Download Chapter 16 Quiz 1. At one time, disordered people were

Chapter 16 Quiz
1. At one time, disordered people were simply warehoused in asylums. These have been
replaced with psychiatric hospitals in which attempts were made to diagnose and cure
those with psychological disorders. This best illustrates one of the beneficial
consequences of:
A) psychoanalytic theory.
C) the medical model.
B) the DSM-IV.
D) linkage analysis.
Ans: C Page: 642
2. People around the world may experience the same genetically based disorder quite
differently depending on their own personal expectations and the definitions of
abnormality common to their unique culture. This best illustrates the need for:
A) association studies.
C) linkage analysis.
B) the medical model.
D) a biopsychosocial approach.
Ans: D Page: 643
3. A current authoritative scheme for classifying psychological disorders is known as the:
A) DID. B) medical model. C) DSM-IV. D) biopsychosocial approach.
Ans: C Page: 644
4. Lenore is unexplainably and continually tense and is plagued by muscle tension,
sleeplessness, and an inability to concentrate. Lenore most likely suffers from a(n):
A) phobia.
C) obsessive-compulsive disorder.
B) dysthymic disorder.
D) generalized anxiety disorder.
Ans: D Page: 650
5. The avoidance of situations in which help may not be available when panic strikes is
most characteristic of:
A) obsessive-compulsive disorder.
C) a manic episode.
B) dysthymic disorder.
D) agoraphobia.
Ans: D Page: 650
6. Years after he barely survived a terrorist attack that killed his wife and two children, Mr.
Puskari suffers recurring flashbacks and frequent nightmares of the event that render
him incapable of holding a steady job. Mr. Puskari is most clearly showing signs of:
A) obsessive-compulsive disorder.
C) post-traumatic stress disorder.
B) generalized anxiety disorder.
D) dissociative identity disorder.
Ans: C Page: 652
7. Andrea experiences extreme anxiety when approaching any lake. Her therapist suggests
that her fear results from a traumatic boat accident she experienced as a child. The
therapist's suggestion reflects a ________ perspective.
A) psychoanalytic B) biological C) learning D) humanistic
Ans: C Page: 654
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8. A sudden loss of memory is one of the symptoms of a(n):
A) bipolar disorder.
C) panic disorder.
B) dissociative disorder.
D) obsessive-compulsive disorder.
Ans: B Page: 656
9. Elaine feels that her life is empty, has lost all interest in her career and hobbies, and
wonders if she would be better off dead. She is most likely suffering from:
A) a dissociative disorder.
C) a mood disorder.
B) antisocial personality disorder.
D) agoraphobia.
Ans: C Page: 658
10. An overabundance of the neurotransmitter norepinephrine is most likely to be associated
with:
A) a manic episode.
C) dysthymic disorder.
B) schizophrenia.
D) antisocial personality disorder.
Ans: A Page: 664
11. Mr. James believes that people are constantly laughing at him and that FBI agents are
trying to steal his life savings. Mr. James is most clearly suffering from:
A) compulsions. B) catatonia. C) delusions. D) hallucinations.
Ans: C Page: 669-670
12. Catatonia is characterized by:
A) periods of immobility or excessive, purposeless movement.
B) offensive and unwanted thoughts that persistently preoccupy a person.
C) hyperactive, wildly optimistic states of emotion.
D) delusions of persecution.
Ans: A Page: 670
13. Therapeutic drugs that block dopamine receptors are most likely to reduce:
A) hallucinations.
C) agoraphobia.
B) depression.
D) generalized anxiety disorder.
Ans: A Page: 672
14. The relationship between the season of the year in which people are born and their
subsequent risk of schizophrenia best highlights the role of ________ in this disorder.
A) glutamate receptors
C) oxygen deprivation
B) viral infections
D) learned helplessness
Ans: B Page: 673
15. Kyle is extremely manipulative and can look anyone in the eye and lie convincingly.
His deceit often endangers the safety and well-being of those around him, but he is
indifferent to any suffering they might experience as a result of his actions. His behavior
best illustrates:
A) schizophrenia.
C) obsessive-compulsive disorder.
B) bipolar disorder.
D) an antisocial personality disorder.
Ans: D Page: 677-678 Section: Web Quiz 1
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