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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
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psychological disorder, less severe
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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
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harmful to self or others
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The presence of two or more disorders in the same individual is called ____. a. binormality b. bipathology c. comorbidity d. cofunctionality
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comorbidity
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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.
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College students have about the same rates of psychological disorders as their same-age peers who are not attending college.
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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
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Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders
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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
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he has met one criterion for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
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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
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integrated
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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
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will have more to say about some disorders than about others
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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
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is not proportional to a person's circumstances
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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
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is not correlated with particular objects or situations
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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
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panic attack
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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
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fear of future attacks
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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
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The unrealistic fear of an object or situation
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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
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agoraphobia
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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
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social anxiety
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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
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The evolutionary perspective
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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
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An intrusive, distressing thought
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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
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Andrew, who has a precise, daily coffee-making routine that cannot be disrupted
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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
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classical conditioning
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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
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A mood disorder characterized by alternating periods of mania and depression
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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
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John, who feels so cheerful that he talks extensively and rapidly with strangers on the subway and on the street
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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.
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People over 50 are about half as likely as people between 18 and 25 to be diagnosed with depression.
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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
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learned helplessness
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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
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promoting better relationships with others
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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
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the same as the symptoms in major depressive disorder
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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
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increases productive, goal-directed behavior
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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
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1 to 1
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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
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Daniel, from Korea, whose family has always eaten a lot of fish
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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
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Angelina Jolie, an actress
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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
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second leading cause of death
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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
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A young, single White man by gun
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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
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identity, memory, or consciousness
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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
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that do not have an underlying medical cause
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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
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becoming dependent on pain medications
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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
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restricted affect
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A delusion is a(n) ____. a. false perception b. belief in the supernatural c. instinctual reaction d. false, illogical belief
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false, illogical belief
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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.
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Mira hears critical voices commenting on her every action.
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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
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the establishment of empathy or intimacy
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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
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antisocial personality disorder
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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.
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She likely will be categorized as having antisocial personality disorder.
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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
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participates in recognition of fear and other negative emotions in others
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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
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poor judgment and impulsivity
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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
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A disorder characterized by instability in interpersonal relationships, self-image, and emotion
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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
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borderline personality disorder
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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
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attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
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Which of the following is a potential cause of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder? a. sugar b. food additives c. poor parenting d. thimerosal
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food additives
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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
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a distorted view of the body as obese
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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
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dry with a yellow tint
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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
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depression
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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
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selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors
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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
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psychotherapy
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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
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Understanding the emotional underpinnings of psychological disorders
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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
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hysteria
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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
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A humanistic psychologist
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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.
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There is no credible evidence to suggest that hypnotism is effective.
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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"
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Dr. Milner, who states, "Let's come up with a plan for the next time you feel anxious"
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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
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Dean, who attempted suicide last month
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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
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Decreases the sense of isolation
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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.
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Decisions about treatment strategies are often made by untrained managed care personnel.
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Who is credited with being the first person to use "talking therapy?" a. Aaron Beck b. Leonard Krasner c. Carl Rogers d. Sigmund Freud
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Sigmund Freud
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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.
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The unconscious mind controls behavior
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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.
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Societal judgments interfere with healthy behavior.
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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.
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Maladaptive behaviors arise from associating negative outcomes with certain events.
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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.
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Personal views on extrinsic circumstances drive behavior
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Rena's therapist asks her a series of questions about her childhood, such as her relationship with her parents. She is asked to recall, in depth, her interactions with her parents, particularly during mealtime. The therapist tells Rena that her conflicts with her parents at dinnertime may be a source of the problem. What type of therapy does this scenario illustrate? a. psychoanalytical therapy b. cognitive therapy c. humanistic therapy d. behavioral therapy
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psychoanalytical therapy
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Rena and her therapist discuss how she feels when she goes on eating binges. Rena states that she is overwhelmed by guilt and that dieting just makes her crave food even more. Her therapist states that it must be difficult for Rena, because we live in a society where we are constantly judged by our appearance and where self-worth is often equated with willpower. What type of therapy does this scenario illustrate? a. psychoanalytical therapy b. cognitive therapy c. humanistic therapy d. behavioral therapy
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humanistic therapy
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Rena's therapist suggests that she find an alternative behavior to engage in, such as chewing a stick of gum or calling a friend, whenever she is compelled to grab a snack in-between meals. The therapist also encourages Rena to reward herself when she meets her goals. What type of therapy does this scenario illustrate? a. psychoanalytical therapy b. cognitive therapy c. humanistic therapy d. behavioral therapy
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behavioral therapy
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Rena's therapist challenges her to think about her past dieting failures, in which Rena would strictly limit her caloric intake. She asks whether Rena's "all-or-nothing" view of eating was rational - "Is it realistic to think that portion control should be either rigid or not worth regulating at all"? What type of therapy does this scenario illustrate? a. psychoanalytical therapy b. cognitive therapy c. humanistic therapy d. behavioral therapy
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cognitive therapy
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What is a major assumption of insight therapy? a. Most people are unable to truly understand their feelings without professional guidance. b. Providing too much insight into a client's problems ultimately slows down progress. c. Clients will improve when they come to realize the root of their problems. d. Taking responsibility for one's own actions is the first step in the healing process.
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Clients will improve when they come to realize the root of their problems
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Dr. Sebastian asks his client to say whatever comes to mind about his mother without attempting to censor the content. This technique is referred to as ____. a. mind release b. free association c. introspective guidance d. cognitive liberation
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free association
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Dr. Zhang notices that his client, Mariel, becomes very defensive when asked to elaborate on her financial difficulties. Dr. Zhang infers that Mariel has likely been defensive with her parents and supervisors at work as well. What technique is Dr. Zhang using to make his inference? a. transference b. discordance c. conformance d. resistance
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transference
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Dr. Smirnova feels that she made significant progress with her client, Alyssa, at their last session. This week, Alyssa cancels her appointment at the last minute, stating that she does not feel well. Dr. Smirnova suspects that Alyssa is showing signs of ____. a. transference b. discordance c. avoidance d. resistance
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resistance
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According to the cognitive therapeutic perspective, people run into psychological trouble when they adopt ____ ways of thinking. a. egotistical b. irrational c. manic d. sadistic
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irrational
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Deborah is terrified of flying, but when her daughter moves 2,000 miles away, she is determined to get on a plane to visit her. Her therapist uses a technique in which Deborah's old irrational fears of flying are replaced with rational thoughts about the safety of flying. This technique is referred to as ____. a. logical awareness b. self rationality c. assisted lucidity d. cognitive restructuring
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cognitive restructuring
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The most commonly used medical therapy is ____. a. neurofeedback b. psychosurgery c. deep brain stimulation d. medication
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medication
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Antoine attends a conference on alternative treatments for psychological disorders. While at the conference, he is surprised to find out that electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is an effective treatment for severe cases of ____. a. bipolar disorder b. schizophrenia c. depression d. obsessive compulsive disorder
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depression
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After several failed attempts at treating his major depressive episodes over the years, Patrick contemplates undergoing electroconvulsive therapy (ECT). He discusses this with his doctor, who warns him that ECT can lead to ____. a. insomnia b. memory loss c. increased anxiety d. aggressive behavior
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memory loss
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Frontal lobotomies were performed well into the 1960s, despite the fact that damage to the frontal lobe can severely impair a person's ____. a. circadian rhythm b. motor abilities c. judgment d. memory
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judgment
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Barbiturates were once commonly used to treat anxiety; however, they are not ideal because they ____. a. are highly addictive b. are not very effective c. can cause seizures d. increase the risk of stroke
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are highly addictive
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The discovery of which class of drugs after World War II changed the treatment of anxiety dramatically? a. selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors b. benzodiazepines c. barbiturates d. monoamine oxidase inhibitors
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benzodiazepines
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Dr. DeMarco prefers to use cognitive-behavioral techniques rather than medication to treat his clients with anxiety disorders because ____. a. most anti-anxiety medications produce irreversible side effects b. therapy produces quicker results c. therapy produces longer-lasting effects d. the evidence to support the effectiveness of medication is limited
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therapy produces longer-lasting effects
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The most popular method for treating major depressive disorder today is ____. a. psychoanalysis b. group therapy c. the use of medication d. cognitive-behavioral therapy
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the use of medication
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SSRIs alleviate symptoms of depression by increasing the ____. a. level of serotonin at the synapse b. number of serotonin receptors at the synapse c. synthesis of serotonin d. frequency at which serotonin is released from synaptic vesicles
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level of serotonin at the synapse
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Felix was recently prescribed SSRIs to treat his depression. Before he takes his first dose, Felix flips through the medication insert and reads the list of side-effects, which include ____. a. insomnia b. constipation c. headaches d. the risk of stroke
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headaches
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After running out of the medication that he takes to treat his bipolar disorder, Dan calls the pharmacy and asks for a refill of ____. a. potassium phosphate b. sodium bicarbonate c. manganese chloride d. lithium carbonate
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lithium carbonate
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What is the role of psychotherapy in the treatment of bipolar disorder? a. Cognitive-behavioral therapy is an effective alternative to medication. b. The combination of psychotherapy and medication is not effective for bipolar disorder. c. Psychotherapy helps individuals cope with the disorder and to adhere to their treatment. d. Psychotherapy is beneficial in mitigating manic but not depressive symptoms.
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Psychotherapy helps individuals cope with the disorder and to adhere to their treatment.
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Treatment for dissociative identity disorder typically starts with ____. a. identifying one's "true" personality b. working through traumatic memories c. labeling the disorder for the client d. finding the most appropriate medication
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working through traumatic memories
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Why is hypnosis not recommended for the treatment of dissociative identity disorder? a. Because of the risk of manufacturing false memories b. Because of the risk of suppressing true personality c. Because it builds a platform for emerging personalities d. Because it creates a placebo effect and increases the chance of relapse
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Because of the risk of manufacturing false memories
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Dr. Vinard suspects his patient Muriel has somatization disorder and refers her to a psychotherapist. At a follow-up visit, Dr. Vinard learns that Muriel failed to schedule an appointment with the psychotherapist. According to the text, what is the most likely reason for this? a. Individuals with somatization disorder typically suffer from severe memory impairment. b. Somatization disorder is often accompanied by agoraphobia. c. She may continue to feel that she has a real medical disorder. d. She may feel insecure about opening up about her feelings.
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She may continue to feel that she has a real medical disorder
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What discovery lead to a dramatic decrease in institutionalized populations in the United States between 1955 and 2000? a. Phenothiazines to treat schizophrenia b. Benzodiazepines to treat anxiety disorders c. Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors to treat depression d. Lithium to treat bipolar disorder
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Phenothiazines to treat schizophrenia
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Dr. Aimes notes that the Thorazine has been effective at reducing Bart's ____. a. delusions b. social withdrawal c. anhedonia d. avolition
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delusions
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Dr. Aimes is concerned that due to the Thorazine, Bart is showing signs of ____. a. memory loss b. severe insomnia c. cataplexy d. tardive dyskinesia
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tardive dyskinesia
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Tom is serving a 25-year prison term for armed robbery. While incarcerated, he is diagnosed with antisocial personality disorder. The prison psychiatrist prescribes barbiturates for Tom. What is the most likely reason for the psychiatrist's decision to prescribe barbiturates? a. To decrease Tom's impulsivity b. To treat Tom's depression c. To decrease Tom's aggressive behavior d. To help Tom learn to empathize with others
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To decrease Tom's aggressive behavior
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What is the relationship between medication and the treatment of borderline personality disorder? a. Medications are typically underprescribed for the treatment of borderline personality disorder. b. No medications are currently approved specifically for the treatment of borderline personality disorder. c. Medications are ineffective in treating borderline personality disorder because of compliance issues. d. Although medications are typically very effective at first, their effectiveness diminishes quickly when treating borderline personality disorder.
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No medications are currently approved specifically for the treatment of borderline personality disorder.
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Dr. McGuire specializes in the treatment of borderline personality disorder. She engages her patients in a type of therapy that addresses their symptoms in the order of their importance: reducing suicidal thoughts, reducing behaviors that interfere with therapy, and finally, reducing behaviors that interfere with the quality of life. This type of therapy is referred to as ____. a. action-based therapy b. actualization therapy c. dialectical behavior therapy d. mood stabilization therapy
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dialectical behavior therapy
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The use of medication for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in the United States is how many times higher than in any other nation? a. two b. three c. four d. five
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five
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