Question 1

1-60.The neuropathology in AIDS-related dementia

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A) involves the formation of plaques and tangles in the brain. 
B) tends to result in focal damage in the brain. 
C) includes generalized atrophy in the brain. 
D) preferentially affects the frontal and temporal lobes in the brain. 
A) involves the formation of plaques and tangles in the brain. 
B) tends to result in focal damage in the brain. 
C) includes generalized atrophy in the brain. 
D) preferentially affects the frontal and temporal lobes in the brain.

Question 2

1-84.Positive outcomes following a traumatic brain injury are associated with:

Accepted Answer

A) being young. 
B) having a favorable life situation to return to. 
C) experiencing severe cognitive impairment. 
D) later intervention. 
A) being young. 
B) having a favorable life situation to return to. 
C) experiencing severe cognitive impairment. 
D) later intervention.

Question 3

1-34.You are convinced that your grandmother has Alzheimer's.How can your doctor confirm your diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

A) By conducting a blood test 
B) By determining if she has enlarged ventricles that indicate brain atrophy 
C) By looking to see if she has a decrease in frontal lobe function 
D) By ruling out all other potential causes of dementia 
A) By conducting a blood test 
B) By determining if she has enlarged ventricles that indicate brain atrophy 
C) By looking to see if she has a decrease in frontal lobe function 
D) By ruling out all other potential causes of dementia

Question 4

1-52.Consistent with its established role in memory,neurons in the ________ suffer much damage in Alzheimer's disease.

Accepted Answer

A) hippocampus 
B) hypothalamus 
C) thalamus 
D) amygdala 
A) hippocampus 
B) hypothalamus 
C) thalamus 
D) amygdala

Question 5

1-39.What types of delusions are most commonly seen in Alzheimer's disease?

Accepted Answer

A) Delusions of grandeur 
B) Delusions of persecution 
C) Delusions of reference 
D) Delusions of bodily changes 
A) Delusions of grandeur 
B) Delusions of persecution 
C) Delusions of reference 
D) Delusions of bodily changes

Question 6

1-55.The most promising development in the treatment of Alzheimer's involves

Accepted Answer

A) finding drugs that counteract the processes associated with inheriting high-risk ApoE allele patterns. 
B) preventing the degeneration of dopamine-producing cells. 
C) increasing the intake of vitamins and minerals known to enhance memory function. 
D) vaccines that might clear away any accumulated plaques. 
A) finding drugs that counteract the processes associated with inheriting high-risk ApoE allele patterns. 
B) preventing the degeneration of dopamine-producing cells. 
C) increasing the intake of vitamins and minerals known to enhance memory function. 
D) vaccines that might clear away any accumulated plaques.

Question 7

1-28.The first sign of neurocognitive disorder in older adults is typically

Accepted Answer

A) lack of alertness. 
B) lack of attention to the environment. 
C) motor control problems. 
D) memory problems. 
A) lack of alertness. 
B) lack of attention to the environment. 
C) motor control problems. 
D) memory problems.

Question 8

Many people with brain damage resulting in neuropsychological disorders have problems with __________ and self-regulation.

Accepted Answer

cognitive

Question 9

1-56.The best avenue of research for effective treatment of Alzheimer's disease involves

Accepted Answer

A) medications to remove plaques,because they cause the symptoms in Alzheimer's disease. 
B) prevention or treatment at the first sign of illness because lost neurons cannot be regained. 
C) regenerating neurons in the brain to replace those lost or damaged by the disorder. 
D) behavioral therapy to help improve memory and living skills. 
A) medications to remove plaques,because they cause the symptoms in Alzheimer's disease. 
B) prevention or treatment at the first sign of illness because lost neurons cannot be regained. 
C) regenerating neurons in the brain to replace those lost or damaged by the disorder. 
D) behavioral therapy to help improve memory and living skills.

Question 10

1-19.An individual with neuropsychological damage

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A) will almost always evidence moderate to severe psychopathology,including hallucinations and delusions. 
B) may or may not have psychopathological symptoms. 
C) usually manifests symptoms of psychopathology that are the opposite of the person's predisorder personality. 
D) will develop psychopathological symptoms only when areas of the frontal cortex have been damaged. 
A) will almost always evidence moderate to severe psychopathology,including hallucinations and delusions. 
B) may or may not have psychopathological symptoms. 
C) usually manifests symptoms of psychopathology that are the opposite of the person's predisorder personality. 
D) will develop psychopathological symptoms only when areas of the frontal cortex have been damaged.

Question 11

What factors determine the amount of impairment from brain damage?

Accepted Answer

The nature,location,and extent

Question 12

1-72.A bullet is most likely to cause

Accepted Answer

A) a closed-head injury. 
B) a penetrating head injury. 
C) amnestic disorder. 
D) multi-infarct dementia. 
A) a closed-head injury. 
B) a penetrating head injury. 
C) amnestic disorder. 
D) multi-infarct dementia.

Question 13

1-30.Which of the following disorders is characterized by motor symptoms such as resting tremors or rigid movements?

Accepted Answer

A) AIDS 
B) Alzheimer's disease 
C) Huntington's disease 
D) Parkinson's disease 
A) AIDS 
B) Alzheimer's disease 
C) Huntington's disease 
D) Parkinson's disease

Question 14

1-67.An individuals with amnestic disorder is likely to be unable to ____________.

Accepted Answer

A) tell you whom he or she met 5 minutes ago 
B) describe the house he or she grew up in 
C) repeat an address he or she was just told 
D) demonstrate how to ride a bike 
A) tell you whom he or she met 5 minutes ago 
B) describe the house he or she grew up in 
C) repeat an address he or she was just told 
D) demonstrate how to ride a bike

Question 15

Major brain damage

Accepted Answer

A) causes major changes. 
B) causes minor changes. 
C) causes changes to personality only. 
D) sometimes causes minor changes and sometimes major ones. 
A) causes major changes. 
B) causes minor changes. 
C) causes changes to personality only. 
D) sometimes causes minor changes and sometimes major ones.

Question 16

1-63.How does vascular dementia differ from Alzheimer's disease?

Accepted Answer

A) It is not progressive. 
B) It occurs at an earlier age. 
C) The early clinical picture is more homogeneous than that seen in Alzheimer's disease. 
D) Accompanying mood disorders are more common. 
A) It is not progressive. 
B) It occurs at an earlier age. 
C) The early clinical picture is more homogeneous than that seen in Alzheimer's disease. 
D) Accompanying mood disorders are more common.

Question 17

1-33.In order for a diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease to be definitively made

Accepted Answer

A) brain tissue must be examined. 
B) symptoms must be present for over two years. 
C) the afflicted individual must exhibit delirium at least 50 percent of the time. 
D) plaques and tangles must be visible on an MRI. 
A) brain tissue must be examined. 
B) symptoms must be present for over two years. 
C) the afflicted individual must exhibit delirium at least 50 percent of the time. 
D) plaques and tangles must be visible on an MRI.

Question 18

It is important that mental health professionals have an understanding of the effects of brain damage because

Accepted Answer

A) most of their patients will have brain damage. 
B) brain damage can result in symptoms that look like psychological conditions. 
C) many of the medications used to treat psychopathology cause brain damage. 
D) the effects of most forms of brain damage are reversible. 
A) most of their patients will have brain damage. 
B) brain damage can result in symptoms that look like psychological conditions. 
C) many of the medications used to treat psychopathology cause brain damage. 
D) the effects of most forms of brain damage are reversible.

Question 19

1-71.When a closed-head injury occurs,

Accepted Answer

A) the damage is localized. 
B) the damage is a result of the brain colliding with the skull. 
C) post-trauma epilepsy is common. 
D) the skull is bruised. 
A) the damage is localized. 
B) the damage is a result of the brain colliding with the skull. 
C) post-trauma epilepsy is common. 
D) the skull is bruised.

Question 20

A person who has experienced destruction of brain tissue may have widespread or limited behavioral deficits.The outcome depends upon which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) Gender 
B) Ethnicity 
C) Predisorder intellectual competence 
D) Income 
A) Gender 
B) Ethnicity 
C) Predisorder intellectual competence 
D) Income

1-60.The neuropathology in AIDS-related dementia

1-84.Positive outcomes following a traumatic brain injury are associated with:

1-34.You are convinced that your grandmother has Alzheimer's.How can your doctor confirm your diagnosis?

1-52.Consistent with its established role in memory,neurons in the ________ suffer much damage in Alzheimer's disease.

1-39.What types of delusions are most commonly seen in Alzheimer's disease?

1-55.The most promising development in the treatment of Alzheimer's involves

1-28.The first sign of neurocognitive disorder in older adults is typically

Many people with brain damage resulting in neuropsychological disorders have problems with __________ and self-regulation.

1-56.The best avenue of research for effective treatment of Alzheimer's disease involves

1-19.An individual with neuropsychological damage

What factors determine the amount of impairment from brain damage?

1-72.A bullet is most likely to cause

1-30.Which of the following disorders is characterized by motor symptoms such as resting tremors or rigid movements?

1-67.An individuals with amnestic disorder is likely to be unable to ____________.

Major brain damage

1-63.How does vascular dementia differ from Alzheimer's disease?

1-33.In order for a diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease to be definitively made

It is important that mental health professionals have an understanding of the effects of brain damage because

1-71.When a closed-head injury occurs,

A person who has experienced destruction of brain tissue may have widespread or limited behavioral deficits.The outcome depends upon which of the following?

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1-60.The neuropathology in AIDS-related dementia

1-84.Positive outcomes following a traumatic brain injury are associated with:

1-34.You are convinced that your grandmother has Alzheimer's.How can your doctor confirm your diagnosis?

1-52.Consistent with its established role in memory,neurons in the ________ suffer much damage in Alzheimer's disease.

1-39.What types of delusions are most commonly seen in Alzheimer's disease?

1-55.The most promising development in the treatment of Alzheimer's involves

1-28.The first sign of neurocognitive disorder in older adults is typically

Many people with brain damage resulting in neuropsychological disorders have problems with __________ and self-regulation.

1-56.The best avenue of research for effective treatment of Alzheimer's disease involves

1-19.An individual with neuropsychological damage

What factors determine the amount of impairment from brain damage?

1-72.A bullet is most likely to cause

1-30.Which of the following disorders is characterized by motor symptoms such as resting tremors or rigid movements?

1-67.An individuals with amnestic disorder is likely to be unable to ____________.

Major brain damage

1-63.How does vascular dementia differ from Alzheimer's disease?

1-33.In order for a diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease to be definitively made

It is important that mental health professionals have an understanding of the effects of brain damage because

1-71.When a closed-head injury occurs,

A person who has experienced destruction of brain tissue may have widespread or limited behavioral deficits.The outcome depends upon which of the following?

Abnormal Psychology: an Overview

Historical and Contemporary Views of Abnormal Behavior

Causal Factors and Viewpoints

Clinical Assessment and Diagnosis

Stress and Physical and Mental Health

Panic,anxiety,obsessions,and Their Disorders

Mood Disorders and Suicide

Somatic Symptom and Dissociative Disorders

Eating Disorders and Obesity

Personality Disorders

Substance-Related Disorders

Sexual Variants,abuse,and Dysfunctions

Schizophrenia and Other Psychotic Disorders

Disorders of Childhood and Adolescence

Therapy

Contemporary and Legal Issues in Abnormal Psychology

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