Question 1

Which of the following structures are implicated in obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)?

Accepted Answer

A)  the amygdala and raphe nuclei 
B)  the amygdala and the hippocampus 
C)  the posterior cingulate cortex and the hippocampus 
D)  the anterior cingulate cortex,the basal ganglia,and orbitofrontal cortex 
A)  the amygdala and raphe nuclei 
B)  the amygdala and the hippocampus 
C)  the posterior cingulate cortex and the hippocampus 
D)  the anterior cingulate cortex,the basal ganglia,and orbitofrontal cortex

Question 2

Worldwide,schizophrenia is diagnosed in approximately _________ percent of the population.

Accepted Answer

A)  0.5-1 
B)  1-3 
C)  5 
D)  7-8 
A)  0.5-1 
B)  1-3 
C)  5 
D)  7-8

Question 3

Raine and his colleagues reported that low levels of frontal lobe activity are associated with

Accepted Answer

A)  all individuals diagnosed with antisocial personality disorder. 
B)  murderers whose personal background includes abuse and neglect. 
C)  murderers whose personal background does NOT include abuse and neglect. 
D)  murderers who are normally responsive to environmental stimuli. 
A)  all individuals diagnosed with antisocial personality disorder. 
B)  murderers whose personal background includes abuse and neglect. 
C)  murderers whose personal background does NOT include abuse and neglect. 
D)  murderers who are normally responsive to environmental stimuli.

Question 4

Patients with bipolar disorder

Accepted Answer

A)  do not show exceptional creativity. 
B)  appear to show higher levels of creativity,similar to healthy controls in creative professions. 
C)  appear to show reduced levels of creativity. 
D)  appear to show higher levels of creativity,but were less creative than healthy controls in creative professions. 
A)  do not show exceptional creativity. 
B)  appear to show higher levels of creativity,similar to healthy controls in creative professions. 
C)  appear to show reduced levels of creativity. 
D)  appear to show higher levels of creativity,but were less creative than healthy controls in creative professions.

Question 5

Research by Angold et al.on the use of medication for attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)found that

Accepted Answer

A)  there is no evidence that children are being inappropriately medicated. 
B)  fewer than 5 percent of children on medication are being inappropriately medicated. 
C)  more than half of children on medication are being inappropriately medicated. 
D)  medication is rarely used to treat the disorder. 
A)  there is no evidence that children are being inappropriately medicated. 
B)  fewer than 5 percent of children on medication are being inappropriately medicated. 
C)  more than half of children on medication are being inappropriately medicated. 
D)  medication is rarely used to treat the disorder.

Question 6

About _________ percent of Americans experience an anxiety disorder at some time during their lifetimes?

Accepted Answer

A)  0.5 to 1 
B)  5-7 
C)  15 
D)  30 
A)  0.5 to 1 
B)  5-7 
C)  15 
D)  30

Question 7

Schizophrenia is best described as a

Accepted Answer

A)  single disorder,affecting all patients in similar ways. 
B)  single disorder,with multiple causes. 
C)  cluster of disorders,with multiple courses and outcomes. 
D)  cluster of disorders,with a single cause. 
A)  single disorder,affecting all patients in similar ways. 
B)  single disorder,with multiple causes. 
C)  cluster of disorders,with multiple courses and outcomes. 
D)  cluster of disorders,with a single cause.

Question 8

Rates of psychological disorder are

Accepted Answer

A)  higher in the United States than in most other countries,due to superior diagnostic methods. 
B)  higher in the United States than in most other countries,due to higher levels of stress. 
C)  lower in the United States than in most other countries,due to the stigma attached to psychological disorders within the public and medical communities. 
D)  lower in the United States than in most other countries,due to the higher levels of poverty,war,and stress outside the U.S. 
A)  higher in the United States than in most other countries,due to superior diagnostic methods. 
B)  higher in the United States than in most other countries,due to higher levels of stress. 
C)  lower in the United States than in most other countries,due to the stigma attached to psychological disorders within the public and medical communities. 
D)  lower in the United States than in most other countries,due to the higher levels of poverty,war,and stress outside the U.S.

Question 9

Schizophrenia may be associated with

Accepted Answer

A)  the mercury found in routine childhood immunizations. 
B)  routine prenatal ultrasound. 
C)  contracting influenza in early childhood. 
D)  prenatal exposure to viruses. 
A)  the mercury found in routine childhood immunizations. 
B)  routine prenatal ultrasound. 
C)  contracting influenza in early childhood. 
D)  prenatal exposure to viruses.

Question 10

Autism affects

Accepted Answer

A)  males and females equally. 
B)  about twice as many females as males. 
C)  about twice as many males as females. 
D)  about three times as many males as females. 
A)  males and females equally. 
B)  about twice as many females as males. 
C)  about twice as many males as females. 
D)  about three times as many males as females.

Question 11

Among the most common psychological disorders are

Accepted Answer

A)  autism and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. 
B)  schizophrenia and antisocial personality disorder. 
C)  anxiety and mood disorders. 
D)  antisocial personality disorder and borderline personality disorder. 
A)  autism and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. 
B)  schizophrenia and antisocial personality disorder. 
C)  anxiety and mood disorders. 
D)  antisocial personality disorder and borderline personality disorder.

Question 12

Family studies of schizophrenia reveal that

Accepted Answer

A)  virtually all relatives of patients have schizophrenia at one time or another. 
B)  schizophrenia is more common among first-degree relatives of patients than it is in more distant relatives. 
C)  schizophrenia is sex-linked. 
D)  schizophrenia is seen only in siblings,never in parents. 
A)  virtually all relatives of patients have schizophrenia at one time or another. 
B)  schizophrenia is more common among first-degree relatives of patients than it is in more distant relatives. 
C)  schizophrenia is sex-linked. 
D)  schizophrenia is seen only in siblings,never in parents.

Question 13

Criminal psychopaths show impaired abilities to identify fear in a person's voice.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Schizophrenia occurs

Accepted Answer

A)  more frequently in rural than in urban environments. 
B)  more frequently in urban than in rural environments. 
C)  about as frequently in urban as in rural environments. 
D)  more frequently in rural environments in wealthy countries and in urban environments in poorer countries. 
A)  more frequently in rural than in urban environments. 
B)  more frequently in urban than in rural environments. 
C)  about as frequently in urban as in rural environments. 
D)  more frequently in rural environments in wealthy countries and in urban environments in poorer countries.

Question 15

If medication with traditional antipsychotics is discontinued,tardive dyskinesia

Accepted Answer

A)  disappears immediately. 
B)  disappears after a period of about six months to a year. 
C)  disappears after a period of about 3 years. 
D)  continues indefinitely,and may be permanent. 
A)  disappears immediately. 
B)  disappears after a period of about six months to a year. 
C)  disappears after a period of about 3 years. 
D)  continues indefinitely,and may be permanent.

Question 16

Concordance rates for major depressive disorder among identical twins is about _________ percent.

Accepted Answer

A)  17 
B)  33 
C)  50 
D)  85 
A)  17 
B)  33 
C)  50 
D)  85

Question 17

The World Health Organization (WHO)published data suggesting that

Accepted Answer

A)  patients with schizophrenia recovered more frequently in wealthy countries like the United States than in developing countries like India,Nigeria,and Colombia. 
B)  patients with schizophrenia recovered more frequently in developing countries like India,Nigeria,and Colombia than in wealthier countries. 
C)  psychosocial approaches to schizophrenia were a waste of time and resources. 
D)  psychosocial approaches were used in treating the vast majority of patients with schizophrenia in the United States,but rarely in developing countries. 
A)  patients with schizophrenia recovered more frequently in wealthy countries like the United States than in developing countries like India,Nigeria,and Colombia. 
B)  patients with schizophrenia recovered more frequently in developing countries like India,Nigeria,and Colombia than in wealthier countries. 
C)  psychosocial approaches to schizophrenia were a waste of time and resources. 
D)  psychosocial approaches were used in treating the vast majority of patients with schizophrenia in the United States,but rarely in developing countries.

Question 18

Which of the following correctly summarizes outcome studies of treatment for depression?

Accepted Answer

A)  Medication is more effective than cognitive-behavioral therapy. 
B)  Cognitive-behavioral therapy is more effective than medication. 
C)  Neither medication nor cognitive-behavioral therapy appear effective. 
D)  A combination of cognitive-behavioral therapy and medication is usually most effective. 
A)  Medication is more effective than cognitive-behavioral therapy. 
B)  Cognitive-behavioral therapy is more effective than medication. 
C)  Neither medication nor cognitive-behavioral therapy appear effective. 
D)  A combination of cognitive-behavioral therapy and medication is usually most effective.

Question 19

Craig has one short copy and one long copy of the serotonin transporter gene.What does this tell us about his vulnerability for major depressive disorder?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is almost completely certain that Craig will be diagnosed with major depressive disorder at some point during his lifetime. 
B)  It is almost completely certain that Craig will not be diagnosed with major depressive disorder. 
C)  Craig has a moderate chance of developing major depressive disorder regardless of his lifestyle and exposure to stress. 
D)  Craig has a moderate chance of developing major depressive disorder,but this is more likely if he is exposed to severe stress. 
A)  It is almost completely certain that Craig will be diagnosed with major depressive disorder at some point during his lifetime. 
B)  It is almost completely certain that Craig will not be diagnosed with major depressive disorder. 
C)  Craig has a moderate chance of developing major depressive disorder regardless of his lifestyle and exposure to stress. 
D)  Craig has a moderate chance of developing major depressive disorder,but this is more likely if he is exposed to severe stress.

Question 20

Electroconvulsive shock therapy (ECT)

Accepted Answer

A)  can be the best treatment for depression when time is of the essence due to suicidal tendencies. 
B)  is never used anymore due to the memory loss associated with it. 
C)  is the first treatment that should be tried for major depression. 
D)  is an effective treatment for schizophrenia. 
A)  can be the best treatment for depression when time is of the essence due to suicidal tendencies. 
B)  is never used anymore due to the memory loss associated with it. 
C)  is the first treatment that should be tried for major depression. 
D)  is an effective treatment for schizophrenia.

Which of the following structures are implicated in obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)?

Worldwide,schizophrenia is diagnosed in approximately _________ percent of the population.

Raine and his colleagues reported that low levels of frontal lobe activity are associated with

Patients with bipolar disorder

Research by Angold et al.on the use of medication for attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)found that

About _________ percent of Americans experience an anxiety disorder at some time during their lifetimes?

Schizophrenia is best described as a

Rates of psychological disorder are

Schizophrenia may be associated with

Autism affects

Among the most common psychological disorders are

Family studies of schizophrenia reveal that

Criminal psychopaths show impaired abilities to identify fear in a person's voice.

Schizophrenia occurs

If medication with traditional antipsychotics is discontinued,tardive dyskinesia

Concordance rates for major depressive disorder among identical twins is about _________ percent.

The World Health Organization (WHO)published data suggesting that

Which of the following correctly summarizes outcome studies of treatment for depression?

Craig has one short copy and one long copy of the serotonin transporter gene.What does this tell us about his vulnerability for major depressive disorder?

Electroconvulsive shock therapy (ECT)

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Exam 16: Psychological Disorders

Which of the following structures are implicated in obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)?

Worldwide,schizophrenia is diagnosed in approximately _________ percent of the population.

Raine and his colleagues reported that low levels of frontal lobe activity are associated with

Patients with bipolar disorder

Research by Angold et al.on the use of medication for attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)found that

About _________ percent of Americans experience an anxiety disorder at some time during their lifetimes?

Schizophrenia is best described as a

Rates of psychological disorder are

Schizophrenia may be associated with

Autism affects

Among the most common psychological disorders are

Family studies of schizophrenia reveal that

Criminal psychopaths show impaired abilities to identify fear in a person's voice.

Schizophrenia occurs

If medication with traditional antipsychotics is discontinued,tardive dyskinesia

Concordance rates for major depressive disorder among identical twins is about _________ percent.

The World Health Organization (WHO)published data suggesting that

Which of the following correctly summarizes outcome studies of treatment for depression?

Craig has one short copy and one long copy of the serotonin transporter gene.What does this tell us about his vulnerability for major depressive disorder?

Electroconvulsive shock therapy (ECT)

Introducing Biological Psychology

The Anatomy and Evolution of the Nervous System

Cells of the Nervous System

Psychopharmacology

Genetics and the Development of the Human Brain

Vision

Nonvisual Sensation and Perception

Movement

Temperature Regulation,thirst,and Hunger

Sexual Behavior

Sleep and Waking

Learning and Memory

Lateralization, language, and Intelligence

Emotion, reward, aggression, and Stress

Neurological Disorders

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