Question 1

The disordered thoughts in schizophrenia are referred to as psychotic because

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A) they are caused by extreme memory loss. 
B) they are highly repetitive. 
C) they are the most dramatic and least common. 
D) they are far removed from reality. 
A) they are caused by extreme memory loss. 
B) they are highly repetitive. 
C) they are the most dramatic and least common. 
D) they are far removed from reality.

Question 2

Cathy is worried about her mental health.She visits Dr.Henderson, a psychiatrist, to seek treatment for her condition.When Dr.Henderson asks her questions about herself, Cathy reveals that she is unhappy and feels worthless most of the time.She doesn't eat or sleep well and has even contemplated suicide.Dr.Henderson also learns that Cathy has been experiencing these distressing symptoms for almost three weeks.In the context of disorders involving emotion and mood, it can be inferred that Dr.Henderson is likely to diagnose Cathy with

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A) dissociative identity disorder. 
B) bipolar disorder. 
C) major depressive disorder. 
D) social anxiety disorder. 
A) dissociative identity disorder. 
B) bipolar disorder. 
C) major depressive disorder. 
D) social anxiety disorder.

Question 3

When treating a client with a psychological disorder, a therapist makes the assumption that the person's difficulties stem primarily from the context in which a person lives.This therapist most likely identifies with the _____ to psychological disorders.

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A) biological approach 
B) psychological approach 
C) sociocultural approach 
D) cognitive approach 
A) biological approach 
B) psychological approach 
C) sociocultural approach 
D) cognitive approach

Question 4

The Americans with Disabilities Act

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A) made it illegal to hold social stigmas against those with mental disorders. 
B) made it illegal to discriminate against a person with a psychological disorder in the workplace when the person's condition does not prevent performance of the job's essential functions. 
C) was designed to eliminate the cultural stereotypes of people with mental disorders. 
D) was designed to provide additional healthcare coverage to people with mental disorders who were stereotyped as violent. 
A) made it illegal to hold social stigmas against those with mental disorders. 
B) made it illegal to discriminate against a person with a psychological disorder in the workplace when the person's condition does not prevent performance of the job's essential functions. 
C) was designed to eliminate the cultural stereotypes of people with mental disorders. 
D) was designed to provide additional healthcare coverage to people with mental disorders who were stereotyped as violent.

Question 5

Depressed people tend to have fewer receptors of the neurotransmitters

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A) dopamine and GABA. 
B) GABA and epinephrine. 
C) oxytocin and serotonin. 
D) serotonin and norepinephrine. 
A) dopamine and GABA. 
B) GABA and epinephrine. 
C) oxytocin and serotonin. 
D) serotonin and norepinephrine.

Question 6

Mathew is a critic of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM).Which of the following statements will be agreed upon by Mathew?

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A) It treats all psychological disorders as if they are medical illnesses. 
B) It avoids relying on social norms and subjective judgments. 
C) It reflects the sociocultural approach, emphasizing factors such as poverty, unemployment, and trauma. 
D) It focuses on destigmatizing psychological disorders and fails to highlight the problems associated with them. 
A) It treats all psychological disorders as if they are medical illnesses. 
B) It avoids relying on social norms and subjective judgments. 
C) It reflects the sociocultural approach, emphasizing factors such as poverty, unemployment, and trauma. 
D) It focuses on destigmatizing psychological disorders and fails to highlight the problems associated with them.

Question 7

John often experiences unanticipated attacks of intense fear.During these episodes, he feels like fainting and has trouble catching his breath.John cannot identify the source of his feelings and worries that he might die of heart failure.In the context of psychological disorders, John is exhibiting the symptoms of

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A) disruptive mood regulation disorder. 
B) paranoid personality disorder. 
C) panic disorder. 
D) social anxiety disorder. 
A) disruptive mood regulation disorder. 
B) paranoid personality disorder. 
C) panic disorder. 
D) social anxiety disorder.

Question 8

Jenna constantly experiences feelings of hopelessness and worthlessness.Jenna's doctor, Jacob, advises her to start taking antidepressant drugs that contain serotonin and dopamine.According to Dr.Jacob's diagnosis, Jenna's depression is a result of the imbalance and improper functioning of the neurotransmitters in her brain.In the context of the theoretical approaches to psychological disorders, this diagnosis conforms to the

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A) sociocultural approach. 
B) biological approach. 
C) psychological approach. 
D) social cognitive approach. 
A) sociocultural approach. 
B) biological approach. 
C) psychological approach. 
D) social cognitive approach.

Question 9

With respect to the three characteristics of abnormal behavior, when a behavior interferes with a person's ability to function effectively in the world, it is considered

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A) unique. 
B) dependent. 
C) maladaptive. 
D) repetitive. 
A) unique. 
B) dependent. 
C) maladaptive. 
D) repetitive.

Question 10

_____ is a mood disorder that is characterized by extreme mood swings that include one or more episodes of mania, an overexcited, unrealistically optimistic state.

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A) Major depressive disorder 
B) Obsessive-compulsive disorder 
C) Bipolar disorder 
D) Generalized anxiety disorder 
A) Major depressive disorder 
B) Obsessive-compulsive disorder 
C) Bipolar disorder 
D) Generalized anxiety disorder

Question 11

A man who believes that he is the reincarnation of a famous preacher is exhibiting the schizophrenic symptom of

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A) delusion. 
B) hallucination. 
C) misattribution. 
D) flat affect. 
A) delusion. 
B) hallucination. 
C) misattribution. 
D) flat affect.

Question 12

All of the following are symptoms of major depressive disorder EXCEPT

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A) reduced interest or pleasure in all or most activities. 
B) significant weight gain or loss. 
C) trouble sleeping or sleeping too much. 
D) a history of manic episodes. 
A) reduced interest or pleasure in all or most activities. 
B) significant weight gain or loss. 
C) trouble sleeping or sleeping too much. 
D) a history of manic episodes.

Question 13

Which of the following statements is true of the sociocultural factors involved in depression?

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A) Men are nearly twice as likely as women to be diagnosed with depression. 
B) Studies have found very low rates of depression in Native American groups. 
C) Depression increases as standards of living and employment circumstances worsen. 
D) Individuals with a low socioeconomic status (SES) are less likely to develop depression than their higher-SES counterparts. 
A) Men are nearly twice as likely as women to be diagnosed with depression. 
B) Studies have found very low rates of depression in Native American groups. 
C) Depression increases as standards of living and employment circumstances worsen. 
D) Individuals with a low socioeconomic status (SES) are less likely to develop depression than their higher-SES counterparts.

Question 14

For a person to be diagnosed with major depressive disorder (MDD), he or she must have experienced a significant depressive episode and depressed characteristics, such as lethargy and hopelessness, for at least

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A) a week. 
B) two days. 
C) two months. 
D) two weeks. 
A) a week. 
B) two days. 
C) two months. 
D) two weeks.

Question 15

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 Dr.Miller, a psychiatrist, he is likely to be diagnosed with

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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.

Question 16

Drug companies commonly fund research that focuses on a(n) _____ model of psychological disorders.

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A) cultural 
B) analytical 
C) disease 
D) cognitive 
A) cultural 
B) analytical 
C) disease 
D) cognitive

Question 17

When Sandra was 18 years old, she was in a serious car accident.Although she made a full recovery from her injuries, she experienced extreme anxiety afterward.Sandra is now very anxious when driving, has nightmares about the accident, and flinches when she goes through intersections.Sandra has symptoms suggestive of

Accepted Answer

A) generalized anxiety disorder. 
B) social phobia. 
C) post-traumatic stress disorder. 
D) panic disorder. 
A) generalized anxiety disorder. 
B) social phobia. 
C) post-traumatic stress disorder. 
D) panic disorder.

Question 18

A superficially charming person who is indifferent to the pain of others and has spent his life in and out of prison for violent crimes would most likely be diagnosed with which type of personality disorder?

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A) borderline personality disorder 
B) narcissistic personality disorder 
C) antisocial personality disorder 
D) schizotypal personality disorder 
A) borderline personality disorder 
B) narcissistic personality disorder 
C) antisocial personality disorder 
D) schizotypal personality disorder

Question 19

_____ is an eating disorder in which an individual, typically female, consistently follows a binge-and-purge eating pattern.

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

Question 20

Brad has been in a state of incessant worry for almost half a year now.He has trouble sleeping and breathing.Dr.Simons, a psychiatrist, asks Brad detailed questions about his symptoms and medical history.Brad tells Dr.Simons that he cannot stop worrying and is constantly nervous.Brad also complains of muscular tension and stomach problems.After conducting a quick examination of Brad's symptoms, Dr.Simons discovers that Brad's incessant worry does not have a particular cause, and it has taken a physical toll on Brad's health.Which of the following disorders is Dr.Simons most likely to diagnose Brad with?

Accepted Answer

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

The disordered thoughts in schizophrenia are referred to as psychotic because

When treating a client with a psychological disorder, a therapist makes the assumption that the person's difficulties stem primarily from the context in which a person lives.This therapist most likely identifies with the _____ to psychological disorders.

The Americans with Disabilities Act

Depressed people tend to have fewer receptors of the neurotransmitters

Mathew is a critic of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM).Which of the following statements will be agreed upon by Mathew?

With respect to the three characteristics of abnormal behavior, when a behavior interferes with a person's ability to function effectively in the world, it is considered

_____ is a mood disorder that is characterized by extreme mood swings that include one or more episodes of mania, an overexcited, unrealistically optimistic state.

A man who believes that he is the reincarnation of a famous preacher is exhibiting the schizophrenic symptom of

All of the following are symptoms of major depressive disorder EXCEPT

Which of the following statements is true of the sociocultural factors involved in depression?

For a person to be diagnosed with major depressive disorder (MDD), he or she must have experienced a significant depressive episode and depressed characteristics, such as lethargy and hopelessness, for at least

Drug companies commonly fund research that focuses on a(n) _____ model of psychological disorders.

A superficially charming person who is indifferent to the pain of others and has spent his life in and out of prison for violent crimes would most likely be diagnosed with which type of personality disorder?

_____ is an eating disorder in which an individual, typically female, consistently follows a binge-and-purge eating pattern.

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Exam 12: Psychological Disorders

The disordered thoughts in schizophrenia are referred to as psychotic because

When treating a client with a psychological disorder, a therapist makes the assumption that the person's difficulties stem primarily from the context in which a person lives.This therapist most likely identifies with the _____ to psychological disorders.

The Americans with Disabilities Act

Depressed people tend to have fewer receptors of the neurotransmitters

Mathew is a critic of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM).Which of the following statements will be agreed upon by Mathew?

With respect to the three characteristics of abnormal behavior, when a behavior interferes with a person's ability to function effectively in the world, it is considered

_____ is a mood disorder that is characterized by extreme mood swings that include one or more episodes of mania, an overexcited, unrealistically optimistic state.

A man who believes that he is the reincarnation of a famous preacher is exhibiting the schizophrenic symptom of

All of the following are symptoms of major depressive disorder EXCEPT

Which of the following statements is true of the sociocultural factors involved in depression?

For a person to be diagnosed with major depressive disorder (MDD), he or she must have experienced a significant depressive episode and depressed characteristics, such as lethargy and hopelessness, for at least

Drug companies commonly fund research that focuses on a(n) _____ model of psychological disorders.

A superficially charming person who is indifferent to the pain of others and has spent his life in and out of prison for violent crimes would most likely be diagnosed with which type of personality disorder?

_____ is an eating disorder in which an individual, typically female, consistently follows a binge-and-purge eating pattern.

The Science of Psychology

The Brain and Behavior

Sensation and Perception

States of Consciousness

Learning

Memory

Thinking, Intelligence, and Language

Human Development

Motivation and Emotion

Personality

Social Psychology

Therapies

Health Psychology

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