Question 1

Courtney is desperately sad, has trouble concentrating, and has lost some of her appetite. She has started to skip most of her classes and can\'t maintain eye contact with others for long. She calls her college\'s mental health help line and says, \"I\'m so worried about my grades that my stomach hurts. I don\'t know what to do.\" Based on the text\'s continuum from normal behavior to severely disordered behavior, Courtney\'s status would be considered ____. a. normal  b. moderately disordered  c. psychological disorder, less severe d. psychological disorder, more severe

Accepted Answer

psychological disorder, less severe

Question 2

The text defines abnormal behavior as behavior that is unusual, distressing, and ____. a. harmful to self or others  b. culturally insensitive  c. a deviation from the norm d. lacking justification

Accepted Answer

harmful to self or others

Question 3

The presence of two or more disorders in the same individual is called ____. a. binormality  b. bipathology c. comorbidity  d. cofunctionality

Accepted Answer

comorbidity

Question 4

Which of the following is true? a. Rates of psychological disorders in young adults are lower than in the general population and appear to be increasing. b. College students have about the same rates of psychological disorders as their same-age peers who are not attending college. c. College students have far fewer psychological disorders as their same-age peers who are not attending college. d. Rates of psychological disorders in young adults are higher than in the general population but appear to be decreasing.

Accepted Answer

College students have about the same rates of psychological disorders as their same-age peers who are not attending college.

Question 5

What is the system for classification of psychological disorders published by the American Psychiatric Association? a. International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems b. Diagnostic Classification of Mental Health and Developmental Disorders c. American Guide for Psychiatric Diagnosis d. Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders

Accepted Answer

Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders

Question 6

Jacob is nine years old. He dislikes and often avoids doing things that require sustained mental effort, such as his schoolwork and homework. According to the DSM, ____. a. he has met one criterion for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder b. he is a typical nine-year-old child c. he is a typical nine-year-old boy d. he has met one criterion for autism

Accepted Answer

he has met one criterion for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder

Question 7

In order to understand the reciprocal relationships between factors leading to psychological disorders, which is the most helpful perspective? a. evolutionary  b. integrated c. developmental  d. Biological

Accepted Answer

integrated

Question 8

Under an integrated approach to psychological disorders, each perspective ____. a. will have more to say about some disorders than about others b. contributes equally to understanding each disorder c. narrows down numerous factors in order to determine a primary causal factor d. must be viewed as independent entities to reach a balanced conclusion

Accepted Answer

will have more to say about some disorders than about others

Question 9

An anxiety disorder features anxiety that ____. a. is due entirely to genetic factors b. affects roughly 65% of the population c. temporarily increases one\'s level of performance d. is not proportional to a person\'s circumstances

Accepted Answer

is not proportional to a person\'s circumstances

Question 10

A generalized anxiety disorder is a disorder characterized by excessive anxiety and worry that ____. a. includes panic attacks and phobias b. disrupts daily life c. affects most of the general population d. is not correlated with particular objects or situations

Accepted Answer

is not correlated with particular objects or situations

Question 11

The experience of intense fear and autonomic arousal in the absence of real threat is called a(n) ____. a. panic attack  b. anxiety attack  c. phobia d. panic disorder

Accepted Answer

panic attack

Question 12

What is one of the primary characteristics of panic disorder? a. borderline agoraphobia  b. chronic anxiety  c. more common in males than females d. fear of future attacks

Accepted Answer

fear of future attacks

Question 13

What is the definition of a phobia? a. The unrealistic fear of an object or situation b. The experience of intense fear and autonomic arousal in the absence of real threat c. A disorder featuring anxiety that is not proportional to a person\'s circumstances d. An intrusive, distressing thought

Accepted Answer

The unrealistic fear of an object or situation

Question 14

Gabriel has become so fearful of going outside of his home alone and of being in open spaces such as parking lots that he has difficulty holding a job. This is best described as ____. a. a phobia  b. agoraphobia  c. a panic attack d. claustrophobia

Accepted Answer

agoraphobia

Question 15

Lauren has been chosen to introduce the guest speaker to her economics class. She is worried about how she will look and sound to her classmates, her palms are sweaty, and she can feel her heart beating. This is best described as ____. a. a phobia  b. a specific phobia c. social anxiety  d. a panic attack

Accepted Answer

social anxiety

Question 16

Which perspective suggests that phobias might be exaggerations of an otherwise useful sense of caution? a. The evolutionary perspective  b. The social perspective c. The integrative perspective  d. The cognitive perspective

Accepted Answer

The evolutionary perspective

Question 17

What is an obsession? a. Repetitive, ritualistic behavior associated with high anxiety b. Flashbacks, dreams, hypervigilance, and avoidance of stimuli associated with a traumatic event c. Preoccupation with or aversion to a specific topic d. An intrusive, distressing thought

Accepted Answer

An intrusive, distressing thought

Question 18

Of the following, who is demonstrating a compulsion? a. Andrew, who has a precise, daily coffee-making routine that cannot be disrupted b. Diane, who has repeated doubts as to whether she turned the stove off before she left for work c. Henry, who keeps picturing himself hitting his boss d. Ellen, who worries about the contamination on other people\'s hands and on door knobs at her office

Accepted Answer

Andrew, who has a precise, daily coffee-making routine that cannot be disrupted

Question 19

Alejandra, a resident of lower Manhattan, suffers from PTSD after witnessing the attack on the twin towers of the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001. A certain acrid burning smell can trigger intense feelings of jitteriness and distress for her. This is an example of ____. a. positive reinforcement  b. operant conditioning c. classical conditioning  d. observational learning

Accepted Answer

classical conditioning

Question 20

What is bipolar disorder? a. A disorder characterized by impairments in identity, in personality traits, and in the establishment of empathy or intimacy b. A mood disorder characterized by alternating periods of mania and depression c. A disorder characterized by instability in interpersonal relationships, self-image, and emotion d. A disorder characterized by disruptions in a person\'s identity, memory, or consciousness

Accepted Answer

A mood disorder characterized by alternating periods of mania and depression

Question 21

Of the following, who is demonstrating mania? a. Ron, who screams at his girlfriend for talking too much with another man b. Alicia, who is euphoric over her approaching wedding day c. John, who feels so cheerful that he talks extensively and rapidly with strangers on the subway and on the street d. Shelley, who becomes aggressive after drinking several Margaritas

Accepted Answer

John, who feels so cheerful that he talks extensively and rapidly with strangers on the subway and on the street

Question 22

Which of the following is true regarding the prevalence of major depressive disorder? a. As many as 50% of women may experience depression during their lifetimes. b. Men may make their depressed mood more apparent by drinking alcohol. c. People over 50 are about half as likely as people between 18 and 25 to be diagnosed with depression. d. Men are diagnosed with depression more frequently than women in non-Western cultures.

Accepted Answer

People over 50 are about half as likely as people between 18 and 25 to be diagnosed with depression.

Question 23

Sonia adores her new boyfriend, who she finds very attractive and intelligent. However, no matter what she does, he criticizes her: her appearance, her opinions, her cooking, the gifts she buys for him, etc. She is feeling more and more helpless and discouraged. This is likely a case of ____. a. generalized anxiety disorder  b. rumination  c. major depressive disorder d. learned helplessness

Accepted Answer

learned helplessness

Question 24

Social and evolutionary theories of depression and loneliness suggest that these states might promote an individual\'s survival by ____. a. increasing serotonin levels b. avoiding infectious diseases c. strengthening his or her independence d. promoting better relationships with others

Accepted Answer

promoting better relationships with others

Question 25

According to the DSM, the symptoms of depression in bipolar disorder are ____. a. the same as the symptoms in major depressive disorder b. distinct from the symptoms in unipolar disorder c. the same as the symptoms in obsessive-compulsive disorder d. distinct from the symptoms in major depressive disorder

Accepted Answer

the same as the symptoms in major depressive disorder

Question 26

Mania, unlike many other disorders, actually ____. a. increases the ability to listen quietly to another b. reduces a sense of self-importance c. reduces risk-taking behavior d. increases productive, goal-directed behavior

Accepted Answer

increases productive, goal-directed behavior

Question 27

What is the ratio of women to men affected by bipolar disorder? a. 1 to 3  b. 1 to 2  c. 1 to 1 d. 2 to 1

Accepted Answer

1 to 1

Question 28

Who of the following is within the group most likely to have the lowest rate of bipolar disorder? a. Adrien, from Germany, who eats lots of boiled vegetables such as cabbage b. Daniel, from Korea, whose family has always eaten a lot of fish c. Jeff, a Canadian, who have been taking omega-3 supplements for over two years d. Roberto, from Italy, who enjoys tomatoes in any form

Accepted Answer

Daniel, from Korea, whose family has always eaten a lot of fish

Question 29

Who of the following is among a group that seems to have a disproportionate risk for bipolar disorder? a. Paul Pierce, a basketball player b. Mitt Romney, a politician c. Mark Zuckerberg, a computer programmer/entrepreneur d. Angelina Jolie, an actress

Accepted Answer

Angelina Jolie, an actress

Question 30

Suicide is the eleventh leading cause of death in the United States for all ages, but among young adults ages 25 to 34, it is the ____. a. leading cause of death  b. second leading cause of death  c. fourth leading cause of death d. seventh leading cause of death

Accepted Answer

second leading cause of death

Question 31

Who of the following is most likely to attempt and complete a suicide? a. A young, single White man by gun b. A middle-aged, married Native American man by drug overdose c. A young, married White woman by drug overdose d. A middle-aged, divorced Asian-American woman by gun

Accepted Answer

A young, single White man by gun

Question 32

A dissociative disorder is characterized by disruptions in a person\'s ____. a. beliefs, processing, or memory  b. identity, memory, or consciousness  c. relationships, perceptions, and sleep d. visual and auditory processing

Accepted Answer

identity, memory, or consciousness

Question 33

Somatoform disorder/somatic symptom disorder is characterized by physical symptoms ____. a. that are induced in order to obtain sympathy and concern b. that do not have an underlying medical cause c. that are based on false perceptions of hallucinations d. that are intermittent but progressive in nature

Accepted Answer

that do not have an underlying medical cause

Question 34

Patients with somatoform symptoms usually visit physicians very frequently, report high numbers of physical complaints, and are at risk of ____. a. refusing any medical treatment b. neglecting personal hygiene and appearance c. becoming dependent on pain medications d. criminal behavior

Accepted Answer

becoming dependent on pain medications

Question 35

Schizophrenia is a disorder characterized by hallucinations, delusions, disorganized thought and speech, disorders of movement, avolition/asociality, and ____. a. restricted affect  b. excessive emotionality and tears  c. weight fluctuation d. hypersexuality

Accepted Answer

restricted affect

Question 36

A delusion is a(n) ____. a. false perception  b. belief in the supernatural  c. instinctual reaction d. false, illogical belief

Accepted Answer

false, illogical belief

Question 37

Mira has hallucinations and delusions. Which of the following is a hallucination, as opposed to a delusion?  a. Mira believes that her neighbors are watching her through the television. b. Mira hears critical voices commenting on her every action. c. Mira knows that Brad Pitt, the actor, is in love with her. d. Mira feels that she has an important mission to complete.

Accepted Answer

Mira hears critical voices commenting on her every action.

Question 38

A personality disorder is defined as a disorder characterized by impairments in identity, in personality traits, and in ____. a. the inhibition of impulsivity b. the need for excitement c. levels of deceit and manipulation d. the establishment of empathy or intimacy

Accepted Answer

the establishment of empathy or intimacy

Question 39

What is the name of the disorder characterized by an unusual lack of remorse, empathy, or regard for normal social rules and conventions? a. borderline personality disorder  b. avoidant personality disorder  c. histrionic personality disorder d. antisocial personality disorder

Accepted Answer

antisocial personality disorder

Question 40

Susan is serving a prison sentence for repeatedly passing fake payroll checks and using false ID cards. Under DSM-IV, which of the following is most likely true? a. She will be more likely be categorized a psychopath. b. She will be less likely to be categorized as having antisocial personality disorder. c. She likely will be categorized as having antisocial personality disorder. d. She likely will be categorized as having borderline personality disorder.

Accepted Answer

She likely will be categorized as having antisocial personality disorder.

Question 41

In brain imaging studies, people with antisocial personality disorder showed relatively little activity in the amygdala, which normally ____. a. consolidates information from short-term to long-term memory b. triggers the fight-or-flight response c. participates in recognition of fear and other negative emotions in others d. inhibits poor judgment and impulsivity

Accepted Answer

participates in recognition of fear and other negative emotions in others

Question 42

Antisocial behavior is associated with abnormalities of the orbitofrontal cortex, which often leads to ____. a. poor judgment and impulsivity  b. murder  c. amnesia d. the fight-or-flight response

Accepted Answer

poor judgment and impulsivity

Question 43

What is borderline personality disorder? a. A disorder characterized by impairments in identity, in personality traits, and in the establishment of empathy or intimacy b. A disorder characterized by disruptions in a person\'s identity, memory, or consciousness c. A disorder characterized by an unusual lack of remorse, empathy, or regard for normal social rules and conventions d. A disorder characterized by instability in interpersonal relationships, self-image, and emotion

Accepted Answer

A disorder characterized by instability in interpersonal relationships, self-image, and emotion

Question 44

Denise admired her boss greatly at first. They had an intense and productive working relationship, which then turned volatile. Denise exhibited episodes of anger and self-destructive behaviors at work, and was asked to leave. She found another job, but the same pattern caused her to lose that position as well. What personality disorder best fits Denise\'s behaviorial patterns? a. antisocial personality disorder  b. borderline personality disorder  c. dissociative disorder d. major depressive disorder

Accepted Answer

borderline personality disorder

Question 45

Liam is five years old and cannot sit still. He is almost always active and noisy and has difficulty maintaining sustained attention and following instructions in his kindergarten class. What condition might he have? a. autism spectrum disorder  b. somative symptom disorder  c. generalized anxiety disorder d. attention deficit hyperactivity disorder

Accepted Answer

attention deficit hyperactivity disorder

Question 46

Which of the following is a potential cause of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder? a. sugar  b. food additives  c. poor parenting d. thimerosal

Accepted Answer

food additives

Question 47

Anorexia nervosa is characterized by the maintenance of unusually low body weight and ____. a. cycles of binge eating and purging  b. the need to defy conventional norms  c. a distorted view of the body as obese d. the extreme need for control

Accepted Answer

a distorted view of the body as obese

Question 48

Brianna suffers from anorexia nervosa. In addition to having an unusually low body weight, she has irregular menstrual cycles, feels cold constantly, and has skin that appears ____. a. oily with a blue tint  b. oily with a yellow tint c. dry with a blue tint  d. dry with a yellow tint

Accepted Answer

dry with a yellow tint

Question 49

After a night of eating a gallon of ice cream and potato chips, Raven takes laxatives to purge the ingested food from her body. Raven, like many others who suffer from bulimia nervosa, is likely to feel what after purging? a. relief  b. sense of control  c. depression d. elation

Accepted Answer

depression

Question 50

Selena has suffered from bulimia nervosa for several years. She finally seeks professional help and is surprised to find out that medication can help her. What type of medication would be most helpful for Selena? a. selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors  b. phenothiazines  c. amphetamines d. catecholamine reuptake inhibitors

Accepted Answer

selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors

Question 51

Suzette seeks the help of a mental health professional because she just hasn\'t feel like herself lately; she is unusually sad, sleeps late, avoids her friends, and eats excessively. During her appointments, Suzette and her therapist engage in conversation as a way to help Suzette understand her feelings. This type of conversation is termed ____. a. psychodrama  b. biofeedback  c. dialectical therapy d. psychotherapy

Accepted Answer

psychotherapy

Question 52

As the biological approach to treating psychological disorders gathered momentum, what other aspect of psychological treatments was gaining success? a. Studying heritable links to psychological disorders b. Understanding the emotional underpinnings of psychological disorders c. Diminishing social stigmas associated with psychological disorders d. Creating centralized institutions to treat psychological disorders

Accepted Answer

Understanding the emotional underpinnings of psychological disorders

Question 53

Chandra, who is interested in the field of holistic medicine, attends a conference on hypnosis. During one seminar, she learned that hypnosis originated as a treatment for ____. a. hysteria  b. schizophrenia  c. depression d. psychosis

Accepted Answer

hysteria

Question 54

Maiken seeks the help of a therapist because she experiences anxiety at work. At her first visit, Maiken\'s therapist explains that she will focus on Maiken\'s personal strengths and development. What type of psychologist is Maiken visiting? a. A cognitive psychologist  b. A behavioral psychologist  c. A humanistic psychologist d. A Freudian psychologist

Accepted Answer

A humanistic psychologist

Question 55

Marcus would like to quit smoking and considers seeing a hypnotist to help him conquer his unhealthy addiction. As Marcus\'s friend, what information would you share to help him make an educated decision? a. At minimum, hypnotists are required to hold an associate\'s degree. b. There is no credible evidence to suggest that hypnotism is effective. c. Most states do not require that hypnotists be licensed psychotherapists. d. Because hypnotists are required to have advanced degrees, their services are very expensive.

Accepted Answer

There is no credible evidence to suggest that hypnotism is effective.

Question 56

Which therapist is most likely utilizing brief therapy during a session with a client? a. Dr. Leighton, who states, \"Tell me about your childhood\" b. Dr. Ma, who asks, \"What did you dream about last night?\" c. Dr. Milner, who states, \"Let\'s come up with a plan for the next time you feel anxious\" d. Dr. Draper, who states, \"Close your eyes and tell me the first thing that comes to your mind\"

Accepted Answer

Dr. Milner, who states, \"Let\'s come up with a plan for the next time you feel anxious\"

Question 57

From the following list, which client is the least ideal for group therapy? a. Pamela, who suffers from major depression b. Eduardo, who experiences panic attacks almost everyday c. Suri, who is extremely shy and self-conscious d. Dean, who attempted suicide last month

Accepted Answer

Dean, who attempted suicide last month

Question 58

What is a major benefit of group therapy? a. Has longer lasting effects b. Decreases the sense of isolation c. Provides the opportunity to give advice to others d. Allows for faster progress

Accepted Answer

Decreases the sense of isolation

Question 59

How has managed care affected contemporary treatments for psychological disorders? a. Psychological treatments are less stigmatized today because of managed care. b. Decisions about treatment strategies are often made by untrained managed care personnel. c. More people have access to psychological treatments because of managed care. d. Psychologists are able to develop more effective and evidence-based psychological treatments because of managed care.

Accepted Answer

Decisions about treatment strategies are often made by untrained managed care personnel.

Question 60

Who is credited with being the first person to use \"talking therapy?\" a. Aaron Beck  b. Leonard Krasner  c. Carl Rogers d. Sigmund Freud

Accepted Answer

Sigmund Freud

Question 61

Dr. Maynard uses a psychoanalytical approach when treating her clients. What underlying ideology influences her therapeutic style? a. Personal views on extrinsic circumstances drive behavior. b. Maladaptive behaviors arise from associating negative outcomes with certain events. c. The unconscious mind controls behavior. d. Societal judgments interfere with healthy behavior.

Accepted Answer

The unconscious mind controls behavior

Question 62

Dr. Cohen uses a humanistic approach when treating his clients. What underlying ideology influences his therapeutic style? a. Personal views on extrinsic circumstances drive behavior. b. Maladaptive behaviors arise from associating negative outcomes with certain events. c. The unconscious mind controls behavior. d. Societal judgments interfere with healthy behavior.

Accepted Answer

Societal judgments interfere with healthy behavior.

Question 63

Dr. Estevez uses a behavioral approach when treating his clients. What underlying ideology influences his therapeutic style? a. Personal views on extrinsic circumstances drive behavior. b. Maladaptive behaviors arise from associating negative outcomes with certain events. c. The unconscious mind controls behavior. d. Societal judgments interfere with healthy behavior.

Accepted Answer

Maladaptive behaviors arise from associating negative outcomes with certain events.

Question 64

Dr. Bohsle uses a cognitive approach when treating her clients. What underlying ideology influences her therapeutic style? a. Personal views on extrinsic circumstances drive behavior. b. Maladaptive behaviors arise from associating negative outcomes with certain events. c. The unconscious mind controls behavior. d. Societal judgments interfere with healthy behavior.

Accepted Answer

Personal views on extrinsic circumstances drive behavior

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