Question 1

In obsessive-compulsive disorder, the compulsions are designed to ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  convince others that the person is normal 
B)  convince the person that he or she is normal 
C)  provide relief from depression 
D)  provide temporary relief from anxieties 
A)  convince others that the person is normal 
B)  convince the person that he or she is normal 
C)  provide relief from depression 
D)  provide temporary relief from anxieties

Question 2

Describe the criteria used to determine if a person's behavior is considered abnormal.

Accepted Answer

1. Not typical or culturally expected. I

Question 3

A primary factor in the development of dissociative identity disorder appears to be ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  drug and alcohol abuse 
B)  severe and chronic childhood physical or sexual abuse 
C)  inherited brain abnormalities 
D)  social isolation and ostracism 
A)  drug and alcohol abuse 
B)  severe and chronic childhood physical or sexual abuse 
C)  inherited brain abnormalities 
D)  social isolation and ostracism

Question 4

A medical doctor who believes that the best treatment for depression is medication is following the ____ perspective of abnormality.

Accepted Answer

A)  cultural 
B)  psychological 
C)  biological 
D)  social 
A)  cultural 
B)  psychological 
C)  biological 
D)  social

Question 5

The fact that homosexuality was once on the American Psychiatric Association list of psychological disorders and now is not on the list specifically illustrates the variability of the ____ criterion for distinguishing between normal and abnormal behavior.

Accepted Answer

A)  distress 
B)  dysfunction 
C)  violation of social and cultural norms 
D)  level of impairment 
A)  distress 
B)  dysfunction 
C)  violation of social and cultural norms 
D)  level of impairment

Question 6

Stephanie has been expelled from several schools and can't maintain any friendships. Stephanie's psychologist believes that Stephanie is abnormal probably based on which criterion?

Accepted Answer

A)  Personal distress 
B)  Disordered perception 
C)  Inability to function 
D)  Violation of social norms 
A)  Personal distress 
B)  Disordered perception 
C)  Inability to function 
D)  Violation of social norms

Question 7

A sociocultural theorist doing research on the causes of anxiety disorders would be most interested in research showing that ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  rates of anxiety vary substantially from country to country 
B)  neurotransmitters influence anxiety 
C)  anxiety disorders tend to run in families 
D)  anxiety is often learned through specific traumatic experiences 
A)  rates of anxiety vary substantially from country to country 
B)  neurotransmitters influence anxiety 
C)  anxiety disorders tend to run in families 
D)  anxiety is often learned through specific traumatic experiences

Question 8

Which disorder is categorized in obsessive-compulsive and related disorders?

Accepted Answer

A)  Delusional disorder 
B)  Body dysmorphic disorder 
C)  Dissociative amnesia 
D)  Rumination disorder 
A)  Delusional disorder 
B)  Body dysmorphic disorder 
C)  Dissociative amnesia 
D)  Rumination disorder

Question 9

Miguel believes that everything is covered with deadly germs, so he washes and rewashes his hands 50 to 100 times a day. Miguel would most likely be diagnosed with ____disorder.

Accepted Answer

A)  dissociative identity 
B)  obsessive-compulsive 
C)  bipolar 
D)  somatization 
A)  dissociative identity 
B)  obsessive-compulsive 
C)  bipolar 
D)  somatization

Question 10

John has been extremely depressed to the point that his close friends are concerned that he is suicidal. But after spring break, John seems to be in a much better mood. He is thinking more clearly and seems more energetic. Based on the information in your text on suicide, John's risk for suicide ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  may have increased 
B)  has decreased 
C)  is probably about the same as before 
D)  was probably over-rated by his friends 
A)  may have increased 
B)  has decreased 
C)  is probably about the same as before 
D)  was probably over-rated by his friends

Question 11

Repetitive hand-washing in order to relieve anxiety is an example of a(n) ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  positive reinforcer 
B)  compulsion 
C)  obsession 
D)  phobia 
A)  positive reinforcer 
B)  compulsion 
C)  obsession 
D)  phobia

Question 12

Discuss two common myths about suicide, including the truth regarding each myth.

Accepted Answer

Misconception #1: People who talk of sui

Question 13

About ____ of American adults have a specific phobia.

Accepted Answer

A)  3% 
B)  9% 
C)  15% 
D)  18% 
A)  3% 
B)  9% 
C)  15% 
D)  18%

Question 14

Following heart surgery, 74-year-old Roberta, an outgoing, active artist, becomes extremely confused and is grossly disoriented. She is diagnosed with delirium, a ____ disorder.

Accepted Answer

A)  somatic 
B)  psychotic 
C)  neurodevelopmental 
D)  neurocognitive 
A)  somatic 
B)  psychotic 
C)  neurodevelopmental 
D)  neurocognitive

Question 15

What is the usefulness of a system like the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) to clinicians and researchers? Where does the DSM fall short?

Accepted Answer

The numerous revisions of the DSM have a

Question 16

The concept of a mental health disorder as a disease of the body or brain is consistent with which view of abnormal behavior?

Accepted Answer

A)  Biological 
B)  Cognitive 
C)  Sociocultural 
D)  Psychological 
A)  Biological 
B)  Cognitive 
C)  Sociocultural 
D)  Psychological

Question 17

If you have experienced panic disorder, most likely you ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  are an African American male 
B)  have endured long periods of sustained depression 
C)  use dissociation as a means of dealing with stressful situations 
D)  cannot identify the specific cause of your panic 
A)  are an African American male 
B)  have endured long periods of sustained depression 
C)  use dissociation as a means of dealing with stressful situations 
D)  cannot identify the specific cause of your panic

Question 18

Lucretia has lately been experiencing distressing symptoms including elevated heart rate, muscle tension, a sense of dread, restlessness, and a desire to flee from certain situations. Her symptoms are most consistent with a(n) ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  depressive disorder 
B)  anxiety disorder 
C)  somatic symptom disorder 
D)  dissociative disorder 
A)  depressive disorder 
B)  anxiety disorder 
C)  somatic symptom disorder 
D)  dissociative disorder

Question 19

Speech characterized as a word salad is most associated with ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  bipolar disorder 
B)  dissociative identity disorder 
C)  schizophrenia 
D)  obsessive-compulsive disorder 
A)  bipolar disorder 
B)  dissociative identity disorder 
C)  schizophrenia 
D)  obsessive-compulsive disorder

Question 20

Research on bipolar disorder suggests that one's likelihood of having the disorder ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  decreases when siblings have the disorder because it is caused by a chance mutation that is unlikely to happen more than once in the same family 
B)  increases merely by having relatives with the disorder 
C)  increases only when there is an inherited abnormality and there is exposure to others who have the disorder 
D)  decreases when there is exposure to others who have the disorder because it can be seen that there is no psychological or social benefit to having the disorder 
A)  decreases when siblings have the disorder because it is caused by a chance mutation that is unlikely to happen more than once in the same family 
B)  increases merely by having relatives with the disorder 
C)  increases only when there is an inherited abnormality and there is exposure to others who have the disorder 
D)  decreases when there is exposure to others who have the disorder because it can be seen that there is no psychological or social benefit to having the disorder

In obsessive-compulsive disorder, the compulsions are designed to ____.

Describe the criteria used to determine if a person's behavior is considered abnormal.

A primary factor in the development of dissociative identity disorder appears to be ____.

A medical doctor who believes that the best treatment for depression is medication is following the ____ perspective of abnormality.

The fact that homosexuality was once on the American Psychiatric Association list of psychological disorders and now is not on the list specifically illustrates the variability of the ____ criterion for distinguishing between normal and abnormal behavior.

Stephanie has been expelled from several schools and can't maintain any friendships. Stephanie's psychologist believes that Stephanie is abnormal probably based on which criterion?

A sociocultural theorist doing research on the causes of anxiety disorders would be most interested in research showing that ____.

Which disorder is categorized in obsessive-compulsive and related disorders?

Miguel believes that everything is covered with deadly germs, so he washes and rewashes his hands 50 to 100 times a day. Miguel would most likely be diagnosed with ____disorder.

Repetitive hand-washing in order to relieve anxiety is an example of a(n) ____.

Discuss two common myths about suicide, including the truth regarding each myth.

About ____ of American adults have a specific phobia.

Following heart surgery, 74-year-old Roberta, an outgoing, active artist, becomes extremely confused and is grossly disoriented. She is diagnosed with delirium, a ____ disorder.

What is the usefulness of a system like the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) to clinicians and researchers? Where does the DSM fall short?

The concept of a mental health disorder as a disease of the body or brain is consistent with which view of abnormal behavior?

If you have experienced panic disorder, most likely you ____.

Lucretia has lately been experiencing distressing symptoms including elevated heart rate, muscle tension, a sense of dread, restlessness, and a desire to flee from certain situations. Her symptoms are most consistent with a(n) ____.

Speech characterized as a word salad is most associated with ____.

Research on bipolar disorder suggests that one's likelihood of having the disorder ____.

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In obsessive-compulsive disorder, the compulsions are designed to ____.

Describe the criteria used to determine if a person's behavior is considered abnormal.

A primary factor in the development of dissociative identity disorder appears to be ____.

A medical doctor who believes that the best treatment for depression is medication is following the ____ perspective of abnormality.

The fact that homosexuality was once on the American Psychiatric Association list of psychological disorders and now is not on the list specifically illustrates the variability of the ____ criterion for distinguishing between normal and abnormal behavior.

Stephanie has been expelled from several schools and can't maintain any friendships. Stephanie's psychologist believes that Stephanie is abnormal probably based on which criterion?

A sociocultural theorist doing research on the causes of anxiety disorders would be most interested in research showing that ____.

Which disorder is categorized in obsessive-compulsive and related disorders?

Miguel believes that everything is covered with deadly germs, so he washes and rewashes his hands 50 to 100 times a day. Miguel would most likely be diagnosed with ____disorder.

Repetitive hand-washing in order to relieve anxiety is an example of a(n) ____.

Discuss two common myths about suicide, including the truth regarding each myth.

About ____ of American adults have a specific phobia.

Following heart surgery, 74-year-old Roberta, an outgoing, active artist, becomes extremely confused and is grossly disoriented. She is diagnosed with delirium, a ____ disorder.

What is the usefulness of a system like the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) to clinicians and researchers? Where does the DSM fall short?

The concept of a mental health disorder as a disease of the body or brain is consistent with which view of abnormal behavior?

If you have experienced panic disorder, most likely you ____.

Lucretia has lately been experiencing distressing symptoms including elevated heart rate, muscle tension, a sense of dread, restlessness, and a desire to flee from certain situations. Her symptoms are most consistent with a(n) ____.

Speech characterized as a word salad is most associated with ____.

Research on bipolar disorder suggests that one's likelihood of having the disorder ____.

The Science of Psychology

Neuroscience

Sensation and Perception

Consciousness

Motivation and Emotion

Learning

Memory

Cognition, Language, and Intelligence

Human Development

Social Psychology

Personality

Health, Stress, and Coping

Mental Health Therapies

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