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Abnormal Psych
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1.) Which of the following statements is false?
a. Many behavioral and cognitive changes accompany depression.
b. Someone suffering from depression will set better only with therapy or
medication.
c. Compared with men, women are nearly twice as vulnerable to depression.
d. Stressful events related to work, marriage, and close relationships often
precede depression.
e. With each new generation, depression is striking earlier and affecting
more people.
2.) The risk of major depression and bipolar disorder dramatically increases if you
a. Have suffered a debilitating injury
b. Have an adoptive parent that has the disorder
c. Have a parent or sibling with the disorder
d. Have a life-threatening illness
e. Have above-average intelligence
3.) What do mental health workers call patterns of thoughts, feelings, or behaviors
that are deviant, distressful, and dysfunctional?
a. Interactions of nature and nurture
b. Physiological states
c. Genetic predispositions
d. Psychological factors
e. Psychological disorders
4.) Adolescent mood swings are often misdiagnosed as
a. Schizophrenia
b. A phobia
c. Depression
d. Bipolar disorder
e. Anxiety
5.) A split from reality that shows itself in disorganized thinking, disturbed
perceptions, and inappropriate emotions and actions is called
a. Schizophrenia
b. A phobia
c. Depression
d. Bipolar disorder
e. Anxiety
6.) The nearly 1-in-100 odds of any person being diagnosed with schizophrenia
become about 1-in-10 among those
a. Who also suffer anxiety disorder
b. Whose sibling or parent has the disorder
c. Who have been diagnosed with depression
d. Who live with someone diagnosed with schizophrenia
e. Whose identical twin has schizophrenia
7.) Which of the following is not an anxiety disorder?
a. Generalized anxiety disorder
b. Phobias
c. Bipolar disorder
d. Obsessive-compulsive disorder
e. Post-traumatic stress disorder
8.) Sensory experiences with out sensory stimulation are called
a. Word salads
b. Delusions
c. Paranoid thoughts
d. Ruminations
e. Hallucinations
9.) The number one reason people seek mental health services is
a. Depression
b. Bipolar disorder
c. Post-traumatic stress disorder
d. Dissociative identity disorder
e. Hypochondriasis
10.)
Brain-scanning techniques reveal that people with chronic schizophrenia
tend to have
a. Abnormally high brain activity in the frontal lobes
b. A noticeable increase in the brain waves that reflect synchronized neural
firing
c. Abnormal activity in multiple brain areas
d. Decreased activity in the amygdala
e. Normal amounts of cerebral tissue
11.)
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
People with __________ show little regret over violating others’ rights
Antisocial personality disorder
Avoidant personality disorder
Schizoid personality disorder
Histrionic personality disorder
Narcissistic personality disorder
12.)
Our way of thinking—who or what we blame for our successes and
failures—is called
a. Stability
b. Emotional memory
c. The social-cognitive perspective
d. Explanatory style
e. Dissociative reasoning
13.)
Although some psychological disorders are culture-bound, others are
universal. For example, in every known culture some people suffer from
a. Bulimia nervosa
b. Anorexia nervosa
c. Susto
d. Schizophrenia
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14.)
Today’s psychologists contend that all behavior, whether it is called
normal or disordered, arises from the interaction of
a. Genetics and physiology
b. Children and parents
c. Symptoms and therapy
d. Diagnosis and cure
e. Nature and nurture
15.)
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
Generalized anxiety disorder is diagnosed when a person
Is unexplainably and continually tense and uneasy
Experiences sudden episodes of intense dread
Feels irrationally and intensely afraid of a specific object or situation
Is troubled by repetitive thoughts or actions
Has nightmares for weeks after a severe, uncontrollable event
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16.)
Jimmy and Rich are identical twins who share a genetic predisposition for
major depression. Jimmy lives a fast-paced lifestyle that involves a challenging
career, travel, and not much time for rest and relaxation. Rich, on the other hand,
lives a more relaxed life and enjoys a simpler lifestyle. When they turned 35,
Jimmy alone showed symptoms of major depression. Which approach may
explain why Jimmy, but not Rich, became depressed?
a. Medical model
b. Diathesis-stress model
c. Biological model
d. Humanistic model
e. Psychodynamic model
17.)
According to the biopsychosocial model, genetic predispositions would be
an example of which factor(s)?
a. Biological and social
b. Psychological and social
c. Biological
d. Psychological
e. Social
18.)
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
Substance-abuse disorders would be listed on which axis in the DSM-IV?
Axis I
Axis II
Axis III
Axis IV
Axis V
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
Mental retardation would be listed on which axis in the DSM-IV?
Axis I
Axis II
Axis III
Axis IV
Axis V
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
A phobia is
A repetitive thought followed by a compulsive act
Free-floating anxiety that is displayed in many situations
A delusional belief that impairs reality
An inaccurate perception
An unjustified, irrational fear
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21.)
Sally says she experiences anxiety throughout the day. She has no idea
why, and lately it has become more persistent. Sally most likely would be
diagnosed with
a. A phobia
b. Obsessive-compulsive disorder
c. Post-traumatic stress disorder
d. Generalized anxiety disorder
e. Schizophrenia
22.)
Luke experienced a sudden loss of memory that resulted in his forming a
new identity, traveling to a new location and beginning a new life with no
memory of his previous life. Luke would most likely be diagnosed with
a. Dissociative identity disorder
b. Dissociative amnesia
c. Dissociative fugue
d. Schizophrenia
e. Generalized anxiety disorder
23.)
c.
d.
e.
Dysthymic disorder is characterized by
Major depression, including loss of appetite, feelings of worthlessness,
and difficulty functioning at home and at work
Fluctuations between periods of major depression and extreme feelings of
euphoria
Delusions and hallucinations
Mild depression that persists for more than two years
Irrational fears with no justifiable cause
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
One difference between bipolar I and bipolar II disorder includes
A longer period of mania
More severe periods of mania
Less severs periods of mania
Shorter periods of mania
No periods of mania
a.
b.
24.)
25.)
A problem on chromosome _________ seems to be connected with the
production of serotonin, which may be linked to the development of mood
disorders.
a. 13
b. 12
c. 14
d. 8
e. 7
26.)
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
“Split mind,” used to describe schizophrenia, refers to
Anxiety-arousing thoughts
Multiple personalities
Disorganized thinking patterns
An inability to function properly
Catatonic behavior
27.)
James believes that he is God and that he therefore has tremendous
powers. This would be an example of which characteristic of schizophrenia?
a. Delusions of grandeur
b. Delusions of persecution
c. Clang associations
d. Hallucinations
e. Flat effect
28.)
A type of schizophrenia that is characterized by total immobility and the
holding of the body in a fixed position for a long period of time, referred to as
waxy flexibility, is ________ schizophrenia.
a. Paranoid
b. Disorganized
c. Undifferentiated
d. Residual
e. Catatonic
29.)
Excessive receptors of the neurotransmitter ___________ have been
linked to the development of schizophrenia.
a. Serotonin
b. GABA
c. Dopamine
d. Glutamine
e. Norepinephrine
30.)
______________ personality disorder is characterized by and excessive
need to be taken care of, difficulty making decisions, and clinging behavior.
a. Histrionic
b. Antisocial
c. Narcissistic
d. Dependent
e. Obsessive-compulsive
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31.)
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
In the DSM-IV, multiple personality disorder is categorized as a(n)
Schizophrenic disorder
Dissociative disorder
Anxiety disorder
Somatoform disorder
Personality disorder
32.)
Franco hears voices and believes he is waned by the CIA. You would
probably diagnose him with
a. Schizophrenic disorder
b. Dissociative disorder
c. Anxiety disorder
d. Somatoform disorder
e. Personality disorder
33.)
Suzanne reports persistent irrational thoughts that produce tension and
repetitive impulses to perform certain acts that cause significant impairment. She
would most likely by diagnosed with
a. Schizophrenia
b. Obsessive-compulsive disorder
c. Tourett’es syndrome
d. Schizoid personality disorder
e. Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
34.)
A lack of responsiveness to others, gross impairment in communication
skills, and repetitive behavior are all symptoms of
a. Autism
b. Schizophrenia
c. Anorexia nervosa
d. Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
e. Dissociative disorder
35.)
Amnesia that accompanies an unexpected move away from ones’ home or
location of usual daily activities is normally associated with
a. Autism
b. Schizophrenia
c. Tourette’s syndrome
d. Dissociative fugue
e. Antisocial personality disorder
36.)
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
Which of the following is NOT a common symptom of schizophrenia?
Delusions
Auditory hallucinations
Inappropriate affect
Panic attacks
Disorganized thought
37.)
A person who alternates between periods of depression and periods of
mania is probably suffering from
a. Depression
b. Schizophrenia
c. Bipolar disorder
d. Amnesia
e. Post-traumatic stress disorder
38.)
The disorder that is marked by auditory hallucinations and a fear of
persecution is
a. Catatonic schizophrenia
b. Clinical depression
c. Hypochondriasis
d. Antisocial personality disorder
e. Paranoid schizophrenia
39.)
According to Myers, ______ people worldwide are suffering from some
form of a psychological disorder.
a. 400 million
b. 1 billion
c. 4 million
d. 1 million
e. 100 thousand
40.)
Loss of muscle tone at unexpected times and auditory hallucinations are
hallmarks of
a. Catatonic schizophrenia
b. Clinical depression
c. Hypochondriasis
d. Antisocial personality disorder
e. Paranoid schizophrenia
41.)
Richie is having problems with his hip, but doctors can find nothing
wrong with it. As an athlete, Richie is preparing for the biggest race of the year.
This hip problem is likely going to keep him from competing. Richie most likely
suffers from
a. Schizophrenia
b. A conversion disorder
c. Depression
d. Hypochondriasis
e. An anxiety disorder
42.)
Fred has no regard for the rights or privileges of others and consistently
violates those rights with no remorse. He probably suffers from
a. Schizophrenia
b. Antisocial personality disorder
c. Obsessive-compulsive disorder
d. Bipolar disorder
e. Somatoform disorder
43.)
Which of the following disorders is more likely to be found in women
than men?
a. Depression
b. Post-traumatic stress disorder
c. Obsessive compulsive disorder
d. Bipolar disorder
e. Hypochondriasis
44.)
Jane wakes up one morning and can’t remember where she is from. She
struggles with even simple chores because she doesn’t know where anything is in
her own house. Eventually, she realizes that she can’t remember who she is and
simply leave and wanders around for several days. She eventually starts a new
identity. Jane is a victim of
a. Psychogenic amnesia
b. Schizoid personality disorder
c. Psychogenic fugue
d. Multiple personality disorder
e. Hypochondriasis
45.)
Which of the following disorders is most associated with Freudian
psychology?
a. Anxiety disorders
b. Schizophrenia
c. Depression
d. Bipolar disorder
e. Catatonia
46.)
Someone who suffers from paranoid schizophrenia is NOT likely to
experience
a. Extreme suspicion
b. Delusions of grandeur
c. Auditory hallucinations
d. Loosening of associations
e. Depression
47.)
While at school, Joel experiences an acute onset of anxiety. His heart rate
increases, his blood pressure increases, and he feels jittery. Joel is probably
experiencing a(n)
a. Heart attack
b. Panic attack
c. Episode of mania
d. Psychotic break
e. Catatonic experience
48.)
Carla and her best friend Cutis, both aged 25, have been close since third
grade, but Curtis said something unkind about Carla’s latest haircut. Carla
decided he was a mean and evil person, and she didn’t want anything to do with
him. Curtis complains that this is a pattern with Carla-that she consistently
identifies people as being bad or good. Carla is likely to be experiencing
symptoms of
a. Anxiety disorder
b. Antisocial personality disorder
c. Borderline personality disorder
d. Depressive disorder
e. Obsessive-compulsive disorder
49.)
According to Myers, what percentage of people in the United States are
treated for some form of a psychological disorder?
a. 1%
b. 15%
c. 50%
d. 70%
e. 90%
50.)
Karen is afraid of heights. This fear inhibits her daily life. This is an
example of
a. Phobic disorder
b. Panic disorder
c. Somatoform disorder
d. Schizophrenia disorder
e. Anxiety disorder
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51.)
A physical condition, such as vitamin B-12 deficiency or exposure to
neurotoxin, that can have effects on the brain, the nervous system, or behavior,
would most likely to be noted on which axis of the DSM-IV-TR during a
psychological evaluation?
a. Axis I
b. Axis II
c. Axis III
d. Axis IV
e. Axis V
52.)
The term used by most contemporary psychologists to refer to
psychological difficulties that manifest themselves as physical symptoms is
a. Bipolar disorder
b. Conversion disorder
c. Organic disorder
d. Undifferentiated disorder
e. Paranoid disorder
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a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
54.)
Which of the following are most characteristic of a dissociative disorder?
A persistent, irrational fear of objects or situations
Difficulties in forming lasting personal relationships
Involuntary and persistent thoughts that interfere with daily activity
Auditory and tactile hallucinations
Memory or dysfunction and/or altered perceptions of identity
Depressions has been associated with low levels of the neurotransmitter
a. Acetylcholine
b. GABA
c. Serotonin
d. Chlorpromazine
e. Dopamine
55.)
Which of the following is NOT characterized by the DSM-IV-TR as an
anxiety disorder?
a. Post-traumatic stress disorder
b. Panic disorder
c. Agoraphobia
d. Seasonal affective disorder
e. Obsessive-compulsive disorder
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56.)
Hani was unable to tell the difference right and wrong. Which of the
following definitions of abnormal behavior is described in this example?
a. Maladaptive
b. Insanity
c. Commitment
d. Statistical
e. Personal
57.)
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
The behavioral approach attributes the cause of abnormal behavior to
Internal conflict from early childhood trauma
The result of neurochemical imbalances
Poor self-concept
Reinforcement of maladaptive behaviors learned through experience
Irrational and illogical perceptions of reality
58.)
Which of the following best characterizes a person experiencing
obsessive-compulsive disorder?
a. Anna, who hyperventilates whenever she is trapped in an elevator
b. Be, who returns home seven times to see if he has turned off the stove
c. Katia, who complains constantly about feeling sick and goes to many
different doctors
d. Kabir, who complains constantly about feeling sick and goes to many
different doctors
e. Miguel, who wanders around town in a daze, not sure who he is or how he
got there
59.)
A soldier who experiences sudden blindness after seeing his buddies killed
in battle is best diagnosed with
a. A phobic disorder
b. Hypochondriasis
c. Bipolar disorder
d. Dissociative disorder
e. Conversion disorder
60.)
A common feature among people diagnosed with dissociative identity
disorder is
a. Early childhood sexual or physical abuse
b. Repeated physical complaints
c. Relatives suffering from bipolar disorder
d. Excess of dopamine
e. Hallucinations and delusions
61.)
Which of the following is NOT characteristic of the manic stage of bipolar
disorder?
a. Inflated ego
b. Excessive talking
c. Shopping sprees
d. Fearlessness
e. Too much sleep
62.)
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
Paranoid personality disorder is characterized by
Unwarranted suspiciousness and mistrust of other people
Lack of interest on social relationships
Unusual preoccupation wit rules and schedules
Instability revolving around problems of mood and thought processes
Pleasure-seeking, shallow feelings, lack of conscience
63.)
When Herb physically abuses his dates, he considers himself good with
the ladies, has little remorse for his actions, and has had repeated trouble with
authority figures. His likely diagnosis is
a. Autism
b. Narcissistic personality disorder
c. Antisocial personality disorder
d. Borderline personality disorder
e. Schizophrenia
64.)
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
A delusion is a
Phobia of being in social situations
Misperception of auditory and visual stimuli
Faculty and disordered thought pattern
First indication of dissociative disorders
Characteristic of people suffering from dependent personality disorder
a.
b.
c.
d.
DSM-IV is most helpful for
Identifying the causes of psychological disorders
Recommending treatment for psychological disorders
Classifying psychological disorders
Distinguishing between sanity and insanity
65.)
e. Suggesting where consumers can get help for mental health issues
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b.
c.
d.
e.
All of the following are classified as anxiety disorders EXCEPT
Phobias
Post-traumatic stress
Panic
Obsessive-compulsive disorder
Hypochondriasis
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
Which of the following is a negative symptom of schizophrenia?
Delusional thinking
Incoherent speech
Hyperexcitability
Hearing voices
Flat effect
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68.)
Which of the following disorders is most closely associated with excessive
levels of dopamine?
a. Histrionic personality
b. Dependent personality
c. Paranoid schizophrenia
d. Bipolar disorder
e. Major depression
69.)
Estrella always goes shopping with Maria. Because she has no confidence
in her own decisions, she lets Maria decides what she should buy, and pays for
clothes for Maria with money she was saving for a haircut. Estrella shows signs
of which of the following personality disorders?
a. Histrionic
b. Dependent
c. Antisocial
d. Obsessive-compulsive
e. Narcissistic
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