Question 1

Because rates of __________ are generally equally high around the world, one should suspect that the disorder has a strong __________ component.

Accepted Answer

A)  depression; family systems 
B)  depression; biological 
C)  anorexia; biological 
D)  anorexia; family systems 
A)  depression; family systems 
B)  depression; biological 
C)  anorexia; biological 
D)  anorexia; family systems

Question 2

What is the best summary of the relation between delusions and culture for people with schizophrenia?

Accepted Answer

A)  All people with schizophrenia have delusions, and their delusions do not vary across different cultures. 
B)  Delusions typically occur for people with schizophrenia in some cultures but are absent from people in other cultures. 
C)  Delusions are common for people with schizophrenia but the type of delusion is influenced by culture. 
D)  Delusions in people with schizophrenia are determined by biology not culture. 
A)  All people with schizophrenia have delusions, and their delusions do not vary across different cultures. 
B)  Delusions typically occur for people with schizophrenia in some cultures but are absent from people in other cultures. 
C)  Delusions are common for people with schizophrenia but the type of delusion is influenced by culture. 
D)  Delusions in people with schizophrenia are determined by biology not culture.

Question 3

In which of the following disorders is the person LEAST aware of the maladaptive nature of her or his behaviour?

Accepted Answer

A)  obsessive-compulsive disorder 
B)  phobic disorder 
C)  personality disorder 
D)  depression 
A)  obsessive-compulsive disorder 
B)  phobic disorder 
C)  personality disorder 
D)  depression

Question 4

Tasha has always been extremely dependent on others, even as an adolescent and adult. When asked her opinion, she seems not to know what she thinks or feels, and relies on others to tell her. Her extreme, lifelong dependency on others makes people uncomfortable and causes them to avoid her. Tasha's disorder would be classified as:

Accepted Answer

A)  Axis I 
B)  Axis II 
C)  Axis III 
D)  Axis IV 
A)  Axis I 
B)  Axis II 
C)  Axis III 
D)  Axis IV

Question 5

According to the learned helplessness model of depression, people:

Accepted Answer

A)  think they have no control over the outcomes they experience 
B)  attribute outcomes to situational factors that are both specific and temporary 
C)  explain negative events as a result of their own negative personality traits 
D)  make errors in logic when explaining outcomes they have experienced 
A)  think they have no control over the outcomes they experience 
B)  attribute outcomes to situational factors that are both specific and temporary 
C)  explain negative events as a result of their own negative personality traits 
D)  make errors in logic when explaining outcomes they have experienced

Question 6

One of your roommates comes from a small rural town and the other one from a large city. Does this affect their probability of ever experiencing a schizophrenic episode?

Accepted Answer

A)  No; genetic factors tend to override environmental factors in schizophrenia. 
B)  Maybe; it depends entirely on the stress level of each environment. 
C)  Yes; the one from the urban area is at higher risk. 
D)  Yes; the one from the rural area is at higher risk. 
A)  No; genetic factors tend to override environmental factors in schizophrenia. 
B)  Maybe; it depends entirely on the stress level of each environment. 
C)  Yes; the one from the urban area is at higher risk. 
D)  Yes; the one from the rural area is at higher risk.

Question 7

One consequence of suffering from persistent panic attacks is a(n):

Accepted Answer

A)  increased risk for suicide 
B)  decreased risk of having other forms of anxiety disorder 
C)  decrease in amygdala functioning 
D)  increased risk of developing a more serious disorder, like schizophrenia 
A)  increased risk for suicide 
B)  decreased risk of having other forms of anxiety disorder 
C)  decrease in amygdala functioning 
D)  increased risk of developing a more serious disorder, like schizophrenia

Question 8

Sam is an adult who is extremely fearful in social situations. If it was possible to do a brain scan while Sam was being introduced to strangers, Sam's brain would show heightened activation in:

Accepted Answer

A)  the hippocampus 
B)  the modus tremendum 
C)  the cerebellum 
D)  the amygdala 
A)  the hippocampus 
B)  the modus tremendum 
C)  the cerebellum 
D)  the amygdala

Question 9

Cases of dissociative identity disorder:

Accepted Answer

A)  are much more common in males 
B)  are caused by faking on the part of the patient 
C)  have no known causes or antecedents 
D)  have increased dramatically in the 1990s 
A)  are much more common in males 
B)  are caused by faking on the part of the patient 
C)  have no known causes or antecedents 
D)  have increased dramatically in the 1990s

Question 10

Brain imaging studies of patients with schizophrenia have shown all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  a less well-developed frontal cortex 
B)  enlarged ventricle size 
C)  reduced activity in the ascending reticular system 
D)  decreased levels of dopamine 
A)  a less well-developed frontal cortex 
B)  enlarged ventricle size 
C)  reduced activity in the ascending reticular system 
D)  decreased levels of dopamine

Question 11

You would be diagnosed with ____________ if you displayed negative mood, sleep disturbances, difficulty concentrating, and thoughts of suicide.

Accepted Answer

A)  anxiety disorder 
B)  major depression 
C)  dysthymia 
D)  bipolar disorder 
A)  anxiety disorder 
B)  major depression 
C)  dysthymia 
D)  bipolar disorder

Question 12

People who are diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) later in life often:

Accepted Answer

A)  were as active as non-ADHD children at age 3 
B)  were well-liked by elementary school peers for being talkative and friendly 
C)  had irregular eating and sleeping patterns as infants 
D)  were diagnosed with another psychological disorder before age 10 
A)  were as active as non-ADHD children at age 3 
B)  were well-liked by elementary school peers for being talkative and friendly 
C)  had irregular eating and sleeping patterns as infants 
D)  were diagnosed with another psychological disorder before age 10

Question 13

A critical component for labelling a person's behaviour a consequence of a psychological disorder is that:

Accepted Answer

A)  the behaviour must be present in other people who have already been diagnosed with the disorder 
B)  the behaviour is under the voluntary control of the person 
C)  it must pose a serious threat to those around the person 
D)  it must interfere with some aspect of the person's life 
A)  the behaviour must be present in other people who have already been diagnosed with the disorder 
B)  the behaviour is under the voluntary control of the person 
C)  it must pose a serious threat to those around the person 
D)  it must interfere with some aspect of the person's life

Question 14

People who suffer from anxiety disorders have been found to have:

Accepted Answer

A)  had an inhibited temperamental style as children 
B)  been depressed as children 
C)  had neurotic parents 
D)  an increased likelihood of a more serious disorder, like schizophrenia 
A)  had an inhibited temperamental style as children 
B)  been depressed as children 
C)  had neurotic parents 
D)  an increased likelihood of a more serious disorder, like schizophrenia

Question 15

Tom is a 32-year-old chemical engineer. He was diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) as a child. Compared to his non-ADHD-diagnosed friends, you would expect Tom to:

Accepted Answer

A)  also have an Axis III disorder 
B)  have struggled more to be as successful in work as his friends 
C)  have children with a number of different women 
D)  have more problems with depression 
A)  also have an Axis III disorder 
B)  have struggled more to be as successful in work as his friends 
C)  have children with a number of different women 
D)  have more problems with depression

Question 16

What is the most frequently used assessment technique for mental disorders?

Accepted Answer

A)  brain scan 
B)  clinical interview 
C)  projective test 
D)  mental status exam 
A)  brain scan 
B)  clinical interview 
C)  projective test 
D)  mental status exam

Question 17

Your textbook describes the case of Tony Rosato, a former SCTV and Saturday Night Live star who had a disorder called Capgras syndrome. Capgras syndrome is most closely associated with:

Accepted Answer

A)  drug or alcohol abuse 
B)  schizophrenia or brain damage 
C)  traumatic events experience during childhood 
D)  neglectful or abusive parenting 
A)  drug or alcohol abuse 
B)  schizophrenia or brain damage 
C)  traumatic events experience during childhood 
D)  neglectful or abusive parenting

Question 18

Which of the following may NOT be a characteristic of individuals who have serious problems with anxiety?

Accepted Answer

A)  anxiety that has developed through classical conditioning 
B)  recalling threatening events is easier than recalling nonthreatening events 
C)  abnormalities are found in the caudate nucleus 
D)  reduced amygdala activity is experienced 
A)  anxiety that has developed through classical conditioning 
B)  recalling threatening events is easier than recalling nonthreatening events 
C)  abnormalities are found in the caudate nucleus 
D)  reduced amygdala activity is experienced

Question 19

Which of the following problems does NOT affect people who have depression and people who have bipolar disorder?

Accepted Answer

A)  difficulty sleeping 
B)  grandiose delusions 
C)  extreme moods 
D)  periods of extreme sadness 
A)  difficulty sleeping 
B)  grandiose delusions 
C)  extreme moods 
D)  periods of extreme sadness

Question 20

Dillon experiences low mood, crying, and sleep disturbance. He has a hard time getting excited about anything. He would probably benefit from a drug which increased activity in which neurotransmitter system?

Accepted Answer

A)  monoamine system 
B)  glutamate system 
C)  peptide system 
D)  purine system 
A)  monoamine system 
B)  glutamate system 
C)  peptide system 
D)  purine system

Because rates of are generally equally high around the world, one should suspect that the disorder has a strong component.

What is the best summary of the relation between delusions and culture for people with schizophrenia?

In which of the following disorders is the person LEAST aware of the maladaptive nature of her or his behaviour?

According to the learned helplessness model of depression, people:

One of your roommates comes from a small rural town and the other one from a large city. Does this affect their probability of ever experiencing a schizophrenic episode?

One consequence of suffering from persistent panic attacks is a(n):

Sam is an adult who is extremely fearful in social situations. If it was possible to do a brain scan while Sam was being introduced to strangers, Sam's brain would show heightened activation in:

Cases of dissociative identity disorder:

Brain imaging studies of patients with schizophrenia have shown all of the following EXCEPT:

You would be diagnosed with ____________ if you displayed negative mood, sleep disturbances, difficulty concentrating, and thoughts of suicide.

People who are diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) later in life often:

A critical component for labelling a person's behaviour a consequence of a psychological disorder is that:

People who suffer from anxiety disorders have been found to have:

Tom is a 32-year-old chemical engineer. He was diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) as a child. Compared to his non-ADHD-diagnosed friends, you would expect Tom to:

What is the most frequently used assessment technique for mental disorders?

Your textbook describes the case of Tony Rosato, a former SCTV and Saturday Night Live star who had a disorder called Capgras syndrome. Capgras syndrome is most closely associated with:

Which of the following may NOT be a characteristic of individuals who have serious problems with anxiety?

Which of the following problems does NOT affect people who have depression and people who have bipolar disorder?

Dillon experiences low mood, crying, and sleep disturbance. He has a hard time getting excited about anything. He would probably benefit from a drug which increased activity in which neurotransmitter system?

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Because rates of __________ are generally equally high around the world, one should suspect that the disorder has a strong __________ component.

What is the best summary of the relation between delusions and culture for people with schizophrenia?

In which of the following disorders is the person LEAST aware of the maladaptive nature of her or his behaviour?

According to the learned helplessness model of depression, people:

One of your roommates comes from a small rural town and the other one from a large city. Does this affect their probability of ever experiencing a schizophrenic episode?

One consequence of suffering from persistent panic attacks is a(n):

Sam is an adult who is extremely fearful in social situations. If it was possible to do a brain scan while Sam was being introduced to strangers, Sam's brain would show heightened activation in:

Cases of dissociative identity disorder:

Brain imaging studies of patients with schizophrenia have shown all of the following EXCEPT:

You would be diagnosed with ____________ if you displayed negative mood, sleep disturbances, difficulty concentrating, and thoughts of suicide.

People who are diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) later in life often:

A critical component for labelling a person's behaviour a consequence of a psychological disorder is that:

People who suffer from anxiety disorders have been found to have:

Tom is a 32-year-old chemical engineer. He was diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) as a child. Compared to his non-ADHD-diagnosed friends, you would expect Tom to:

What is the most frequently used assessment technique for mental disorders?

Your textbook describes the case of Tony Rosato, a former SCTV and Saturday Night Live star who had a disorder called Capgras syndrome. Capgras syndrome is most closely associated with:

Which of the following may NOT be a characteristic of individuals who have serious problems with anxiety?

Which of the following problems does NOT affect people who have depression and people who have bipolar disorder?

Dillon experiences low mood, crying, and sleep disturbance. He has a hard time getting excited about anything. He would probably benefit from a drug which increased activity in which neurotransmitter system?

Introduction

Research Methodology

Biological Foundations

The Mind and Consciousness

Sensation and Perception

Learning

Attention and Memory

Thinking and Intelligence

Motivation and Emotion

Health and Well-Being

Human Development

Social Psychology

Personality

Treatment of Psychological Disorders

Cultural Psychology

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Because rates of are generally equally high around the world, one should suspect that the disorder has a strong component.