Deck 15: B: Psychological Disorders

Question 1

The medical model views abnormal behaviour as resulting from

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

Answer 1

D

Question 2

Feeling fearful but not knowing why is characteristic of

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

Answer 2

B

Question 3

The latest version of the classification system used by psychologists is the

A)DSM-3.
B)DSM-4.
C)DSM-4-TR.
D)DSM-5.

Answer 3

D

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

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

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

Question 6

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

Question 7

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 8

In an obsessive-compulsive reaction,the _______ is the thought and the _______ is the action caused by the thought.

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

Question 9

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.

Question 10

Ritualistic behaviour is associated with which of the following disorders?

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

Question 11

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 12

An irrational fear of an object or event is called a(n)

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

Question 13

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

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

Question 14

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

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

Question 15

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 16

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 17

The DSM-5 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 18

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 19

Re-experiencing a traumatic event long after the event occurred is associated with

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

Question 20

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 21

Acts that "must be done" are called

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

Question 22

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 23

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 24

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 25

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

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

Question 26

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 27

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 28

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 29

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 30

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 31

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 32

A recurring,irrational thought that cannot be controlled or banished from one's mind is called a(n)

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

Question 33

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 34

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

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