Question 1

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 and excessive fear of a specific object, situation or activity. Bipolar disorder is a mood disorder, conversion disorder is a somatoform disorder and schizophrenia is a psychotic disorder.

Question 2

During the Renaissance,abnormal behavior was believed to result from ______.&#10;A)witchcraft&#10;B)demon possession&#10;C)disease organisms&#10;D)body fluid imbalance

Accepted Answer

demon possession

Question 3

The primary purpose of the DSM-IV-TR 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-IV-TR (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fourth Edition, Text Revision) is a manual created by the American Psychiatric Association to help psychologists and other mental health professionals diagnose and classify mental disorders. Its primary purpose is to provide a standardized criteria and language for the diagnosis of mental disorders.

Question 4

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" specifically refers to behavior that hinders a person's ability to function in daily life or cope with stress. Deviant behavior, for example, may not necessarily be dysfunctional, and rare or uncomfortable behavior may not necessarily interfere with a person's ability to adapt to everyday demands.

Question 5

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 depressive symptoms, such as feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and worthlessness, that do not appear to have an external cause. Dysthymia is a type of chronic depression that is typically less severe, while bipolar disorder and hypomania involve periods of elevated or manic mood in addition to depressive episodes.

Question 6

The treatment recommended for a patient at the mental health clinic is phototherapy. What is the likely diagnosis?&#10;A)panic disorder&#10;B)bipolar disorder&#10;C)dysthymic disorder&#10;D)seasonal affective disorder

Accepted Answer

Phototherapy, also known as light therapy, is commonly used to treat Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), a type of depression that is related to changes in seasons, typically occurring in the winter months. SAD is characterized by symptoms such as lethargy, low mood, difficulty sleeping, and may be treated with daily exposure to bright light to improve mood and energy levels.

Question 7

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 refer to an excess or distortion of normal functions, such as hallucinations, delusions, disordered thinking and speech, and abnormal movements. These symptoms are not clearly identifiable and often require a clinical diagnosis.

Question 8

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

According to behaviorists, disordered behavior is learned through a process of classical and operant conditioning. The individual may have learned maladaptive behaviors to cope with their environment or experiences, and these behaviors become habitual and difficult to change. Therefore, the disordered behavior is a result of a set of learned responses.

Question 9

__________ is to major depressive disorder as __________ is to bipolar disorder.&#10;A)Cyclothymia;dysthymia&#10;B)Delusional disorder;schizophrenia&#10;C)Dysthymia;cyclothymia&#10;D)Schizophrenia;delusional disorder

Accepted Answer

Dysthymia is a persistent depressive disorder that is less severe than major depressive disorder and is often a precursor to it. Similarly, cyclothymia is a milder form of bipolar disorder and can also precede it.

Question 10

Which type of phobia can be diagnosed alongside panic disorder?&#10;A)arachnophobia&#10;B)nyctophobia&#10;C)social phobia&#10;D)agoraphobia

Accepted Answer

Agoraphobia is commonly diagnosed alongside panic disorder as it involves a fear of being in situations or places where escape may be difficult or help may not be available in the event of a panic attack. This fear can lead to avoidance behavior, which can further exacerbate symptoms of panic disorder. Arachnophobia (fear of spiders), nyctophobia (fear of darkness), and social phobia (fear of social situations) are not necessarily commonly diagnosed alongside panic disorder.

Deck 12: B: Psychological Disorders