Question 1

Where does abnormality originate In our 'wiring' In our personality,conscious thought,or voluntary behavior In society Respond making explicit reference to the components of the bio-psycho-social model of illness

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Abnormality can originate from a combina...

Question 2

As compared to the major clinical disorders described on the DSM-IV-TR's Axis I,the Axis II personality disorders are:

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A)   more distressing to the individual
B)   less distressing to the individual
C)   less dysfunctional
D)   both B and C

Question 3

Which of the following correctly defines an important symptom of schizoid personality disorder

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A)   Exaggerated sense of self-importance
B)   Little emotional empathy or remorse toward others
C)   Reliance on relationships to define oneself
D)   Extreme introversion and withdrawal

Question 4

Which of the following best defines autistic disorder

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A)   A disorder of neural development characterized by impaired social interaction and repetitive behavior
B)   A disorder characterized by persistent worry and hostile behavior
C)   A disorder characterized by unwanted, intrusive thoughts and behavior
D)   A disorder characterized by disorganized and anti-social behavior

Question 5

Brett has an intense,irrational fear of needles and other sharp objects.Brett might be diagnosed with:

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A)   panic disorder
B)   a phobia
C)   generalized anxiety disorder
D)   obsessive-compulsive disorder

Question 6

Which of the following brain abnormalities is NOT associated with schizophrenia

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A)   low levels of the neurotransmitter dopamine
B)   low activity in the frontal lobe
C)   reduced temporal lobe activity
D)   enlarged cerebral ventricles

Question 7

Borderline personality disorder is relatively rare.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Dex is troubled by his own methamphetamine use.Moreover,he has been written up twice lately for missing shifts at work.By these criteria,Dex's behavior is __________.

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The answer of Dex is troubled by his own methamphetamine...

Question 9

With respect to potential gender differences in the prevalence of personality disorders,which of the following statements is true

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A)   Both borderline personality disorder and antisocial personality disorder are seen just as often in one gender as they are in the other.
B)   Both borderline personality disorder and antisocial personality disorder are most often seen in men.
C)   Both borderline personality disorder and antisocial personality disorder are most often seen in women.
D)   Borderline personality disorder is most often seen in women. Antisocial personality disorder is most often diagnosed in men.

Question 10

Roberta feels driven to wash her hands repeatedly.Roberta has which of the following

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A)   Generalized anxiety disorder
B)   Phobic disorder
C)   Obsessive-compulsive disorder
D)   Panic disorder

Question 11

Which of the following disorders is more prevalent in women than in men

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A)   somatization disorder
B)   conversion disorder
C)   body dysmorphic disorder
D)   A, B, and C

Question 12

In generalized anxiety disorder,excessive worry persists for at least:

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A)   2 months
B)   3 months
C)   6 months
D)   1 year

Question 13

The major clinical disorders are described on the DSM's Axis ____.

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The answer of The major clinical disorders are described on...

Question 14

Which of the following defines conversion disorder

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A)   Excessive worry about having a serious illness
B)   Faking physical symptoms to gain attention
C)   Experiencing a specific symptom such as numbness or blindness
D)   Experiencing numerous long-lasting physical ailments that no known physical cause

Question 15

A manipulative,callous individual with no apparent conscience might be classified with which disorder

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A)   schizophrenia, paranoid type
B)   bipolar disorder
C)   antisocial personality disorder
D)   obsessive-compulsive disorder

Question 16

Members of the Hespeler family tend to be outspoken and confrontational with one another.Angry outbursts are frequent,and there are few 'boundaries': Everyone is in everyone else's business all the time.The Hespelers display a high level of ________ emotion.

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A)   expressed
B)   projected
C)   repressed
D)   magnified

Question 17

The description of sexual disorders will probably be different in the upcoming DSM-V than it is in the current edition.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which of the following defines generalized anxiety disorder

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A)   Sense of impending doom, along with intense physiological arousal
B)   Persistent, uncontrollable, free-floating worry
C)   Unwanted, intrusive thoughts, or urges to perform specific behaviors
D)   Intense, irrational fear of a specific object or situation

Question 19

Regarding schizophrenia,which of the following statements is true

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A)   Schizophrenia is more common among African- and Hispanic Americans than among White Americans.
B)   Schizophrenia is similar to dissociative identity disorder.
C)   Schizophrenia is seen more often in women than in men.
D)   The prevalence of schizophrenia is similar across cultures.

Question 20

Which of the following major anxiety disorders is CORRECTLY paired with a description

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A)   phobic disorder - sense of impending doom, along with intense physiological arousal
B)   generalized anxiety disorder - persistent, uncontrollable, free-floating worry
C)   panic disorder - unwanted, intrusive thoughts, or urges to perform specific behaviors
D)   obsessive-compulsive disorder - intense, irrational fear of a specific object or situation
E)   None of these is correctly paired.

Exam 12: Personality

Which of the following brain abnormalities is NOT associated with schizophrenia

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Borderline personality disorder is relatively rare.

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The major clinical disorders are described on the DSM's Axis ____.

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Roberta feels driven to wash her hands repeatedly.Roberta has which of the following

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Brett has an intense,irrational fear of needles and other sharp objects.Brett might be diagnosed with:

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The description of sexual disorders will probably be different in the upcoming DSM-V than it is in the current edition.

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Regarding schizophrenia,which of the following statements is true

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With respect to potential gender differences in the prevalence of personality disorders,which of the following statements is true

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Which of the following defines conversion disorder

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Which of the following defines generalized anxiety disorder

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In generalized anxiety disorder,excessive worry persists for at least:

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Which of the following major anxiety disorders is CORRECTLY paired with a description

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Members of the Hespeler family tend to be outspoken and confrontational with one another.Angry outbursts are frequent,and there are few 'boundaries': Everyone is in everyone else's business all the time.The Hespelers display a high level of ________ emotion.

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Where does abnormality originate In our 'wiring' In our personality,conscious thought,or voluntary behavior In society Respond making explicit reference to the components of the bio-psycho-social model of illness

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As compared to the major clinical disorders described on the DSM-IV-TR's Axis I,the Axis II personality disorders are:

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Which of the following disorders is more prevalent in women than in men

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Which of the following best defines autistic disorder

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Dex is troubled by his own methamphetamine use.Moreover,he has been written up twice lately for missing shifts at work.By these criteria,Dex's behavior is __________.

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A manipulative,callous individual with no apparent conscience might be classified with which disorder

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