Question 1

Which of the following is accurate regarding individuals with posttraumatic stress disorder PTSD)?

Accepted Answer

A) They interpret positive stimuli as threatening. 
B) They are unlikely to develop other health problems. 
C) They have repressed memories. 
D) They report memory and attention problems in their daily lives.

Question 2

Miguel woke up one morning in a strange hotel in Detroit.He has no memory of how he got there and cannot remember his name or where he is from.Miguel is most likely suffering from

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

Which of the following is a characteristic of borderline personality disorder?

Accepted Answer

A) self-absorbed 
B) seductive behavior 
C) dishonest 
D) emotional instability

Question 4

Autism spectrum disorder shares some symptoms and genetic mutations with which adult disorder?

Accepted Answer

A) antisocial personality disorder 
B) bipolar disorder 
C) social anxiety disorder 
D) schizophrenia

Question 5

Which personality disorder is characterized by a lack of empathy and remorse?

Accepted Answer

A) histrionic personality 
B) borderline personality 
C) antisocial personality 
D) paranoid personality

Question 6

Dr.Jahoda believes that his patients' problems are due to their distorted beliefs based on prior learning experiences.Dr.Jahoda most clearly takes a approach to psychological disorders.

Accepted Answer

A) family systems 
B) sociocultural 
C) psychodynamic 
D) cognitive-behavioral

Question 7

Juan-Carlos has autism spectrum disorder.When he watches television, what is he most likely to focus on?

Accepted Answer

A) a group of boxes stacked behind the host of the program 
B) the host of the program 
C) the children who are on the program 
D) his mother, who is watching it with him

Question 8

Dissociative identity disorder DID) is

Accepted Answer

A) more common in males than females. 
B) typically used as a justification for a crime. 
C) usually connected to severe childhood abuse. 
D) rarely seen with major depressive episode.

Question 9

In the DSM-5, posttraumatic stress disorder is classified as an) disorder.

Accepted Answer

A) anxiety 
B) trauma and stressor-related 
C) depressive 
D) adjustment

Question 10

Psychologists who argue for the importance of biological factors in mental disorders use which of the following kinds of evidence to support this approach?

Accepted Answer

A) studies of the rates of mental disorders in fraternal versus identical twins 
B) studies of the influence of childhood experiences on mental health 
C) studies of the influence of family dynamics on mental disorders 
D) studies involving gene alteration in individuals with mental disorders

Question 11

Which of the following is a primary symptom of autism?

Accepted Answer

A) deficits in motor communication 
B) lack of awareness of others, even caregivers 
C) excessive verbal communication 
D) mental retardation

Question 12

Caroline uses an old grocery cart to collect cans, plastic bags, and newspapers from the street.She wears multiple layers of clothing even when it is hot outside.She frequently talks to herself in public. She is

Accepted Answer

A) manifesting positive symptoms of antisocial personality disorder. 
B) manifesting negative symptoms of antisocial personality disorder. 
C) manifesting positive symptoms of schizophrenia. 
D) manifesting negative symptoms of schizophrenia.

Question 13

Floyd has volatile relationships with close friends.Most people view Floyd as emotionally unstable, and he has threatened to commit suicide a number of times.Floyd would probably be diagnosed with personality disorder.

Accepted Answer

A) narcissistic 
B) obsessive-compulsive 
C) dependent 
D) borderline

Question 14

A patient comes in complaining that they are missing awareness of large blocks of time.They know who they are, and they claim they are not experiencing multiple personalities.This patient may be diagnosed with

Accepted Answer

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

Question 15

Jaleesa thinks she may be depressed and decides to seek professional help.The psychologist starts by asking, "What kind of work do you do?" and proceeds to ask a series of standard questions, in order, about different possible symptoms.The psychologist is using an) approach to interviewing.

Accepted Answer

A) neuropsychological 
B) motivational 
C) structured 
D) unstructured

Question 16

Antisocial personality disorder is listed as cluster , which includes behavior.

Accepted Answer

A) A; odd or eccentric 
B) B; dramatic, emotional, or erratic 
C) C; anxious or fearful 
D) B; anxious or fearful

Question 17

Which of the following accurately describes evidence supporting the idea that dissociative identity disorder DID) is a genuine psychological disorder?

Accepted Answer

A) The separate identities display different patterns of brain activation. 
B) DID often runs in families. 
C) Twin and adoption studies have found a genetic component to this disorder. 
D) There is an objective, definitive test for diagnosing this disorder.

Question 18

Mandy cannot tolerate being alone and has strong negative emotional reactions whenever her relationships are disrupted.She often uses drugs or alcohol to help cope.Mandy would likely be diagnosed with personality disorder.

Accepted Answer

A) borderline 
B) narcissistic 
C) dependent 
D) avoidant

Question 19

Which of the following accurately describes evidence supporting those who are skeptical as to whether dissociative identity disorder DID) is a genuine psychological disorder?

Accepted Answer

A) The separate identities display similar patterns of brain activation. 
B) Patients often report well-publicized symptoms but not lesser-known yet still common symptoms. 
C) Diagnosis often occurs before someone has been accused of committing a crime. 
D) The separate identities display similar handwriting styles.

Question 20

Delusions are a symptom and social isolation is a symptom of schizophrenia.

Accepted Answer

A) negative; negative 
B) positive; negative 
C) positive; positive 
D) negative; positive

Exam 14: Psychological Disorders

Which of the following is accurate regarding individuals with posttraumatic stress disorder PTSD) ?