Question 1

Psychiatrists and other medical experts are MOST likely to agree with the _____ theory of abnormality.

Accepted Answer

A

Question 2

Apprehension, worry, and fear are the focus of _____ disorders, a category of disorders in the DSM.

Accepted Answer

Anxiety disorders are characterized by significant feelings of apprehension, worry, and fear. These disorders include conditions such as generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder, and phobias, among others, and are categorized under anxiety disorders in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM).

Question 3

Borderline personality disorder is a psychological disorder:

Accepted Answer

Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is characterized by significant instability in areas such as interpersonal relationships, mood, and self-image, which is a hallmark of the disorder.

Question 4

To be diagnosed with ADHD, a person must show symptoms in at least _____ setting(s).

Accepted Answer

For a diagnosis of ADHD, symptoms must be present in two or more settings (e.g., at home, school, or work) to ensure that the observed behaviors are not limited to only one environment and are indicative of a broader, consistent pattern of behavior.

Question 5

_____ is an anxiety disorder characterized by excessive anxiety toward a particular object or situation.

Accepted Answer

Specific phobia is characterized by excessive and persistent fear of a specific object, situation, or activity that is generally not harmful. Patients often recognize their fear is excessive but cannot overcome it.

Question 6

Destiny did an assignment for class on anxiety disorders. Destiny included a case study of a person who had repeated, unwanted thoughts that caused her significant anxiety. In response to those thoughts, the person would repeatedly perform certain behaviors. The person in Destiny's case study MOST likely has which disorder?

Accepted Answer

The description of having repeated, unwanted thoughts causing significant anxiety, coupled with the performance of repeated behaviors in response, aligns with the symptoms of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).

Question 7

Over the past 4 months, Lewis has struggled with his eating. At least once a week, Lewis finds himself eating a massive amount of food, usually in a short period of time. During these times, Lewis eats more quickly than usual and ends up feeling uncomfortably full. When Lewis's periods of overeating are over, he feels miserable. He thinks he would feel better if he could throw up the food, but he can't bring himself to do it. The disorder with which Lewis would MOST likely be diagnosed is:

Accepted Answer

Lewis's symptoms align with binge eating disorder, characterized by episodes of eating large amounts of food in a short period, feeling a loss of control during the episodes, eating more quickly than normal, and feeling distressed afterward, without engaging in compensatory behaviors like purging.

Question 8

Jamis feels he must wash his hands so frequently that the behavior often makes him late for work. As a result, Jamis is worried he's going to lose his job. Drew is a surgeon and, while he must wash his hands multiple times a day, he sees it as just part of the job. The differences between Jamis's and Drew's behaviors and perceptions BEST demonstrate the concept that _____ is often an important part of determining what is normal and what is abnormal.

Accepted Answer

The key difference between Jamis's and Drew's behaviors is the personal distress Jamis experiences due to his frequent hand-washing, which interferes with his daily life and causes him worry about losing his job. Drew, on the other hand, does not experience distress from his hand-washing as it is a normal and necessary part of his job as a surgeon. This illustrates how personal distress is a crucial factor in determining what is considered abnormal behavior.

Question 9

The person MOST likely to receive a diagnosis of ADHD is one who is:

Accepted Answer

ADHD is more commonly diagnosed in males than in females. Studies and clinical observations have consistently shown a higher prevalence of ADHD among males across different age groups.

Question 10

Gabrielle has always had trouble with her personal relationships. Gabrielle can make friends easily but her friendships usually don't last. When Gabrielle first makes friends with someone, she tends to idealize them and wants to be with them all the time. Inevitably, though, Gabrielle suddenly becomes disillusioned with her friend because she feels the person is neglecting or abandoning her. Gabrielle's thought and behavior patterns BEST align with _____ personality disorder.

Accepted Answer

Gabrielle's pattern of idealizing friends and then feeling disillusioned, along with her fear of abandonment, aligns with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). BPD is characterized by instability in relationships, self-image, and emotions.

Question 11

Dissociative identity disorder occurs when a person:

Accepted Answer

Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID) is characterized by the presence of two or more distinct personality states or an experience of possession, which is a significant and pervasive disruption to a person's identity.

Question 12

Which statement about dissociative disorders is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which statement about dissociative disorders is TRUE?
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Question 13

Last year, Clarence had a period of time during which he was severely depressed. Recently, Clarence also had mild symptoms of mania for a day or two. The diagnosis that BEST fits Clarence's symptoms is _____ disorder.

Accepted Answer

Bipolar II disorder is characterized by a pattern of depressive episodes and hypomanic episodes (which are less severe than the full-blown manic episodes seen in Bipolar I disorder). Clarence's experience of severe depression and brief, mild symptoms of mania aligns with the symptoms of Bipolar II disorder.

Question 14

On a popular podcast, unusual disappearances are discussed. In a recent episode, the podcasters discussed a woman who was found unconscious, but unharmed, behind a fast-food restaurant in a small town. She was taken to the hospital, where she remained unconscious for several days. When she woke up, she did not know her name, how old she was, where she was, or how she got there. She had no memory at all prior to that point. The experience of this woman is BEST described as:

Accepted Answer

Dissociative fugue is a psychological disorder in which a person loses their memory and identity and may wander away from their home or familiar surroundings. The woman in the question experienced a sudden loss of memory and identity, which is characteristic of dissociative fugue.

Question 15

Bill hears voices frequently. They tell him what to do and try to control his behavior. No one else can hear these voices. When Bill hears voices, he is experiencing:

Accepted Answer

Bill is experiencing a hallucination, which is a perception in the absence of external stimulus that has qualities of real perception. Hearing voices that others cannot hear is a common example of an auditory hallucination.

Question 16

An abnormal psychologist who is interested in examining the extent to which a person's thoughts, feelings, or behaviors differ from what is common to most other people is interested in the concept of:

Accepted Answer

Deviation from social norms refers to thoughts, feelings, or behaviors that are significantly different from societal expectations or norms, which is what the psychologist is interested in examining.

Question 17

The DSM was originally published in:

Accepted Answer

The DSM (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders) was originally published in 1952 by the American Psychiatric Association.

Question 18

Disorders like anorexia and bulimia are defined by significant disturbances related to:

Accepted Answer

Disorders like anorexia and bulimia are characterized by significant disturbances in eating behaviors and attitudes towards food, making B the correct answer.

Question 19

Which statement is FALSE about the cause of schizophrenia?

Accepted Answer

The statement that significantly more people with schizophrenia are born in the summer than in other seasons is false. Research has not conclusively supported this claim. Instead, studies have suggested various risk factors for schizophrenia, including genetic, neurobiological, and environmental factors, but the seasonal birth effect is not a consistently supported finding.

Question 20

_____ is NOT a factor typically linked to psychological disorders.

Accepted Answer

Dangerousness is not typically linked to psychological disorders as a defining factor. Most individuals with psychological disorders are not dangerous to others, and this stereotype can contribute to stigma and misunderstanding about mental health.

Quiz 14: Psychological Disorders