Question 1

According to family,twin,and adoption studies,a person is at greatest risk for developing schizophrenia:

Accepted Answer

A) if he or she has an identical twin diagnosed with the disorder. 
B) if he or she has a nonidentical twin diagnosed with the disorder. 
C) if he or she has an adoptive parent diagnosed with the disorder. 
D) if he or she has a biological parent diagnosed with the disorder. 
A) if he or she has an identical twin diagnosed with the disorder. 
B) if he or she has a nonidentical twin diagnosed with the disorder. 
C) if he or she has an adoptive parent diagnosed with the disorder. 
D) if he or she has a biological parent diagnosed with the disorder.

Question 2

Research has demonstrated that most transvestites are exclusively homosexual in sexual orientation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Rey always has panic attacks when he is in crowds.Lately,they occur so frequently and unexpectedly that he avoids any place or situation where he expects to be among large groups of people.Rey is most likely to be diagnosed with:

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

Approximately _____________of Canadians will suffer from a mood disorder,_____________ from major depression,and _____________ from bipolar disorder.

Accepted Answer

A) 20 percent; 15 percent; 5 percent 
B) 16 percent; 12 percent; 3 percent 
C) 5 percent; 10 percent; 15 percent 
D) 1 percent; 1 percent; 1 percent 
A) 20 percent; 15 percent; 5 percent 
B) 16 percent; 12 percent; 3 percent 
C) 5 percent; 10 percent; 15 percent 
D) 1 percent; 1 percent; 1 percent

Question 5

Which of the following is the term used to describe a sudden onset of extreme panic with various symptoms including racing heart,rapid breathing,and sweating?

Accepted Answer

A) phobia 
B) compulsion 
C) panic attack 
D) affective disorder 
A) phobia 
B) compulsion 
C) panic attack 
D) affective disorder

Question 6

Who is least likely to believe that his or her obsessions are groundless and excessive?

Accepted Answer

A) Paul,a 30-year-old nurse 
B) Jill,a 28-year-old nurse 
C) Billy,a 10-year-old soccer player 
D) Mary-Anne,a 65-year-old retiree 
A) Paul,a 30-year-old nurse 
B) Jill,a 28-year-old nurse 
C) Billy,a 10-year-old soccer player 
D) Mary-Anne,a 65-year-old retiree

Question 7

After witnessing an accident that killed his daughter,George reports he is blind.Although he bumps into objects at home and elsewhere,he shows lack of concern about his blindness.Specialists have found nothing wrong with the structure or function of his eyes and an MRI reveals no evidence of brain damage.After holding a case conference,a team of professionals suggests that George be evaluated for:

Accepted Answer

A) hypochondriasis. 
B) conversion disorder. 
C) somatization disorder. 
D) psychophysiological disorder. 
A) hypochondriasis. 
B) conversion disorder. 
C) somatization disorder. 
D) psychophysiological disorder.

Question 8

An irrational,persistent fear of something is called a:

Accepted Answer

A) mania. 
B) obsession. 
C) phobia. 
D) compulsion. 
A) mania. 
B) obsession. 
C) phobia. 
D) compulsion.

Question 9

Disorders characterized by disturbances in emotion are known as ______ disorders.

Accepted Answer

A) conversion 
B) somatoform 
C) mood 
D) dissociative 
A) conversion 
B) somatoform 
C) mood 
D) dissociative

Question 10

Which of the following is not a correct match?

Accepted Answer

A) Axis V-Global Assessment of Functioning 
B) Axis I-Personality Disorders 
C) Axis III-General Medical Conditions 
D) Axis IV-Psychosocial and Environmental Problems 
A) Axis V-Global Assessment of Functioning 
B) Axis I-Personality Disorders 
C) Axis III-General Medical Conditions 
D) Axis IV-Psychosocial and Environmental Problems

Question 11

False sensory perceptions that often take the form of hearing voices are called:

Accepted Answer

A) delusions. 
B) hallucinations. 
C) obsessions. 
D) compulsions. 
A) delusions. 
B) hallucinations. 
C) obsessions. 
D) compulsions.

Question 12

A behavioural therapist is working with a depressed client.Which of the following causes is the most likely focus of this therapist's intervention?

Accepted Answer

A) learned behaviours of depression 
B) unusual levels of neurotransmitters 
C) negative interpretations of life events 
D) a superego that is too harsh and strict 
A) learned behaviours of depression 
B) unusual levels of neurotransmitters 
C) negative interpretations of life events 
D) a superego that is too harsh and strict

Question 13

A cognitive therapist is working with a depressed client.Which of the following causes is the likely focus of this therapist's intervention?

Accepted Answer

A) learned behaviours of depression 
B) unusual levels of neurotransmitters 
C) negative interpretations of life events 
D) a superego that is too harsh and strict 
A) learned behaviours of depression 
B) unusual levels of neurotransmitters 
C) negative interpretations of life events 
D) a superego that is too harsh and strict

Question 14

Dissociative disorders involve a break in consciousness,memory,or a person's sense of identity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which of the following is a disorder that takes the form of a bodily ailment that has no physical cause?

Accepted Answer

A) anxiety 
B) somatoform 
C) dissociative 
D) psychophysiological 
A) anxiety 
B) somatoform 
C) dissociative 
D) psychophysiological

Question 16

George is suffering from an obsessive-compulsive disorder.If he tries to stop his compulsive behaviours,he is likely to experience:

Accepted Answer

A) severe depression. 
B) severe anxiety. 
C) amnesia. 
D) hypochondriasis. 
A) severe depression. 
B) severe anxiety. 
C) amnesia. 
D) hypochondriasis.

Question 17

Disorders such as koro,susto,and amok are considered:

Accepted Answer

A) restricted syndromes. 
B) naturalistic syndromes. 
C) sociocultural disorders. 
D) culture-bound syndromes. 
A) restricted syndromes. 
B) naturalistic syndromes. 
C) sociocultural disorders. 
D) culture-bound syndromes.

Question 18

Macha woke up one morning in a very sad mood and couldn't think of any reason why she should feel that way.The feeling got worse as the day went on,and although in the days and weeks to follow she occasionally felt normal,she had more sad days than usual.Her feelings were so intense that she couldn't sleep,ate too much,and couldn't take joy in anything.Macha is most likely suffering from:

Accepted Answer

A) dysthymia. 
B) cyclothymia. 
C) major depression. 
D) bipolar disorder. 
A) dysthymia. 
B) cyclothymia. 
C) major depression. 
D) bipolar disorder.

Question 19

Fears of snakes,thunderstorms,darkness,and water are classified as ______ phobias.

Accepted Answer

A) specific 
B) social 
C) primary 
D) innate 
A) specific 
B) social 
C) primary 
D) innate

Question 20

Liza has an anxiety disorder.She is currently seeing a therapist who believes that anxiety disorders are a result of illogical,irrational thought processes.Liza is probably seeking treatment from a:

Accepted Answer

A) behaviourial psychologist. 
B) cognitive psychologist. 
C) psychoanalyst. 
D) psychologist with a biological perspective. 
A) behaviourial psychologist. 
B) cognitive psychologist. 
C) psychoanalyst. 
D) psychologist with a biological perspective.

According to family,twin,and adoption studies,a person is at greatest risk for developing schizophrenia:

Research has demonstrated that most transvestites are exclusively homosexual in sexual orientation.

Rey always has panic attacks when he is in crowds.Lately,they occur so frequently and unexpectedly that he avoids any place or situation where he expects to be among large groups of people.Rey is most likely to be diagnosed with:

Approximately _______of Canadians will suffer from a mood disorder,_ from major depression,and _______ from bipolar disorder.

Which of the following is the term used to describe a sudden onset of extreme panic with various symptoms including racing heart,rapid breathing,and sweating?

Who is least likely to believe that his or her obsessions are groundless and excessive?

An irrational,persistent fear of something is called a:

Disorders characterized by disturbances in emotion are known as ______ disorders.

Which of the following is not a correct match?

False sensory perceptions that often take the form of hearing voices are called:

A behavioural therapist is working with a depressed client.Which of the following causes is the most likely focus of this therapist's intervention?

A cognitive therapist is working with a depressed client.Which of the following causes is the likely focus of this therapist's intervention?

Dissociative disorders involve a break in consciousness,memory,or a person's sense of identity.

Which of the following is a disorder that takes the form of a bodily ailment that has no physical cause?

George is suffering from an obsessive-compulsive disorder.If he tries to stop his compulsive behaviours,he is likely to experience:

Disorders such as koro,susto,and amok are considered:

Fears of snakes,thunderstorms,darkness,and water are classified as ______ phobias.

Liza has an anxiety disorder.She is currently seeing a therapist who believes that anxiety disorders are a result of illogical,irrational thought processes.Liza is probably seeking treatment from a:

The Science of Psychology

The Biological Perspective

Sensation and Perception

Consciousness: Sleep, Dreams, Hypnosis, and Drugs

Learning

Memory

Cognition: Thinking, Intelligence, and Language

Development Across the Life Span

Motivation and Emotion

Stress and Health

Theories of Personality

Social Psychology

Psychological Therapies

Psychology and Human Development

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Exam 13: Psychological Disorders

According to family,twin,and adoption studies,a person is at greatest risk for developing schizophrenia:

Research has demonstrated that most transvestites are exclusively homosexual in sexual orientation.

Rey always has panic attacks when he is in crowds.Lately,they occur so frequently and unexpectedly that he avoids any place or situation where he expects to be among large groups of people.Rey is most likely to be diagnosed with:

Approximately _____________of Canadians will suffer from a mood disorder,_____________ from major depression,and _____________ from bipolar disorder.

Which of the following is the term used to describe a sudden onset of extreme panic with various symptoms including racing heart,rapid breathing,and sweating?

Who is least likely to believe that his or her obsessions are groundless and excessive?

An irrational,persistent fear of something is called a:

Disorders characterized by disturbances in emotion are known as ______ disorders.

Which of the following is not a correct match?

False sensory perceptions that often take the form of hearing voices are called:

A behavioural therapist is working with a depressed client.Which of the following causes is the most likely focus of this therapist's intervention?

A cognitive therapist is working with a depressed client.Which of the following causes is the likely focus of this therapist's intervention?

Dissociative disorders involve a break in consciousness,memory,or a person's sense of identity.

Which of the following is a disorder that takes the form of a bodily ailment that has no physical cause?

George is suffering from an obsessive-compulsive disorder.If he tries to stop his compulsive behaviours,he is likely to experience:

Disorders such as koro,susto,and amok are considered:

Fears of snakes,thunderstorms,darkness,and water are classified as ______ phobias.

Liza has an anxiety disorder.She is currently seeing a therapist who believes that anxiety disorders are a result of illogical,irrational thought processes.Liza is probably seeking treatment from a:

The Science of Psychology

The Biological Perspective

Sensation and Perception

Consciousness: Sleep, Dreams, Hypnosis, and Drugs

Learning

Memory

Cognition: Thinking, Intelligence, and Language

Development Across the Life Span

Motivation and Emotion

Stress and Health

Theories of Personality

Social Psychology

Psychological Therapies

Psychology and Human Development

Filters

Approximately _______of Canadians will suffer from a mood disorder,_ from major depression,and _______ from bipolar disorder.