Question 1

What makes it especially difficult for researchers to determine causes of conduct disorder?

Accepted Answer

A) People behave differently when they know that they are being observed. 
B) People with conduct disorder are a diverse group exhibiting many different combinations of symptoms. 
C) The benefits of research must be weighed against the dangers of labeling. 
D) People with conduct disorder often are uncooperative research participants,making the topic difficult to research. 
A) People behave differently when they know that they are being observed. 
B) People with conduct disorder are a diverse group exhibiting many different combinations of symptoms. 
C) The benefits of research must be weighed against the dangers of labeling. 
D) People with conduct disorder often are uncooperative research participants,making the topic difficult to research.

Question 2

In their research on the role of the serotonin transporter gene in depression,Caspi and his colleagues studied the effects of allele variations and environmental stressors on self-reports of depressive episodes.Which statement accurately summarizes their results?

Accepted Answer

A) People with two long alleles who experienced probable maltreatment earlier in life reported the most depressive episodes. 
B) People with two short alleles who experienced probable maltreatment earlier in life reported the most depressive episodes. 
C) People with one long and one short allele reported the most depressive episodes,regardless of maltreatment status. 
D) People with two short alleles reported the most depressive episodes,regardless of maltreatment status. 
A) People with two long alleles who experienced probable maltreatment earlier in life reported the most depressive episodes. 
B) People with two short alleles who experienced probable maltreatment earlier in life reported the most depressive episodes. 
C) People with one long and one short allele reported the most depressive episodes,regardless of maltreatment status. 
D) People with two short alleles reported the most depressive episodes,regardless of maltreatment status.

Question 3

Human beings and monkeys have been shown to be instinctively primed to learn fears of certain things,such as of snakes and spiders.Which theory supports this proposition?

Accepted Answer

A) confirmation bias 
B) learning theory 
C) classical conditioning 
D) preparedness theory 
A) confirmation bias 
B) learning theory 
C) classical conditioning 
D) preparedness theory

Question 4

Which characteristic is a negative symptom of schizophrenia?

Accepted Answer

A) delusions 
B) grossly disorganized behavior 
C) hallucinations 
D) poverty of speech 
A) delusions 
B) grossly disorganized behavior 
C) hallucinations 
D) poverty of speech

Question 5

With respect to the medical model of disease,etiology is defined as:

Accepted Answer

A) the typical course of disease. 
B) the susceptibility of a disease to treatment and cure. 
C) a pattern of causes of disease. 
D) the classification of disease. 
A) the typical course of disease. 
B) the susceptibility of a disease to treatment and cure. 
C) a pattern of causes of disease. 
D) the classification of disease.

Question 6

Which domain is NOT part of the Research Domain Criteria Project?

Accepted Answer

A) self-control systems 
B) systems for social processes 
C) cognitive systems 
D) arousal and regulatory systems 
A) self-control systems 
B) systems for social processes 
C) cognitive systems 
D) arousal and regulatory systems

Question 7

Jamal has been diagnosed with ADHD.Which characteristic is Jamal LEAST likely to exhibit at school?

Accepted Answer

A) problems organizing his thoughts when writing an essay 
B) trouble staying in his seat 
C) getting into fights 
D) interrupting the conversation of others 
A) problems organizing his thoughts when writing an essay 
B) trouble staying in his seat 
C) getting into fights 
D) interrupting the conversation of others

Question 8

The percentage of pairs of twins who share a particular characteristic is called the _____ rate.

Accepted Answer

A) common 
B) coefficient 
C) concordance 
D) comorbidity 
A) common 
B) coefficient 
C) concordance 
D) comorbidity

Question 9

In order to receive a diagnosis of conduct disorder,people must exhibit _____ of 15 symptoms.

Accepted Answer

A) 3 
B) 5 
C) 7 
D) 9 
A) 3 
B) 5 
C) 7 
D) 9

Question 10

Just before she experiences a panic attack,Margot feels that the world has suddenly become very strange.This feeling is termed:

Accepted Answer

A) deindividuation. 
B) depersonalization. 
C) derealization. 
D) dysthymia. 
A) deindividuation. 
B) depersonalization. 
C) derealization. 
D) dysthymia.

Question 11

Depression following childbirth is termed _____ depression.

Accepted Answer

A) post-pregnancy 
B) postpartum 
C) post-birthing 
D) post-dysthymic 
A) post-pregnancy 
B) postpartum 
C) post-birthing 
D) post-dysthymic

Question 12

If one considers the full range of disorders that fall under the spectrum,the current prevalence of autism spectrum disorder is about _____ in 10,000.

Accepted Answer

A) 40 
B) 60 
C) 80 
D) 100 
A) 40 
B) 60 
C) 80 
D) 100

Question 13

A feeling of being detached from one's body is termed:

Accepted Answer

A) deindividuation. 
B) depersonalization. 
C) derealization. 
D) dysthymia. 
A) deindividuation. 
B) depersonalization. 
C) derealization. 
D) dysthymia.

Question 14

Which statement regarding psychological disorders is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A) They rarely have physical causes. 
B) They rarely have a single cause. 
C) They rarely have environmental causes. 
D) They often have a single,physical cause. 
A) They rarely have physical causes. 
B) They rarely have a single cause. 
C) They rarely have environmental causes. 
D) They often have a single,physical cause.

Question 15

Schizophrenia occurs in about _____% of the population and is slightly more prevalent in _____.

Accepted Answer

A) 1;men 
B) 1;women 
C) 3;men 
D) 3;women 
A) 1;men 
B) 1;women 
C) 3;men 
D) 3;women

Question 16

Over the past year,Lauren has repeatedly experienced symptoms that she believes indicate a heart attack,sending her to the emergency room complaining of dizziness,inability to catch her breath,and heart palpitations.She tells her parents she is afraid she's going to die,although doctors have found nothing physically wrong.From her symptoms,it is likely that Lauren is experiencing:

Accepted Answer

A) generalized anxiety disorder. 
B) dissociative episodes. 
C) manic episodes. 
D) panic attacks. 
A) generalized anxiety disorder. 
B) dissociative episodes. 
C) manic episodes. 
D) panic attacks.

Question 17

When Kate gets extremely upset,she secretly cuts her inner thigh.This behavior calms her down.Kate's behavior represents:

Accepted Answer

A) bipolar disorder. 
B) nonsuicidal self-injury. 
C) suicide ideation. 
D) a nonfatal suicide attempt. 
A) bipolar disorder. 
B) nonsuicidal self-injury. 
C) suicide ideation. 
D) a nonfatal suicide attempt.

Question 18

In a classic study conducted in the 1970s,psychologist David Rosenhan and his colleagues reported to different mental hospitals claiming to be "hearing voices." As soon as they were admitted,they reported that the symptoms had ceased.How did the mental health hospitals respond?

Accepted Answer

A) They prescribed the "patients" antipsychotic medication and then released them the next day. 
B) After a brief observational period averaging 6 hours,they released the "patients" without medication. 
C) Most "patients" were discharged within an hour of claiming that the voices had stopped. 
D) It took an average of 19 days for the patients to be released. 
A) They prescribed the "patients" antipsychotic medication and then released them the next day. 
B) After a brief observational period averaging 6 hours,they released the "patients" without medication. 
C) Most "patients" were discharged within an hour of claiming that the voices had stopped. 
D) It took an average of 19 days for the patients to be released.

Question 19

The "D" in the DSM stands for:

Accepted Answer

A) Disease. 
B) Doctor. 
C) Diagnostic. 
D) Disorder. 
A) Disease. 
B) Doctor. 
C) Diagnostic. 
D) Disorder.

Question 20

Without treatment,about _____% of people who experienced an episode of major depression will experience at least one reoccurrence of the disorder.

Accepted Answer

A) 20 
B) 40 
C) 60 
D) 80 
A) 20 
B) 40 
C) 60 
D) 80

Exam 15: Psychological Disorders-Part A

What makes it especially difficult for researchers to determine causes of conduct disorder?

In their research on the role of the serotonin transporter gene in depression,Caspi and his colleagues studied the effects of allele variations and environmental stressors on self-reports of depressive episodes.Which statement accurately summarizes their results?

Human beings and monkeys have been shown to be instinctively primed to learn fears of certain things,such as of snakes and spiders.Which theory supports this proposition?

Which characteristic is a negative symptom of schizophrenia?

With respect to the medical model of disease,etiology is defined as:

Which domain is NOT part of the Research Domain Criteria Project?

Jamal has been diagnosed with ADHD.Which characteristic is Jamal LEAST likely to exhibit at school?

The percentage of pairs of twins who share a particular characteristic is called the _____ rate.

In order to receive a diagnosis of conduct disorder,people must exhibit _____ of 15 symptoms.

Just before she experiences a panic attack,Margot feels that the world has suddenly become very strange.This feeling is termed:

Depression following childbirth is termed _____ depression.

If one considers the full range of disorders that fall under the spectrum,the current prevalence of autism spectrum disorder is about _____ in 10,000.

A feeling of being detached from one's body is termed:

Which statement regarding psychological disorders is TRUE?

Schizophrenia occurs in about _____% of the population and is slightly more prevalent in _____.

When Kate gets extremely upset,she secretly cuts her inner thigh.This behavior calms her down.Kate's behavior represents:

In a classic study conducted in the 1970s,psychologist David Rosenhan and his colleagues reported to different mental hospitals claiming to be "hearing voices." As soon as they were admitted,they reported that the symptoms had ceased.How did the mental health hospitals respond?

The "D" in the DSM stands for:

Without treatment,about _____% of people who experienced an episode of major depression will experience at least one reoccurrence of the disorder.

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

Personality-Part E

Schizophrenia occurs in about _% of the population and is slightly more prevalent in _.