Question 1

Which criterion would designate a person who never talks to anyone as abnormal?&#10;A)dysfunctional&#10;B)statistical definition&#10;C)subjective discomfort&#10;D)malnutritious

Accepted Answer

The statistical definition of abnormality designates a person as abnormal when they deviate from the norm or average behavior of a particular group or population. If a person never talks to anyone, and this behavior is outside the usual behavior of people in their social context, it would be considered statistically abnormal.

Question 2

In which type of society is a new mother most likely to experience the symptoms of postpartum psychosis?&#10;A)Western society&#10;B)non-Western society&#10;C)technological society&#10;D)All of the above have instances of postpartum psychosis.

Accepted Answer

Postpartum psychosis can occur in any society, regardless of cultural or technological context. It is a rare but serious mental health condition that can affect new mothers worldwide.

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?"

Accepted Answer

Hippocrates, often referred to as the father of medicine, was the first recorded person to attempt to explain abnormal behavior as due to a biological process in the 5th century BCE. He believed that mental illnesses had natural causes, such as an imbalance of bodily fluids or "humors". Sigmund Freud, Carl Rogers, and John Watson all made significant contributions to the field of psychology, but their explanations of mental illness were not the first recorded attempts to explain abnormal behavior as due to a biological process.

Question 4

Yung has just given birth to a healthy baby girl.Within weeks of the delivery,however,Yung begins to have unusual beliefs about her daughter,including the belief that the baby may be the child of Satan.From which of the following conditions might Yung be suffering?

A)postpartum psychosis
B)schizophrenia
C)postpartum depression
D)transference disorder

Accepted Answer

Yung's belief that her baby may be the child of Satan is an example of a delusion, which is a symptom often seen in postpartum psychosis. This condition is a severe form of postpartum depression that involves symptoms such as confusion, disorientation, paranoia, and hallucinations. Schizophrenia and transference disorder are not specific to the postpartum period and are not typically associated with delusions specifically related to a newborn baby.

Question 5

What was the most likely outcome for a person who was mentally ill and accused of being a witch during the Renaissance?&#10;A)death by hanging,burning,stoning,or drowning&#10;B)exile from society&#10;C)treatment&#10;D)exorcism

Accepted Answer

During the Renaissance, mental illness was often misunderstood or perceived as evidence of being possessed by evil spirits. As a result, individuals who were accused of being witches or possessed were often subjected to horrific executions, including being hung, burned at the stake, stoned or drowned.

Question 6

One sign of abnormality is when a person engages in behavior that creates a great deal of emotional distress or __________.&#10;A)subjective discomfort&#10;B)social deviance&#10;C)statistical rarity&#10;D)situational context

Accepted Answer

Behavior that causes emotional distress or subjective discomfort can be a sign of abnormality. This is because it indicates a deviation from the typical experience of well-being and can be an indicator that the behavior is causing harm to the individual. The other options (B, C, and D) may be indicators of abnormality in certain contexts, but do not necessarily indicate abnormality on their own.

Question 7

What is the branch of psychology that is concerned with the study of abnormal behavior?&#10;A)health psychology&#10;B)psychopathology&#10;C)psychobiology&#10;D)developmental psychology

Accepted Answer

Psychopathology is the branch of psychology that studies abnormal behavior, including mental disorders and their origins, development, diagnosis, and treatment. Health psychology is concerned with how psychological factors affect health and illness. Psychobiology focuses on the biological and neurological aspects of behavior. Developmental psychology studies how behavioral and cognitive processes change over the course of a lifespan.

Question 8

Maria is a retired factory worker who lives with anxiety.Due to the fear of having anxiety attacks,she does not leave her house.This makes her feel trapped in her home,which creates distress.Which criterion would be most appropriate in deciding whether Maria's case represents an example of abnormality?

A)statistical rarity
B)subjective discomfort
C)situational context
D)social norm deviance

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The answer of Maria is a retired factory worker who...

Question 9

What is the primary difficulty with applying the criterion of &#34;social norm deviance&#34; to define abnormal behavior?&#10;A)Norms are difficult to enumerate.&#10;B)Cultures accept and view all behaviors as normal.&#10;C)Behavior that is considered disordered in one culture may be acceptable in another.&#10;D)Norms do not guide behavior except in rare instances.

Accepted Answer

The primary difficulty with applying the criterion of "social norm deviance" to define abnormal behavior is that behavior that is considered disordered in one culture may be acceptable or considered normal in another. Cultural norms vary widely, making it difficult to use social norms as a universal criterion for defining abnormal behavior.

Question 10

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

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The answer of During the Renaissance,abnormal behavior was believed to...

Question 11

The social or environmental setting of a person's behavior is referred to as_________.&#10;A)the situational context&#10;B)historical context&#10;C)cohort effect&#10;D)societal norms

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The answer of The social or environmental setting of a...

Question 12

Which term refers to a way to define abnormality by comparing an individual's behavior to the norms or standards of the society in which an individual lives?&#10;A)social discomfort&#10;B)social mores&#10;C)social context&#10;D)social norm deviance

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The answer of Which term refers to a way to...

Question 13

Ellie is a graduate student in psychology at the local university.She is interested in one day specializing in the study of abnormal behavior.What area of psychology should she focus on in school?&#10;A)health psychology&#10;B)psychopathology&#10;C)psychobiology&#10;D)developmental psychology

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The answer of Ellie is a graduate student in psychology...

Question 14

Hippocrates maintained that mental illness was__________.&#10;A)caused by supernatural forces&#10;B)only in the mind of the beholder&#10;C)curable through exorcism&#10;D)caused by imbalances of vital body fluids

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The answer of Hippocrates maintained that mental illness was__________.&#10;A)caused by...

Question 15

Today,trepanning is done to ___________.&#10;A)relieve pressure in the lower back&#10;B)release demons from the possessed victim&#10;C)relieve pressure from fluids on the brain&#10;D)facilitate exorcisms

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The answer of Today,trepanning is done to ___________.&#10;A)relieve pressure in...

Question 16

For those people in the Middle Ages who believed abnormal behavior resulted from spirit possession,the treatment of choice was ______.&#10;A)herbal cures&#10;B)&#34;magic&#34; potions&#10;C)exorcism&#10;D)trepanning

Accepted Answer

The answer of For those people in the Middle Ages...

Question 17

It is not unreasonable to assume that in ancient times signs of mental illness were believed to be caused by__________.&#10;A)an imbalance of body fluids&#10;B)demons&#10;C)improper diet&#10;D)social forces

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The answer of It is not unreasonable to assume that...

Question 18

Archaeologists have found skulls from as long ago as 3000 B.C.that bear evidence of an ancient surgical technique,whereby holes were cut into the skulls of live individuals in an attempt to release demons from the possessed victim.This process is called__________.

A)trepanning
B)drilling
C)humors
D)exorcism

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The answer of Archaeologists have found skulls from as long...

Question 19

Nicholas is a man who the local college students all think of as eccentric.Each day he stands on campus,smiling at people as they walk by,and he is known for his ever-present greeting of "Good Luck!" In fact,the students at this campus have come to refer to him as "Good Luck Nick." Nobody knows if he has a home or if he is destitute,but Nicholas never asks for anything.Which of the four criteria of mental illness might Nicholas satisfy?

A)inability to function normally
B)social norm deviance
C)subjective discomfort
D)all of the above

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The answer of Nicholas is a man who the local...

Question 20

Which of the following was not one of the four humors studied by Hippocrates?&#10;A)blood&#10;B)phlegm&#10;C)pus&#10;D)yellow bile

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The answer of Which of the following was not one...

Question 21

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

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The answer of According to the behaviorists,disordered behavior is a...

Question 22

You are a psychologist who is evaluating the behavior of a new client.The client tells you that he does not like to wear clothing and that he walks around nude most of the time.In addition,he tells you that he lives in a society in which clothing is required and nudity is seen as abnormal.Which of the following is NOT a criterion by which you evaluate your client's behavior as abnormal?

A)statistical definition
B)maladaptive
C)subjective discomfort
D)social norm deviance

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The answer of You are a psychologist who is evaluating...

Question 23

What do the culture-bound syndromes anorexia nervosa and susto have in common?&#10;A)they are both seen primarily in the southern United States&#10;B)they are both unique to women&#10;C)they both have the symptoms of binging and purging&#10;D)they both have the symptom of weight loss.

Accepted Answer

The answer of What do the culture-bound syndromes anorexia nervosa...

Question 24

The ______ model of mental illness explains that disorders such as anxiety,depression,and schizophrenia are caused by chemical imbalances,genetic problems,brain damage or dysfunction,or some combination of those causes.

A)biological
B)psychodynamic
C)naturalistic
D)cognitive-behavioral

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The answer of The ______ model of mental illness explains...

Question 25

The psychoanalytic model of abnormal behavior is based on the work of ______.&#10;A)Freud&#10;B)Perls&#10;C)Rogers&#10;D)Skinner

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The answer of The psychoanalytic model of abnormal behavior is...

Question 26

Dave,a graduate student,has difficulty talking to groups.Unfortunately,he has chosen a career in which he must speak to large groups of people.The night before a presentation he tosses and turns,and the resulting lack of sleep makes the situation worse.When he makes a presentation,he often becomes confused and stumbles over his words.As a result,he feels worthless and miserable.Which two criteria of abnormal behavior are most useful in analyzing this case?

A)inability to function normally and statistical rarity
B)subjective discomfort and inability to function normally
C)statistical rarity and deviance from social norms
D)deviance from social norms and subjective discomfort

Accepted Answer

The answer of Dave,a graduate student,has difficulty talking to groups.Unfortunately,he...

Question 27

Joanna is experiencing severe anxiety.Her psychiatrist attributes her disorder to a chemical imbalance.Her psychiatrist is using the ___________ of abnormality.&#10;A)psychoanalytic model&#10;B)intrapersonal model&#10;C)biological model&#10;D)behavioral model

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The answer of Joanna is experiencing severe anxiety.Her psychiatrist attributes...

Question 28

Any pattern of behavior that causes people significant distress,causes harm to others,or harms their ability to function in daily life is called___________.&#10;A)a psychological disorder&#10;B)humors&#10;C)stress syndrome&#10;D)adaptive behavior

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The answer of Any pattern of behavior that causes people...

Question 29

The psychoanalytic model holds that abnormal behavior is the result of ______.&#10;A)learning&#10;B)repressed thoughts,memories,and concerns&#10;C)biology&#10;D)biochemical imbalances

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The answer of The psychoanalytic model holds that abnormal behavior...

Question 30

Disorders such as koro,susto,and amok are considered __________.&#10;A)restricted syndromes&#10;B)naturalistic syndromes&#10;C)sociocultural disorders&#10;D)culture-bound syndromes

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The answer of Disorders such as koro,susto,and amok are considered...

Question 31

Which of the following is one definition of abnormal behavior?&#10;A)behavior that is rare&#10;B)behavior that is consistent with the norms of society&#10;C)behavior that does not create distress&#10;D)behavior that is adaptive

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The answer of Which of the following is one definition...

Question 32

Some Asian cultures view mental illness as ____________.&#10;A)a shameful thing that hurts the marriage chances of other family members&#10;B)a normal thing that does not affect the marriage chances of other family members&#10;C)an imbalance in bodily fluids&#10;D)a culture-bound syndrome

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The answer of Some Asian cultures view mental illness as...

Question 33

What do psychologists call disorders that are found only in particular cultures?&#10;A)restricted syndromes&#10;B)naturalistic syndromes&#10;C)sociocultural disorders&#10;D)culture-bound syndromes

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The answer of What do psychologists call disorders that are...

Question 34

Which of the following culture-bound syndromes is found mostly in Western cultures? &#10;A)anorexia nervosa&#10;B) amok&#10;C) susto&#10;D) koro&#10;

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The answer of Which of the following culture-bound syndromes is...

Question 35

____________is a term that refers to the need to consider the unique characteristics of the culture in which a person's behavior takes place.&#10;A)Cultural relativity&#10;B)Social context&#10;C)Situational context&#10;D)Situational relativity

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The answer of ____________is a term that refers to the...

Question 36

Dave's wife suggests that he talk to a doctor because of his inability to cope with criticism.The doctor suggests that Dave's problem represents the expression of a repressed,unresolved,internal conflict buried in his unconscious mind that has its roots in Dave's childhood.This view is typical of the ______ model of abnormality.

A)biological
B)behavioral
C)cognitive
D)psychoanalytic

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The answer of Dave's wife suggests that he talk to...

Question 37

What is the name of the culture-bound syndrome that results from a perceived insult and is followed by a period of brooding and then a violent outburst during which the person may attack others and not remember doing so?

A)taijin-kyofu-sho
B)ghost sickness
C)amok
D)susto

Accepted Answer

The answer of What is the name of the culture-bound...

Question 38

The biological model views psychological disorders as resulting from_____________.&#10;A)distorted thought patterns&#10;B)repressed memories&#10;C)underlying behavioral issues&#10;D)physiological causes

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The answer of The biological model views psychological disorders as...

Question 39

The disorder or culture-bound syndrome in which men fear that their penis is shrinking is primarily found in which country?&#10;A)Subarctic Eskimo communities&#10;B)Great Britain&#10;C)Sri Lanka&#10;D)China

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The answer of The disorder or culture-bound syndrome in which...

Question 40

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

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The answer of Any behavior that does not allow a...

Question 41

Axis II of the DSM-IV-TR consists of_____________.&#10;A)global assessment of functioning&#10;B)clinical disorders and other conditions that may be a focus of clinical attention&#10;C)psychosocial and environmental problems&#10;D)personality disorders and mental retardation

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The answer of Axis II of the DSM-IV-TR consists of_____________.&#10;A)global...

Question 42

According to the cognitive perspective,disordered behavior is the 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

The answer of According to the cognitive perspective,disordered behavior is...

Question 43

How many axes of data are considered in a full DSM-based diagnosis?&#10;A)3&#10;B)5&#10;C)6&#10;D)10

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The answer of How many axes of data are considered...

Question 44

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

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The answer of The primary purpose of the DSM-IV-TR is...

Question 45

Which of the following statements is true about the DSM-IV-TR?&#10;A)It describes symptoms and includes a checklist of specific criteria for diagnosis.&#10;B)It lists information regarding symptoms but does not include a checklist of criteria that must be met for diagnosis.&#10;C)It is used to diagnose medical conditions that may have an impact on mental health.&#10;D)It is used to diagnose all kinds of medical conditions.

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The answer of Which of the following statements is true...

Question 46

Which axis of the DSM-IV-TR contains an overall judgment made by the psychological professional of the person's mental health and adjustment based on a scale from 0 to 100?&#10;A)Axis II&#10;B)Axis III&#10;C)Axis IV&#10;D)Axis V

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which axis of the DSM-IV-TR contains an...

Question 47

Dr.Ting is working with a 16-year-old client who presents with the symptoms of a moderate case of depression.As part of his intake session,Dr.Ting learns that his client,Geoff,has suffered from very serious cystic acne for 4 years and is constantly teased by his peers for having such bad skin.On which of the axes would Dr.Ting chart this information?

A)Axis I
B)Axis III
C)Axis V
D)This information should not be charted because it is a medical,not a psychological issue.

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The answer of Dr.Ting is working with a 16-year-old client...

Question 48

Which model of abnormality explains abnormal behavior as the result of a set of learned responses?&#10;A)psychoanalytic&#10;B)cognitive&#10;C)behavioral&#10;D)biological

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The answer of Which model of abnormality explains abnormal behavior...

Question 49

Linda is afraid of cats because when she was a little girl a cat scared her by jumping out of her closet and onto her face.As a result of this experience,Linda learned to be afraid of cats.Which model of abnormality offers the best explanation of Linda's fear?&#10;A)cognitive&#10;B)behavioral&#10;C)sociocultural&#10;D)psychoanalytic

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The answer of Linda is afraid of cats because when...

Question 50

Which model of abnormality views abnormal behavior as the result of illogical thinking?&#10;A)psychoanalytic&#10;B)cognitive&#10;C)behavioral&#10;D)biological

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The answer of Which model of abnormality views abnormal behavior...

Question 51

_______is used to help psychological professionals diagnose psychological disorders.&#10;A)The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM)&#10;B)The Physician's Desk Reference&#10;C)The Textbook of Psychological Disorders&#10;D)The Textbook of Physiological Disorders

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The answer of _______is used to help psychological professionals diagnose...

Question 52

A behavioral therapist is working with a depressed client.Which of the following causes is the most likely focus of this therapist's intervention?&#10;A)learned behaviors of depression&#10;B)unusual levels of neurotransmitters&#10;C)negative interpretations of life events&#10;D)a superego that is too harsh and strict

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The answer of A behavioral therapist is working with a...

Question 53

Which of the following is NOT an Axis I disorder of the DSM-IV-TR?&#10;A)sexual and gender identity disorders&#10;B)factitious disorders&#10;C)personality disorders&#10;D)substance-related disorders

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The answer of Which of the following is NOT an...

Question 54

Axis I of the DSM-IV-TR consists of_____________.&#10;A)global assessment of functioning&#10;B)clinical disorders and other conditions that may be a focus of clinical attention&#10;C)psychosocial and environmental problems&#10;D)personality disorders and mental retardation

Accepted Answer

The answer of Axis I of the DSM-IV-TR consists of_____________.&#10;A)global...

Question 55

A cognitive therapist is working with a depressed client.Which of the following causes is the likely focus of this therapist's intervention?&#10;A)learned behaviors of depression&#10;B)unusual levels of neurotransmitters&#10;C)negative interpretations of life events&#10;D)a superego that is too harsh and strict

Accepted Answer

The answer of A cognitive therapist is working with a...

Question 56

Axis III of the DSM-IV-TR includes_____________.&#10;A)physical disorders that affect a person's psychological adjustment&#10;B)all psychological disorders except personality disorders&#10;C)information about problems in the person's life that might affect adjustment,such as death of a loved one&#10;D)an overall judgment made by the psychological professional of the person's mental health and adjustment based on a scale from 0 to 100

Accepted Answer

The answer of Axis III of the DSM-IV-TR includes_____________.&#10;A)physical disorders...

Question 57

Which model of abnormality holds that physical,mental,and cultural factors are intertwined and that they must all be considered when dealing with psychology disorders?&#10;A)the eclectic model&#10;B)the biopsychosocial model&#10;C)the psychophysiological model&#10;D)the Gestalt model

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which model of abnormality holds that physical,mental,and...

Question 58

Dr.Nwoambi is a psychologist who is currently evaluating a new client.Dr.Nwoambi would most likely refer to the _________ to assist her in diagnosing her client's psychological disorder.&#10;A)Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders&#10;B)Physician's Desk Reference&#10;C)Textbook of Psychological Disorders&#10;D)Textbook of Physiological Disorders

Accepted Answer

The answer of Dr.Nwoambi is a psychologist who is currently...

Question 59

When a psychologist or psychiatrist is using the DSM-IV-TR as a guide to evaluating a client,he or she would assess the client on each of five __________.&#10;A)axes&#10;B)stages&#10;C)phases&#10;D)steps

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The answer of When a psychologist or psychiatrist is using...

Question 60

Axis IV of the DSM-IV-TR includes_____________.&#10;A)all physical disorders that affect a person's psychological adjustment&#10;B)all psychological disorders except personality disorders&#10;C)information about problems in the person's life that might affect adjustment,such as death of a loved one&#10;D)an overall judgment made by the psychological professional of the person's mental health and adjustment based on a scale from 0 to 100

Accepted Answer

The answer of Axis IV of the DSM-IV-TR includes_____________.&#10;A)all physical...

Question 61

Free-floating anxiety refers to anxiety that is__________.&#10;A)related to a specific event&#10;B)unrelated to any realistic,known source&#10;C)related to a realistic source&#10;D)related to a specific object

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The answer of Free-floating anxiety refers to anxiety that is__________.&#10;A)related...

Question 62

Excessive or unrealistic fearfulness and worry are characteristic of ______.&#10;A)mood disorders&#10;B)dissociative neurosis&#10;C)anxiety disorders&#10;D)amnesia

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The answer of Excessive or unrealistic fearfulness and worry are...

Question 63

What is the most frequently diagnosed anxiety disorder in the United States?&#10;A)specific phobia&#10;B)social phobia&#10;C)post-traumatic stress disorder&#10;D)obsessive-compulsive disorder

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The answer of What is the most frequently diagnosed anxiety...

Question 64

The tendency of those studying psychopathology to start seeing themselves as suffering from the illnesses being discussed is known as _____________.&#10;A)accurate self-assessment&#10;B)unnecessary worrying&#10;C)psychopathological transference&#10;D)psychology student's syndrome

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The answer of The tendency of those studying psychopathology to...

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