Question 1

Which disorder has the highest concordance rate for identical twins?&#10;A) bipolar disorder&#10;B) schizophrenia&#10;C) major depressive disorder&#10;D) All the answers are correct.

Accepted Answer

bipolar disorder

Question 2

Which is a part of rational-emotive therapy?&#10;A) ABC model&#10;B) token economy&#10;C) free association&#10;D) flooding

Accepted Answer

The ABC model (Activating event-Belief-Consequence) is a key component of rational-emotive therapy, which focuses on identifying and challenging irrational beliefs that lead to negative emotions and behaviors. Token economy is a behavior modification technique used in operant conditioning, while free association is a psychoanalytic technique, and flooding is a form of exposure therapy used in treating anxiety disorders.

Question 3

Tardive dyskinesia is a side effect of long-term use of _____.&#10;A) SSRIs&#10;B) traditional antipsychotic drugs&#10;C) lithium&#10;D) tricyclics

Accepted Answer

Tardive dyskinesia is a neurological disorder caused by long-term use of traditional antipsychotic drugs. It is characterized by involuntary movements of the face, mouth, and jaw. Other drugs, like lithium and tricyclic antidepressants, do have side effects, but they do not typically cause tardive dyskinesia. SSRIs, or selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, are a different class of antidepressant and are not associated with tardive dyskinesia.

Question 4

A false sensory perception is a(n) _____, and a false belief is a(n) _____.&#10;A) obsession; compulsion&#10;B) compulsion; obsession&#10;C) hallucination; delusion&#10;D) delusion; hallucination

Accepted Answer

A false sensory perception is a hallucination, and a false belief is a delusion.

Question 5

Which psychotherapy is MOST effective in treating phobic disorders?&#10;A) psychoanalysis&#10;B) cognitive therapy&#10;C) behavioral therapy&#10;D) client-centered therapy

Accepted Answer

Behavioral therapy has been found to be the most effective in treating phobic disorders. This type of therapy involves exposing the individual to their feared stimulus in a controlled manner, allowing them to learn new responses to it and eventually desensitizing them to their fear. Cognitive therapy may also be helpful in addressing the negative thought patterns associated with phobias, but it is typically used in conjunction with behavioral therapy. Psychoanalysis and client-centered therapy are not typically used to treat phobic disorders.

Question 6

Which is the BEST example of a biopsychosocial explanation of a mental disorder?&#10;A) the ABC model&#10;B) the vulnerability-stress model&#10;C) counterconditioning&#10;D) meta-analysis

Accepted Answer

The vulnerability-stress model takes into account biological, psychological, and social factors that contribute to the development of a mental disorder. It suggests that individuals have a predisposition (vulnerability) to develop a disorder, which may be triggered by environmental stressors. This model incorporates biological factors (vulnerability), psychological factors (perception and interpretation of stressors), and social factors (availability of support systems) to explain the etiology of mental disorders.

Question 7

Which disorder is a psychotic disorder?&#10;A) obsessive-compulsive disorder&#10;B) major depressive disorder&#10;C) schizophrenia&#10;D) All the answers are correct.

Accepted Answer

Schizophrenia is a psychotic disorder characterized by delusions, hallucinations, disordered thinking, and abnormal behavior. Obsessive-compulsive disorder and major depressive disorder are not psychotic disorders, although they may be associated with symptoms such as obsessions or depression. Option D is not a valid answer as it encompasses all options, including those that do not apply.

Question 8

Which is a personality disorder?&#10;A) schizophrenia&#10;B) antisocial&#10;C) bipolar disorder&#10;D) generalized anxiety disorder

Accepted Answer

Antisocial personality disorder is a personality disorder characterized by a disregard for the rights of others, lack of empathy, deceitful behavior, impulsivity, and aggression. Schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and generalized anxiety disorder are not personality disorders, but rather severe mental illnesses.

Question 9

A _____ therapist interprets resistances and transferences to discover a person's underlying problems.&#10;A) psychoanalytic&#10;B) client-centered&#10;C) behavioral&#10;D) cognitive

Accepted Answer

The use of resistances and transferences to uncover underlying problems is a hallmark technique of psychoanalytic therapy.

Question 10

Unconditional positive regard and empathy are to resistance and transference as _____ is to _____.&#10;A) rational-emotive therapy; Beck's cognitive therapy&#10;B) Beck's cognitive therapy; rational-emotive therapy&#10;C) psychoanalysis; client-centered therapy&#10;D) client-centered therapy; psychoanalysis

Accepted Answer

Unconditional positive regard and empathy are key components of client-centered therapy, which aims to reduce resistance and transference, phenomena more commonly associated with psychoanalysis.

Question 11

_____ is a disorder in which the person has excessive, global anxiety and worry that cannot be controlled for a period of at least six months.&#10;A) Agoraphobia&#10;B) Social phobia&#10;C) Generalized anxiety disorder&#10;D) Panic disorder

Accepted Answer

The answer of _____ is a disorder in which the...

Question 12

Maladaptive behavior is to maladaptive thinking as _____ is to _____.&#10;A) psychoanalysis; client-centered therapy&#10;B) client-centered therapy; psychoanalysis&#10;C) behavioral therapy; cognitive therapy&#10;D) cognitive therapy; behavioral therapy

Accepted Answer

The answer of Maladaptive behavior is to maladaptive thinking as...

Question 13

Which is (are) MOST often used to treat bipolar disorder?&#10;A) SSRIs&#10;B) lithium&#10;C) atypical antipsychotic drugs&#10;D) MAO inhibitors

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which is (are) MOST often used to...

Question 14

Which disorder is classified as an obsessive-compulsive related disorder?&#10;A) panic disorder&#10;B) trichotillomania&#10;C) agoraphobia&#10;D) social anxiety disorder

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which disorder is classified as an obsessive-compulsive...

Question 15

_____ is the fear of being in places or situations from which escape may be difficult or embarrassing.&#10;A) A specific phobia&#10;B) Agoraphobia&#10;C) Social phobia&#10;D) Panic disorder

Accepted Answer

The answer of _____ is the fear of being in...

Deck 10: Section 3: Abnormal Psychology