Question 1

The current system for classification and diagnosis of psychological disorders uses a(n) ____________________ system of classification.

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Question 2

Recent research has revealed that the ____ is about 8-10% smaller in depressed individuals compared to non-depressed individuals.

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A)   prefrontal cortex
B)   hypothalamus
C)   hippocampus
D)   corpus callosum C

Question 3

The presence of structural abnormalities in the brain that are assumed to reflect deterioration of brain tissue has been associated with

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A)   mood disorders.
B)   schizophrenic disorders.
C)   anxiety disorders.
D)   somatoform disorders.

Question 4

The psychological disorder characterized by impulsive, callous, manipulative, aggressive, and irresponsible behavior that reflects a failure to accept social norms is

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A)   antisocial personality disorder.
B)   bipolar disorder.
C)   narcissistic personality disorder.
D)   schizophrenia.

Question 5

People who are clearly schizophrenic but who cannot be placed into any of the three main categories for schizophrenic disorders are said to have

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A)   undifferentiated schizophrenia.
B)   borderline schizophrenia.
C)   disorganized schizophrenia.
D)   schizophrenia in remission.

Question 6

Which of the following statements is LEAST accurate?

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A)   Correlations have been found between poor social skills and depression.
B)   Depressed people tend to be evaluated negatively by others.
C)   There is no relationship between depression and environmental stress.
D)   Depressed people gravitate towards people who reinforce their negative views of themselves.

Question 7

Of the major disorders, symptom patterns are probably most culturally variable for

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A)   schizophrenia.
B)   depression.
C)   bipolar illness.
D)   dissociative disorders.

Question 8

Renata recently had a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)  scan done. The results showed that her brain has enlarged ventricles and a thalamus that is smaller than normal. If Renata has a psychological disorder, the results of her MRI scan would suggest that the disorder is MOST likely

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A)   obsessive-compulsive disorder.
B)   bipolar disorder.
C)   schizophrenia.
D)   dissociative identity disorder.

Question 9

Schizophrenic disorders usually emerge during

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A)   childhood.
B)   adolescence or early adulthood.
C)   between the ages of 40 and 50.
D)   in the age group over 60.

Question 10

An individual with a(n) ____________________ would experience repeated, sudden, unexpected attacks of overwhelming anxiety.

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Question 11

In determining the probabilities associated with comorbidity (the coexistence of two or more psychological disorders) , epidemiologists would need to work with

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A)   conjunctive probabilities.
B)   cumulative probabilities.
C)   point prevalence rates.
D)   disjunctive probabilities.

Question 12

A disorder characterized by amenorrhea (loss of the menstrual cycle)  in women is the syndrome termed

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A)   generalized anxiety disorder
B)   bipolar mood disorder
C)   anorexia nervosa
D)   bulimia nervosa

Question 13

Individuals with antisocial personality disorder exhibit all of the following behaviors EXCEPT

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A)   they rarely experience genuine affection for others.
B)   they typically avoid social interactions.
C)   they are irresponsible, impulsive, and can tolerate little frustration.
D)   they chronically violate the rights of others and rarely feel guilty.

Question 14

Which of the following has NOT been proposed as a potential biological factor that might contribute to the development of antisocial personality disorder?

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A)   abnormalities in GABA and dopamine levels in the brain
B)   a genetic predisposition to the disorder
C)   a sluggish autonomic nervous system
D)   subtle prenatal neurological damage

Question 15

According to the DSM-IV, individuals should not be diagnosed as having a personality disorder before they're 18 years old because personality is not well established before then. From what you know about personality development (Chapters 11 and 12), can you support this position? You may wish to answer from the particular viewpoint of one of the personality theorists covered in your text (e.g., Erikson, Mischel, Maslow, or others).

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Question 16

We often think of a person's behavior as abnormal with no thought or definition of the concept of what "abnormality" means. Describe the three criterion used to determine whether a particular behavior is abnormal or not.

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The three common criteria that are commonly used to make judgments about abnormal behavior are: deviance, maladaptive behavior, and personal distress.
  People can be considered as disordered when one, two or all of the criteria are met, but diagnosis of psychological disorders involves value judgments about what represents normal or abnormal behavior.

Question 17

Fiona has been diagnosed with bulimia nervosa. Based on the physical symptoms listed in your text, you should expect that Fiona will show evidence of

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A)   amenorrhea and low blood pressure.
B)   dental problems and cardiac arrhythmias.
C)   cardiac arrhythmias and osteoporosis.
D)   dental problems and elevated blood pressure.

Question 18

It is safest to conclude that after 40 years of research effort, the neurochemical bases of mood disorders

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A)   is a fiction.
B)   will soon be discovered.
C)   has been found.
D)   remains mysterious. D

Question 19

An individual gets sudden, paralyzing attacks of anxiety and fears going out in public away from her house. Which anxiety disorder does this describe?

Accepted Answer

A)   generalized anxiety disorder
B)   phobic disorder
C)   obsessive-compulsive disorder
D)   panic attack and agoraphobia

Question 20

Which of the following statements is LEAST accurate?

Accepted Answer

A)   Prevalence estimates for schizophrenia and bipolar disorder appear to be roughly comparable across diverse cultures.
B)   Prevalence estimates for most diagnostic categories appear to be quite similar across cultures.
C)   Disorders that have a strong biological component tend to exhibit greater cross-cultural similarity in prevalence.
D)   Environmental factors at work in specific cultures probably foster some disorders more readily that others.

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