Deck 15: D: Psychological Disorders

Question 1

What do behaviour therapists see as the cause of maladaptive behaviours?

A)learning
B)distortions in thinking
C)unconscious conflicts
D)discrepancy between the real self and ideal self

Answer 1

A

Question 2

Which of the following statements about antisocial personality is TRUE?

A)It is a relatively rare disorder.
B)People with antisocial personalities seek professional help because their distress level is high.
C)It is more common in women than in men.
D)It is a relatively common disorder.

Answer 2

D

Question 3

An irrational fear of an object or event is called a/an

A)phobia.
B)compulsion.
C)panic.
D)obsession.

Answer 3

A

Question 4

Which of the following best describes the antisocial personality?

A)low intelligence
B)lack of remorse or guilt
C)depression
D)paranoid schizophrenic tendencies

Question 5

Ritualistic behaviour is associated with which of the following disorders?

A)anxiety
B)obsessive-compulsive
C)somatoform
D)conversion

Question 6

The famous story of Dr.Jekyll and Mr.Hyde is an example of which disorder?

A)depression
B)dissociative
C)phobic
D)sexual dysfunction

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT a symptom of depression?

A)hallucinations
B)loss of appetite
C)inability to sleep properly
D)self-blame

Question 8

Re-experiencing a traumatic event long after the event is associated with _______ disorder.

A)generalized anxiety
B)panic
C)phobic
D)PTSD

Question 9

Destruction of one's home or community is MOST likely to result in which of the following?

A)PTSD
B)a phobia
C)a panic disorder
D)an obsession

Question 10

The most common psychological disorder is

A)phobia.
B)schizophrenia.
C)depression.
D)mania.

Question 11

People who act impulsively,don't tolerate frustration,want their desires satisfied immediately,fail to develop emotional attachments,and show no remorse would be diagnosed with what personality disorder?

A)narcissistic
B)antisocial
C)histrionic
D)schizotypal

Question 12

Thoughts that repeatedly intrude into consciousness against one's will are called

A)compulsions.
B)loose associations.
C)neologisms.
D)obsessions.

Question 13

The latest version of the classification system used by psychologists is

A)DSM-III.
B)DSM-IV.
C)DSM-IV-TR.
D)DSM-V.

Question 14

Martha vacuums the carpet in her living room 15 times a day.It is very likely that she is suffering from which of the following disorders?

A)obsessive-compulsive
B)conversion
C)PTSD
D)somatoform

Question 15

The DSM-V includes a description of the ___________________ of each mental disorder.

A)symptoms,duration,and severity
B)symptoms,cause,and severity
C)symptoms,cause,and progress
D)symptom,cause,and treatment options

Question 16

Disorders in which part of a person's personality is separated from the rest and the person cannot reassemble the pieces are known as __________ disorders.

A)schizophrenic
B)dissociative
C)affective
D)somatoform

Question 17

In an obsessive-compulsive reaction,the _______ is the thought and the _______ is the action carrying out the thought.

A)compulsion;obsession
B)obsession;compulsion
C)compulsion;panic
D)obsession,anxiety

Question 18

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? In
B)multiple personality
C)antisocial personality
D)bipolar disorder

Question 19

The medical model views abnormal behaviour as resulting from

A)drug interactions.
B)exposure to teratogens.
C)poor nutritional habits.
D)underlying organic causes.

Question 20

An affective disorder that includes both depression and mania is known as ________ disorder.

A)histrionic
B)bipolar
C)dual process
D)obsessive-compulsive

Question 21

Last month Pam was giddy,impulsive,and talkative;this month she is sad,silent,and almost motionless.What is the most likely diagnosis in this case?

A)severe depression
B)anxiety disorder
C)somatoform disorder
D)bipolar disorder

Question 22

Multiple personality is an example of which disorder?

A)schizophrenia
B)dissociative
C)personality
D)depression

Question 23

Sudden,paralyzing episodes of fear describe which type of anxiety disorder?

A)phobia
B)generalized anxiety
C)panic
D)obsessive-compulsive

Question 24

Arlene has an intense,irrational fear of flying in airplanes.She is probably suffering from a

A)somatoform disorder.
B)neurotic depression.
C)phobic disorder.
D)conversion reaction.

Question 25

Overall,research has indicated that __________ influences the amount of stress that people experience.

A)the seriousness of life events
B)degree of control people have over their lives
C)intelligence
D)physical health

Question 26

Most psychoanalytic theorists believe that anxiety disorders are the result of

A)unconscious conflict.
B)learned helplessness.
C)lack of reinforcement.
D)primary drives.

Question 27

Acts that "must be done" are called

A)compulsions.
B)obsessions.
C)motor impulses.
D)preservative impulses.

Question 28

Your aunt prefers to stay in her home and avoid public places and social situations.She would be diagnosed with

A)agoraphobia.
B)ailurophobia.
C)cynophobia.
D)specific phobia.

Question 29

A compulsion is

A)a recurring irrational thought which you cannot put out of your mind.
B)a behaviour that you cannot control.
C)an inability to express your emotions.
D)all of the above.

Question 30

Someone with "stage fright" might have a(n)

A)particular phobia.
B)environmental phobia.
C)specific phobia.
D)social phobia.

Question 31

Phobias,obsessive-compulsive disorder,and post-traumatic stress disorder are all types of __________ disorders.

A)psychosomatic
B)somatoform
C)anxiety
D)dissociative

Question 32

A recurring irrational thought that cannot be controlled or banished from one's mind is called a/an

A)phobia.
B)obsession.
C)hypnagogic image.
D)compulsion.

Question 33

June often experiences episodes during which her heart rate accelerates by more than 50 beats per minute despite encountering no emergency.June suffers from

A)obsessive-compulsive disorder.
B)generalized anxiety disorder.
C)acrophobia.
D)panic disorder.

Question 34

A person who suffers from bipolar disorder alternates between

A)depression and mania.
B)depression and schizophrenia.
C)mania and schizophrenia.
D)anxiety and mania.

Question 35

Allen is in a constant state of dread.He has trouble sleeping,feels tense,and cannot concentrate.Allen will likely be diagnosed as which anxiety disorder?

A)phobia
B)generalized anxiety
C)panic
D)obsessive-compulsive

Question 36

A person who is constantly "on edge" and always apprehensive most likely suffers from

A)phobic disorder.
B)panic disorder.
C)obsessive-compulsive disorder.
D)generalized anxiety disorder.

Question 37

An overwhelming desire to set fires is called a/an

A)obsession.
B)phobia.
C)compulsion.
D)somatoform.

Question 38

Harry has an intense,irrational fear of being in public places.He is probably suffering from

A)conversion reaction.
B)learned helplessness.
C)paranoia.
D)agoraphobia.

Question 39

Obsessions and compulsions

A)appear to be based on very different psychodynamics.
B)always occur together.
C)often occur together.
D)rarely occur together.

Question 40

The multiple-personality disorder was

A)a form of psychosis.
B)quite rare.
C)a phenomenon unique to England.
D)not a formal diagnostic label.

Question 41

Sammy is a 5-year-old boy who has just begun kindergarten.His teacher notices that Sammy doesn't pay attention to instructions in class,is often distracted by trivial things,and appears disconnected during group activities.He has a very hard time staying calmly seated at his table and does dangerous actions such as jumping off his desk.According to Sammy's mother,Sammy has displayed this behaviour for years.What disorder is Sammy most likely exhibiting?

A)autism spectrum disorder
B)conduct disorder
C)schizophrenia
D)attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder

Question 42

Disorders characterized by disturbances in a person's prolonged emotional state are known as __________ disorders.

A)mood
B)dissociative
C)somatoform
D)conversion

Question 43

A schizophrenic characterized by alternating periods of mute immobility and excited motor activity is referred to as a(n)

A)disorganized schizophrenic.
B)undifferentiated schizophrenic.
C)paranoid schizophrenic.
D)catatonic schizophrenic.

Question 44

Of the following,which would provide the strongest evidence for a genetic component to schizophrenia?

A)a higher concordance rate for fraternal twins than for other siblings
B)a higher concordance rate for fraternal twins than for identical twins
C)a high concordance rate among identical twins raised apart
D)a high concordance rate among the general population

Question 45

Feeling fearful but not knowing why is characteristic of

A)phobias.
B)anxiety disorders.
C)dissociative neurosis.
D)amnesia.

Question 46

Nancy smells smoke when there is no fire.This is an example of

A)a delusion.
B)a hallucination.
C)paranoia.
D)olfactory inhibition.

Question 47

A patient in a mental hospital exhibits disordered thinking,perceptual abnormalities,unusual emotions,and suspiciousness.This person is probably suffering from

A)schizophrenia.
B)bipolar disorder.
C)passive-aggressive personality.
D)a dissociative disorder.

Question 48

False sensory perceptions that often take the form of hearing voices are called

A)hallucinations.
B)obsessions.
C)delusions.
D)compulsions.

Question 49

An episode of intense sadness that may last for several months is called

A)bipolar disorder.
B)hypomania.
C)major depressive disorder.
D)dysthymia.

Question 50

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

Question 51

Annette talks to her pet elephant,which no one else can see.Annette is having a

A)hallucination.
B)delusion.
C)clang association.
D)neologism.

Question 52

Which of the following is a mood disorder?

A)obsessive-compulsive disorder
B)multiple personality disorder
C)narcissistic personality disorder
D)bipolar disorder

Question 53

Abnormally high energy level,distractibility,increased sex drive,and positive self-image are MOST associated with which of the following disorders?

A)schizophrenia
B)mania
C)depression
D)bipolar

Question 54

Which of the following is considered the most severe psychological disorder?

A)antisocial personality
B)schizophrenia
C)depression
D)bipolar

Question 55

The most common psychotic disorder is

A)manic-depressive.
B)bipolar.
C)schizophrenia.
D)multiple personality.

Question 56

John's behaviour appears normal,then he becomes depressed and hyperactivity follows.He would likely be diagnosed as having which disorder?

A)mania
B)schizophrenia
C)bipolar
D)depressive

Question 57

The belief that you are a special agent for the Intergalactic Supernova is an example of a

A)loose association.
B)neologism.
C)delusion.
D)negative symptom.

Question 58

How do most antipsychotic drugs seem to work?

A)reduce the reuptake of serotonin and norepinephrine
B)cause more excitatory neurons to fire
C)prevent serotonin and norepinephrine from being broken down
D)block the activity of dopamine

Question 59

Following a stressful event,a man cannot remember his past.He adopts a new identity,relocates,and starts a new family and career.Which diagnosis would be most appropriate?

A)conversion disorder
B)dissociative amnesia
C)dissociative identity disorder
D)dissociative fugue

Question 60

Mary is a 40- year-old woman who works from home.One day,the phone rang right after her groceries were delivered to her front door.It was her younger sister calling to tell Mary that she would be getting married and would like Mary to come to the wedding in the summer.Although Mary was happy for her sister,she dreaded the thought of being at a big wedding and began sweating profusely and feeling nauseous.She told her sister she wishes the best for her,but that she would not be able to attend the wedding.What disorder is Mary most likely exhibiting?

A)agoraphobia
B)generalized anxiety disorder
C)avoidant personality disorder
D)anti-social personality disorder

Question 61

Which conclusion about personality and substance abuse is most accurate?

A)Studies have found evidence of an "addictive personality" type that predisposes people to abuse alcohol or other drugs.
B)Introverted individuals are more likely to engage in substance abuse than extraverted individuals.
C)Impulsivity,sociability,and anxiety may be related to substance abuse but they may result from,rather than cause,misuse.
D)Genetic factors are the strongest determinant of substance abuse disorders while personality alters how the abuse is manifested in behaviour.

Question 62

Nicole is an unmarried 45-year old woman.She has a difficult time meeting people and initiating relationships because she is fearful of being rejected.When she is in relationships,she often finds herself pushing her partner away out of fear that the individual may leave her first.Which personality disorder is Nicole most likely exhibiting?

A)dependent
B)narcissistic
C)borderline
D)avoidant

Question 63

Which behaviour was once considered a mental illness,and was used to support the view that mental illness is nothing more than conditions that society dislikes?

A)pedophilia
B)homosexuality
C)racism
D)hypersexuality

Question 64

Calvin tells everyone that he is Superman when he meets them.Which type of delusion is Calvin most likely experiencing?

A)grandeur
B)reference
C)persecution
D)control

Question 65

Elmer,the owner of an auto service station,suddenly began smashing the front fenders and hoods of two customers' cars.When asked why,he excitedly and somewhat incoherently explained that he was transforming the cars into "real racing machines." Elmer worked on the cars non-stop for two days without sleeping.When the owners of the cars complained about his "handiwork," Elmer went into a tirade of curses.Elmer is exhibiting symptoms of

A)a dysthymic disorder.
B)catatonia.
C)a panic attack.
D)mania.

Question 66

Which two classes of psychological disorders are often comorbid?

A)mood disorders and dissociative disorders
B)dissociative disorders and personality disorders
C)anxiety disorders and schizophrenia
D)personality disorders and substance abuse

Question 67

Randy has a grandiose sense of himself,fantasizes about being successful,lacks empathy for others,and has a need for constant admiration from others.What type of personality disorder is Randy most likely exhibiting?

A)narcissistic
B)borderline
C)antisocial
D)obsessive-compulsive