Question 1

Free-floating anxiety is associated with the generalized anxiety disorder.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Mary arrived at work one day in uncommonly good spirits.She told her coworkers she had a terrific idea about starting her own business and that she would soon be rich.She quit her job the same day.Several weeks later her former coworkers learned she was feeling very down and would not see anyone.Mary most likely has

Accepted Answer

A)  major depression. 
B)  dissociative identity disorder. 
C)  bipolar disorder. 
D)  psychogenic fugue. 
A)  major depression. 
B)  dissociative identity disorder. 
C)  bipolar disorder. 
D)  psychogenic fugue.

Question 3

A person with a somatoform disorder is actually faking physical symptoms.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

If you could give someone with schizophrenia a drug that would stop them from hearing voices that were not actually present,the drug would eliminate

Accepted Answer

A)  delusions. 
B)  proclivities. 
C)  catatonias. 
D)  hallucinations. 
A)  delusions. 
B)  proclivities. 
C)  catatonias. 
D)  hallucinations.

Question 5

When an inanimate object is used in a sexual way and it interferes with normal sexual functioning,this practice of using such objects is known as a

Accepted Answer

A)  voyeur. 
B)  masochism. 
C)  fetish. 
D)  exhibition. 
A)  voyeur. 
B)  masochism. 
C)  fetish. 
D)  exhibition.

Question 6

If someone feels an irrational need to touch every parking meter on the street as she walks along,she is probably suffering from

Accepted Answer

A)  agoraphobia. 
B)  a dissociative state. 
C)  a compulsion. 
D)  obsessive rumination. 
A)  agoraphobia. 
B)  a dissociative state. 
C)  a compulsion. 
D)  obsessive rumination.

Question 7

Over the last two semesters,Henry has been experiencing sharp chest pains just before a test is scheduled.He has had a thorough medical exam but no physical cause for the pain has been found.Henry most likely has

Accepted Answer

A)  a pain disorder. 
B)  hypochondriasis. 
C)  somatization. 
D)  a compulsion. 
A)  a pain disorder. 
B)  hypochondriasis. 
C)  somatization. 
D)  a compulsion.

Question 8

In the DSM-IV system,there are five

Accepted Answer

A)  personality traits. 
B)  problems. 
C)  diagnoses. 
D)  axes. 
A)  personality traits. 
B)  problems. 
C)  diagnoses. 
D)  axes.

Question 9

Which of the following is the most common male sexual dysfunction?

Accepted Answer

A)  erectile dysfunction 
B)  premature ejaculation 
C)  impotence 
D)  inhibited male orgasm 
A)  erectile dysfunction 
B)  premature ejaculation 
C)  impotence 
D)  inhibited male orgasm

Question 10

Flashbacks,feelings of guilt over their survival,and pervasive tenseness are characteristic of persons suffering from

Accepted Answer

A)  IV drug use. 
B)  a phobic disorder. 
C)  post-traumatic stress disorder. 
D)  obsessive-compulsive disorder. 
A)  IV drug use. 
B)  a phobic disorder. 
C)  post-traumatic stress disorder. 
D)  obsessive-compulsive disorder.

Question 11

If your friend has an unrealistic sense of self-importance,is preoccupied with her fantasies of self-success,requires constant praise and attention,exploits others,and feels entitled to special consideration,then she most likely possesses ______ personality disorder.

Accepted Answer

A)  schizotypal 
B)  dependent 
C)  histrionic 
D)  narcissistic 
A)  schizotypal 
B)  dependent 
C)  histrionic 
D)  narcissistic

Question 12

Jennifer worries constantly about grades,classes,and about how her family and friends feel about her.She seems to be anxious about most things in her life.Her behavior best fits the diagnosis of

Accepted Answer

A)  a social phobia. 
B)  generalized anxiety disorder. 
C)  hypochondriasis. 
D)  borderline panic disorder. 
A)  a social phobia. 
B)  generalized anxiety disorder. 
C)  hypochondriasis. 
D)  borderline panic disorder.

Question 13

Which of the following is a characteristic of inattention?

Accepted Answer

A)  rarely forgetful 
B)  frequent interruptions 
C)  excessive talking 
D)  often disorganized 
A)  rarely forgetful 
B)  frequent interruptions 
C)  excessive talking 
D)  often disorganized

Question 14

Abnormality is defined by the frequency of a particular disorder.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

If your friend exhibits a high degree of suspiciousness and mistrust of others,extreme irritability,and coldness,then he would most likely possess ______ personality disorder.

Accepted Answer

A)  avoidant 
B)  borderline 
C)  paranoid 
D)  histrionic 
A)  avoidant 
B)  borderline 
C)  paranoid 
D)  histrionic

Question 16

The first edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical of Mental Disorder (DSM)was published in

Accepted Answer

A)  1952. 
B)  1962. 
C)  1972. 
D)  1982. 
A)  1952. 
B)  1962. 
C)  1972. 
D)  1982.

Question 17

Someone with obsessive-compulsive disorder suffers from ______ that occur ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  post-traumatic stress;twice per month 
B)  one problem;every other week 
C)  two separate problems;together often 
D)  pre-traumatic stress;twice per week 
A)  post-traumatic stress;twice per month 
B)  one problem;every other week 
C)  two separate problems;together often 
D)  pre-traumatic stress;twice per week

Question 18

Some people obtain sexual satisfaction by dressing as a member of the opposite sex.This practice is called

Accepted Answer

A)  fetishism. 
B)  exhibitionism. 
C)  transvestism. 
D)  transsexualism. 
A)  fetishism. 
B)  exhibitionism. 
C)  transvestism. 
D)  transsexualism.

Question 19

Which of the following would be a typical characteristic of an exhibitionist?

Accepted Answer

A)  violent 
B)  unmarried 
C)  shy 
D)  uninhibited sex life 
A)  violent 
B)  unmarried 
C)  shy 
D)  uninhibited sex life

Question 20

Millie goes to the doctor at least twice a month and is always worried about becoming ill even though the doctor assures her that her health is perfect.Millie's pattern resembles

Accepted Answer

A)  hypochondriasis. 
B)  somatoform disorder. 
C)  psychosomatic disorder. 
D)  organic mental disorder. 
A)  hypochondriasis. 
B)  somatoform disorder. 
C)  psychosomatic disorder. 
D)  organic mental disorder.

Free-floating anxiety is associated with the generalized anxiety disorder.

A person with a somatoform disorder is actually faking physical symptoms.

If you could give someone with schizophrenia a drug that would stop them from hearing voices that were not actually present,the drug would eliminate

When an inanimate object is used in a sexual way and it interferes with normal sexual functioning,this practice of using such objects is known as a

If someone feels an irrational need to touch every parking meter on the street as she walks along,she is probably suffering from

Over the last two semesters,Henry has been experiencing sharp chest pains just before a test is scheduled.He has had a thorough medical exam but no physical cause for the pain has been found.Henry most likely has

In the DSM-IV system,there are five

Which of the following is the most common male sexual dysfunction?

Flashbacks,feelings of guilt over their survival,and pervasive tenseness are characteristic of persons suffering from

If your friend has an unrealistic sense of self-importance,is preoccupied with her fantasies of self-success,requires constant praise and attention,exploits others,and feels entitled to special consideration,then she most likely possesses ______ personality disorder.

Jennifer worries constantly about grades,classes,and about how her family and friends feel about her.She seems to be anxious about most things in her life.Her behavior best fits the diagnosis of

Which of the following is a characteristic of inattention?

Abnormality is defined by the frequency of a particular disorder.

If your friend exhibits a high degree of suspiciousness and mistrust of others,extreme irritability,and coldness,then he would most likely possess ______ personality disorder.

The first edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical of Mental Disorder (DSM)was published in

Someone with obsessive-compulsive disorder suffers from that occur .

Some people obtain sexual satisfaction by dressing as a member of the opposite sex.This practice is called

Which of the following would be a typical characteristic of an exhibitionist?

Millie goes to the doctor at least twice a month and is always worried about becoming ill even though the doctor assures her that her health is perfect.Millie's pattern resembles

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Free-floating anxiety is associated with the generalized anxiety disorder.

A person with a somatoform disorder is actually faking physical symptoms.

If you could give someone with schizophrenia a drug that would stop them from hearing voices that were not actually present,the drug would eliminate

When an inanimate object is used in a sexual way and it interferes with normal sexual functioning,this practice of using such objects is known as a

If someone feels an irrational need to touch every parking meter on the street as she walks along,she is probably suffering from

Over the last two semesters,Henry has been experiencing sharp chest pains just before a test is scheduled.He has had a thorough medical exam but no physical cause for the pain has been found.Henry most likely has

In the DSM-IV system,there are five

Which of the following is the most common male sexual dysfunction?

Flashbacks,feelings of guilt over their survival,and pervasive tenseness are characteristic of persons suffering from

If your friend has an unrealistic sense of self-importance,is preoccupied with her fantasies of self-success,requires constant praise and attention,exploits others,and feels entitled to special consideration,then she most likely possesses ______ personality disorder.

Jennifer worries constantly about grades,classes,and about how her family and friends feel about her.She seems to be anxious about most things in her life.Her behavior best fits the diagnosis of

Which of the following is a characteristic of inattention?

Abnormality is defined by the frequency of a particular disorder.

If your friend exhibits a high degree of suspiciousness and mistrust of others,extreme irritability,and coldness,then he would most likely possess ______ personality disorder.

The first edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical of Mental Disorder (DSM)was published in

Someone with obsessive-compulsive disorder suffers from ______ that occur ______.

Some people obtain sexual satisfaction by dressing as a member of the opposite sex.This practice is called

Which of the following would be a typical characteristic of an exhibitionist?

Millie goes to the doctor at least twice a month and is always worried about becoming ill even though the doctor assures her that her health is perfect.Millie's pattern resembles

Introduction to Psychology

Research Methods in Psychology

Biological Foundations in Behavior

The Interplay of Nature and Nurture

Sensation and Perception

States of Consciousness

Basic Principles of Learning

Memory

Cognition, Language, and Intelligence

Developmental Psychology

Motivation and Emotion

Personality Theories and Assessment

Stress and Health

Therapies

Social Psychology

Psychology Applied to Business and Other Professions

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Someone with obsessive-compulsive disorder suffers from that occur .