Question 1

Any behavior that does not allow a person to function within or adapt to the stresses and everyday demands of life is considered__________.&#10;A)deviant&#10;B)uncomfortable&#10;C)rare&#10;D)maladaptive

Accepted Answer

The term "maladaptive" means the inability to adapt to or cope with the demands and stresses of everyday life, which can interfere with a person's ability to function effectively. Choices A, B, and C do not fully capture the meaning of the described behavior. "Deviant" refers to behavior that is considered outside the norm, "uncomfortable" refers to a personal feeling or experience, and "rare" refers to something that is not common or usual.

Question 2

According to the behaviorists,disordered behavior is a result of _____________.&#10;A)repressed thoughts and memories that try to resurface&#10;B)a set of learned responses&#10;C)illogical thinking patterns&#10;D)chemical imbalances and brain damage

Accepted Answer

Behaviorists believe that disordered behavior is a result of learned responses. They argue that individuals acquire these behaviors through environmental factors such as rewards and punishments, and that these behaviors can be unlearned through reinforcement and conditioning techniques. They do not typically attribute disordered behavior to repressed thoughts, illogical thinking patterns, or physiological factors such as chemical imbalances or brain damage.

Question 3

You are a contestant on Jeopardy! and it is your turn.You say to Alex,"I'll take Ancient Explanations of Mental Illness for $100." The answer is,"His was the first recorded attempt to explain abnormal behavior as due to some biological process." The smile on your face reveals the confidence you have as you say ______________.

A)"Who is Sigmund Freud?"
B)"Who is Hippocrates?"
C)"Who is Carl Rogers?"
D)"Who is John Watson?"

"Who is Hippocrates?"

Accepted Answer

Sigmund Freud focused more on psychological explanations, Carl Rogers was a more contemporary psychologist known for his humanistic approach, and John Watson was a behaviorist who did not propose a biological process for abnormal behavior. Hippocrates, on the other hand, was an ancient Greek physician who believed that mental disorders were caused by a physical imbalance in bodily fluids or "humors." This was the first recorded attempt to explain abnormal behavior as due to some biological process.

Question 4

Severe depression that comes on suddenly and seems to have no external cause is called ______.&#10;A)dysthymia&#10;B)bipolar disorder&#10;C)hypomania&#10;D)major depression

Accepted Answer

Major depression is characterized by a sudden onset of severe depression that seems to have no external cause. Dysthymia is a milder form of depression that lasts for at least two years, while bipolar disorder involves periods of depression and mania. Hypomania is a milder form of mania.

Question 5

What is the best way to describe the positive symptoms of schizophrenia?&#10;A)clearly identifiable symptoms&#10;B)a decrease in normal functioning&#10;C)an excess or distortion of normal functions&#10;D)symptoms that psychologists are certain are occurring

Accepted Answer

Positive symptoms of schizophrenia involve an excess or distortion of normal functions, such as hallucinations, delusions, disorganized thinking/speech, and abnormal behavior. These symptoms are not clearly identifiable and are not always certain to be occurring.

Note: Choices A, B, and D do not accurately describe positive symptoms of schizophrenia.

Question 6

Which of the following is an anxiety disorder?&#10;A)bipolar disorder&#10;B)conversion disorder&#10;C)phobic disorder&#10;D)schizophrenia

Accepted Answer

Phobic disorder is an anxiety disorder characterized by persistent, irrational and excessive fear of a particular object or situation, such as heights or crowds. Bipolar disorder, conversion disorder, and schizophrenia are not classified as anxiety disorders.

Question 7

Kevin shows a pattern of instability in his relationships,self-image,and feelings.As such,he most likely has ________ personality disorder.&#10;A)antisocial&#10;B)borderline&#10;C)dependent&#10;D)avoidant

Accepted Answer

The pattern of instability in relationships, self-image, and emotions is a key feature of borderline personality disorder. Antisocial personality disorder is characterized by a disregard for and violation of the rights of others. Dependent personality disorder is characterized by a pervasive need to be taken care of and fear of being alone. Avoidant personality disorder is characterized by social inhibition, feelings of inadequacy, and hypersensitivity to criticism or rejection. None of these disorders align with the symptoms described for Kevin.

Question 8

The primary purpose of the DSM is to _____.&#10;A)help psychologists assess only normal behavior&#10;B)keep the number of diagnostic categories of mental disorders to a minimum&#10;C)help psychological professionals diagnose psychological disorders&#10;D)describe the causes of common physiological disorders

Accepted Answer

The DSM, or Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, is a classification system that helps psychological professionals diagnose psychological disorders. It provides a common language and criteria for defining and diagnosing mental illnesses. It is not designed to assess normal behavior or describe the causes of common physiological disorders. Keeping the number of diagnostic categories to a minimum is not the primary purpose of the DSM, but rather a goal in order to create a more comprehensive and accurate system.

Question 9

Which of the following reflect behavioral aspects of test anxiety?&#10;A)excessive worrying,expecting to do poorly,and finding it hard to study in the first place&#10;B)procrastination,avoiding studying,or deficient study skills&#10;C)body tension,difficulty breathing,and sweaty palms&#10;D)anger,depression,and frustration

Accepted Answer

Behavioral aspects of test anxiety include actions like procrastination, avoiding studying, or having deficient study skills, as these are behaviors rather than emotional or physiological responses.

Question 10

In which disorder does a person seem to experience at least two or more distinct personalities existing in one body?&#10;A)schizophrenia&#10;B)panic disorder&#10;C)depersonalization&#10;D)dissociative identity disorder

Accepted Answer

Dissociative identity disorder, formerly known as multiple personality disorder, is a disorder in which a person's consciousness seems to split into distinct identities, each with their own behaviors, memories, and thoughts. It is characterized by the presence of at least two or more distinct personality states that often engage in ongoing conversations with each other within the same person.

Deck 15: Appendix A1: Statistics in Psychology