Question 1

In Canada,depression accounts for the majority of all mental hospital admissions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

Julian had been diagnosed with a mental illness.He feels embarrassed and ashamed to let others know.When he does confide in some of his friends,some ridicule him and others stop being his friend.Which phenomenon is being described?

Accepted Answer

A) negative explanatory style. 
B) stigma. 
C) learned helplessness. 
D) the diathesis-stress hypothesis. 
A) negative explanatory style. 
B) stigma. 
C) learned helplessness. 
D) the diathesis-stress hypothesis. B

Question 3

People may develop posttraumatic stress disorder when they have witnessed others being victimized,even when they have not been direct victims themselves.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

According to recent research on the biology of mood disorders,which disorder is associated with increased levels of serotonin and norepinephrine?

Accepted Answer

A) mania 
B) depression 
C) seasonal affective disorder 
D) suicidal thoughts 
A) mania 
B) depression 
C) seasonal affective disorder 
D) suicidal thoughts

Question 5

The __________ personality disorder is characterized by patterns of excessive emotionality and attention seeking.People with this disorder always wish to be at the center of attention.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The __________ personality disorder is characterized by...

Question 6

In 1973,the American Psychiatric Association voted to maintain the distinction between "neurotic" and "psychotic" disorders in the DSM-III.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Tray is a 12 year old who has begun to exhibit the first symptoms of schizophrenia.Based on prospective studies of schizophrenia,how should the parents first respond?

Accepted Answer

A) Arrange for day programming geared toward children with schizophrenia. 
B) Reduce Tray's household responsibilities. 
C) Organize a "family meeting" in which emotions can be freely expressed. 
D) Reduce the criticism and hostility within the household. 
A) Arrange for day programming geared toward children with schizophrenia. 
B) Reduce Tray's household responsibilities. 
C) Organize a "family meeting" in which emotions can be freely expressed. 
D) Reduce the criticism and hostility within the household.

Question 8

Research demonstrates that people with major depressive disorder are drawn to sad information in the world.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Discuss some of the symptoms of borderline personality disorder.What are some likely causes for borderline personality disorder?

Accepted Answer

Symptoms include focusing on the negativ

Question 10

Despite what many people believe,dissociative identity disorder is NOT a form of schizophrenia.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which disorder is popularly known as "split personality" and was referred to as "multiple personality disorder" in early editions of the DSM?

Accepted Answer

A) dissociative amnesia 
B) dissociative fugue 
C) schizophrenia 
D) dissociative identity disorder 
A) dissociative amnesia 
B) dissociative fugue 
C) schizophrenia 
D) dissociative identity disorder

Question 12

As you know,there are many different forms that psychopathology can take.Create a list of five different disorders,along with a description and etiology of each.You may use an outline or chart,if this would be helpful.

Accepted Answer

Choose any combination of disorders.Exam

Question 13

Some theorists have looked to our evolutionary past to understand certain types of psychological disorders.Which psychological disorder has been partially explained through the preparedness hypothesis?

Accepted Answer

A) residual schizophrenia. 
B) bipolar disorder. 
C) phobic disorder. 
D) paranoid personality disorder. 
A) residual schizophrenia. 
B) bipolar disorder. 
C) phobic disorder. 
D) paranoid personality disorder.

Question 14

Jack spends most of his time frozen in a bizarre posture.Occasionally he refuses to do what is requested of him and sometimes he waves his arms in a windmill fashion.Which type of schizophrenia is being described?

Accepted Answer

A) paranoid 
B) catatonic 
C) undifferentiated 
D) disorganized 
A) paranoid 
B) catatonic 
C) undifferentiated 
D) disorganized

Question 15

What is the major goal of research on disorders that are already included in the DSM or are being considered for inclusion in the DSM?

Accepted Answer

A) to find cures for the disorders. 
B) to provide the most valid diagnoses. 
C) to prevent the occurrence of the disorders. 
D) to decrease the number of disorders included in the DSM. 
A) to find cures for the disorders. 
B) to provide the most valid diagnoses. 
C) to prevent the occurrence of the disorders. 
D) to decrease the number of disorders included in the DSM.

Question 16

What is a controversial cause of dissociative symptoms?

Accepted Answer

A) Symptoms appear as a result of therapist influence. 
B) Symptoms appear because they are reinforced. 
C) Symptoms appear as a result of parental neglect. 
D) Symptoms appear as a result of severe substance abuse during childhood. 
A) Symptoms appear as a result of therapist influence. 
B) Symptoms appear because they are reinforced. 
C) Symptoms appear as a result of parental neglect. 
D) Symptoms appear as a result of severe substance abuse during childhood.

Question 17

Marcus has a personality disorder.Based on this information alone,what can be assumed?

Accepted Answer

A) the onset of the disorder occurred in middle age. 
B) he has one of two forms of the disorder,according to the DSM-IV-TR. 
C) the problem developed suddenly and could be classified as acute. 
D) his behaviour is inflexible and maladaptive. 
A) the onset of the disorder occurred in middle age. 
B) he has one of two forms of the disorder,according to the DSM-IV-TR. 
C) the problem developed suddenly and could be classified as acute. 
D) his behaviour is inflexible and maladaptive.

Question 18

In the latter part of the 18th century,Philippe Pinel became one of the first clinicians to use a classification system for psychological difficulties.Which concept is the foundation of this classification system?

Accepted Answer

A) behaviours are less important than thoughts. 
B) thoughts are less important than behaviours. 
C) psychological problems are similar to physical illnesses. 
D) childhood experiences are the root cause of psychological problems. 
A) behaviours are less important than thoughts. 
B) thoughts are less important than behaviours. 
C) psychological problems are similar to physical illnesses. 
D) childhood experiences are the root cause of psychological problems.

Question 19

According to a proposal by Susan Nolen-Hoeksema,how are women more likely to respond to sadness?

Accepted Answer

A) by seeking the company of others. 
B) by thinking about their feelings. 
C) by eating foods high in carbohydrates. 
D) by engaging in physical activity. 
A) by seeking the company of others. 
B) by thinking about their feelings. 
C) by eating foods high in carbohydrates. 
D) by engaging in physical activity.

Question 20

Children with autistic disorder present severe disruption in their ability to form social bonds.They are likely to have greatly delayed and very limited development of spoken language as well as very narrow interests in the world.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 15: A: Psychological Disorders

In Canada,depression accounts for the majority of all mental hospital admissions.

Julian had been diagnosed with a mental illness.He feels embarrassed and ashamed to let others know.When he does confide in some of his friends,some ridicule him and others stop being his friend.Which phenomenon is being described?

People may develop posttraumatic stress disorder when they have witnessed others being victimized,even when they have not been direct victims themselves.

According to recent research on the biology of mood disorders,which disorder is associated with increased levels of serotonin and norepinephrine?

The __________ personality disorder is characterized by patterns of excessive emotionality and attention seeking.People with this disorder always wish to be at the center of attention.

In 1973,the American Psychiatric Association voted to maintain the distinction between "neurotic" and "psychotic" disorders in the DSM-III.

Tray is a 12 year old who has begun to exhibit the first symptoms of schizophrenia.Based on prospective studies of schizophrenia,how should the parents first respond?

Research demonstrates that people with major depressive disorder are drawn to sad information in the world.

Discuss some of the symptoms of borderline personality disorder.What are some likely causes for borderline personality disorder?

Despite what many people believe,dissociative identity disorder is NOT a form of schizophrenia.

Which disorder is popularly known as "split personality" and was referred to as "multiple personality disorder" in early editions of the DSM?

As you know,there are many different forms that psychopathology can take.Create a list of five different disorders,along with a description and etiology of each.You may use an outline or chart,if this would be helpful.

Some theorists have looked to our evolutionary past to understand certain types of psychological disorders.Which psychological disorder has been partially explained through the preparedness hypothesis?

Jack spends most of his time frozen in a bizarre posture.Occasionally he refuses to do what is requested of him and sometimes he waves his arms in a windmill fashion.Which type of schizophrenia is being described?

What is the major goal of research on disorders that are already included in the DSM or are being considered for inclusion in the DSM?

What is a controversial cause of dissociative symptoms?

Marcus has a personality disorder.Based on this information alone,what can be assumed?

In the latter part of the 18th century,Philippe Pinel became one of the first clinicians to use a classification system for psychological difficulties.Which concept is the foundation of this classification system?

According to a proposal by Susan Nolen-Hoeksema,how are women more likely to respond to sadness?

Children with autistic disorder present severe disruption in their ability to form social bonds.They are likely to have greatly delayed and very limited development of spoken language as well as very narrow interests in the world.

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Research Methods in Psychology

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Sensation and Perception

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Mind,consciousness,and Alternate States

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Learning and Bahaviour Analysis

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Memory

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Cognitive Processes

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Human Development Across the Life Span

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Motivation

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