Question 1

What cognitive attribution style can serve as a protective factor against depression?

Accepted Answer

A)  learned helplessness 
B)  internal attributions 
C)  optimism 
D)  All of these.

Question 2

Brad seems to be in a continuous state of anxiety though he is unable to identify the source of his feelings. The most likely diagnosis for Brad is ________ disorder.

Accepted Answer

A)  generalized anxiety 
B)  phobic 
C)  panic 
D)  dysthymic

Question 3

Carla is afraid to use any toilet other than the one in her home. She will go to any length to avoid using a public restroom or the washrooms at her friends' houses. Carla is most likely suffering from

Accepted Answer

A)  phobic disorder. 
B)  panic disorder. 
C)  dysthymic disorder. 
D)  obsessive-compulsive disorder.

Question 4

Imagine that you are in charge of an anxiety disorder clinic. Many individuals come to the clinic to be treated for all sorts of anxiety problems. Describe two types of problems you would commonly encounter.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Imagine that you are in charge of...

Question 5

Ethnicity and cultural heritage are factors that should be taken into consideration when diagnosing psychological disorders.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

It has been over two years since the death of her husband, and although Jenelle tries to go out with her friends for dinners and sometimes a concert, she still cannot seem to find much pleasure in life. Jenelle is most likely suffering from

Accepted Answer

A)  a major depressive disorder. 
B)  dysthymic disorder. 
C)  a social phobia. 
D)  involuntary grief reaction.

Question 7

Marlena is suffering from borderline personality disorder. If she believes that her best friend can do no wrong, and that her next door neighbor is her hated enemy she is exhibiting

Accepted Answer

A)  hallucinations. 
B)  referential thinking. 
C)  splitting. 
D)  delusions.

Question 8

Research has shown that health promotion programs do not work well with individuals who have severe psychological disorders.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Steve is a scuba diver who is concerned about sharks every time he is diving near a boat wreck. Steve is exhibiting

Accepted Answer

A)  a social phobia. 
B)  a specific phobia. 
C)  a normal reaction. 
D)  generalized anxiety disorder.

Question 10

Describe both the positive and negative symptoms associated with someone who is suffering from schizophrenia.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Describe both the positive and negative symptoms...

Question 11

As reflected by the content of suicide notes, what statement best reflects the difference between those who attempt suicide and those who complete suicide?

Accepted Answer

A)  Those who are most depressed complete suicide. 
B)  Those who feel a sense of belonging are less likely to complete suicide. 
C)  Those who talk about career accomplishments are less likely to complete suicide. 
D)  Those who talk about their pets are less likely to complete suicide.

Question 12

When Jack's ex-wife informs him that his son had been killed in a car accident, Jack responds by saying "Good, now I don't have to pay child support!" Jack is most likely suffering from

Accepted Answer

A)  major depressive disorder. 
B)  a specific phobia. 
C)  antisocial personality disorder. 
D)  schizophrenia.

Question 13

ADHD is not a recognized disorder according to the National Institutes of Mental Health.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Dissociative amnesia is characterized by a loss of memory and a tendency to travel or run away.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Tyra thinks that the professor is giving the class a surprise test because she left her glasses at home. What type of thinking is Tyra engaging in?

Accepted Answer

A)  splitting 
B)  referential 
C)  obsessive 
D)  deductive

Question 16

Which of the following psychological disorders is the LEAST common in the United States?

Accepted Answer

A)  schizophrenia 
B)  PTSD 
C)  general anxiety disorder 
D)  major depressive disorder

Question 17

Critics of the medical model of abnormal behavior argue that ADHD reflects

Accepted Answer

A)  a social construct rather than a psychological disorder. 
B)  a psychological disorder that requires no treatment. 
C)  an example of racial profiling of African American children. 
D)  behavior that should be termed psychopathology.

Question 18

Last week your roommate Delia would not get out of bed. However, this morning she rushes into your room and hands you a three hundred page paper that she said she started writing yesterday afternoon. Delia may be suffering from

Accepted Answer

A)  major depressive disorder. 
B)  dysthymic disorder. 
C)  bipolar disorder. 
D)  schizophrenia.

Question 19

The diathesis-stress model argues that schizophrenia occurs due to ________ and stress.

Accepted Answer

A)  biogenetic disposition 
B)  sociocultural factors 
C)  repression 
D)  behavioral factors

Question 20

Which axis on the DSM-IV addresses the current level of functioning of the individual who has been diagnosed with a mental disorder?

Accepted Answer

A)  I 
B)  II 
C)  III 
D)  V

Exam 15: Psychological Disorders

What cognitive attribution style can serve as a protective factor against depression?

Brad seems to be in a continuous state of anxiety though he is unable to identify the source of his feelings. The most likely diagnosis for Brad is ________ disorder.

Carla is afraid to use any toilet other than the one in her home. She will go to any length to avoid using a public restroom or the washrooms at her friends' houses. Carla is most likely suffering from

Imagine that you are in charge of an anxiety disorder clinic. Many individuals come to the clinic to be treated for all sorts of anxiety problems. Describe two types of problems you would commonly encounter.

Ethnicity and cultural heritage are factors that should be taken into consideration when diagnosing psychological disorders.

It has been over two years since the death of her husband, and although Jenelle tries to go out with her friends for dinners and sometimes a concert, she still cannot seem to find much pleasure in life. Jenelle is most likely suffering from

Marlena is suffering from borderline personality disorder. If she believes that her best friend can do no wrong, and that her next door neighbor is her hated enemy she is exhibiting

Research has shown that health promotion programs do not work well with individuals who have severe psychological disorders.

Steve is a scuba diver who is concerned about sharks every time he is diving near a boat wreck. Steve is exhibiting

Describe both the positive and negative symptoms associated with someone who is suffering from schizophrenia.

As reflected by the content of suicide notes, what statement best reflects the difference between those who attempt suicide and those who complete suicide?

When Jack's ex-wife informs him that his son had been killed in a car accident, Jack responds by saying "Good, now I don't have to pay child support!" Jack is most likely suffering from

ADHD is not a recognized disorder according to the National Institutes of Mental Health.

Dissociative amnesia is characterized by a loss of memory and a tendency to travel or run away.

Tyra thinks that the professor is giving the class a surprise test because she left her glasses at home. What type of thinking is Tyra engaging in?

Which of the following psychological disorders is the LEAST common in the United States?

Critics of the medical model of abnormal behavior argue that ADHD reflects

Last week your roommate Delia would not get out of bed. However, this morning she rushes into your room and hands you a three hundred page paper that she said she started writing yesterday afternoon. Delia may be suffering from

The diathesis-stress model argues that schizophrenia occurs due to ________ and stress.

Which axis on the DSM-IV addresses the current level of functioning of the individual who has been diagnosed with a mental disorder?