Question 1

For the past four weeks, Nan has been feeling lethargic and worthless. Her friends are worried because she no longer shows interest in her normal social activities. Nan is MOST likely suffering from _____ disorder.

Accepted Answer

major depressive

Question 2

Individuals suffering from bipolar disorder cycle between periods of depression and periods of:

Accepted Answer

mania.

Question 3

Anxiety disorders are:

Accepted Answer

twice as common among women as among men.

Question 4

Major depressive disorder is a set of distressing, disabling cognitive, emotional, and behavioral symptoms. Major depressive disorder is a _____ disorder.

Accepted Answer

psychological

Question 5

Individuals suffering from _____, a disorder seen in _____, believe their souls have left their bodies. The disorder usually develops after a frightening situation.

Accepted Answer

susto; Latin America

Question 6

Compared to chronic medical conditions, psychological disorders are _____ impairing and are _____ often treated.

Accepted Answer

more; less

Question 7

The rates of major depressive disorder may be up to 3 times _____ for women than for men beginning in _____.

Accepted Answer

higher; adolescence

Question 8

An individual with a fear of public speaking, going to parties, or eating out MOST likely suffers from _____ disorder.

Accepted Answer

Social anxiety

Question 9

An excess of the neurotransmitter _____ has long been associated with schizophrenia.

Accepted Answer

dopamine

Question 10

The textbook suggests that the language often used to discuss psychological disorders BEST reflects the _____ perspective.

Accepted Answer

medical

Question 11

Recall the \"three Ds\" of psychological disorders mentioned in the textbook. The extent to which a behavior interferes with a person\'s daily life and relationships is referred to as its:

Accepted Answer

dysfunction

Question 12

In any given year, the most common type of psychological disorder is:

Accepted Answer

anxiety disorders.

Question 13

People who suffer from _____ disorder are so preoccupied by unwanted repetitive thoughts and/or actions that they are unable to function in their daily lives.

Accepted Answer

obsessive-compulsive

Question 14

Recall the \"three Ds\" of psychological disorders mentioned in the textbook. Which \"D\" is correctly matched with its definition?

Accepted Answer

dysfunction - the extent to which a behavior interferes with daily life and relationships

Question 15

Which psychological disorder is NOT universal?

Accepted Answer

koro

Question 16

Which choice BEST expresses historical trends in psychologists\' views of schizophrenia\'s etiology?

Accepted Answer

Psychologists once attributed schizophrenia largely to environmental factors. They now believe that genetic factors play a critical role in the disorder\'s etiology.

Question 17

Michael is extremely fearful of germs. He sleeps in a special chamber at night, wears gloves, and will only eat food that he can unwrap. His symptoms are most characteristic of:

Accepted Answer

specific phobia.

Question 18

Major depressive disorder is diagnosed when at least _____ symptoms of depression are evident.

Accepted Answer

5

Question 19

Disorganized speech is to decreased speech as _____ is to _____.

Accepted Answer

positive symptom; negative symptom

Question 20

The brain abnormalities seen in schizophrenia are thought to be related to psychotic symptoms such as hallucinations and delusions. In other words, brain abnormalities may underlie some of the _____ symptoms of the disorder.

Accepted Answer

positive

Question 21

Narcissistic personality disorder is characterized by a(n):

Accepted Answer

exaggerated sense of self-importance.

Question 22

Although Zebulon realizes his behavior is unreasonable, he is so distraught by high bridges that he avoids them, causing him to take an unnecessarily lengthy route to and from work each day. Zebulon appears to suffer from:

Accepted Answer

specific phobia.

Question 23

Walter has an intense fear of public speaking. Because he can engage only in one-on-one interactions, he has been passed over for promotions. Walter\'s case illustrates _____ disorder.

Accepted Answer

Social anxiety

Question 24

Kyle is extremely manipulative. He 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 their suffering as a result of his actions. His behavior BEST illustrates:

Accepted Answer

antisocial personality disorder.

Question 25

Jackie is extremely afraid of rejection. As a result, she has always been withdrawn. Her inflexible and enduring behavior patterns have impaired her social functioning, and she may have _____ personality disorder.

Accepted Answer

avoidant

Question 26

People with _____ disorders display rigid, unusual behavior patterns that impair functioning.

Accepted Answer

personality

Question 27

Which piece of evidence does NOT directly support a sociocultural perspective on the etiology of psychological abnormality?

Accepted Answer

Traumatic childhood experiences are associated with bipolar disorder.

Question 28

The case of the Genain quadruplets _____ the importance of _____ factors in schizophrenia\'s etiology.

Accepted Answer

affirms; genetic

Question 29

According to the textbook, normal and abnormal behavior are BEST viewed as:

Accepted Answer

ends of a continuum.

Question 30

Bipolar I disorder is to bipolar II disorder as _____ is to _____.

Accepted Answer

mania; hypomania

Question 31

With respect to schizophrenia, diathesis is to stress as _____ is to _____.

Accepted Answer

nature; nurture

Question 32

The brain areas involved in obsessive-compulsive disorder also contribute to:

Accepted Answer

movement.

Question 33

Mr. James incorrectly believes that FBI agents are trying to steal his savings. Mr. James is suffering from a(n):

Accepted Answer

delusion.

Question 34

Some people in Japan and Korea suffer from taijin kyofu, a variant of _____ anxiety disorder in which people fear _____.

Accepted Answer

social; causing distress to others

Question 35

The police brought Gabriella to the emergency room after she was seen running down the street in her underwear yelling that she \"has the power!\" Gabriella was also spending large amounts of money and was agitated and reckless during the past 5 days. In the emergency room, Gabriella would not be quiet long enough for the nurse to ask her questions. Gabriella is MOST likely suffering from _____ disorder.

Accepted Answer

bipolar

Question 36

Pam is experiencing a major depressive episode. She is upset that she doesn\'t feel \"like herself,\" and it bothers her that she has too little energy to participate fully in her family and work life. Pam\'s discomfort is an example of the _____ associated with psychological abnormality.

Accepted Answer

distress

Question 37

Lanie is very dramatic and impulsive. She displays shallow, attention-getting emotions and will do whatever she can to get people to praise her. Lanie exhibits characteristics typical of ______ personality disorder.

Accepted Answer

histrionic

Question 38

Fabiana is dramatic and emotionally volatile. She rapidly forms intense relationships that then blow up or fall apart quickly. Although she tends to distrust others, she also needs their attention. Fabiana might be diagnosed with _______ personality disorder.

Accepted Answer

borderline

Question 39

Dr. Fritsch and Dr. Gupta are debating why depression is more prevalent among women than among men. \"Women have fewer economic opportunities than do men, and they experience role conflicts more often,\" notes Dr. Fritsch. Dr. Gupta remarks that women experience fluctuations in estrogen levels, whereas men do not. Dr. Fritsch appears to take a _____ approach to depressive disorders, whereas Dr. Gupta seems to favor a _____ approach.

Accepted Answer

sociocultural; medical

Question 40

Kristi has been detached from her friends and classmates. She displays such emotionless disengagement that she might be diagnosed with _____ personality disorder.

Accepted Answer

schizoid

Question 41

_____ disorders are defined by an enduring, inflexible pattern of inner experience and behavior that deviates from the expectations of an individual\'s culture.

Accepted Answer

Personality

Question 42

Sally is focused on cleaning her home, which she does for four hours per day. In particular, the fringe on her rugs must be straight on both sides in all five rooms. This takes considerable time, and she often repeats this 10 to 12 times per day. Her experience is most symptomatic of _____ disorder.

Accepted Answer

obsessive-compulsive

Question 43

Which choice BEST expresses how many states offer some form of the insanity legal defense?

Accepted Answer

Almost all of them do.

Question 44

A person with antisocial personality disorders show reduced tissue volume in the brain\'s:

Accepted Answer

prefrontal cortex.

Question 45

One positive symptom of schizophrenia is:

Accepted Answer

hallucinations.

Question 46

Evidence suggests that persons with depressive disorders may have _____ levels of the hormone _____.

Accepted Answer

high; cortisol

Question 47

The two personality disorders that have received the MOST research attention are _____ personality disorder and _____ personality disorder.

Accepted Answer

antisocial; borderline

Question 48

Which term is correctly matched with its description?

Accepted Answer

dissociation - An individual experiences a disturbance in the integration of the psychological functions involved in memory, consciousness, perception, or identity.

Question 49

Dex is troubled by his own methamphetamine use; moreover, he has been written up twice lately for missing shifts at work. Dex\'s case illustrates the _____ associated with psychological abnormality.

Accepted Answer

distress and dysfunction

Question 50

_____ is characterized by moods that alternate between the hopelessness and lethargy of depression and the euphoric, hyperactive state of mania.

Accepted Answer

Bipolar disorder

Question 51

Feeling worthless, difficulty concentrating, and changes in appetite are symptoms of:

Accepted Answer

major depression disorder.

Question 52

Which statement BEST expresses the relationship between the diathesis-stress model of psychological disorders and the biopsychosocial perspective?

Accepted Answer

The diathesis-stress model reflects the biopsychosocial perspective.

Question 53

Paulette cannot recall long stretches of her difficult childhood; Paulette\'s case is an example of dissociative:

Accepted Answer

amnesia.

Question 54

The textbook describes a study in which researchers tracked 144 people with obsessive-compulsive disorder for more than 40 years. Recall the research designs used in developmental psychology. Skoog and Skoog\'s study exemplifies _____ research.

Accepted Answer

longitudinal

Question 55

A true \"drama queen\" may well have ______ personality disorder.

Accepted Answer

histrionic

Question 56

Schizophrenia is associated with a(n):

Accepted Answer

decrease in total brain volume.

Question 57

Rhonda is constantly worried about many aspects of her life. She is having trouble sleeping and is experiencing muscle tension. Rhonda is showing signs of:

Accepted Answer

generalized anxiety disorder.

Question 58

Nick has felt depressed most of the time for the past two years. On this basis, he may be diagnosed with _____ disorder.

Accepted Answer

persistent depressive

Question 59

Drugs that block dopamine reduce the psychotic symptoms of schizophrenia such as delusions and hallucinations. These drugs therefore lessen the _____ symptoms of the disorder.

Accepted Answer

positive

Question 60

Chase stole money from the local grocery store on the corner to buy beer. He later assaulted a 72-year-old woman and stole her purse. In the alley, he dumped the purse, went to Starbucks for a cup of coffee, and proceeded to take the train. On the train, a woman accidentally stepped on his shoes, and he threw the hot coffee on her and laughed. Chase would be considered to have a(n) _______ personality disorder.

Accepted Answer

antisocial

Question 61

Lenora is always tense and uneasy. She is plagued by insomnia and muscle tension. Lenora is MOST likely suffering from _____ disorder.

Accepted Answer

generalized anxiety

Question 62

How might the results of David Rosenhan\'s study inform an evaluation of the DSM-5\'s system of classifying psychological disorders?

Accepted Answer

The study\'s results are worrying because they suggest that diagnostic labels strongly affect how a person\'s behavior is perceived.

Question 63

Hoang lives in Vietnam. He is terrified that his penis will disappear into his abdomen. Hoang appears to suffer from a disorder called:

Accepted Answer

koro.

Question 64

Victor\'s mother is frustrated because she cannot get Victor involved in any activities. Most days he sits in a chair with no expression on his face. Victor\'s absence of appropriate behavior exemplifies the _____ typical of schizophrenia.

Accepted Answer

negative symptoms

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