Question 1

The most common compulsion exhibited by individuals who have obsessive-compulsive disorder is excessive

Accepted Answer

A) exercising. 
B) cleansing. 
C) sleeping. 
D) eating. 
A) exercising. 
B) cleansing. 
C) sleeping. 
D) eating.

Question 2

List the symptoms of major depressive disorder.

Accepted Answer

The symptoms of major depressive disorde

Question 3

_____ is a severe psychological disorder that is characterized by highly disordered, psychotic thought processes.

Accepted Answer

A) Social anxiety disorder 
B) Anorexia nervosa 
C) Generalized anxiety disorder 
D) Schizophrenia 
A) Social anxiety disorder 
B) Anorexia nervosa 
C) Generalized anxiety disorder 
D) Schizophrenia

Question 4

Dr.Wren is in the process of diagnosing Lily's psychological disorder.After asking Lily a few questions about her symptoms, Lily reveals that she experiences alternating episodes of euphoria and distress.On some days, Lily claims that she feels like she is capable of doing anything in the world.During this phase, she can't sleep; feels restless, and is extremely excitable.On the other days, Lily feels utterly worthless and miserable.During this phase, Lily lies in bed all day and is troubled by morbid thoughts.In the context of disorders involving emotion and mood, it can be inferred that Dr.Wren is likely to diagnose Lily with

Accepted Answer

A) major depressive disorder. 
B) obsessive-compulsive disorder. 
C) bipolar disorder. 
D) schizophrenia. 
A) major depressive disorder. 
B) obsessive-compulsive disorder. 
C) bipolar disorder. 
D) schizophrenia.

Question 5

Randy experienced a horrific childhood.She was physically and verbally abused by her mother and sexually abused by her stepfather.Years later, she began experiencing anxiety symptoms.Which of the following anxiety-related disorders would best apply to this situation?

Accepted Answer

A) major depressive disorder 
B) post-traumatic stress disorder 
C) bipolar disorder 
D) schizophrenia 
A) major depressive disorder 
B) post-traumatic stress disorder 
C) bipolar disorder 
D) schizophrenia

Question 6

_____ is an eating disorder that involves the relentless pursuit of thinness through starvation.

Accepted Answer

A) Binge-eating disorder 
B) Anorexia nervosa 
C) Schizophrenia 
D) Dissociative identity disorder 
A) Binge-eating disorder 
B) Anorexia nervosa 
C) Schizophrenia 
D) Dissociative identity disorder

Question 7

Diana is afraid to throw things away because she feels that she might need them in the future.Consequently, Diana compulsively collects and stores large quantities of old newspapers, broken crockery, and old clothes.In the context of OCD-related disorders, Diana's excessive acquisition of objects and her inability to discard them are typical characteristics of

Accepted Answer

A) trichotillomania. 
B) excoriation. 
C) hoarding disorder. 
D) body dysmorphic disorder. 
A) trichotillomania. 
B) excoriation. 
C) hoarding disorder. 
D) body dysmorphic disorder.

Question 8

All of the following are positive symptoms of schizophrenia EXCEPT

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A) hallucinations. 
B) delusions. 
C) referential thinking. 
D) flat affect. 
A) hallucinations. 
B) delusions. 
C) referential thinking. 
D) flat affect.

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

Question 10

_____ are sensory experiences in the absence of real stimuli._____ are false, unusual, and sometimes magical beliefs that are not part of an individual's culture.

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A) Delusions/Hallucinations 
B) Hallucinations/Delusions 
C) Referential thoughts/Catatonic thoughts 
D) Catatonic thoughts/Referential thoughts 
A) Delusions/Hallucinations 
B) Hallucinations/Delusions 
C) Referential thoughts/Catatonic thoughts 
D) Catatonic thoughts/Referential thoughts

Question 11

All of the following are classified as anxiety disorders, EXCEPT

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A) specific phobia. 
B) panic disorder. 
C) depression. 
D) social phobia. 
A) specific phobia. 
B) panic disorder. 
C) depression. 
D) social phobia.

Question 12

You are having dinner with your friend who experiences a sudden onset of intense terror, without warning and with no specific cause.Your friend would most likely be diagnosed as suffering from

Accepted Answer

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

Question 13

Which of the following statements is true of the biopsychosocial model?

Accepted Answer

A) According to the biopsychosocial model, biological, sociocultural, and psychological factors are independent of one another and operate distinctly in producing abnormal behavior. 
B) The biopsychosocial model states that biological, psychological, and sociocultural factors are all equally significant ingredients in producing both normal and abnormal behavior. 
C) According to the biopsychosocial perspective, a specific gene or a particular experience will inevitably lead to the development of a psychological disorder. 
D) The biopsychosocial model gives more importance to biological factors over psychological and sociocultural factors in producing normal and abnormal behavior. 
A) According to the biopsychosocial model, biological, sociocultural, and psychological factors are independent of one another and operate distinctly in producing abnormal behavior. 
B) The biopsychosocial model states that biological, psychological, and sociocultural factors are all equally significant ingredients in producing both normal and abnormal behavior. 
C) According to the biopsychosocial perspective, a specific gene or a particular experience will inevitably lead to the development of a psychological disorder. 
D) The biopsychosocial model gives more importance to biological factors over psychological and sociocultural factors in producing normal and abnormal behavior.

Question 14

_____ is a depressive disorder in children who show persistent irritability and recurrent episodes of out-of-control behavior.

Accepted Answer

A) Disruptive mood dysregulation disorder 
B) Obsessive-compulsive disorder 
C) Autism spectrum disorder 
D) Generalized anxiety disorder 
A) Disruptive mood dysregulation disorder 
B) Obsessive-compulsive disorder 
C) Autism spectrum disorder 
D) Generalized anxiety disorder

Question 15

Jillian can't bear to leave her home without washing all the linens and floors, vacuuming the carpets, and organizing everything in her cupboards.Because she knows that her behavior is extreme, she has tried to go to work without doing all these things, but she becomes overwhelmed with such dread that she never makes it all the way to the office.Jillian probably has

Accepted Answer

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

Question 16

Alison had sustained severe injuries after being brutally attacked by a mad dog as a child.Following that incident, Alison has been experiencing an overwhelming sense of fear and paralysis every time she sees a dog.The fear is so intense that it keeps Alison from leaving her house.Alison believes that as long as she's inside her house, the chances of encountering a dog are slim.In the context of psychological disorders, Alison is most likely to be diagnosed with

Accepted Answer

A) social anxiety disorder. 
B) specific phobia. 
C) obsessive-compulsive disorder. 
D) generalized anxiety disorder. 
A) social anxiety disorder. 
B) specific phobia. 
C) obsessive-compulsive disorder. 
D) generalized anxiety disorder.

Question 17

Pretend that you are experiencing depression and that you go to visit four therapists, each of whom practices a different theoretical approach (i.e., biological, psychological, sociocultural, and biopsychosocial).Give an example of how each therapist would explain the etiology of your depression.

Accepted Answer

The therapist who practices the biologic

Question 18

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)

Accepted Answer

A) does not seem to have a genetic component because it does not run in families. 
B) is found in people with high levels of serotonin in their brain pathways. 
C) is characterized by a nonfunctioning limbic system. 
D) sometimes occurs during a period of life stress. 
A) does not seem to have a genetic component because it does not run in families. 
B) is found in people with high levels of serotonin in their brain pathways. 
C) is characterized by a nonfunctioning limbic system. 
D) sometimes occurs during a period of life stress.

Question 19

John has sudden attacks of intense fear in which he experiences palpitations, he feels dizzy, and he has trouble catching his breath.During these attacks, he worries that he is going to die.From this description, it sounds like John has

Accepted Answer

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

Question 20

It has been over two years since the death of her husband and Jenna still cannot cope with her loss.Since then, she feels hopeless, and has been constantly preoccupied with thoughts of death and cannot seem to find much pleasure in life.In the context of disorders involving emotion and mood, it can be inferred that Jenna is most likely suffering from

Accepted Answer

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

The most common compulsion exhibited by individuals who have obsessive-compulsive disorder is excessive

List the symptoms of major depressive disorder.

_____ is a severe psychological disorder that is characterized by highly disordered, psychotic thought processes.

Randy experienced a horrific childhood.She was physically and verbally abused by her mother and sexually abused by her stepfather.Years later, she began experiencing anxiety symptoms.Which of the following anxiety-related disorders would best apply to this situation?

_____ is an eating disorder that involves the relentless pursuit of thinness through starvation.

All of the following are positive symptoms of schizophrenia EXCEPT

_____ 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.

_ are sensory experiences in the absence of real stimuli._ are false, unusual, and sometimes magical beliefs that are not part of an individual's culture.

All of the following are classified as anxiety disorders, EXCEPT

You are having dinner with your friend who experiences a sudden onset of intense terror, without warning and with no specific cause.Your friend would most likely be diagnosed as suffering from

Which of the following statements is true of the biopsychosocial model?

_____ is a depressive disorder in children who show persistent irritability and recurrent episodes of out-of-control behavior.

Pretend that you are experiencing depression and that you go to visit four therapists, each of whom practices a different theoretical approach (i.e., biological, psychological, sociocultural, and biopsychosocial).Give an example of how each therapist would explain the etiology of your depression.

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)

John has sudden attacks of intense fear in which he experiences palpitations, he feels dizzy, and he has trouble catching his breath.During these attacks, he worries that he is going to die.From this description, it sounds like John has

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The most common compulsion exhibited by individuals who have obsessive-compulsive disorder is excessive

List the symptoms of major depressive disorder.

_____ is a severe psychological disorder that is characterized by highly disordered, psychotic thought processes.

Randy experienced a horrific childhood.She was physically and verbally abused by her mother and sexually abused by her stepfather.Years later, she began experiencing anxiety symptoms.Which of the following anxiety-related disorders would best apply to this situation?

_____ is an eating disorder that involves the relentless pursuit of thinness through starvation.

All of the following are positive symptoms of schizophrenia EXCEPT

_____ 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.

_____ are sensory experiences in the absence of real stimuli._____ are false, unusual, and sometimes magical beliefs that are not part of an individual's culture.

All of the following are classified as anxiety disorders, EXCEPT

You are having dinner with your friend who experiences a sudden onset of intense terror, without warning and with no specific cause.Your friend would most likely be diagnosed as suffering from

Which of the following statements is true of the biopsychosocial model?

_____ is a depressive disorder in children who show persistent irritability and recurrent episodes of out-of-control behavior.

Pretend that you are experiencing depression and that you go to visit four therapists, each of whom practices a different theoretical approach (i.e., biological, psychological, sociocultural, and biopsychosocial).Give an example of how each therapist would explain the etiology of your depression.

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)

John has sudden attacks of intense fear in which he experiences palpitations, he feels dizzy, and he has trouble catching his breath.During these attacks, he worries that he is going to die.From this description, it sounds like John has

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_ are sensory experiences in the absence of real stimuli._ are false, unusual, and sometimes magical beliefs that are not part of an individual's culture.