Exam 12: Psychological Disorders

You are a contestant on Jeopardy! and it is your turn.You say to Alex,"I'll take Ancient Explanations of Mental Illness for $100." The answer is,"His was the first recorded attempt to explain abnormal behavior as due to some biological process." The smile on your face reveals the confidence you have as you say______________.

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 61

Which criterion would designate a person who never talks to anyone as abnormal?

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 62

__________is a mood disorder that is caused by the body's reaction to low levels of light present in the winter months.

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 63

David Koresh,leader of the ill-fated Branch Davidians in Waco,Texas,believed that he was "God's Anointed One," who would bring about the end of the world.This is a __________ delusion.

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 64

Which of the following is an accurate statement regarding schizophrenia?

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 65

Dave's wife suggests that he talk to a doctor because of his inability to cope with criticism.The doctor suggests that Dave's problem represents repressed memories that have its roots in Dave's childhood.This view is typical of the _______ model of abnormality.

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 66

A disorder resulting from exposure to a major stressor,with symptoms of anxiety,nightmares,poor sleep,reliving the event,and concentration problems,lasting for more than one month is called___________.

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 67

Free-floating anxiety refers to anxiety that is__________.

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 68

__________ is a term that refers to the need to consider the unique characteristics of the culture in which a person's behavior takes place.

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 69

Ritualistic behavior is associated with which of the following disorders?

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 70

Annette talks to her pet elephant,which no one else can see.Annette is having a:

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 71

Leo worries all of the time.He worries about his money,his children,and his dog.His muscles are always tense and sore,he has trouble sleeping,is often irritable,and has difficulty concentrating.Leo's symptoms sound most like ________.

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 72

Which of the following statements is true about the DSM-5?

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 73

Major depression disorder is:

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 74

A person who suffers from bipolar disorder alternates between

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 75

A(n)______ is a repetitive,ritualistic behavior.

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 76

Acts that "must be done" are called:

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 77

Which of the following is the most commonly diagnosed mood disorder in the United States?

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 78

Which term refers to a way to define abnormality by comparing an individual's behavior to the norms or standards of the society in which an individual lives?

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 79

When a person suffers from bipolar disorder,he or she experiences mood swings that can range from severe depression to manic episodes.

(True/False)

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Question 80

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Which criterion would designate a person who never talks to anyone as abnormal?

__________is a mood disorder that is caused by the body's reaction to low levels of light present in the winter months.

David Koresh,leader of the ill-fated Branch Davidians in Waco,Texas,believed that he was "God's Anointed One," who would bring about the end of the world.This is a __________ delusion.

Which of the following is an accurate statement regarding schizophrenia?

Dave's wife suggests that he talk to a doctor because of his inability to cope with criticism.The doctor suggests that Dave's problem represents repressed memories that have its roots in Dave's childhood.This view is typical of the _______ model of abnormality.

A disorder resulting from exposure to a major stressor,with symptoms of anxiety,nightmares,poor sleep,reliving the event,and concentration problems,lasting for more than one month is called___________.

Free-floating anxiety refers to anxiety that is__________.

__________ is a term that refers to the need to consider the unique characteristics of the culture in which a person's behavior takes place.

Ritualistic behavior is associated with which of the following disorders?

Annette talks to her pet elephant,which no one else can see.Annette is having a:

Leo worries all of the time.He worries about his money,his children,and his dog.His muscles are always tense and sore,he has trouble sleeping,is often irritable,and has difficulty concentrating.Leo's symptoms sound most like ________.

Which of the following statements is true about the DSM-5?

Major depression disorder is:

A person who suffers from bipolar disorder alternates between

A(n)______ is a repetitive,ritualistic behavior.

Acts that "must be done" are called:

Which of the following is the most commonly diagnosed mood disorder in the United States?

Which term refers to a way to define abnormality by comparing an individual's behavior to the norms or standards of the society in which an individual lives?

When a person suffers from bipolar disorder,he or she experiences mood swings that can range from severe depression to manic episodes.

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