diagnosis wasn't heart attack, it probably was:

Accepted Answer

A) generalized anxiety disorder 
B) dysthymic disorder 
C) bipolar disorder 
D) panic disorder 
A) generalized anxiety disorder 
B) dysthymic disorder 
C) bipolar disorder 
D) panic disorder

Question 4

Yuri was turned down for a raise at work.As he discusses the bad news with his wife, he says, "My boss was in a really terrible mood today.Next week I'll talk to him again." In this case, Yuri has made:

Accepted Answer

A) an internal, stable attribution for having the raise turned down 
B) an external, stable attribution for having the raise turned down 
C) an external, unstable attribution for having the raise turned down 
D) an internal, unstable attribution for having the raise turned down 
A) an internal, stable attribution for having the raise turned down 
B) an external, stable attribution for having the raise turned down 
C) an external, unstable attribution for having the raise turned down 
D) an internal, unstable attribution for having the raise turned down

Question 5

A woman has been receiving treatment for depression.The drug she has been prescribed is Fluoxtine.This means the drug will:

Accepted Answer

A) speed-up serotonin reuptake 
B) slow-down the reuptake of serotonin 
C) reduce levels of dopamine in the brain 
D) increase levels of dopamine in the brain 
A) speed-up serotonin reuptake 
B) slow-down the reuptake of serotonin 
C) reduce levels of dopamine in the brain 
D) increase levels of dopamine in the brain

Question 6

Insanity is a legal concept, rather than a psychological concept, and its definition varies somewhat from state to state.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

You know your roommate has a history of anorexia nervosa.When you see her eat very little at dinner and then go to work out at the gym, you see this as a sign of another anorexic episode beginning.You don't think that when other people act the same way.Your behavior is consistent with:

Accepted Answer

A) a diagnostic labeling effect 
B) DSM 
C) dissociation 
D) the medical model approach 
A) a diagnostic labeling effect 
B) DSM 
C) dissociation 
D) the medical model approach

Question 8

The legal term referring to the inability to understand certain actions are wrong at the time of a crime is:

Accepted Answer

A) dysfunction 
B) deviance 
C) insanity 
D) incompetence 
A) dysfunction 
B) deviance 
C) insanity 
D) incompetence

Question 9

Individuals with borderline personality disorder tend to have a poor self-image, an inability to regulate emotions, and unstable patterns of social relationships.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Explain the differences in the prevalence of schizophrenia that have been found among men and women.

Accepted Answer

Schizophrenia is a mental disorder that

Question 11

Rhesus monkeys that have been reared in the laboratory:

Accepted Answer

A) show a strong fear of snakes, even if they have never witnessed other monkeys reacting fearfully 
B) cannot be conditioned to show a fear response to snakes 
C) only show a strong fear of snakes if they have been attacked and bitten by a snake 
D) only show a strong fear of snakes if they have witnessed other monkeys reacting fearfully 
A) show a strong fear of snakes, even if they have never witnessed other monkeys reacting fearfully 
B) cannot be conditioned to show a fear response to snakes 
C) only show a strong fear of snakes if they have been attacked and bitten by a snake 
D) only show a strong fear of snakes if they have witnessed other monkeys reacting fearfully

Question 12

Nothing in a man's life seems to be going right.Since being laid-off, he has continually failed in his attempts at finding work, even though he's moved to different cities several times.Now he can't even seem to form new friendships.He has developed a sense of despair and is drifting into depression.This is related to the concept known as:

Accepted Answer

A) learned helplessness 
B) cognitive hopelessness 
C) maladaptive behavior theory 
D) adaptation failure theory 
A) learned helplessness 
B) cognitive hopelessness 
C) maladaptive behavior theory 
D) adaptation failure theory

Question 13

The idea that psychological disorders are influenced by a combination of biological, cognitive, and environmental factors is called the:

Accepted Answer

A) bio-psycho-social perspective 
B) neo-psychodynamic perspective 
C) physio-cognitive-behavioral perspective 
D) neo-humanistic perspective 
A) bio-psycho-social perspective 
B) neo-psychodynamic perspective 
C) physio-cognitive-behavioral perspective 
D) neo-humanistic perspective

Question 14

Research suggests that adopted children who have two biological parents with bipolar disorder have:

Accepted Answer

A) an increased likelihood of being diagnosed with bipolar disorder themselves, but only if they have extended contact with their biological parents 
B) a decreased likelihood of being diagnosed with bipolar disorder themselves, but only if they have extended contact with their biological parents 
C) an increased likelihood of being diagnosed with bipolar disorder themselves, even if they've had little or no contact with their biological parents 
D) a decreased likelihood of being diagnosed with bipolar disorder, but an increased likelihood of being diagnosed with other psychological disorders 
A) an increased likelihood of being diagnosed with bipolar disorder themselves, but only if they have extended contact with their biological parents 
B) a decreased likelihood of being diagnosed with bipolar disorder themselves, but only if they have extended contact with their biological parents 
C) an increased likelihood of being diagnosed with bipolar disorder themselves, even if they've had little or no contact with their biological parents 
D) a decreased likelihood of being diagnosed with bipolar disorder, but an increased likelihood of being diagnosed with other psychological disorders

Question 15

Glutamate, serotonin, and GABA are all currently being considered as possible neurotransmitters involved in the development of:

Accepted Answer

A) depression 
B) anxiety disorders 
C) schizophrenia 
D) personality disorders 
A) depression 
B) anxiety disorders 
C) schizophrenia 
D) personality disorders

Question 16

People who are prone to depression are more likely to explain negative events using which of the following attribution types?

Accepted Answer

A) internal 
B) unstable 
C) specific 
D) all of these choices 
A) internal 
B) unstable 
C) specific 
D) all of these choices

Question 17

What is the DSM? Describe how it works and the types of information sought when it is used.

Accepted Answer

The DSM, or Diagnostic and Statistical M

Question 18

Dissociative amnesia is considered to be psychological in origin.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Polly has gone in for a psychiatric assessment.She tells the clinician that she has been feeling anxious and apprehensive lately and is fearful of leaving her own home.The clinician would classify these abnormal behaviors using:

Accepted Answer

A) DSM 
B) MMPI 
C) NEO-PI 
D) TAT 
A) DSM 
B) MMPI 
C) NEO-PI 
D) TAT

Question 20

Anxiety disorders are a class of disorders characterized by:

Accepted Answer

A) the separation of conscious awareness from previous thoughts or memories 
B) excessive apprehension that impairs normal functioning 
C) prolonged and disabling disruptions in emotional state 
D) chronic patterns of behavior that lead to significant impairments in social functioning 
A) the separation of conscious awareness from previous thoughts or memories 
B) excessive apprehension that impairs normal functioning 
C) prolonged and disabling disruptions in emotional state 
D) chronic patterns of behavior that lead to significant impairments in social functioning

One of the criteria used to define abnormal behavior is cultural deviance.For a behavior to be considered culturally deviant, it must:

Explain the learned helplessness theory of depression.

Several times over the past month, Sam went to the hospital because he thought he was having a heart attack.His heart would race, he suddenly would be extremely anxious, and he could hardly breathe.If the diagnosis wasn't heart attack, it probably was:

Yuri was turned down for a raise at work.As he discusses the bad news with his wife, he says, "My boss was in a really terrible mood today.Next week I'll talk to him again." In this case, Yuri has made:

A woman has been receiving treatment for depression.The drug she has been prescribed is Fluoxtine.This means the drug will:

Insanity is a legal concept, rather than a psychological concept, and its definition varies somewhat from state to state.

You know your roommate has a history of anorexia nervosa.When you see her eat very little at dinner and then go to work out at the gym, you see this as a sign of another anorexic episode beginning.You don't think that when other people act the same way.Your behavior is consistent with:

The legal term referring to the inability to understand certain actions are wrong at the time of a crime is:

Individuals with borderline personality disorder tend to have a poor self-image, an inability to regulate emotions, and unstable patterns of social relationships.

Explain the differences in the prevalence of schizophrenia that have been found among men and women.

Rhesus monkeys that have been reared in the laboratory:

The idea that psychological disorders are influenced by a combination of biological, cognitive, and environmental factors is called the:

Research suggests that adopted children who have two biological parents with bipolar disorder have:

Glutamate, serotonin, and GABA are all currently being considered as possible neurotransmitters involved in the development of:

People who are prone to depression are more likely to explain negative events using which of the following attribution types?

What is the DSM? Describe how it works and the types of information sought when it is used.

Dissociative amnesia is considered to be psychological in origin.

Polly has gone in for a psychiatric assessment.She tells the clinician that she has been feeling anxious and apprehensive lately and is fearful of leaving her own home.The clinician would classify these abnormal behaviors using:

Anxiety disorders are a class of disorders characterized by:

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Exam 14: Psychological Disorders

One of the criteria used to define abnormal behavior is cultural deviance.For a behavior to be considered culturally deviant, it must:

Explain the learned helplessness theory of depression.

Several times over the past month, Sam went to the hospital because he thought he was having a heart attack.His heart would race, he suddenly would be extremely anxious, and he could hardly breathe.If the diagnosis wasn't heart attack, it probably was:

Yuri was turned down for a raise at work.As he discusses the bad news with his wife, he says, "My boss was in a really terrible mood today.Next week I'll talk to him again." In this case, Yuri has made:

A woman has been receiving treatment for depression.The drug she has been prescribed is Fluoxtine.This means the drug will:

Insanity is a legal concept, rather than a psychological concept, and its definition varies somewhat from state to state.

You know your roommate has a history of anorexia nervosa.When you see her eat very little at dinner and then go to work out at the gym, you see this as a sign of another anorexic episode beginning.You don't think that when other people act the same way.Your behavior is consistent with:

The legal term referring to the inability to understand certain actions are wrong at the time of a crime is:

Individuals with borderline personality disorder tend to have a poor self-image, an inability to regulate emotions, and unstable patterns of social relationships.

Explain the differences in the prevalence of schizophrenia that have been found among men and women.

Rhesus monkeys that have been reared in the laboratory:

The idea that psychological disorders are influenced by a combination of biological, cognitive, and environmental factors is called the:

Research suggests that adopted children who have two biological parents with bipolar disorder have:

Glutamate, serotonin, and GABA are all currently being considered as possible neurotransmitters involved in the development of:

People who are prone to depression are more likely to explain negative events using which of the following attribution types?

What is the DSM? Describe how it works and the types of information sought when it is used.

Dissociative amnesia is considered to be psychological in origin.

Polly has gone in for a psychiatric assessment.She tells the clinician that she has been feeling anxious and apprehensive lately and is fearful of leaving her own home.The clinician would classify these abnormal behaviors using:

Anxiety disorders are a class of disorders characterized by:

Introduction to Psychology

The Tools of Psychological Research

Biological Processes

Human Development

Sensation and Perception

Consciousness

Learning From Experience

Memory

Language and Thought

Intelligence

Motivation and Emotion

Personality

Social Psychology

Therapy

Stress and Health

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