Question 1

Stating that a person's symptoms currently meet diagnostic criteria for ADHD:

Accepted Answer

A) unnecessarily gives the person a negative label. 
B) labels the disorder but not the person. 
C) avoids labeling the disorder and the person. 
D) labels the person but not in a negative way. 
A) unnecessarily gives the person a negative label. 
B) labels the disorder but not the person. 
C) avoids labeling the disorder and the person. 
D) labels the person but not in a negative way.

Question 2

Carla was a victim of sexual assault 6 months ago.Thoughts of the assault frequently come to mind,causing her extreme and nearly constant stress.She avoids going outside at night by herself because this is when the assault occurred.Carla MOST likely suffers from:

Accepted Answer

A) posttraumatic stress disorder. 
B) major depressive disorder. 
C) generalized anxiety disorder. 
D) panic disorder with agoraphobia. 
A) posttraumatic stress disorder. 
B) major depressive disorder. 
C) generalized anxiety disorder. 
D) panic disorder with agoraphobia.

Question 3

The average risk for developing schizophrenia is HIGHEST for:

Accepted Answer

A) a dizygotic twin whose sibling has schizophrenia. 
B) the sibling of someone with schizophrenia. 
C) a monozygotic twin whose sibling has schizophrenia. 
D) children whose parents both have schizophrenia. 
A) a dizygotic twin whose sibling has schizophrenia. 
B) the sibling of someone with schizophrenia. 
C) a monozygotic twin whose sibling has schizophrenia. 
D) children whose parents both have schizophrenia.

Question 4

Which characteristic is NOT a common symptom of GAD?

Accepted Answer

A) concentration problems 
B) sleep problems 
C) muscle tension 
D) psychosis 
A) concentration problems 
B) sleep problems 
C) muscle tension 
D) psychosis

Question 5

Approximately _____% of the population are diagnosed with panic disorder using DSM criteria.

Accepted Answer

A) 2 
B) 5 
C) 9 
D) 22 
A) 2 
B) 5 
C) 9 
D) 22

Question 6

A pervasive pattern of disregard and violation of the rights of others is the definition of _____ personality disorder.

Accepted Answer

A) narcissistic 
B) histrionic 
C) antisocial 
D) borderline 
A) narcissistic 
B) histrionic 
C) antisocial 
D) borderline

Question 7

Which disorder is NOT an anxiety disorder described in DSM-5?

Accepted Answer

A) phobia 
B) generalized anxiety disorder 
C) seasonal affective disorder 
D) panic disorder 
A) phobia 
B) generalized anxiety disorder 
C) seasonal affective disorder 
D) panic disorder

Question 8

Individuals with antisocial personality disorder are NOT characterized as having:

Accepted Answer

A) no remorse for wrongdoing. 
B) impulsivity and recklessness. 
C) comorbid depression. 
D) physical aggression. 
A) no remorse for wrongdoing. 
B) impulsivity and recklessness. 
C) comorbid depression. 
D) physical aggression.

Question 9

Prognosis is defined as:

Accepted Answer

A) the typical course of disease. 
B) a cause of disease. 
C) a pattern of causes. 
D) the classification of disease. 
A) the typical course of disease. 
B) a cause of disease. 
C) a pattern of causes. 
D) the classification of disease.

Question 10

Which characteristic is a symptom of illness?

Accepted Answer

A) high fever 
B) bad headaches 
C) high blood pressure 
D) elevated white blood cell count 
A) high fever 
B) bad headaches 
C) high blood pressure 
D) elevated white blood cell count

Question 11

A researcher is interested in how some aspects of mental illness appear to be the result of reward learning.Which RDoC domain does this research BEST fit?

Accepted Answer

A) cognitive systems 
B) systems for social processes 
C) positive valence systems 
D) arousal and regulatory systems 
A) cognitive systems 
B) systems for social processes 
C) positive valence systems 
D) arousal and regulatory systems

Question 12

A factor that does NOT contribute to the higher rates of autism diagnoses is:

Accepted Answer

A) changes in diagnostic definitions. 
B) greater awareness. 
C) side effects of childhood vaccinations. 
D) better screening and diagnostic tools. 
A) changes in diagnostic definitions. 
B) greater awareness. 
C) side effects of childhood vaccinations. 
D) better screening and diagnostic tools.

Question 13

In generalized anxiety disorder (GAD),chronic excessive worry is NOT accompanied by:

Accepted Answer

A) restlessness. 
B) fatigue. 
C) panic attacks. 
D) concentration problems. 
A) restlessness. 
B) fatigue. 
C) panic attacks. 
D) concentration problems.

Question 14

Which person would MOST likely be diagnosed with panic disorder?

Accepted Answer

A) Abe,who had a panic attack when he was pulled over by the police 
B) Lauren,who has occasional panic attacks during periods of intense stress but has learned not to fear them 
C) Margaret,who is terrified of contracting a virus and is agoraphobic 
D) Casey,who has occasional panic attacks and dreads having another 
A) Abe,who had a panic attack when he was pulled over by the police 
B) Lauren,who has occasional panic attacks during periods of intense stress but has learned not to fear them 
C) Margaret,who is terrified of contracting a virus and is agoraphobic 
D) Casey,who has occasional panic attacks and dreads having another

Question 15

The heritability estimate for persistent depressive disorder is:

Accepted Answer

A) moderately high for both males and females. 
B) moderately high for females but not males. 
C) moderately high in low socioeconomic groups. 
D) low and inconsistent. 
A) moderately high for both males and females. 
B) moderately high for females but not males. 
C) moderately high in low socioeconomic groups. 
D) low and inconsistent.

Question 16

Josh constantly complains about fatigue,muscle tension,and sleep problems.He is irritable,worries incessantly about little things that cause others in his family no concern,and has trouble concentrating.From his symptoms,it is likely that Josh has:

Accepted Answer

A) generalized anxiety disorder. 
B) major depression. 
C) bipolar disorder. 
D) dissociative disorder. 
A) generalized anxiety disorder. 
B) major depression. 
C) bipolar disorder. 
D) dissociative disorder.

Question 17

Which psychologist is conducting research in the RDoC domain of negative valence systems?

Accepted Answer

A) Dr.Rowland,who studies approach motivation 
B) Dr.Richter,who studies infant attachment 
C) Dr.Ruiz,who studies circadian rhythms 
D) Dr.Amato,who studies anxiety 
A) Dr.Rowland,who studies approach motivation 
B) Dr.Richter,who studies infant attachment 
C) Dr.Ruiz,who studies circadian rhythms 
D) Dr.Amato,who studies anxiety

Question 18

One recent study of 500 people with ADHD found that _____% had average school grades of C or lower.

Accepted Answer

A) 50 
B) 60 
C) 70 
D) 80 
A) 50 
B) 60 
C) 70 
D) 80

Question 19

Approximately what percentage of U.S.adults have reported seriously considering suicide at some point in their lives?

Accepted Answer

A) 3% 
B) 5% 
C) 9% 
D) 15% 
A) 3% 
B) 5% 
C) 9% 
D) 15%

Question 20

Identical twins often share the same prenatal blood supply,and toxins in the mother's blood may contribute to schizophrenia.This suggests a role for _____ factors as a determinant of schizophrenia.

Accepted Answer

A) genetic 
B) environmental 
C) polygenic 
D) pleiotropic 
A) genetic 
B) environmental 
C) polygenic 
D) pleiotropic

Exam 15: Psychological Disorders-Part A

Stating that a person's symptoms currently meet diagnostic criteria for ADHD:

Carla was a victim of sexual assault 6 months ago.Thoughts of the assault frequently come to mind,causing her extreme and nearly constant stress.She avoids going outside at night by herself because this is when the assault occurred.Carla MOST likely suffers from:

The average risk for developing schizophrenia is HIGHEST for:

Which characteristic is NOT a common symptom of GAD?

Approximately _____% of the population are diagnosed with panic disorder using DSM criteria.

A pervasive pattern of disregard and violation of the rights of others is the definition of _____ personality disorder.

Which disorder is NOT an anxiety disorder described in DSM-5?

Individuals with antisocial personality disorder are NOT characterized as having:

Prognosis is defined as:

Which characteristic is a symptom of illness?

A researcher is interested in how some aspects of mental illness appear to be the result of reward learning.Which RDoC domain does this research BEST fit?

A factor that does NOT contribute to the higher rates of autism diagnoses is:

In generalized anxiety disorder (GAD),chronic excessive worry is NOT accompanied by:

Which person would MOST likely be diagnosed with panic disorder?

The heritability estimate for persistent depressive disorder is:

Josh constantly complains about fatigue,muscle tension,and sleep problems.He is irritable,worries incessantly about little things that cause others in his family no concern,and has trouble concentrating.From his symptoms,it is likely that Josh has:

Which psychologist is conducting research in the RDoC domain of negative valence systems?

One recent study of 500 people with ADHD found that _____% had average school grades of C or lower.

Approximately what percentage of U.S.adults have reported seriously considering suicide at some point in their lives?

Identical twins often share the same prenatal blood supply,and toxins in the mother's blood may contribute to schizophrenia.This suggests a role for _____ factors as a determinant of schizophrenia.

Evolution of Psychological Science-Part A

Evolution of Psychological Science-Part B

Evolution of Psychological Science-Part C

Evolution of Psychological Science-Part D

Evolution of Psychological Science-Part E

Methods in Psychology-Part A

Methods in Psychology-Part B

Methods in Psychology-Part C

Methods in Psychology-Part D

Methods in Psychology-Part E

Neuroscience and Behavior-Part A

Neuroscience and Behavior-Part B

Neuroscience and Behavior-Part C

Neuroscience and Behavior-Part D

Neuroscience and Behavior-Part E

Sensation and Perception-Part A

Sensation and Perception-Part B

Sensation and Perception-Part C

Sensation and Perception-Part D

Sensation and Perception-Part E

Consciousness-Part A

Consciousness-Part B

Consciousness-Part C

Consciousness-Part D

Consciousness-Part E

Memory-Part A

Memory-Part B

Memory-Part C

Memory-Part D

Memory-Part E

Learning-Part A

Learning-Part B

Learning-Part C

Learning-Part D

Learning-Part E

Emotion and Motivation-Part A

Emotion and Motivation-Part B

Emotion and Motivation-Part C

Emotion and Motivation-Part D

Emotion and Motivation-Part E

Language and Thought-Part A

Language and Thought-Part B

Language and Thought-Part C

Language and Thought-Part D

Language and Thought-Part E

Intelligence-Part A

Intelligence-Part B

Intelligence-Part C

Intelligence-Part D

Intelligence-Part E

Development-Part A

Development-Part B

Development-Part C

Development-Part D

Development-Part E

Personality-Part A

Personality-Part B

Personality-Part C

Personality-Part D