Deck 12: Mental and Behavioral Disorders

Question 1

Paralysis or immobility from psychologic or emotional rather than physical causes is

A) catatonia.
B) echolalia.
C) psychosis.
D) delirium.

Answer 1

catatonia.

Question 2

The effort to conceal a gap in memory by fabricating detailed, often believable stories is

A) anhedonia.
B) akathisia.
C) gynephobia.
D) confabulation.

Answer 2

confabulation.

Question 3

Inaccurate sensory perception based on a real stimulus is

A) delusion.
B) hallucination.
C) illusion.
D) somnambulism.

Answer 3

illusion.

Question 4

Any sensory perception that occurs with no external cause is

A) delusion.
B) hallucination.
C) illusion.
D) confabulation.

Question 5

Repetition of words or phrases is

A) catatonia.
B) echolalia.
C) psychosis.
D) delirium.

Question 6

Who publishes the official listing of mental disorders for the United States?

A) Food and Drug Administration
B) American Medical Association
C) American Psychiatric Association
D) World Health Organization

Question 7

A condition of abnormal development of social interaction, impaired communication, and repetitive behaviors is

A) delirium.
B) dementia.
C) dyscalculia.
D) autistic disorder.

Question 8

A term for the increased energy and activity that characterizes bipolar disorder is

A) hypomania.
B) euphoria.
C) dementia.
D) anxiety.

Question 9

Dissociation and impaired perception of reality, often accompanied by hallucinations, delusions, incoherence, akathisia, or disorganized behavior, is

A) catatonia.
B) echolalia.
C) psychosis.
D) delirium.

Question 10

Sleepwalking is

A) delusion.
B) hallucination.
C) illusion.
D) somnambulism.

Question 11

Anticipation of impending danger and dread, accompanied by restlessness, tension, tachycardia, and breathing difficulty not associated with an apparent stimulus, is

A) hypomania.
B) euphoria.
C) dementia.
D) anxiety.

Question 12

A relative state of mind in which a person who is healthy is able to cope with and adjust to the recurrent stresses of everyday living in a culturally acceptable way is called

A) affect.
B) neurotransmitters.
C) mental illness.
D) mental health.

Question 13

Difficulty with mathematical calculations is

A) delirium.
B) dementia.
C) dyscalculia.
D) autism.

Question 14

Absence of the ability to experience pleasure or joy is

A) anhedonia.
B) euthymia.
C) gynephobia.
D) confabulation.

Question 15

An exaggerated sense of physical and emotional well-being not based on reality, disproportionate to the cause, and inappropriate to the situation is

A) hypomania.
B) euphoria.
C) dementia.
D) anxiety.

Question 16

A condition of confused, unfocused, irrational agitation is

A) delirium.
B) dementia.
C) dyscalculia.
D) autism.

Question 17

The abbreviation for the name of the official listing of mental disorders for the United States is

A) APA.
B) DSM.
C) ICD-9.
D) ICD-10.

Question 18

A condition that occurs initially at puberty, characterized by fleeting and fragmentary delusions, hallucinations, and irresponsible and unpredictable behaviors and also called disorganized schizophrenia, is

A) anhedonia.
B) paranoia.
C) hebephrenia.
D) confabulation.

Question 19

Persistent belief in a demonstrable untruth or a provably inaccurate perception, despite clear evidence to the contrary, is

A) delusion.
B) hallucination.
C) illusion.
D) confabulation.

Question 20

The lack of normal mental functioning resulting from injury or disease, which may include changes to personality as well as to memory and reasoning, is

A) hypomania.
B) euphoria.
C) dementia.
D) anxiety.

Question 21

Weather-induced depression due to decreased exposure to sunlight in autumn and winter is

A) ODD.
B) OCD.
C) PTSD.
D) SAD.

Question 22

A disorder characterized by recurring episodes of mild elation and depression that are not severe enough to warrant a diagnosis of bipolar disorder is

A) dysphoria.
B) dysthymia.
C) dementia.
D) cyclothymia.

Question 23

A generalized negative mood characterized by depression is

A) dysphoria.
B) dysthymia.
C) bipolar disorder.
D) cyclothymia.

Question 24

A disorder characterized by recurrent, distressing, and unavoidable preoccupations or irresistible drives to perform specific rituals the patient feels will prevent some harmful event is

A) ODD.
B) OCD.
C) PTSD.
D) SAD.

Question 25

A disorder characterized by patterns of persistent aggressive and defiant behaviors is

A) Asperger's syndrome.
B) Rett's syndrome.
C) intellectual disability.
D) conduct disorder.

Question 26

A condition characterized by hostile, disobedient behavior is

A) ODD.
B) OCD.
C) PTSD.
D) SAD.

Question 27

Another term for mood disorders is

A) affective disorders.
B) phobias.
C) schizophrenia.
D) depressive disorders.

Question 28

A series of syndromes that include impulsiveness, inability to concentrate, and short attention span is

A) Asperger's syndrome.
B) ADHD.
C) autistic disorder.
D) anxiety.

Question 29

An episode of behavioral disturbance following ingestion of a psychoactive substance is

A) intoxication.
B) tolerance.
C) dependence.
D) withdrawal state.

Question 30

A disorder characterized by swings between an elevation of mood, increased energy and activity, and a lowering of mood and decreased energy is

A) dysphoria.
B) dysthymia.
C) bipolar disorder.
D) cyclothymia.

Question 31

Mild, chronic depression of mood that lasts for years but is not severe enough to justify a diagnosis of depression is

A) dysphoria.
B) dysthymia.
C) bipolar disorder.
D) cyclothymia.

Question 32

Extended emotional response to a traumatic event, with symptoms that may include flashbacks, anhedonia, hypervigilance, and insomnia, is

A) ODD.
B) OCD.
C) PTSD.
D) SAD.

Question 33

A disorder characterized by its degree and number of occurrences and marked by dysphoria, reduced energy, decreased activity, anhedonia, lack of ability to concentrate, and fatigue is

A) anxiety.
B) major depressive disorder.
C) stupor.
D) cyclothymia.

Question 34

A disorder characterized by impairment of social interaction and repetitive patterns of inappropriate behavior, often considered a high functioning form of autism, is

A) Asperger's syndrome.
B) Rett's syndrome.
C) conduct disorder.
D) intellectual disability.

Question 35

The state in which the body becomes accustomed to the substances ingested, requiring greater amounts to create the desired effect, is

A) intoxication.
B) tolerance.
C) dependence.
D) withdrawal state.

Question 36

Difficulty in controlling use of a drug is

A) intoxication.
B) tolerance.
C) dependence.
D) withdrawal state.

Question 37

Disorders characterized by fundamental distortions of thinking and perception coupled with affects that are inappropriate or blunted are

A) depressive disorders.
B) ADHD.
C) schizophrenia.
D) autistic disorder.

Question 38

A condition characterized by initial normal functioning followed by loss of social and intellectual functioning is

A) Asperger's syndrome.
B) Rett's syndrome.
C) intellectual disability.
D) conduct disorder.

Question 39

The condition of subaverage intellectual ability is

A) autism.
B) ADHD.
C) intellectual disability
D) hypomania.

Question 40

A group of syndromes that occurs during cessation of the use of a regularly taken drug is

A) intoxication.
B) tolerance.
C) dependence.
D) withdrawal state.

Question 41

Fear of enclosed spaces is

A) acrophobia.
B) agoraphobia.
C) anthropophobia.
D) claustrophobia.

Question 42

A disorder with prominent psychomotor disturbances that may alternate between extremes and may be accompanied by dreamlike states and hallucinations is called

A) catatonic schizophrenia.
B) disorganized schizophrenia.
C) paranoid schizophrenia.
D) schizotypal disorder.

Question 43

Relentless drive in the female to achieve sexual orgasm is

A) nymphomania.
B) satyriasis.
C) hypoactive sexual desire disorder.
D) sexual aversion.

Question 44

Excessive movement and activity is known as

A) hyperkinesis.
B) stupor.
C) somatoform.
D) hallucination.

Question 45

Prolonged refusal to eat adequate amounts of food and an altered perception of what constitutes a minimal body weight, caused by a morbid fear of becoming obese, is

A) hypomania.
B) dysthymia.
C) anorexia nervosa.
D) bulimia nervosa.

Question 46

A condition of irresponsible and unpredictable behavior, hallucinations, delusions, and shallow, inappropriate mood with initial occurrence at the time of puberty, is called

A) catatonic schizophrenia.
B) disorganized schizophrenia.
C) paranoid schizophrenia.
D) schizotypal disorder.

Question 47

Relentless drive to achieve sexual orgasm in the male is

A) nymphomania.
B) satyriasis.
C) hypoactive sexual desire disorder.
D) sexual aversion.

Question 48

Indifference or unresponsiveness to sexual stimuli and/or inability to achieve orgasm during intercourse is

A) nymphomania.
B) satyriasis.
C) hypoactive sexual desire disorder.
D) sexual aversion.

Question 49

A disorder in which a person exhibits inappropriately suspicious behavior, self-importance, a lack of ability to forgive perceived insults, and an extreme sense of personal rights is _____ disorder.

A) adjustment
B) dissociative identity
C) somatoform
D) paranoid personality

Question 50

A state of near unconsciousness is called

A) dementia.
B) euphoria.
C) stupor.
D) hallucination.

Question 51

Fear of leaving home and entering crowded places is

A) acrophobia.
B) agoraphobia.
C) anthropophobia.
D) claustrophobia.

Question 52

An anxiety disorder characterized by excessive, uncontrollable, and often irrational worry about everyday things is

A) GAD
B) OCD
C) PD
D) PTSD

Question 53

Inability to enjoy sexual pleasure is

A) nymphomania.
B) satyriasis.
C) hypoactive sexual desire disorder.
D) sexual anhedonia.

Question 54

Fear of heights is

A) acrophobia.
B) agoraphobia.
C) anthropophobia.
D) claustrophobia.

Question 55

An eating disorder in which the individual eats large quantities of food and then purges the body through self-induced vomiting or inappropriate use of laxatives is

A) hypomania.
B) dysthymia.
C) anorexia nervosa.
D) bulimia nervosa.

Question 56

Any disorder characterized by unfounded physical complaints by the patient, despite medical assurance that no physiologic problem exists, is _____ disorder.

A) adjustment
B) dissociative identity
C) somatoform
D) persistent mood

Question 57

Loss of memory is called

A) delirium.
B) amnesia.
C) autism.
D) dementia.

Question 58

Fear of scrutiny by other people is

A) acrophobia.
B) agoraphobia.
C) anthropophobia.
D) claustrophobia.

Question 59

A recurrent, unpredictable attack of severe anxiety not restricted to any particular situation is

A) GAD.
B) OCD.
C) PD.
D) PTSD.

Question 60

Maladaptive coping with severe stress by developing one or more separate personalities is _____ disorder.

A) adjustment
B) dissociative identity
C) somatoform
D) hypochondriacal

Question 61

Imaging used to measure the metabolic activity of the brain is a(n)

A) Rorschach.
B) PET scan.
C) GAF.
D) MMPI.

Question 62

A state of an unstable, inappropriate mood is

A) cyclothymia.
B) delirium.
C) hebephrenia.
D) mania.

Question 63

Sexual preference for children as a means of achieving sexual excitement and gratification, either in fantasy or actuality, is

A) fetishism.
B) pedophilia.
C) voyeurism.
D) sexual anhedonia.

Question 64

An uncontrollable impulse to steal is

A) hypomania.
B) kleptomania.
C) pyromania.
D) trichotillomania.

Question 65

A disorder characterized by impulsive, unpredictable mood and self-image, resulting in unstable interpersonal relationships and a tendency to see and respond to others as unwaveringly good or evil is _____ personality disorder.

A) dissocial
B) borderline
C) paranoid
D) schizoid

Question 66

A method of inducing convulsions to treat affective disorders in patients who have been resistant or unresponsive to drug therapy is

A) psychoanalysis.
B) detoxification.
C) ECT.
D) behavioral therapy.

Question 67

______________ is a state of dreamlike hallucination.

A) Oneirism
B) Paranoia
C) Illusion
D) Delirium

Question 68

Which of the following is a projective test used to determine a patient's ability to integrate intellectual and emotional factors into his or her perception of the environment?

A) Rorschach
B) PET scan
C) GAF
D) MMPI

Question 69

A disorder in which a patient shows complete lack of interest in social obligations is ____ personality disorder.

A) antisocial
B) borderline
C) paranoid
D) schizoid

Question 70

A condition in which the patient withdraws into a fantasy world and exhibits little need for social interaction is _____ personality disorder. Most patients affected have a limited capacity to experience pleasure or express their feelings.

A) dissocial
B) borderline
C) paranoid
D) schizoid

Question 71

Reliance on an object as a stimulus for sexual arousal and pleasure is

A) exhibitionism.
B) fetishism.
C) sadomasochism.
D) voyeurism.

Question 72

An uncontrollable impulse to set fires is

A) hypomania.
B) kleptomania.
C) pyromania.
D) trichotillomania.

Question 73

What is a psychologic test of visuomotor and spatial skills?

A) WAIS
B) Bender Gestalt
C) TAT
D) Rorschach

Question 74

Individuals who exhibit a lessening or disappearance of a disease or disorder are said to be in

A) delirium.
B) oneirism.
C) remission.
D) illusion.

Question 75

Which of the following tests provides information about needs, fantasies, and interpersonal relationships?

A) WAIS
B) Bender Gestalt
C) TAT
D) Rorschach

Question 76

An uncontrollable impulse to pull out one's hair by the roots is

A) hypomania.
B) kleptomania.
C) pyromania.
D) trichotillomania.

Question 77

Which of the following is an IQ test?

A) WAIS
B) Bender Gestalt
C) TAT
D) Rorschach

Question 78

Which of the following is a test of personality characteristics?

A) Rorschach
B) PET scan
C) GAF
D) MMPI

Question 79

Impairment of social interaction and repetitive patterns of inappropriate behavior is called

A) Autism.
B) Asperger's syndrome.
C) Rett's syndrome.
D) Intellectual disability.

Question 80

A numeric measurement of overall functioning is a(n)

A) Rorschach.
B) PET scan.
C) GAF.
D) MMPI.