Question 1

The anxiety disorder characterized by persistent,uncontrollable intrusions of unwanted thoughts and urges to engage in senseless rituals or behaviors is

Accepted Answer

A)  posttraumatic stress disorder. 
B)  generalized anxiety disorder. 
C)  obsessive-compulsive disorder. 
D)  panic disorder. 
A)  posttraumatic stress disorder. 
B)  generalized anxiety disorder. 
C)  obsessive-compulsive disorder. 
D)  panic disorder.

Question 2

In individuals with dissociative identity disorder,the experiences of any one specific personality are often only recalled by that personality and not by the others.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Currently,a debate is occurring among psychologists regarding the classification system used to diagnose

Accepted Answer

A)  mood disorders. 
B)  personality disorders. 
C)  dissociative disorders. 
D)  anxiety disorders. 
A)  mood disorders. 
B)  personality disorders. 
C)  dissociative disorders. 
D)  anxiety disorders.

Question 4

"Preparedness" is a term coined by Seligman that refers to

Accepted Answer

A)  a biological predisposition to be easily conditioned to fear certain things. 
B)  the physical state or condition associated with a panic attack. 
C)  psychological processes that accompany obsessive-compulsive behavior patterns. 
D)  a particular type of learning situation in which negatively reinforced behaviors reduce the level of one's generalized anxiety disorder. 
A)  a biological predisposition to be easily conditioned to fear certain things. 
B)  the physical state or condition associated with a panic attack. 
C)  psychological processes that accompany obsessive-compulsive behavior patterns. 
D)  a particular type of learning situation in which negatively reinforced behaviors reduce the level of one's generalized anxiety disorder.

Question 5

In terms of personality characteristics,individuals with anorexia nervosa tend to be impulsive,overly sensitive,and low in self-esteem.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Recent research suggests that about 44 percent of the adult population will experience a psychological disorder at some point in their lives.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Carol finds she is no longer interested in things she used to do,is sad most of the time,and thinks she is a terrible person.Additionally,she has recently lost a lot of weight and doesn't sleep very much.Carol's behavior would be diagnosed as

Accepted Answer

A)  an anxiety disorder. 
B)  a dissociative disorder. 
C)  a mood disorder. 
D)  a personality disorder. 
A)  an anxiety disorder. 
B)  a dissociative disorder. 
C)  a mood disorder. 
D)  a personality disorder.

Question 8

The disorder that is characterized by worry and fear,muscle tension,trembling,faintness,and difficulty in concentrating is known as a

Accepted Answer

A)  conversion disorder. 
B)  paranoid disorder. 
C)  dissociative disorder. 
D)  generalized anxiety disorder. 
A)  conversion disorder. 
B)  paranoid disorder. 
C)  dissociative disorder. 
D)  generalized anxiety disorder.

Question 9

Correlations between mood disorders and a variety of structural abnormalities in the brain suggest that reduced volume in the ____ is related to depression.

Accepted Answer

A)  amygdala 
B)  hypothalamus 
C)  hippocampus 
D)  thalamus 
A)  amygdala 
B)  hypothalamus 
C)  hippocampus 
D)  thalamus

Question 10

Claire has been diagnosed with anorexia nervosa.Based on the physical symptoms listed in your text,you should expect that Claire will show evidence of

Accepted Answer

A)  amenorrhea and low blood pressure. 
B)  dental problems and cardiac arrhythmias. 
C)  cardiac arrhythmias and elevated blood pressure. 
D)  metabolic disturbances and dental problems. 
A)  amenorrhea and low blood pressure. 
B)  dental problems and cardiac arrhythmias. 
C)  cardiac arrhythmias and elevated blood pressure. 
D)  metabolic disturbances and dental problems.

Question 11

Conditioning theories of anxiety disorders are being revised to include more emphasis on

Accepted Answer

A)  constitutional factors. 
B)  genetic factors. 
C)  neurotransmitter factors. 
D)  cognitive factors. 
A)  constitutional factors. 
B)  genetic factors. 
C)  neurotransmitter factors. 
D)  cognitive factors.

Question 12

Sophia has always been preoccupied with schedules,lists,and trivial details.She plans everything down to the last detail,and becomes very upset if things don't work out the way she has planned.Last week Sophia went in for a psychological assessment,and based on that assessment,she was told that she might have a personality disorder.Based on her behavior,it is MOST likely that Sophia has

Accepted Answer

A)  schizotypal personality disorder. 
B)  obsessive-compulsive personality disorder. 
C)  borderline personality disorder. 
D)  histrionic personality disorder. 
A)  schizotypal personality disorder. 
B)  obsessive-compulsive personality disorder. 
C)  borderline personality disorder. 
D)  histrionic personality disorder.

Question 13

Correlations have been found between mood disorders and abnormal levels of two neurotransmitters in the brain: ____________________ and serotonin.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Correlations have been found between mood disorders...

Question 14

Dr.Underhill is reviewing the records from a patient who has just been referred for treatment.He is carefully considering the symptoms that have been documented,and is attempting to identify the type of psychological disorder the individual is most likely to have.Dr.Underhill is currently focusing on

Accepted Answer

A)  etiology. 
B)  prognosis. 
C)  diagnosis. 
D)  histology. 
A)  etiology. 
B)  prognosis. 
C)  diagnosis. 
D)  histology.

Question 15

The association between stress and mood disorders is inconsistent but it is clear that

Accepted Answer

A)  stress has little affect on responses to treatment. 
B)  stress affects the liklihood of relapse. 
C)  people do not vary in their initial vulnerability to mood disorders. 
D)  most highly-stressed people get depressed. 
A)  stress has little affect on responses to treatment. 
B)  stress affects the liklihood of relapse. 
C)  people do not vary in their initial vulnerability to mood disorders. 
D)  most highly-stressed people get depressed.

Question 16

Most authentic cases of dissociative identity disorder have in common a background of

Accepted Answer

A)  extremely overprotective parents. 
B)  a traumatic childhood characterized by physical, emotional, or sexual abuse. 
C)  extremely distorted communication patterns in the family. 
D)  having been reinforced for "crazy" behavior. 
A)  extremely overprotective parents. 
B)  a traumatic childhood characterized by physical, emotional, or sexual abuse. 
C)  extremely distorted communication patterns in the family. 
D)  having been reinforced for "crazy" behavior.

Question 17

Your friend's mother is afraid of squirrels.Although she knows squirrels are basically harmless,she cannot control her anxiety when she sees either a real squirrel or a picture of a squirrel.She never took your friend to the local park when he was a child because of the numerous squirrels.Your friend's mother has

Accepted Answer

A)  panic disorder. 
B)  conversion disorder. 
C)  generalized anxiety disorder. 
D)  phobic disorder. 
A)  panic disorder. 
B)  conversion disorder. 
C)  generalized anxiety disorder. 
D)  phobic disorder.

Question 18

Dr.Wedge is asking her newest client questions about his life history.She is particularly interested in any recent stressful events that the client may have experienced.Dr.Wedge is currently

Accepted Answer

A)  developing a prognosis for her client. 
B)  trying to determine an appropriate diagnosis. 
C)  trying to understand the etiology of her client's current illness. 
D)  engaged in naturalistic observation. 
A)  developing a prognosis for her client. 
B)  trying to determine an appropriate diagnosis. 
C)  trying to understand the etiology of her client's current illness. 
D)  engaged in naturalistic observation.

Question 19

The anxiety disorder in which an individual experiences numerous emotional attacks characterized by overwhelming terror that occur suddenly and unexpectedly is known as

Accepted Answer

A)  a generalized anxiety disorder. 
B)  a phobic disorder. 
C)  obsessive-compulsive disorder. 
D)  panic disorder. 
A)  a generalized anxiety disorder. 
B)  a phobic disorder. 
C)  obsessive-compulsive disorder. 
D)  panic disorder.

Question 20

Epidemiological studies of psychological disorders suggest that

Accepted Answer

A)  nearly everyone who needs treatment for psychological disorders receives it. 
B)  epidemics involving psychological disorders are common. 
C)  psychological disorders are more common than many people realize. 
D)  there has been a significant decrease in prevalence rates of mental illness in the United States in recent years. 
A)  nearly everyone who needs treatment for psychological disorders receives it. 
B)  epidemics involving psychological disorders are common. 
C)  psychological disorders are more common than many people realize. 
D)  there has been a significant decrease in prevalence rates of mental illness in the United States in recent years.

The anxiety disorder characterized by persistent,uncontrollable intrusions of unwanted thoughts and urges to engage in senseless rituals or behaviors is

In individuals with dissociative identity disorder,the experiences of any one specific personality are often only recalled by that personality and not by the others.

Currently,a debate is occurring among psychologists regarding the classification system used to diagnose

"Preparedness" is a term coined by Seligman that refers to

In terms of personality characteristics,individuals with anorexia nervosa tend to be impulsive,overly sensitive,and low in self-esteem.

Recent research suggests that about 44 percent of the adult population will experience a psychological disorder at some point in their lives.

Carol finds she is no longer interested in things she used to do,is sad most of the time,and thinks she is a terrible person.Additionally,she has recently lost a lot of weight and doesn't sleep very much.Carol's behavior would be diagnosed as

The disorder that is characterized by worry and fear,muscle tension,trembling,faintness,and difficulty in concentrating is known as a

Correlations between mood disorders and a variety of structural abnormalities in the brain suggest that reduced volume in the ____ is related to depression.

Claire has been diagnosed with anorexia nervosa.Based on the physical symptoms listed in your text,you should expect that Claire will show evidence of

Conditioning theories of anxiety disorders are being revised to include more emphasis on

Correlations have been found between mood disorders and abnormal levels of two neurotransmitters in the brain: ____________________ and serotonin.

The association between stress and mood disorders is inconsistent but it is clear that

Most authentic cases of dissociative identity disorder have in common a background of

Dr.Wedge is asking her newest client questions about his life history.She is particularly interested in any recent stressful events that the client may have experienced.Dr.Wedge is currently

The anxiety disorder in which an individual experiences numerous emotional attacks characterized by overwhelming terror that occur suddenly and unexpectedly is known as

Epidemiological studies of psychological disorders suggest that

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Exam 15: Psychological Disorders

The anxiety disorder characterized by persistent,uncontrollable intrusions of unwanted thoughts and urges to engage in senseless rituals or behaviors is

In individuals with dissociative identity disorder,the experiences of any one specific personality are often only recalled by that personality and not by the others.

Currently,a debate is occurring among psychologists regarding the classification system used to diagnose

"Preparedness" is a term coined by Seligman that refers to

In terms of personality characteristics,individuals with anorexia nervosa tend to be impulsive,overly sensitive,and low in self-esteem.

Recent research suggests that about 44 percent of the adult population will experience a psychological disorder at some point in their lives.

Carol finds she is no longer interested in things she used to do,is sad most of the time,and thinks she is a terrible person.Additionally,she has recently lost a lot of weight and doesn't sleep very much.Carol's behavior would be diagnosed as

The disorder that is characterized by worry and fear,muscle tension,trembling,faintness,and difficulty in concentrating is known as a

Correlations between mood disorders and a variety of structural abnormalities in the brain suggest that reduced volume in the ____ is related to depression.

Claire has been diagnosed with anorexia nervosa.Based on the physical symptoms listed in your text,you should expect that Claire will show evidence of

Conditioning theories of anxiety disorders are being revised to include more emphasis on

Correlations have been found between mood disorders and abnormal levels of two neurotransmitters in the brain: ____________________ and serotonin.

The association between stress and mood disorders is inconsistent but it is clear that

Most authentic cases of dissociative identity disorder have in common a background of

Dr.Wedge is asking her newest client questions about his life history.She is particularly interested in any recent stressful events that the client may have experienced.Dr.Wedge is currently

The anxiety disorder in which an individual experiences numerous emotional attacks characterized by overwhelming terror that occur suddenly and unexpectedly is known as

Epidemiological studies of psychological disorders suggest that

The Evolution of Psychology

The Research Enterprise in Psychology

The Biological Bases of Behavior

Sensation and Perception

Variations in Consciousness

Learning

Human Memory

Language and Thought

Intelligence and Psychological Testing

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Human Development Across the Life Span

Personality

Social Behavior

Stress,Coping,and Health

Treatment of Psychological Disorders

Statistical Methods

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