Question 1

The fear that a person experiences in a phobia is:

Accepted Answer

A)  equal to the real danger associated with the object or situation 
B)  out of proportion to the danger associated with the object or situation 
C)  only physiological 
D)  present even when the person is away from the object or not in the situation 
A)  equal to the real danger associated with the object or situation 
B)  out of proportion to the danger associated with the object or situation 
C)  only physiological 
D)  present even when the person is away from the object or not in the situation

Question 2

Recurring and disturbing memories,nightmares,fear,and anxiety are characteristic of:

Accepted Answer

A)  OCD 
B)  mass hysteria 
C)  PTSD 
D)  somatization disorder 
A)  OCD 
B)  mass hysteria 
C)  PTSD 
D)  somatization disorder

Question 3

During a visit to the local shopping mall,Kim suddenly found her heart pounding,had trouble breathing,felt dizzy,started sweating,and felt as if she were going to die.She ran out of the mall to her car.Kim has experienced a:

Accepted Answer

A)  phobia 
B)  conversion disorder 
C)  panic attack 
D)  somatoform disorder 
A)  phobia 
B)  conversion disorder 
C)  panic attack 
D)  somatoform disorder

Question 4

One criterion for the diagnosis of alcoholism is that consumption of alcohol prevents the person from being productive at work.This criterion is based on:

Accepted Answer

A)  the statistical frequency approach 
B)  the maladaptive behavior approach 
C)  social norms 
D)  destructiveness 
A)  the statistical frequency approach 
B)  the maladaptive behavior approach 
C)  social norms 
D)  destructiveness

Question 5

The most common type of mental disorders are mood disorders.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Mood disorders would be identified on Axis I.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Leo has a recurring problem that interferes with his ability to live a satisfying life.This problem also prevents him from functioning in society.Leo is most likely to:

Accepted Answer

A)  have a mental disorder 
B)  be insane 
C)  suffer from a brain malfunction 
D)  have a mental condition 
A)  have a mental disorder 
B)  be insane 
C)  suffer from a brain malfunction 
D)  have a mental condition

Question 8

"Depression is caused by such things as war,a serious accident,or a serious illness." A statement like that is most likely to reflect:

Accepted Answer

A)  psychosocial factors 
B)  cognitive factors 
C)  behavioral factors 
D)  environmental factors 
A)  psychosocial factors 
B)  cognitive factors 
C)  behavioral factors 
D)  environmental factors

Question 9

"Ever since the car accident,I always feel stressed out.I can't sleep.Even though I'm okay physically,I'm just not doing well." This person is most likely suffering from_____.

Accepted Answer

A)  PTSD 
B)  OCD 
C)  conversion disorder 
D)  taijin kyofusho 
A)  PTSD 
B)  OCD 
C)  conversion disorder 
D)  taijin kyofusho

Question 10

Insanity is a legal term.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Professor Kaurala is giving a lecture on the causes of abnormal behavior.It's time for class to end and he previews the topic for the next meeting.He says,"We'll consider that mental disorders are unlearned tendencies next time." What cause will he focus on at the next meeting?

Accepted Answer

A)  environmental factors 
B)  failures to self-actualize 
C)  genetic factors 
D)  cognitive factors 
A)  environmental factors 
B)  failures to self-actualize 
C)  genetic factors 
D)  cognitive factors

Question 12

According to research,the typical woman who marries a man who is currently serving prison time:

Accepted Answer

A)  can be described as unattractive 
B)  has little experience with romance 
C)  is intelligent and accomplished 
D)  suffers from anxiety disorders 
A)  can be described as unattractive 
B)  has little experience with romance 
C)  is intelligent and accomplished 
D)  suffers from anxiety disorders

Question 13

One problem associated with using a uniform system for diagnosing mental disorders is that:

Accepted Answer

A)  communication between professionals is hampered 
B)  diagnosis can interfere with the selection of an appropriate treatment 
C)  any labels that result may have negative connotations 
D)  the diagnoses may mean different things to different people 
A)  communication between professionals is hampered 
B)  diagnosis can interfere with the selection of an appropriate treatment 
C)  any labels that result may have negative connotations 
D)  the diagnoses may mean different things to different people

Question 14

Which of the following is an example of taijin kyofusho?

Accepted Answer

A)  major depression caused by the death of a spouse 
B)  a morbid fear of eye-to-eye contact 
C)  refusing to go out into public places 
D)  feeling physical pain without a physical cause 
A)  major depression caused by the death of a spouse 
B)  a morbid fear of eye-to-eye contact 
C)  refusing to go out into public places 
D)  feeling physical pain without a physical cause

Question 15

Most women who marry prisoners who are behind bars have mental disorders that cloud their judgment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

In clinical diagnosis,the goal is to:

Accepted Answer

A)  match the individual's symptoms to a particular mental disorder 
B)  determine the cause(s) of a mental disorder 
C)  evaluate the effectiveness of a particular therapy 
D)  collect information about the person 
A)  match the individual's symptoms to a particular mental disorder 
B)  determine the cause(s) of a mental disorder 
C)  evaluate the effectiveness of a particular therapy 
D)  collect information about the person

Question 17

Dana has experienced some distress recently.The distress has turned into symptoms that have caused her to be unable to move her hands.Physically there is nothing wrong with Dana.She must have:

Accepted Answer

A)  hysteria 
B)  somatization disorder 
C)  hypochondriasis 
D)  conversion disorder 
A)  hysteria 
B)  somatization disorder 
C)  hypochondriasis 
D)  conversion disorder

Question 18

Which of the following best explains the very high suicide rate in Japan?

Accepted Answer

A)  There is a lack of adequate therapy in Japan. 
B)  Suicide in Japan is more accepted than in the United States. 
C)  The Japanese avoid labels for depression and consequently treatment. 
D)  There are no laws against suicide in Japan. 
A)  There is a lack of adequate therapy in Japan. 
B)  Suicide in Japan is more accepted than in the United States. 
C)  The Japanese avoid labels for depression and consequently treatment. 
D)  There are no laws against suicide in Japan.

Question 19

What tools does a clinician have to collect information on a person with a mental disorder?

Accepted Answer

A clinician has a variety of tools at th

Question 20

On what DSM-IV-TR axis do we place information concerning the person's overall functioning?

Accepted Answer

A)  Axis III-General Evaluation of Functioning 
B)  Axis IV-Psychosocial and Environmental Problems 
C)  Axis VI-Global Assessment of Psychosocial Functioning 
D)  Axis V-Global Assessment of Functioning 
A)  Axis III-General Evaluation of Functioning 
B)  Axis IV-Psychosocial and Environmental Problems 
C)  Axis VI-Global Assessment of Psychosocial Functioning 
D)  Axis V-Global Assessment of Functioning

Exam 22: Assessment and Anxiety Disorders

The fear that a person experiences in a phobia is:

Recurring and disturbing memories,nightmares,fear,and anxiety are characteristic of:

During a visit to the local shopping mall,Kim suddenly found her heart pounding,had trouble breathing,felt dizzy,started sweating,and felt as if she were going to die.She ran out of the mall to her car.Kim has experienced a:

One criterion for the diagnosis of alcoholism is that consumption of alcohol prevents the person from being productive at work.This criterion is based on:

The most common type of mental disorders are mood disorders.

Mood disorders would be identified on Axis I.

Leo has a recurring problem that interferes with his ability to live a satisfying life.This problem also prevents him from functioning in society.Leo is most likely to:

"Depression is caused by such things as war,a serious accident,or a serious illness." A statement like that is most likely to reflect:

"Ever since the car accident,I always feel stressed out.I can't sleep.Even though I'm okay physically,I'm just not doing well." This person is most likely suffering from_____.

Insanity is a legal term.

Professor Kaurala is giving a lecture on the causes of abnormal behavior.It's time for class to end and he previews the topic for the next meeting.He says,"We'll consider that mental disorders are unlearned tendencies next time." What cause will he focus on at the next meeting?

According to research,the typical woman who marries a man who is currently serving prison time:

One problem associated with using a uniform system for diagnosing mental disorders is that:

Which of the following is an example of taijin kyofusho?

Most women who marry prisoners who are behind bars have mental disorders that cloud their judgment.

In clinical diagnosis,the goal is to:

Dana has experienced some distress recently.The distress has turned into symptoms that have caused her to be unable to move her hands.Physically there is nothing wrong with Dana.She must have:

Which of the following best explains the very high suicide rate in Japan?

What tools does a clinician have to collect information on a person with a mental disorder?

On what DSM-IV-TR axis do we place information concerning the person's overall functioning?

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