Question 1

What are the major criticisms associated with DSM-5?

Accepted Answer

DSM-5 was criticized on a number of base

Question 2

Nina has the habit of eating non-food substances.Nina's behavior is considered abnormal because

Accepted Answer

A) it is deviant. 
B) it is adaptive. 
C) it cannot be observed. 
D) it cannot be measureD. 
A) it is deviant. 
B) it is adaptive. 
C) it cannot be observed. 
D) it cannot be measureD.

Question 3

Jackie,a young American,is obsessed about losing weight.She is paranoid about consuming calories and often starves herself.Despite being dangerously underweight for her age,Jackie refuses to eat as she is terrified of the possibility of gaining weight.Which of the following culture-related disorders best fits the description of Jackie's condition?

Accepted Answer

A) anorexia nervosa 
B) amok 
C) koro 
D) taijin kyofusho 
A) anorexia nervosa 
B) amok 
C) koro 
D) taijin kyofusho

Question 4

According to the World Health Organization (WHO),which of the following nations has the highest suicide rate?

Accepted Answer

A) Sri Lanka 
B) Saudi Arabia 
C) Lebanon 
D) Kuwait 
A) Sri Lanka 
B) Saudi Arabia 
C) Lebanon 
D) Kuwait

Question 5

Aria has been awake for two nights in a row and still feels highly energetic and euphoric.The previous day,she quit her job on an impulse and decided to become an actress.In the context of bipolar disorder,Aria is experiencing an episode of

Accepted Answer

A) maniA. 
B) catatonia. 
C) depression. 
D) psychosis. 
A) maniA. 
B) catatonia. 
C) depression. 
D) psychosis.

Question 6

In the context of the theoretical approaches to psychological disorders,social cognitive psychologists focus on observational learning,cognitions,and beliefs as factors that foster or maintain abnormal behavior.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Simone feels insecure and needy in any relationship.She can switch from idolizing a person to completely disliking the person.She often threatens to kill herself and has engaged in self-mutilation on multiple occasions. In this case,Simone is most likely to be diagnosed with

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

Which of the following is true of autism spectrum disorder?

Accepted Answer

A) Those suffering from this disorder are a diverse group,and their level of disability can be relatively mild to quite severe. 
B) Autism spectrum disorder can be associated with a single cause. 
C) Autism spectrum disorder is usually associated with aging and is often observed in adults experiencing cognitive decline. 
D) The symptoms of autism spectrum disorder include trichotillomania but not skin picking. 
A) Those suffering from this disorder are a diverse group,and their level of disability can be relatively mild to quite severe. 
B) Autism spectrum disorder can be associated with a single cause. 
C) Autism spectrum disorder is usually associated with aging and is often observed in adults experiencing cognitive decline. 
D) The symptoms of autism spectrum disorder include trichotillomania but not skin picking.

Question 9

_____ is a psychological disorder,commonly diagnosed in childhood,in which an individual exhibits one or more of the following symptoms: a lack of concentration,excitability,and impulsivity.

Accepted Answer

A) Borderline personality disorder 
B) Autism spectrum disorder 
C) Depression 
D) Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder 
A) Borderline personality disorder 
B) Autism spectrum disorder 
C) Depression 
D) Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder

Question 10

_____ is a psychological disorder characterized by a pervasive pattern of instability in interpersonal relationships,self-image,and emotions,and by marked impulsivity beginning by early adulthood and present in a variety of contexts.

Accepted Answer

A) Autism Spectrum Disorder 
B) Schizotypal personality disorder 
C) Borderline personality disorder 
D) Obsessive-compulsive personality disorder 
A) Autism Spectrum Disorder 
B) Schizotypal personality disorder 
C) Borderline personality disorder 
D) Obsessive-compulsive personality disorder

Question 11

Which of the following statements is true of the role of psychological factors in depression?

Accepted Answer

A) According to researchers,depression is related to an optimistic attributional style rather than a pessimistic attributional style. 
B) The course of depression can be influenced only by what people think,not how they think. 
C) Individuals with depression have a brain that is wired for attention to positive information. 
D) The tendency to ruminate on negative experiences is associated with the development of depression. 
A) According to researchers,depression is related to an optimistic attributional style rather than a pessimistic attributional style. 
B) The course of depression can be influenced only by what people think,not how they think. 
C) Individuals with depression have a brain that is wired for attention to positive information. 
D) The tendency to ruminate on negative experiences is associated with the development of depression.

Question 12

Alex cannot control his impulse to wash his hands every five minutes.He washes his hands almost 100 times a day because he is terrified of being contaminated by germs.If Alex doesn't wash his hands,he experiences overwhelming anxiety.In the context of anxiety and anxiety-related disorders,it can be inferred that Alex is most likely to be diagnosed with

Accepted Answer

A) autism spectrum disorder. 
B) obsessive-compulsive disorder. 
C) post-traumatic stress disorder. 
D) attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. 
A) autism spectrum disorder. 
B) obsessive-compulsive disorder. 
C) post-traumatic stress disorder. 
D) attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder.

Question 13

Ever since Kerry lost her job,she has been feeling worthless.It has been more than two weeks since she slept well.She has lost a lot of weight and keeps thinking about committing suicide.In the context of disorders involving emotion and mood,it can be inferred that Kerry may be suffering from

Accepted Answer

A) obsessive-compulsive disorder. 
B) major depressive disorder. 
C) social anxiety disorder. 
D) antisocial personality disorder. 
A) obsessive-compulsive disorder. 
B) major depressive disorder. 
C) social anxiety disorder. 
D) antisocial personality disorder.

Question 14

Who among the following is most likely to be diagnosed with excoriation disorder?

Accepted Answer

A) Mia,who has the compulsive habit of checking herself in the mirror and cannot stop thinking about herself 
B) Karen,who has the compulsive habit of pulling her hair from her scalp and eyebrows 
C) Kyle,who has the habit of collecting items and finds it difficult to discard those items 
D) Natalie,who has the habit of picking her skin to the extent that it causes bleeding and bruises 
A) Mia,who has the compulsive habit of checking herself in the mirror and cannot stop thinking about herself 
B) Karen,who has the compulsive habit of pulling her hair from her scalp and eyebrows 
C) Kyle,who has the habit of collecting items and finds it difficult to discard those items 
D) Natalie,who has the habit of picking her skin to the extent that it causes bleeding and bruises

Question 15

Anxiety disorders involve fears that are

Accepted Answer

A) uncontrollable. 
B) disproportionate to the actual danger the person might be in. 
C) disruptive of ordinary life. 
D) all of these. 
A) uncontrollable. 
B) disproportionate to the actual danger the person might be in. 
C) disruptive of ordinary life. 
D) all of these.

Question 16

_____ is an anxiety disorder in which an individual has an irrational,overwhelming,persistent fear of death.

Accepted Answer

A) Thanatophobia 
B) Acrophobia 
C) Algophobia 
D) Cynophobia 
A) Thanatophobia 
B) Acrophobia 
C) Algophobia 
D) Cynophobia

Question 17

_____ is an OCD-related disorder that involves a distressing preoccupation with imagined or slight flaws in one's physical appearance.

Accepted Answer

A) Excoriation 
B) Trichotillomania 
C) Body dysmorphic disorder 
D) Hoarding disorder 
A) Excoriation 
B) Trichotillomania 
C) Body dysmorphic disorder 
D) Hoarding disorder

Question 18

_____ refers to a disorder in which an individual has two or more distinct personalities or selves,each with its own memories,behaviors,and relationships.

Accepted Answer

A) Borderline personality disorder 
B) Dissociative identity disorder 
C) Antisocial personality disorder 
D) Bipolar disorder 
A) Borderline personality disorder 
B) Dissociative identity disorder 
C) Antisocial personality disorder 
D) Bipolar disorder

Question 19

Obsessions differ from compulsions: obsessions are recurrent behaviors,while compulsions are recurrent thoughts.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Robert's teacher,Martha,has complained about his behavior on several occasions.According to Martha,Robert cannot focus in class and is constantly distracted.She also mentioned that Robert is extremely active and very impulsive by nature.If Robert were to be taken by his teacher to a psychiatrist he is likely to be diagnosed with

Accepted Answer

A) attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. 
B) borderline personality disorder. 
C) autism spectrum disorder. 
D) mild neurocognitive impairment. 
A) attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. 
B) borderline personality disorder. 
C) autism spectrum disorder. 
D) mild neurocognitive impairment.

What are the major criticisms associated with DSM-5?

Nina has the habit of eating non-food substances.Nina's behavior is considered abnormal because

According to the World Health Organization (WHO),which of the following nations has the highest suicide rate?

Aria has been awake for two nights in a row and still feels highly energetic and euphoric.The previous day,she quit her job on an impulse and decided to become an actress.In the context of bipolar disorder,Aria is experiencing an episode of

In the context of the theoretical approaches to psychological disorders,social cognitive psychologists focus on observational learning,cognitions,and beliefs as factors that foster or maintain abnormal behavior.

Simone feels insecure and needy in any relationship.She can switch from idolizing a person to completely disliking the person.She often threatens to kill herself and has engaged in self-mutilation on multiple occasions. In this case,Simone is most likely to be diagnosed with

Which of the following is true of autism spectrum disorder?

_____ is a psychological disorder,commonly diagnosed in childhood,in which an individual exhibits one or more of the following symptoms: a lack of concentration,excitability,and impulsivity.

_____ is a psychological disorder characterized by a pervasive pattern of instability in interpersonal relationships,self-image,and emotions,and by marked impulsivity beginning by early adulthood and present in a variety of contexts.

Which of the following statements is true of the role of psychological factors in depression?

Ever since Kerry lost her job,she has been feeling worthless.It has been more than two weeks since she slept well.She has lost a lot of weight and keeps thinking about committing suicide.In the context of disorders involving emotion and mood,it can be inferred that Kerry may be suffering from

Who among the following is most likely to be diagnosed with excoriation disorder?

Anxiety disorders involve fears that are

_____ is an anxiety disorder in which an individual has an irrational,overwhelming,persistent fear of death.

_____ is an OCD-related disorder that involves a distressing preoccupation with imagined or slight flaws in one's physical appearance.

_____ refers to a disorder in which an individual has two or more distinct personalities or selves,each with its own memories,behaviors,and relationships.

Obsessions differ from compulsions: obsessions are recurrent behaviors,while compulsions are recurrent thoughts.

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What are the major criticisms associated with DSM-5?

Nina has the habit of eating non-food substances.Nina's behavior is considered abnormal because

According to the World Health Organization (WHO),which of the following nations has the highest suicide rate?

Aria has been awake for two nights in a row and still feels highly energetic and euphoric.The previous day,she quit her job on an impulse and decided to become an actress.In the context of bipolar disorder,Aria is experiencing an episode of

In the context of the theoretical approaches to psychological disorders,social cognitive psychologists focus on observational learning,cognitions,and beliefs as factors that foster or maintain abnormal behavior.

Simone feels insecure and needy in any relationship.She can switch from idolizing a person to completely disliking the person.She often threatens to kill herself and has engaged in self-mutilation on multiple occasions. In this case,Simone is most likely to be diagnosed with

Which of the following is true of autism spectrum disorder?

_____ is a psychological disorder,commonly diagnosed in childhood,in which an individual exhibits one or more of the following symptoms: a lack of concentration,excitability,and impulsivity.

_____ is a psychological disorder characterized by a pervasive pattern of instability in interpersonal relationships,self-image,and emotions,and by marked impulsivity beginning by early adulthood and present in a variety of contexts.

Which of the following statements is true of the role of psychological factors in depression?

Ever since Kerry lost her job,she has been feeling worthless.It has been more than two weeks since she slept well.She has lost a lot of weight and keeps thinking about committing suicide.In the context of disorders involving emotion and mood,it can be inferred that Kerry may be suffering from

Who among the following is most likely to be diagnosed with excoriation disorder?

Anxiety disorders involve fears that are

_____ is an anxiety disorder in which an individual has an irrational,overwhelming,persistent fear of death.

_____ is an OCD-related disorder that involves a distressing preoccupation with imagined or slight flaws in one's physical appearance.

_____ refers to a disorder in which an individual has two or more distinct personalities or selves,each with its own memories,behaviors,and relationships.

Obsessions differ from compulsions: obsessions are recurrent behaviors,while compulsions are recurrent thoughts.

What Is Psychology

Psychologys Scientific Method

Biological Foundations of Behavior

Sensation and Perception

States of Consciousness

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Memory

Thinking, Intelligence, and Language

Human Development

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Gender, Sex, and Sexuality

Personality

Social Psychology

Industrial and Organizational Psychology

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Health Psychology

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