Question 1

Fear of public speaking and stage fright are both examples of ________ phobias.

Accepted Answer

A)  specific 
B)  social 
C)  complex 
D)  interactive 
A)  specific 
B)  social 
C)  complex 
D)  interactive

Question 2

The most recent version of the DSM is the ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  DSM-III-R 
B)  DSM-IV-TR 
C)  DSM-5 
D)  DSM-VI-R 
A)  DSM-III-R 
B)  DSM-IV-TR 
C)  DSM-5 
D)  DSM-VI-R

Question 3

What is the primary difficulty with applying the criterion of "social norm deviance" to define abnormal behavior?

Accepted Answer

A)  Norms are difficult to enumerate. 
B)  Cultures accept and view all behaviors as normal. 
C)  Behavior that is considered disordered in one culture may be acceptable in another. 
D)  Norms do not guide behavior except in rare instances. 
A)  Norms are difficult to enumerate. 
B)  Cultures accept and view all behaviors as normal. 
C)  Behavior that is considered disordered in one culture may be acceptable in another. 
D)  Norms do not guide behavior except in rare instances.

Question 4

According to the cognitive model of psychological disorders, maladaptive behavior is produced by:

Accepted Answer

A)  learning. 
B)  a malfunction in sensory input. 
C)  physical problems. 
D)  irrational beliefs or attitudes. 
A)  learning. 
B)  a malfunction in sensory input. 
C)  physical problems. 
D)  irrational beliefs or attitudes.

Question 5

Which of the following statements is TRUE about the DSM-5?

Accepted Answer

A)  It describes symptoms and includes a checklist of specific criteria for diagnosis. 
B)  It lists information regarding symptoms, but does not include a checklist of criteria that must be met for diagnosis. 
C)  It is used to diagnose medical conditions that may have an impact on mental health. 
D)  It is used to diagnose all kinds of medical conditions. 
A)  It describes symptoms and includes a checklist of specific criteria for diagnosis. 
B)  It lists information regarding symptoms, but does not include a checklist of criteria that must be met for diagnosis. 
C)  It is used to diagnose medical conditions that may have an impact on mental health. 
D)  It is used to diagnose all kinds of medical conditions.

Question 6

In any given year, between approximately ________ percent of adults over the age of 18 suffer from a mental disorder.

Accepted Answer

A)  26 and 32 
B)  12 and 15 
C)  33 and 38 
D)  43 and 46 
A)  26 and 32 
B)  12 and 15 
C)  33 and 38 
D)  43 and 46

Question 7

Makawee has recently given birth to her first child. She mentions that she often goes into her baby's bedroom to check if he is still breathing. Would this qualify as an obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)?

Accepted Answer

A)  If Makawee continues to carry out this behavior for more than 1 or 2 days, this would qualify as an OCD. 
B)  As long as Makawee is not compelled to check on her baby and does not suffer from severe anxiety if she is unable to do so, then this is not an OCD. 
C)  If Makawee enjoys frequently checking to see that her baby is breathing, then this would qualify as an OCD. 
D)  If Makawee and her husband both carry out this behavior, then it would qualify as an OCD. 
A)  If Makawee continues to carry out this behavior for more than 1 or 2 days, this would qualify as an OCD. 
B)  As long as Makawee is not compelled to check on her baby and does not suffer from severe anxiety if she is unable to do so, then this is not an OCD. 
C)  If Makawee enjoys frequently checking to see that her baby is breathing, then this would qualify as an OCD. 
D)  If Makawee and her husband both carry out this behavior, then it would qualify as an OCD.

Question 8

Jenny has an intense interest in food but eats sparingly and with disgust. She has an intense fear of becoming obese, and even though she looks emaciated, she still claims she "feels fat" and refuses to eat enough to maintain even a minimal normal body weight for her frame. She is most likely suffering from ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  anorexia nervosa 
B)  bulimia 
C)  hormone under secretion 
D)  leptin reduction 
A)  anorexia nervosa 
B)  bulimia 
C)  hormone under secretion 
D)  leptin reduction

Question 9

________ is used to help psychological professionals diagnose psychological disorders.

Accepted Answer

A)  The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) 
B)  The Physician's Desk Reference 
C)  The Textbook of Psychological Disorders 
D)  The Textbook of Physiological Disorders 
A)  The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) 
B)  The Physician's Desk Reference 
C)  The Textbook of Psychological Disorders 
D)  The Textbook of Physiological Disorders

Question 10

Disorders characterized by disturbances in emotion are known as ________ disorders.

Accepted Answer

A)  conversion 
B)  somatoform 
C)  mood 
D)  dissociative 
A)  conversion 
B)  somatoform 
C)  mood 
D)  dissociative

Question 11

As a serious dancer, Justine watches what she eats. She knows that she is underweight, but fears that if she starts eating more that she will become obese. In addition to a preoccupation with food she has also stopped menstruating. Her behaviors suggest that she might be suffering from ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  anorexia nervosa 
B)  bulimia nervosa 
C)  compulsive exercise 
D)  phobic disorder 
A)  anorexia nervosa 
B)  bulimia nervosa 
C)  compulsive exercise 
D)  phobic disorder

Question 12

What is the BEST way to describe the positive symptoms of schizophrenia?

Accepted Answer

A)  clearly identifiable symptoms 
B)  a decrease in normal functioning 
C)  an excess or distortion of normal functions 
D)  symptoms that psychologists are certain are occurring 
A)  clearly identifiable symptoms 
B)  a decrease in normal functioning 
C)  an excess or distortion of normal functions 
D)  symptoms that psychologists are certain are occurring

Question 13

Nancy smells smoke when there is no fire. This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

A)  a delusion. 
B)  a hallucination. 
C)  paranoia. 
D)  olfactory inhibition. 
A)  a delusion. 
B)  a hallucination. 
C)  paranoia. 
D)  olfactory inhibition.

Question 14

Which of the following statements is TRUE about anxiety?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is never considered realistic or normal. 
B)  Some anxiety is realistic when its source is understandable. 
C)  It always manifests itself as a disorder. 
D)  It is unusual for a mentally healthy person to experience anxiety. 
A)  It is never considered realistic or normal. 
B)  Some anxiety is realistic when its source is understandable. 
C)  It always manifests itself as a disorder. 
D)  It is unusual for a mentally healthy person to experience anxiety.

Question 15

Which of the following reflect behavioral aspects of test anxiety?

Accepted Answer

A)  excessive worrying, expecting to do poorly, and finding it hard to study in the first place 
B)  procrastination, avoiding studying, or deficient study skills 
C)  body tension, difficulty breathing, and sweaty palms 
D)  anger, depression, and frustration 
A)  excessive worrying, expecting to do poorly, and finding it hard to study in the first place 
B)  procrastination, avoiding studying, or deficient study skills 
C)  body tension, difficulty breathing, and sweaty palms 
D)  anger, depression, and frustration

Question 16

A severe anxiety reaction that takes place immediately, or very soon, after an extremely stressful event is known as ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  posttraumatic stress disorder 
B)  generalized anxiety disorder 
C)  panic disorder 
D)  acute stress disorder 
A)  posttraumatic stress disorder 
B)  generalized anxiety disorder 
C)  panic disorder 
D)  acute stress disorder

Question 17

Which of the following is one definition of abnormal behavior?

Accepted Answer

A)  behavior that is rare 
B)  behavior that is consistent with the norms of society 
C)  behavior that does not create distress 
D)  behavior that is adaptive 
A)  behavior that is rare 
B)  behavior that is consistent with the norms of society 
C)  behavior that does not create distress 
D)  behavior that is adaptive

Question 18

Which of the following is the biological explanation for mood disorders?

Accepted Answer

A)  They are a result of learned helplessness. 
B)  They are a result of anger turned inward on oneself. 
C)  They are a result of distortions in thinking. 
D)  They are a result of an imbalance of brain chemicals. 
A)  They are a result of learned helplessness. 
B)  They are a result of anger turned inward on oneself. 
C)  They are a result of distortions in thinking. 
D)  They are a result of an imbalance of brain chemicals.

Question 19

Behaviorists believe that abnormal behaviors are the result of the process of learning, including classical and operant conditioning.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

When one uses the medical model, psychological disorder will be diagnosed according to all of the following EXCEPT ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  etiology 
B)  prognosis 
C)  course 
D)  treatment 
A)  etiology 
B)  prognosis 
C)  course 
D)  treatment

Fear of public speaking and stage fright are both examples of ________ phobias.

The most recent version of the DSM is the ________.

What is the primary difficulty with applying the criterion of "social norm deviance" to define abnormal behavior?

According to the cognitive model of psychological disorders, maladaptive behavior is produced by:

Which of the following statements is TRUE about the DSM-5?

In any given year, between approximately ________ percent of adults over the age of 18 suffer from a mental disorder.

Makawee has recently given birth to her first child. She mentions that she often goes into her baby's bedroom to check if he is still breathing. Would this qualify as an obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)?

________ is used to help psychological professionals diagnose psychological disorders.

Disorders characterized by disturbances in emotion are known as ________ disorders.

As a serious dancer, Justine watches what she eats. She knows that she is underweight, but fears that if she starts eating more that she will become obese. In addition to a preoccupation with food she has also stopped menstruating. Her behaviors suggest that she might be suffering from ________.

What is the BEST way to describe the positive symptoms of schizophrenia?

Nancy smells smoke when there is no fire. This is an example of:

Which of the following statements is TRUE about anxiety?

Which of the following reflect behavioral aspects of test anxiety?

A severe anxiety reaction that takes place immediately, or very soon, after an extremely stressful event is known as ________.

Which of the following is one definition of abnormal behavior?

Which of the following is the biological explanation for mood disorders?

Behaviorists believe that abnormal behaviors are the result of the process of learning, including classical and operant conditioning.

When one uses the medical model, psychological disorder will be diagnosed according to all of the following EXCEPT ________.

The Science of Psychology

The Biological Perspective

Sensation and Perception

Consciousness

Learning

Memory

Cognition: Thinking, Intelligence, and Language

Development Across the Life Span

Motivation and Emotion

Sexuality and Gender

Stress and Health

Social Psychology

Theories of Personality

Psychological Therapies

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Exam 14: Psychological Disorders

Fear of public speaking and stage fright are both examples of ________ phobias.

The most recent version of the DSM is the ________.

What is the primary difficulty with applying the criterion of "social norm deviance" to define abnormal behavior?

According to the cognitive model of psychological disorders, maladaptive behavior is produced by:

Which of the following statements is TRUE about the DSM-5?

In any given year, between approximately ________ percent of adults over the age of 18 suffer from a mental disorder.

Makawee has recently given birth to her first child. She mentions that she often goes into her baby's bedroom to check if he is still breathing. Would this qualify as an obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)?

________ is used to help psychological professionals diagnose psychological disorders.

Disorders characterized by disturbances in emotion are known as ________ disorders.

As a serious dancer, Justine watches what she eats. She knows that she is underweight, but fears that if she starts eating more that she will become obese. In addition to a preoccupation with food she has also stopped menstruating. Her behaviors suggest that she might be suffering from ________.

What is the BEST way to describe the positive symptoms of schizophrenia?

Nancy smells smoke when there is no fire. This is an example of:

Which of the following statements is TRUE about anxiety?

Which of the following reflect behavioral aspects of test anxiety?

A severe anxiety reaction that takes place immediately, or very soon, after an extremely stressful event is known as ________.

Which of the following is one definition of abnormal behavior?

Which of the following is the biological explanation for mood disorders?

Behaviorists believe that abnormal behaviors are the result of the process of learning, including classical and operant conditioning.

When one uses the medical model, psychological disorder will be diagnosed according to all of the following EXCEPT ________.

The Science of Psychology

The Biological Perspective

Sensation and Perception

Consciousness

Learning

Memory

Cognition: Thinking, Intelligence, and Language

Development Across the Life Span

Motivation and Emotion

Sexuality and Gender

Stress and Health

Social Psychology

Theories of Personality

Psychological Therapies

Filters