Question 1

According to the diathesis-stress model,which of the following people is most likely to become depressed?

Accepted Answer

A)  Jane,who as a child experienced both neglect and abuse but who currently has a stable family and job situation. 
B)  Johanna,who had a pleasant childhood but who currently experiences high amounts of stress at home and at work. 
C)  Janice,who experienced abuse as a child and who recently was laid off from her job. 
D)  Jennifer,who has a stable personality but who has been going through an ugly divorce. 
A)  Jane,who as a child experienced both neglect and abuse but who currently has a stable family and job situation. 
B)  Johanna,who had a pleasant childhood but who currently experiences high amounts of stress at home and at work. 
C)  Janice,who experienced abuse as a child and who recently was laid off from her job. 
D)  Jennifer,who has a stable personality but who has been going through an ugly divorce.

Question 2

Which of the following experiences is NOT a symptom of a panic attack?

Accepted Answer

A)  sweating 
B)  high heart rate 
C)  feelings of going crazy or dying 
D)  irresistible fatigue 
A)  sweating 
B)  high heart rate 
C)  feelings of going crazy or dying 
D)  irresistible fatigue

Question 3

Juan-Carlos,who has autism spectrum disorder,is watching a children's television program with his mother.Where is Juan-Carlos's gaze most likely fixed while watching the program?

Accepted Answer

A)  on a group of boxes stacked behind the host of the program 
B)  on the host of the program 
C)  on the children who are on the program 
D)  on his mother 
A)  on a group of boxes stacked behind the host of the program 
B)  on the host of the program 
C)  on the children who are on the program 
D)  on his mother

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT a primary symptom of autism?

Accepted Answer

A)  deficits in verbal communication 
B)  lack of awareness of others,even caregivers 
C)  restricted activities and interests 
D)  mental retardation 
A)  deficits in verbal communication 
B)  lack of awareness of others,even caregivers 
C)  restricted activities and interests 
D)  mental retardation

Question 5

Borderline personality disorder is associated with:

Accepted Answer

A)  disturbances in identity and impulse control. 
B)  low IQ and lack of remorse. 
C)  self-absorption and feelings of personal superiority. 
D)  high levels of anger and suspicion. 
A)  disturbances in identity and impulse control. 
B)  low IQ and lack of remorse. 
C)  self-absorption and feelings of personal superiority. 
D)  high levels of anger and suspicion.

Question 6

Robin has had disruptive behavior problems since childhood,has shown signs of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD),and could be characterized as having externalizing tendencies.According to your textbook,Robin is probably:

Accepted Answer

A)  American. 
B)  frequently in trouble with the law. 
C)  male. 
D)  female. 
A)  American. 
B)  frequently in trouble with the law. 
C)  male. 
D)  female.

Question 7

Tom has often been in trouble with the justice system,appearing in court more than 20 times for instigating fights,stealing cars,or committing armed robbery.Tom seems to have no empathy for his victims,and has even laughed when talking about stealing from or hurting them.Tom would likely be diagnosed with ________ disorder.

Accepted Answer

A)  dissociative identity 
B)  intermittent explosive 
C)  antisocial personality 
D)  narcissistic personality 
A)  dissociative identity 
B)  intermittent explosive 
C)  antisocial personality 
D)  narcissistic personality

Question 8

The central characteristic of anxiety disorders is:

Accepted Answer

A)  the feeling of excessive anxiety in the absence of any real threat. 
B)  fluctuating moods that are not related to events in the environment. 
C)  a feeling of apprehension or dread without any physical symptoms. 
D)  chronically high arousal of the parasympathetic nervous system. 
A)  the feeling of excessive anxiety in the absence of any real threat. 
B)  fluctuating moods that are not related to events in the environment. 
C)  a feeling of apprehension or dread without any physical symptoms. 
D)  chronically high arousal of the parasympathetic nervous system.

Question 9

What are the odds that Jamie will develop schizophrenia if both of his parents have the disorder?

Accepted Answer

A)  There is only a slight chance because the disorder tends not to run in families. 
B)  It is almost certain because he has inherited genes associated with the disorder from both parents. 
C)  The odds are approximately 50 percent. 
D)  It is difficult to estimate because researchers are still deciding what causes the disorder. 
A)  There is only a slight chance because the disorder tends not to run in families. 
B)  It is almost certain because he has inherited genes associated with the disorder from both parents. 
C)  The odds are approximately 50 percent. 
D)  It is difficult to estimate because researchers are still deciding what causes the disorder.

Question 10

A clear contributing factor to borderline personality disorder is:

Accepted Answer

A)  a history of violence or abuse. 
B)  a traumatic marital breakup in one's household growing up. 
C)  an adolescent peer group that encourages impulsive,high-risk behavior. 
D)  imitation of a sibling or peer with the same personality disorder. 
A)  a history of violence or abuse. 
B)  a traumatic marital breakup in one's household growing up. 
C)  an adolescent peer group that encourages impulsive,high-risk behavior. 
D)  imitation of a sibling or peer with the same personality disorder.

Question 11

People who are reckless,deceitful,and show no remorse for their behavior:

Accepted Answer

A)  cannot be diagnosed with antisocial personality disorder. 
B)  can be diagnosed with antisocial personality disorder if they have shown a persistent pattern of antisocial behavior over their lives. 
C)  can be diagnosed with antisocial personality disorder if they begin committing crimes. 
D)  can be diagnosed with bipolar disorder. 
A)  cannot be diagnosed with antisocial personality disorder. 
B)  can be diagnosed with antisocial personality disorder if they have shown a persistent pattern of antisocial behavior over their lives. 
C)  can be diagnosed with antisocial personality disorder if they begin committing crimes. 
D)  can be diagnosed with bipolar disorder.

Question 12

The role of hereditary factors in autism spectrum disorders:

Accepted Answer

A)  has been based on large-scale studies of affected children and their parents. 
B)  was emphasized more when the disorder was first defined,several decades ago. 
C)  has recently been confirmed by twin studies. 
D)  is about equal in size to that of environmental factors,such as parenting. 
A)  has been based on large-scale studies of affected children and their parents. 
B)  was emphasized more when the disorder was first defined,several decades ago. 
C)  has recently been confirmed by twin studies. 
D)  is about equal in size to that of environmental factors,such as parenting.

Question 13

Depression is said to be the common cold of mental disorders.If depression is the common cold,then persistent depressive disorder is:

Accepted Answer

A)  the flu. 
B)  a major disease such as cancer. 
C)  a constant runny nose. 
D)  a traumatic surgery. 
A)  the flu. 
B)  a major disease such as cancer. 
C)  a constant runny nose. 
D)  a traumatic surgery.

Question 14

In the DSM-5 posttraumatic stress disorder is classified as a(n)________ disorder.

Accepted Answer

A)  anxiety 
B)  trauma and stressor-related 
C)  depressive 
D)  adjustment 
A)  anxiety 
B)  trauma and stressor-related 
C)  depressive 
D)  adjustment

Question 15

Which disorder is characterized by deficits in social interaction and communication,as well as restricted interests?

Accepted Answer

A)  ADHD 
B)  generalized anxiety disorder 
C)  autism spectrum disorder 
D)  avoidant personality disorder 
A)  ADHD 
B)  generalized anxiety disorder 
C)  autism spectrum disorder 
D)  avoidant personality disorder

Question 16

Which of the following personality disorders belong to the same group?

Accepted Answer

A)  schizoid,paranoid,and obsessive-compulsive 
B)  avoidant,dependent,and obsessive-compulsive 
C)  paranoid,dependent,and obsessive-compulsive 
D)  antisocial,histrionic,and paranoid 
A)  schizoid,paranoid,and obsessive-compulsive 
B)  avoidant,dependent,and obsessive-compulsive 
C)  paranoid,dependent,and obsessive-compulsive 
D)  antisocial,histrionic,and paranoid

Question 17

Dr.Jahangir is seeing a depressed patient who is currently undergoing a relationship breakup.Dr.Jahangir also knows that as a child this patient suffered from both neglect and abuse.Dr.Jahangir believes that the patient's difficult childhood has predisposed her to overreact to life circumstances,such as the recent breakup,resulting in the patient's severely depressed state.Dr.Jahangir's perspective on the patient's problems is based on which of the following models?

Accepted Answer

A)  cognitive-behavioral 
B)  family systems 
C)  psychodynamic 
D)  diathesis-stress 
A)  cognitive-behavioral 
B)  family systems 
C)  psychodynamic 
D)  diathesis-stress

Question 18

People suffering obsessive-compulsive disorder are:

Accepted Answer

A)  more likely to engage in violent behavior against others. 
B)  more likely to be male than female. 
C)  typically aware that their obsessions and compulsions are irrational. 
D)  typically diagnosed with the disorder in early childhood. 
A)  more likely to engage in violent behavior against others. 
B)  more likely to be male than female. 
C)  typically aware that their obsessions and compulsions are irrational. 
D)  typically diagnosed with the disorder in early childhood.

Question 19

Which of the following disorders involves a lack of meaningful social contact with other people?

Accepted Answer

A)  attention-deficit/hyperactivity 
B)  generalized anxiety 
C)  autism spectrum 
D)  borderline personality 
A)  attention-deficit/hyperactivity 
B)  generalized anxiety 
C)  autism spectrum 
D)  borderline personality

Question 20

The dimensional approach to diagnosing psychopathology is most evident in the DSM-5 revised criteria for which disorder?

Accepted Answer

A)  borderline personality 
B)  persistent depressive 
C)  attention-deficit/hyperactivity 
D)  autism spectrum 
A)  borderline personality 
B)  persistent depressive 
C)  attention-deficit/hyperactivity 
D)  autism spectrum

According to the diathesis-stress model,which of the following people is most likely to become depressed?

Which of the following experiences is NOT a symptom of a panic attack?

Juan-Carlos,who has autism spectrum disorder,is watching a children's television program with his mother.Where is Juan-Carlos's gaze most likely fixed while watching the program?

Which of the following is NOT a primary symptom of autism?

Borderline personality disorder is associated with:

Robin has had disruptive behavior problems since childhood,has shown signs of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD),and could be characterized as having externalizing tendencies.According to your textbook,Robin is probably:

The central characteristic of anxiety disorders is:

What are the odds that Jamie will develop schizophrenia if both of his parents have the disorder?

A clear contributing factor to borderline personality disorder is:

People who are reckless,deceitful,and show no remorse for their behavior:

The role of hereditary factors in autism spectrum disorders:

Depression is said to be the common cold of mental disorders.If depression is the common cold,then persistent depressive disorder is:

In the DSM-5 posttraumatic stress disorder is classified as a(n)________ disorder.

Which disorder is characterized by deficits in social interaction and communication,as well as restricted interests?

Which of the following personality disorders belong to the same group?

People suffering obsessive-compulsive disorder are:

Which of the following disorders involves a lack of meaningful social contact with other people?

The dimensional approach to diagnosing psychopathology is most evident in the DSM-5 revised criteria for which disorder?

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According to the diathesis-stress model,which of the following people is most likely to become depressed?

Which of the following experiences is NOT a symptom of a panic attack?

Juan-Carlos,who has autism spectrum disorder,is watching a children's television program with his mother.Where is Juan-Carlos's gaze most likely fixed while watching the program?

Which of the following is NOT a primary symptom of autism?

Borderline personality disorder is associated with:

Robin has had disruptive behavior problems since childhood,has shown signs of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD),and could be characterized as having externalizing tendencies.According to your textbook,Robin is probably:

The central characteristic of anxiety disorders is:

What are the odds that Jamie will develop schizophrenia if both of his parents have the disorder?

A clear contributing factor to borderline personality disorder is:

People who are reckless,deceitful,and show no remorse for their behavior:

The role of hereditary factors in autism spectrum disorders:

Depression is said to be the common cold of mental disorders.If depression is the common cold,then persistent depressive disorder is:

In the DSM-5 posttraumatic stress disorder is classified as a(n)________ disorder.

Which disorder is characterized by deficits in social interaction and communication,as well as restricted interests?

Which of the following personality disorders belong to the same group?

People suffering obsessive-compulsive disorder are:

Which of the following disorders involves a lack of meaningful social contact with other people?

The dimensional approach to diagnosing psychopathology is most evident in the DSM-5 revised criteria for which disorder?

The Science of Psychology

Research Methodology

Biology and Behavior

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Sensation and Perception

Learning

Memory

Thinking, Language, and Intelligence

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Personality

Treatment of Psychological Disorders

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