Chapter 12 Practice Exam – Flashcards

Which of the following is an example of subjective discomfort? a) hearing voices that no one else can hear b) worrying about everything most of the time c) feeling that one is better than everyone else (Normal) d) deciding that rules are for suckers and that you do not have to obey them as long as you do not get caught.

Each day, while Sid is sitting at his desk at work, he continually thinks about germs. Each time this occurs, he washes his hands. Sid probably suffers from___________. a) agoraphobia b) panic disorder c) generalized anxiety disorder d) obsessive-compulsive disorder

Shelley is diagnosed with schizophrenia. She believes that she is a powerful person who can save the world. Shelley is experiencing __________. a) delusions of persecution b) delusions of grandeur c) delusions of reference d) delusions of influence

Excessive or unrealistic fearfulness and worry are characteristic of _________. a) mood disorders b) dissociative neurosis c) anxiety disorders d) amnesia

Manny has such an intense fear of flying insects that he hardly ever goes outside his house during the summer months. He is probably suffering from a _________. a) somatoform disorder b) conversion reaction c) personality disorder d) phobia

Which of the following is the term used to describe a sudden onset of extreme panic with various symptoms including racing heart, rapid breathing, and sweating? a) phobia b) compulsion c) panic attack d) affective disorder

Gigi, who has schizophrenia, believes that she was sent by God to one day rule the world. Her belief is an example of a(n) ________. a) phobia b) delusion c) alogia d) hallucination

Ali, a war veteran, has had nightmares, flashbacks, and anxiety attacks for the past three years. Ali is most likely suffering from _____________. a) acute stress disorder b) external locus of control c) catastrophic stress d) post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

While Sid is sitting at his desk at work an image of harming his young son pops into his mind. Each time this occurs, he touches all four corners of his desk in a particular order. Sid probably suffers from C a. generalized anxiety disorder (not linked to a specific cause, dread and doom feelings) b. agoraphobia. (anxiety disorder- want to escape social situations) c. obsessive-compulsive disorder. d. panic disorder (sudden onset of panic and nervousness like heart attack ex is public speaking)

What individual is most likely to come into conflict with the law because of his/her disregard for social rules and unwillingness to restrain his/her impulses? a. paranoid schizophrenic b. dissociative identity disorder c. antisocial personality d. bipolar disorder

Marty is moody, manipulative, unstable, lacks a clear sense of identity, and often clings to others. He wants to have close relationships but is unable to do so because he is untrusting of others. Marty is suffering from _______ personality disorder. a) antisocial b) avoidant c) dependent d) borderline

Kaylee refuses to change in the locker room during gym class. She is afraid that someone will see her body, make fun of it, and embarrass her. As a result, Kaylee skips gym class to avoid the situation. Based on this information, it is possible that Kaylee has (a) ________. a) specific phobia b) social phobia c) schizophrenia d) mood disorder

_________ is a repetitive behavior or mental act that an individual feels driven to perform in response to an intrusive thought. a) Bulimia b) An obsession c) A compulsion d) Rumination

Which term refers to a way to define abnormality by comparing an individual's behavior to the norms or standards of the society in which an individual lives? a) social discomfort b) social mores c) social context d) social norm deviance

A severely disturbed patient seems to speak in tongues, has a well developed system of delusions of persecution, and is often aggressive and argumentative toward hospital staff. What's the likely diagnosis? a. schizophrenia b. dissociative identity disorder c. bipolar disorder d. dissociative amnesia

When a patient arrives in the emergency room, he is restless and irritable with unlimited energy and a rapid rate of speech. The attending psychiatrist believes the patient has taken cocaine or amphetamines and admits him for observation. The next day the symptoms are the same. What condition with symptoms that are similar to those associated with amphetamine use might the psychiatrist now consider as a condition that is relevant to the diagnosis? a) mania b) dissociative fugue c) conversion disorder d) catatonic schizophrenia

Any behavior that does not allow a person to function within or adapt to the stresses and everyday demands of life is considered__________. a) deviant b) uncomfortable c) rare d) maladaptive

A behavioral therapist is working with a depressed client. Which of the following causes is the most likely focus of this therapist's intervention? a) learned behaviors of depression b) unusual levels of neurotransmitters c) negative interpretations of life events d) a superego that is too harsh and strict

Dave's wife suggests that he talk to a doctor because of his inability to cope with criticism. The doctor suggests that Dave's problem represents an unresolved internal conflict that has its roots in Dave's childhood. This view is typical of the _______ model of abnormality. a. biological b. cognitive c. behavioral d. psychoanalytic

Professor Albus always checked the door to his office before leaving for class, lunch, or home. He would pull it closed and then rattle the doorknob three times to make sure that it was locked. He does this because he keeps thinking that he hasn't really locked it well. His thoughts about this are a form of __________. a. obsession. b. compulsion. c. anxiety attack. d. door phobia.

What is the best way to describe the positive symptoms of schizophrenia? a) clearly identifiable symptoms b) a decrease in normal functioning c) an excess or distortion of normal functions d) symptoms that psychologists are certain are occurring

Which pair consists of negative symptoms of schizophrenia? withdrawal and flat affect blunted affect and delusions abolition and hallucinations delusions and hallucinations

Nick was admitted to a mental institution because he heard voices talking to him that no one else could hear, and he saw demons attacking him, though no one else could see anything near him. Nick's symptoms are known as ________. a. delusions b. obsessions c. hallucinations d. compulsions

Nancy smells smoke when there is no fire. This is an example of: a. a delusion. b. a hallucination. c. paranoia. d. olfactory inhibition.

Tom's speech makes no sense. He acts childlike and giggles for no apparent reason. Tom would likely be diagnosed as which type of schizophrenia? a. disorganized b. catatonic c. paranoid d. undifferentiated