Question 1

A sixth-grade boy is deceitful, gets into fist fights, lies to get what he wants, and shows no remorse. A therapist is likely to tell his parents that he

Accepted Answer

A)  has narcissistic personality disorder. 
B)  is at risk for schizophrenia. 
C)  has antisocial personality disorder. 
D)  is at risk for antisocial personality disorder.

Question 2

_______ personality disorder and _______ personality disorder have the most similar core features.

Accepted Answer

A)  Narcissistic; schizotypal 
B)  Borderline; obsessive-compulsive 
C)  Antisocial; avoidant 
D)  Avoidant; obsessive-compulsive

Question 3

Jack worries constantly that he is teeming with germs. He has tried to distract himself by playing video games, but this has not stopped him from showering seven or eight times a day. Which of the following statements is true in Jack's case?

Accepted Answer

A)  Showering is a compulsion. 
B)  Video game playing is a compulsion. 
C)  Showering is an obsession, and thoughts about germs are a compulsion. 
D)  Showering is a compulsion, and video game playing is an obsession.

Question 4

Many theorists suggest that personality disorders should be thought of as _______ rather than _______.

Accepted Answer

A)  emotional; behavioral 
B)  behavioral; emotional 
C)  traits; types 
D)  types; traits

Question 5

Evidence suggests that bipolar disorder and schizophrenia are related in that both

Accepted Answer

A)  are associated with enlarged cerebral ventricles. 
B)  are associated with an overactive hippocampus. 
C)  respond to treatment with monoamine enhancers. 
D)  respond to treatment with SSRIs.

Question 6

Under the DSM-5, personality disorders are thought to represent

Accepted Answer

A)  distinct and rare personality types. 
B)  extreme positions on select personality traits. 
C)  milder forms of related clinical disorders. 
D)  unique patterns of idiosyncratic behavior.

Question 7

The DSM-5 is used for

Accepted Answer

A)  treating anxiety disorders. 
B)  identifying the cause of mental problems. 
C)  classifying psychological disorders. 
D)  distinguishing between biological and environmental causes of disorders.

Question 8

After Mike had several episodes of intense fear in a crowded grocery store, he began having his groceries delivered. He avoids driving over bridges because he does not think he could control his car if he had another episode. Mike is showing signs of

Accepted Answer

A)  obsessive-compulsive disorder. 
B)  avoidant personality disorder. 
C)  agoraphobia. 
D)  generalized anxiety disorder.

Question 9

A very common symptom of _______ personality disorder is _______.

Accepted Answer

A)  borderline; impulsive behavior 
B)  avoidant; fear of abandonment 
C)  schizotypal; rigidly routine behavior 
D)  narcissistic; paranoid thinking

Question 10

Maya once had a panic attack in a movie theater and has not been able to go to the movies since. What kind of therapy would be best for Maya?

Accepted Answer

A)  A strong dose of anti-anxiety medication followed by hours in a movie theater as the drug gradually wears off 
B)  Destruction of a minimal amount of brain tissue to numb the area that has caused anxiety in the past 
C)  Administration of a placebo followed by a night at the movie theater with friends 
D)  Gradual reintroduction to movie theaters to show her that she can be safe in that environment

Question 11

Grover has difficulty making friends because he is always talking about government cover-ups of UFOs and Bigfoot evidence. He lost his last job because he kept installing programs on his computer to look for evidence of government monitoring. He has never heard voices, experienced blunted affect, or had thoughts that were so disordered he could not carry on a conversation. The most likely diagnosis for Grover's condition would be _______.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Grover has difficulty making friends because he...

Question 12

A diagnostic system with high validity will lead to

Accepted Answer

A)  psychiatrists and psychologists using similar treatment plans. 
B)  over-diagnosis of people without significant problems. 
C)  common disorders being overlooked by healthcare providers. 
D)  identification of legitimate disorders in need of treatment.

Question 13

Jake he has no true friendships. He lacks empathy for others but expects their admiration. His arrogance and self-importance drove his boss to fire him. It is most likely that Jake's social and behavioral problems developed

Accepted Answer

A)  suddenly during his adult life and will fade gradually. 
B)  early in his childhood but will fade quickly now that he can see the consequences. 
C)  rapidly during adolescence and will fade by middle age. 
D)  throughout his childhood and are likely to persist.

Question 14

Your new client has been ordered by the court to attend treatment. She was arrested after smashing the windows of her boyfriend's car in a jealous rage. In your initial meeting, she was quite charming but did not appear to have any sense of guilt about her behavior. Suggest two potential personality disorder diagnoses for this client, and explain what additional information you would need to make a final diagnosis.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Your new client has been ordered by...

Question 15

A new medication enhances the release of serotonin into synapses and makes receptors more sensitive to serotonin, norepinephrine, and dopamine. It is likely intended as a treatment for _______.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A new medication enhances the release of...

Question 16

Use the following to answer questions :
Refer to the figure below.
 
-The individuals who are least likely to be prescribed the same medication are

Accepted Answer

A)  Paul and Roberta. 
B)  Paul and Tamar. 
C)  Roberta and Stefan. 
D)  Stefan and Tamar.

Question 17

Ava, a kind and talented 25-year-old, has no friends. She longs for close relationships, but her low self-esteem and fear of rejection keep her from speaking to people. Ava is likely to be diagnosed with _______ personality disorder.

Accepted Answer

A)  avoidant 
B)  antisocial 
C)  borderline 
D)  dissociative

Question 18

An anti-government organization has built a heavily armed, rural compound to defend against a government takeover that they believe could happen at any time. The organization would be most likely to attract people with _______ personality disorder.

Accepted Answer

A)  schizotypal 
B)  avoidant 
C)  borderline 
D)  antisocial

Question 19

A new client indicates that for years he has been anxious about many areas of his life-school performance, personal relationships, his finances, and his parenting skills. These anxieties indicate

Accepted Answer

A)  generalized anxiety disorder. 
B)  obsessive-compulsive personality disorder. 
C)  agoraphobia. 
D)  social phobia.

Question 20

Which of the following is no longer used as a treatment for schizophrenia?

Accepted Answer

A)  Psychosurgery 
B)  Neuroleptics 
C)  Behavior therapy 
D)  Dopamine agonists

Exam 16: Clinical Psychology