Question 1

What gender differences are found in regard to suicide?

Accepted Answer

A good answer will include the following

Question 2

Which of the following statements regarding the biological model of addiction and drug abuse is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  For male alcoholics who begin drinking heavily in adulthood, genetic factors are strongly involved. 
B)  If heredity plays a role in alcoholism, then more than one gene is involved. 
C)  Genes may affect how much a person needs to drink before feeling high. 
D)  Most of the genetic evidence comes from twin and family studies of alcoholism. 
A)  For male alcoholics who begin drinking heavily in adulthood, genetic factors are strongly involved. 
B)  If heredity plays a role in alcoholism, then more than one gene is involved. 
C)  Genes may affect how much a person needs to drink before feeling high. 
D)  Most of the genetic evidence comes from twin and family studies of alcoholism.

Question 3

Nita tells her relatives that she experienced a vision of her deceased grandmother, which brought Nita a deep feeling of comfort and peace. Under what circumstances would Nita's revelations be considered abnormal? Under what circumstances would they be considered normal?

Accepted Answer

A good answer will include the following

Question 4

Adolescents who are subjected to constant violence have higher levels of depression.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Generalized anxiety disorder is a state in which a person experiences recurring panic attacks, feelings of impending doom, and physiological symptoms, such as rapid breathing and dizziness.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The assessment method that would have the most validity and reliability would be:

Accepted Answer

A)  the MMPI (Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory). 
B)  clinical observations and interviews. 
C)  the Rorschach Inkblot Test. 
D)  the Exner Comprehensive Scoring System for the Rorschach Inkblot Test. 
A)  the MMPI (Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory). 
B)  clinical observations and interviews. 
C)  the Rorschach Inkblot Test. 
D)  the Exner Comprehensive Scoring System for the Rorschach Inkblot Test.

Question 7

Compared to men, women derive less satisfaction from work and family and have a lower status, which leads to depression.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Dante spoke of finding himself lost "in a dark wood" in The Divine Comedy. What disorder does this describe?

Accepted Answer

A)  bipolar disorder 
B)  major depression 
C)  dissociative identity disorder 
D)  PTSD 
A)  bipolar disorder 
B)  major depression 
C)  dissociative identity disorder 
D)  PTSD

Question 9

The first axis of the DSM is reserved for the description of a person's:

Accepted Answer

A)  social and environmental stressors. 
B)  primary clinical problem, such as generalized anxiety disorder. 
C)  relevant medical conditions. 
D)  global assessment of functioning. 
A)  social and environmental stressors. 
B)  primary clinical problem, such as generalized anxiety disorder. 
C)  relevant medical conditions. 
D)  global assessment of functioning.

Question 10

The chief characteristic of generalized anxiety disorder is:

Accepted Answer

A)  short-lived, but intense, feelings of spontaneous anxiety. 
B)  repeated thoughts used to ward off anxious feelings. 
C)  continuous, uncontrollable anxiety or worry. 
D)  excessive fear of a particular situation. 
A)  short-lived, but intense, feelings of spontaneous anxiety. 
B)  repeated thoughts used to ward off anxious feelings. 
C)  continuous, uncontrollable anxiety or worry. 
D)  excessive fear of a particular situation.

Question 11

Although panic attacks seem to come out of nowhere, they usually occur in the aftermath of stress, prolonged emotion, exercise, specific worries, or frightening experiences. Delayed attacks after life- threatening scares are common. What is the essential difference between people who develop panic attacks and those that do not?

Accepted Answer

A good answer will include the following

Question 12

Ashburn experiences a continuous state of uncontrollable worry and irritability. Most of the time he feels jittery and keyed up, even though he doesn't drink coffee. According to the DSM, this disorder is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  panic attack. 
B)  agoraphobia. 
C)  posttraumatic stress disorder. 
D)  generalized anxiety disorder. 
A)  panic attack. 
B)  agoraphobia. 
C)  posttraumatic stress disorder. 
D)  generalized anxiety disorder.

Question 13

In Canada, the insanity defence is used in ________ of all criminal cases.

Accepted Answer

A)  a tiny percentage 
B)  about half 
C)  a quarter 
D)  a tenth 
A)  a tiny percentage 
B)  about half 
C)  a quarter 
D)  a tenth

Question 14

Match the symptoms with the appropriate diagnostic label.
-A disorder characterized by a pervasive pattern of disregard for, and violation of, the rights of others, including such things as lawbreaking; violence; and other impulsive, reckless acts.

Accepted Answer

A) agoraphobia 
B) bipolar disorder 
C) antisocial personality disorder 
D) panic disorder 
E) major depression
F)borderline personality disorder
G)posttraumatic stress disorder
H)generalized anxiety disorder
I)narcissistic personality disorder
J)obsessive-compulsive disorder 
A) agoraphobia 
B) bipolar disorder 
C) antisocial personality disorder 
D) panic disorder 
E) major depression
F)borderline personality disorder
G)posttraumatic stress disorder
H)generalized anxiety disorder
I)narcissistic personality disorder
J)obsessive-compulsive disorder

Question 15

ADHD is diagnosed at least 10 times as often in Europe as it is in Canada and the United States.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which disorder does not belong with the others?

Accepted Answer

A)  generalized anxiety disorder 
B)  dissociative identity disorder 
C)  posttraumatic stress disorder 
D)  phobic disorder 
A)  generalized anxiety disorder 
B)  dissociative identity disorder 
C)  posttraumatic stress disorder 
D)  phobic disorder

Question 17

A man feels as though life is like a roller coaster. He goes through periods of severe depression that alternate with manic episodes. These symptoms are most similar to those found in:

Accepted Answer

A)  bipolar disorder. 
B)  an anxiety disorder. 
C)  a personality disorder. 
D)  schizophrenia. 
A)  bipolar disorder. 
B)  an anxiety disorder. 
C)  a personality disorder. 
D)  schizophrenia.

Question 18

Burgess's acquaintances say that it is too bad that he can't find someone to marry who would love him as much as he loves himself! They are implying that he has:

Accepted Answer

A)  a personality disorder. 
B)  an impulse-control disorder. 
C)  a somatoform disorder. 
D)  a dissociative disorder. 
A)  a personality disorder. 
B)  an impulse-control disorder. 
C)  a somatoform disorder. 
D)  a dissociative disorder.

Question 19

The brains of schizophrenic patients show higher levels of activity in brain areas served by dopamine.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

In discussions of mental disorders and personal responsibility, the textbook authors note that:

Accepted Answer

A)  the insanity defence needs to be eliminated because it exonerates defendants who have committed crimes of violence. 
B)  the "diminished responsibility" defence needs to replace the insanity defence in the cases of individuals suffering from psychological problems. 
C)  the insanity defence needs to be broadened so that individuals suffering from psychological problems have a compassionate response from society. 
D)  people who commit crimes need to face the consequences of their behaviour, but individuals suffering from psychological problems need the compassionate support of society. 
A)  the insanity defence needs to be eliminated because it exonerates defendants who have committed crimes of violence. 
B)  the "diminished responsibility" defence needs to replace the insanity defence in the cases of individuals suffering from psychological problems. 
C)  the insanity defence needs to be broadened so that individuals suffering from psychological problems have a compassionate response from society. 
D)  people who commit crimes need to face the consequences of their behaviour, but individuals suffering from psychological problems need the compassionate support of society.

What gender differences are found in regard to suicide?

Which of the following statements regarding the biological model of addiction and drug abuse is FALSE?

Nita tells her relatives that she experienced a vision of her deceased grandmother, which brought Nita a deep feeling of comfort and peace. Under what circumstances would Nita's revelations be considered abnormal? Under what circumstances would they be considered normal?

Adolescents who are subjected to constant violence have higher levels of depression.

Generalized anxiety disorder is a state in which a person experiences recurring panic attacks, feelings of impending doom, and physiological symptoms, such as rapid breathing and dizziness.

The assessment method that would have the most validity and reliability would be:

Compared to men, women derive less satisfaction from work and family and have a lower status, which leads to depression.

Dante spoke of finding himself lost "in a dark wood" in The Divine Comedy. What disorder does this describe?

The first axis of the DSM is reserved for the description of a person's:

The chief characteristic of generalized anxiety disorder is:

Ashburn experiences a continuous state of uncontrollable worry and irritability. Most of the time he feels jittery and keyed up, even though he doesn't drink coffee. According to the DSM, this disorder is called:

In Canada, the insanity defence is used in ________ of all criminal cases.

Match the symptoms with the appropriate diagnostic label. -A disorder characterized by a pervasive pattern of disregard for, and violation of, the rights of others, including such things as lawbreaking; violence; and other impulsive, reckless acts.

ADHD is diagnosed at least 10 times as often in Europe as it is in Canada and the United States.

Which disorder does not belong with the others?

A man feels as though life is like a roller coaster. He goes through periods of severe depression that alternate with manic episodes. These symptoms are most similar to those found in:

Burgess's acquaintances say that it is too bad that he can't find someone to marry who would love him as much as he loves himself! They are implying that he has:

The brains of schizophrenic patients show higher levels of activity in brain areas served by dopamine.

In discussions of mental disorders and personal responsibility, the textbook authors note that:

What Is Psychology

How Psychologists Do Research

Genes, Evolution, and Environment

The Brain: Source of Mind and Self

Body Rhythms and Mental States

Sensation and Perception

Learning and Conditioning

Behaviour in Social and Cultural Context

Thinking and Intelligence

Memory

Emotion, Stress, and Health

Motivation

Development Over the Life Span

Theories of Personality

Approaches to Treatment and Therapy

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Exam 15: Psychological Disorders

What gender differences are found in regard to suicide?

Which of the following statements regarding the biological model of addiction and drug abuse is FALSE?

Nita tells her relatives that she experienced a vision of her deceased grandmother, which brought Nita a deep feeling of comfort and peace. Under what circumstances would Nita's revelations be considered abnormal? Under what circumstances would they be considered normal?

Adolescents who are subjected to constant violence have higher levels of depression.

Generalized anxiety disorder is a state in which a person experiences recurring panic attacks, feelings of impending doom, and physiological symptoms, such as rapid breathing and dizziness.

The assessment method that would have the most validity and reliability would be:

Compared to men, women derive less satisfaction from work and family and have a lower status, which leads to depression.

Dante spoke of finding himself lost "in a dark wood" in The Divine Comedy. What disorder does this describe?

The first axis of the DSM is reserved for the description of a person's:

The chief characteristic of generalized anxiety disorder is:

Ashburn experiences a continuous state of uncontrollable worry and irritability. Most of the time he feels jittery and keyed up, even though he doesn't drink coffee. According to the DSM, this disorder is called:

In Canada, the insanity defence is used in ________ of all criminal cases.

Match the symptoms with the appropriate diagnostic label. -A disorder characterized by a pervasive pattern of disregard for, and violation of, the rights of others, including such things as lawbreaking; violence; and other impulsive, reckless acts.

ADHD is diagnosed at least 10 times as often in Europe as it is in Canada and the United States.

Which disorder does not belong with the others?

A man feels as though life is like a roller coaster. He goes through periods of severe depression that alternate with manic episodes. These symptoms are most similar to those found in:

Burgess's acquaintances say that it is too bad that he can't find someone to marry who would love him as much as he loves himself! They are implying that he has:

The brains of schizophrenic patients show higher levels of activity in brain areas served by dopamine.

In discussions of mental disorders and personal responsibility, the textbook authors note that:

What Is Psychology

How Psychologists Do Research

Genes, Evolution, and Environment

The Brain: Source of Mind and Self

Body Rhythms and Mental States

Sensation and Perception

Learning and Conditioning

Behaviour in Social and Cultural Context

Thinking and Intelligence

Memory

Emotion, Stress, and Health

Motivation

Development Over the Life Span

Theories of Personality

Approaches to Treatment and Therapy

Filters