Question 1

Approximately _____% of boys and _____% of girls are diagnosed with conduct disorder.

Accepted Answer

A) 9;2 
B) 9;9 
C) 12;7 
D) 18;10 
A) 9;2 
B) 9;9 
C) 12;7 
D) 18;10

Question 2

Which statements about diatheses is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A) A diathesis could be genetic. 
B) If a diathesis is inherited,the disease associated with it will occur. 
C) A diathesis is an internal factor affecting the manifestation of a disease. 
D) A diathesis could be psychological. 
A) A diathesis could be genetic. 
B) If a diathesis is inherited,the disease associated with it will occur. 
C) A diathesis is an internal factor affecting the manifestation of a disease. 
D) A diathesis could be psychological.

Question 3

Which obsession/compulsion is MOST common in people with OCD?

Accepted Answer

A) contamination 
B) putting things in order 
C) checking 
D) cleaning 
A) contamination 
B) putting things in order 
C) checking 
D) cleaning

Question 4

Over the last 8 months,at school and at home,Chris has been running around when he is supposed to be sitting,not paying attention to what he is told to do,getting easily distracted during tasks,and regularly losing focus when he is trying to read.Chris may well be experiencing:

Accepted Answer

A) autism spectrum disorder. 
B) conduct disorder. 
C) schizophrenia. 
D) attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. 
A) autism spectrum disorder. 
B) conduct disorder. 
C) schizophrenia. 
D) attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder.

Question 5

The DSM is BEST conceptualized as a(n)_____ of mental disorders.

Accepted Answer

A) abstraction 
B) bible 
C) dictionary 
D) mosaic 
A) abstraction 
B) bible 
C) dictionary 
D) mosaic

Question 6

On average,an episode of major depression lasts about _____ weeks.

Accepted Answer

A) 2 
B) 4 
C) 8 
D) 12 
A) 2 
B) 4 
C) 8 
D) 12

Question 7

Which characteristic is NOT a symptom of hyperactivity?

Accepted Answer

A) difficulties remaining still 
B) difficulties waiting for a turn 
C) interrupting others 
D) difficulties following instructions 
A) difficulties remaining still 
B) difficulties waiting for a turn 
C) interrupting others 
D) difficulties following instructions

Question 8

Which characteristic is NOT a diagnostic sign of antisocial personality disorder?

Accepted Answer

A) lack of remorse 
B) deception 
C) recklessness 
D) inflated sense of self-importance 
A) lack of remorse 
B) deception 
C) recklessness 
D) inflated sense of self-importance

Question 9

On the surface,Charlie seems glib and charming.In reality,he is ruthless,cold-hearted,and manipulative.Society would term Charlie a _____ but the DSM diagnosis is _____ personality disorder.

Accepted Answer

A) narcissist;antisocial 
B) sociopath;antisocial 
C) psychopath;narcissistic 
D) sociopath;narcissistic 
A) narcissist;antisocial 
B) sociopath;antisocial 
C) psychopath;narcissistic 
D) sociopath;narcissistic

Question 10

_____ disorders are defined as deeply ingrained,inflexible patterns of thinking,feeling,or relating to others that cause distress or impaired functioning.

Accepted Answer

A) Dissociative 
B) Mood 
C) Personality 
D) Anxiety 
A) Dissociative 
B) Mood 
C) Personality 
D) Anxiety

Question 11

Which obsession/compulsion is NOT common in people with OCD?

Accepted Answer

A) contamination 
B) moral concerns 
C) ordering 
D) excessive eating 
A) contamination 
B) moral concerns 
C) ordering 
D) excessive eating

Question 12

Which characteristic is NOT a symptom of inattention?

Accepted Answer

A) difficulties remaining still 
B) difficulties following instructions 
C) persistent problems with sustaining vigilance on a task 
D) problems with organization and memory 
A) difficulties remaining still 
B) difficulties following instructions 
C) persistent problems with sustaining vigilance on a task 
D) problems with organization and memory

Question 13

According to recent research,which factor is a neural correlate of PTSD?

Accepted Answer

A) a larger-size hippocampus 
B) a larger-size thalamus 
C) decreased activity in the amygdala 
D) decreased activity in the medial prefrontal cortex 
A) a larger-size hippocampus 
B) a larger-size thalamus 
C) decreased activity in the amygdala 
D) decreased activity in the medial prefrontal cortex

Question 14

The depressive phase of bipolar disorder is often _____ major depression.

Accepted Answer

A) indistinguishable from 
B) slightly more severe than is 
C) considerably more severe than is 
D) less severe than is 
A) indistinguishable from 
B) slightly more severe than is 
C) considerably more severe than is 
D) less severe than is

Question 15

Research by Gilbertson and colleagues suggest that the reduced hippocampal volume observed in combat veterans with PTSD is:

Accepted Answer

A) a direct consequence of extreme stress and a sign of the disorder. 
B) a direct consequence of extreme stress and a symptom of the disorder. 
C) a preexisting condition that makes persons vulnerable to PTSD. 
D) both a cause and a consequence of PTSD. 
A) a direct consequence of extreme stress and a sign of the disorder. 
B) a direct consequence of extreme stress and a symptom of the disorder. 
C) a preexisting condition that makes persons vulnerable to PTSD. 
D) both a cause and a consequence of PTSD.

Question 16

Prior to 200 years ago,the only explanation that was NOT given as a common cause of strange behavior or bizarre thoughts or emotions was:

Accepted Answer

A) God's punishment for wrongdoing 
B) possession by demons. 
C) witchcraft. 
D) disease. 
A) God's punishment for wrongdoing 
B) possession by demons. 
C) witchcraft. 
D) disease.

Question 17

Which personality disorder is NOT among the odd/eccentric cluster?

Accepted Answer

A) schizoid 
B) avoidant 
C) paranoid 
D) schizotypal 
A) schizoid 
B) avoidant 
C) paranoid 
D) schizotypal

Question 18

The biopsychosocial perspective assumes that mental disorders are:

Accepted Answer

A) entirely genetically determined. 
B) the result of neurotransmitter imbalances in the brain. 
C) simply patterns of maladaptive behavior caused be learning and cultural influences. 
D) caused by multiple biological and environmental factors interacting with one another. 
A) entirely genetically determined. 
B) the result of neurotransmitter imbalances in the brain. 
C) simply patterns of maladaptive behavior caused be learning and cultural influences. 
D) caused by multiple biological and environmental factors interacting with one another.

Question 19

Both of Demarco's parents suffer from depression,but Demarco himself showed no symptoms of depression until his girlfriend of 2 years broke up with him.This incident triggered a major depressive episode.Demarco's case is a good example of:

Accepted Answer

A) hereditary induced stress. 
B) etiology and prognosis. 
C) the diathesis-stress model. 
D) the medical model. 
A) hereditary induced stress. 
B) etiology and prognosis. 
C) the diathesis-stress model. 
D) the medical model.

Question 20

A false perceptual experience that has a compelling sense of being real despite the absence of external stimulation is termed a:

Accepted Answer

A) hallucination. 
B) catatonic experience. 
C) delusion. 
D) hypnogogic state. 
A) hallucination. 
B) catatonic experience. 
C) delusion. 
D) hypnogogic state.

Exam 15: Psychological Disorders-Part A

Approximately _____% of boys and _____% of girls are diagnosed with conduct disorder.

Which statements about diatheses is FALSE?

Which obsession/compulsion is MOST common in people with OCD?

Over the last 8 months,at school and at home,Chris has been running around when he is supposed to be sitting,not paying attention to what he is told to do,getting easily distracted during tasks,and regularly losing focus when he is trying to read.Chris may well be experiencing:

The DSM is BEST conceptualized as a(n)_____ of mental disorders.

On average,an episode of major depression lasts about _____ weeks.

Which characteristic is NOT a symptom of hyperactivity?

Which characteristic is NOT a diagnostic sign of antisocial personality disorder?

On the surface,Charlie seems glib and charming.In reality,he is ruthless,cold-hearted,and manipulative.Society would term Charlie a _____ but the DSM diagnosis is _____ personality disorder.

_____ disorders are defined as deeply ingrained,inflexible patterns of thinking,feeling,or relating to others that cause distress or impaired functioning.

Which obsession/compulsion is NOT common in people with OCD?

Which characteristic is NOT a symptom of inattention?

According to recent research,which factor is a neural correlate of PTSD?

The depressive phase of bipolar disorder is often _____ major depression.

Research by Gilbertson and colleagues suggest that the reduced hippocampal volume observed in combat veterans with PTSD is:

Prior to 200 years ago,the only explanation that was NOT given as a common cause of strange behavior or bizarre thoughts or emotions was:

Which personality disorder is NOT among the odd/eccentric cluster?

The biopsychosocial perspective assumes that mental disorders are:

Both of Demarco's parents suffer from depression,but Demarco himself showed no symptoms of depression until his girlfriend of 2 years broke up with him.This incident triggered a major depressive episode.Demarco's case is a good example of:

A false perceptual experience that has a compelling sense of being real despite the absence of external stimulation is termed a:

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

Approximately _% of boys and _% of girls are diagnosed with conduct disorder.

On the surface,Charlie seems glib and charming.In reality,he is ruthless,cold-hearted,and manipulative.Society would term Charlie a _ but the DSM diagnosis is _ personality disorder.