Psychology Chapter 16 and 17 – Flashcards

An antisocial personality disorder is most likely to be characterized by: A) delusions of grandeur B) a persistent, irrational fear of people C) episodes of intense autonomic nervous system arousal D) disruptions in conscious awareness and sense of identity E) a lack of guilt feelings

Norby, an 18 year old college freshman, has missed almost all his classes during the past month. He spends most of his time in his bedroom, frequently not even bothering to get dressed or eat meals. He thinks his whole life has been a failure and blames himself for being a social misfit. Norby is most likely suffering from: A) major depressive disorder B) an antisocial personality disorder D) an obsessive compulsive disorder E) agoraphobia

Which of the following best illustrates a negative symptom of schizophrenia? A) hallucinations B) delusions C) social withdrawal D) inappropriate rage

The social cognitive perspective has linked the experience of depression to: A) learned helplessness B) unresolved childhood anger C) external attributions for failure D) disruptions in conscious awareness E) a lack of guilt feelings

Psychiatrists and psychologists label behavior as disordered when it is: A) aggressive, persistent, and intentional B) selfish, habitual, and avoidable C) deviant, distressful, and dysfunctional D) biologically influenced, unconsciously motivated, and difficult to change E) instinctual, obsessive, and harmful

Rishi, a college student, complains that he feels apprehensive and fearful most of the time but doesn't know why. Without warning his heart begins to pound, his hands get icy, and he breaks out in a cold sweat. Rishi most likely suffers from a(n): A) dysthymic disorder B) obsessive-compulsive disorder C) generalized anxiety disorder D) phobia E) dissociative disorder

Ravi brushes his teeth 18 times a day. Each time, he uses exactly 83 strokes up and 83 strokes down. After he eats, he must brush twice with two different brands of toothpaste. Ravi suffers from a(n): A) dysthymic disorder B) obsessive compulsive disorder C) phobia D) generalized anxiety disorder E) bipolar disorder

In a residential treatment facility for troubled youth, adolescent children receive large colored buttons when they hang up their clothes, make their beds, and come to meals on time. The children return the buttons to staff members in order to receive bedtime snacks or watch TV. This best illustrates an application of: A) stress inoculation training B) humanistic therapy C) systematic desensitization D) operant conditioning E) virtual reality exposure therapy

In order to help Janet overcome her nearly irresistible craving for chocolate, a therapist provides her with a supply of chocolate candies that contain solidified droplets of a harmless but very bitter-tasting substance. This approach to treatment best illustrates: A) systematic desensitization B) light exposure therapy C) aversive conditioning D) stress inoculation training E) eclectic therapy

Systematic desensitization is a form of: A) aversive conditioning B) exposure therapy C) eclectic therapy D) stress inoculation training E) electroconvulsive therapy

A mood disorder involving a chronic state of low energy and low self-esteem that is a bit less disabling than major depression is called a: A) bipolar disorder B) generalized anxiety disorder C) catatonia D) dysthymic disorder E) phobia

A sense of being separated from your body and watching yourself with a sense of detachment is a symptom of A. obsessive-compulsive disorder. B. generalized anxiety disorder. C. agoraphobia. D. dissociation. E. dysthymic disorder

A psychotherapist is most likely to use the DSM-IV-TR in order to ________ various psychological disorders. A) cure B) prevent C) excuse D) explain E) identify

Anxiety about being in places or situation from which escape might be difficult is indicative of: A) an obsessive compulsive disorder B) a dysthymic disorder C) schizophrenia D) agoraphobia E) bipolar disorder

Phobias are most likely to be characterized by: A) a persistent, irrational fear of a specific object or situation B) offensive and unwanted thoughts that persistently preoccupy the person C) the misinterpretation of normal physical sensations as signs of a disease D) a continuous state of tension, apprehension, and autonomic nervous system arousal E) alternations between extreme hopelessness and unrealistic optimism

A therapist helps Rebecca overcome her fear of water by getting her to swim in the family's backyard pool three times a day for two consecutive weeks. The therapist's approach to helping Rebecca best illustrates A) stress inoculation training B) humanistic therapy C) aversive conditioning D) exposure therapy E) EMDR

While focusing on several intrusive thoughts that had been bothering her recently, Jenny was instructed by her therapist to report any ideas or memories stimulated by these thoughts. Jenny's therapist was making use of a technique known as A) aversive conditioning B) active listening C) free association D) systematic desensitization E) transference

Several years after his wife's death, Mr. Sanchez remains incapacitated by feelings of guilt and sadness. To reduce Mr. Sanchez's depression, a therapist is actively encouraging him to stop blaming himself for his inability to prevent his wife's death. The therapist's approach is most representative of A) therapeutic touch B) systematic desensitization C) psychoanalysis D) cognitive therapy E) client centered therapy

Client centered therapists emphasize the importance of: A) exploring clients' childhood relationships with other family members B) interpreting the meaning of clients' nonverbal behaviors C) enabling clients to feel unconditionally accepted D) helping clients identify a hierarchy of anxiety arousing experiences E) discouraging clients from using antianxiety or antidepressant drugs

Brian often interrupts his teacher while she is speaking and frequently forgets his homework assignments.

In order to help Adam reduce his fear of dogs, a therapist encourages him to physically relax and then simply imagine that he is walking toward a friendly and harmless little dog. The therapist's technique best illustrates: A) psychodynamic therapy B) operant conditioning C) stress inoculation training D) systematic desensitization E) client centered therapy