Question 1

Dr.Nevolia has a client diagnosed with a somatoform disorder.She believes her client's disorder is due to a tendency to magnify her symptoms and allow false beliefs to dominate her thinking.Dr.Nevolia is probably a:

Accepted Answer

Dr. Nevolia's focus on her client's thoughts and beliefs suggests she is a cognitive psychologist, as this approach emphasizes the role of cognitive processes in mental disorders. The other options (psychoanalyst, behaviourist, and biological psychologist) do not specifically focus on cognitive processes.

Question 2

What is the name of the culture-bound syndrome that is described as an intense anxiety that one's semen is being depleted through ejaculations or urination,resulting in a loss of male essence and strength?

Accepted Answer

The culture-bound syndrome described is A)dhat, which is commonly found in South Asian cultures. It is characterized by an intense fear of losing semen, which is seen as a vital male fluid that gives strength and vitality. This fear can lead to a range of symptoms, including anxiety, fatigue, and depression.

Question 3

Which of the following perspectives claims that shaping may play a big role in the development of some cases of dissociative identity disorder?

Accepted Answer

The behavioural perspective emphasizes the importance of learning experiences and behavioural conditioning in the development of mental disorders. Shaping is a type of conditioning in which a behavior is gradually modified through reinforcing closer and closer approximations to the desired behavior. Some theorists within the behavioural perspective contend that shaping may play a significant role in the development of dissociative identity disorder (DID), in which individuals develop multiple distinct identities as a result of severe trauma and dissociation. These theorists suggest that the development of each identity can be seen as a shaping process in which the individual learns to adopt and reinforce certain behaviors and thought patterns associated with each identity.

Question 4

Which of the following is true regarding dissociative disorders?

Accepted Answer

Dissociative disorders have been documented in many cultures, although they may be conceptualized differently depending on cultural beliefs and practices.

Question 5

After being passed up for a promotion and then getting into a heated argument with his son,a man disappears.He shows up two weeks later in another town with no memory of who he is or how he got there.He appears to be suffering from:

Accepted Answer

The man's sudden disappearance and memory loss are typical symptoms of a dissociative disorder. Dissociative disorders involve disruptions or breakdowns of memory, awareness, identity, or perception. In this case, the man may have experienced a dissociative fugue, which is a subtype of dissociative amnesia characterized by not only memory loss but also a sudden and unexpected travel away from home or work.

Question 6

A dissociative disorder that involves sudden travel from home,the taking on of a new identity,and amnesia regarding the trip and one's actual personal information is called:

Accepted Answer

The description given in the question matches the symptoms of dissociative fugue, which involves sudden travel from home, taking on a new identity, and amnesia for personal information. Dissociative identity disorder involves the presence of two or more distinct personalities and amnesia between them. Dissociative amnesia involves the inability to recall important personal information. Depersonalization disorder involves feeling detached from oneself or one's surroundings. Therefore, the best choice is dissociative fugue.

Question 7

A team of investigators has found that persons suffering from dissociative identity disorder show significant differences in _________ when different personalities are present.

Accepted Answer

PET scans measure brain activity by tracking the level of glucose metabolism in different parts of the brain. Studies have shown that individuals with dissociative identity disorder exhibit different patterns of brain activity when different personalities are present, suggesting that the disorder is related to underlying differences in brain function.

Question 8

In which disorder does a person seem to experience at least two or more distinct personalities existing in one body?

Accepted Answer

Dissociative identity disorder (previously known as multiple personality disorder) is characterized by the presence of two or more distinct identities or personality states within a single individual, along with memory gaps regarding events that occurred while in different personalities. This disorder is often the result of severe childhood trauma or abuse.

Question 9

A dissociative disorder characterized by a partial or complete loss of memory for personal information that is usually associated with a stressful or emotionally traumatic experience is known as:

Accepted Answer

Dissociative amnesia is a dissociative disorder characterized by a partial or complete loss of memory for personal information that is usually associated with a stressful or emotionally traumatic experience. Dissociative identity disorder involves the presence of two or more distinct identities or personality states, depersonalization disorder involves feeling detached or disconnected from one's own thoughts, feelings, and body, and dissociative fugue involves sudden travel away from home or work and the inability to recall one's past.

Question 10

A sexual ___________ is a problem with sexual functioning,or the actual physical workings of the sex act.

Accepted Answer

A sexual dysfunction refers to difficulties during any stage of sexual activity that prevents an individual from experiencing satisfaction. It can affect both males and females, and it includes problems such as erectile dysfunction, premature ejaculation, and low sexual desire, among others. Malapropism refers to using an incorrect word in place of a similar-sounding word. Deviation refers to a departure from a norm or standard, and a shortcoming refers to a failure or inadequacy in something.

Question 11

Research shows that the ___________married couples are,the less interest and pleasure they take in sexual activity,and the more they experience guilt,shame,and sexual inhibitions.

Accepted Answer

Research suggests that more conservative and traditional married couples experience less interest and pleasure in sexual activity and are more likely to experience guilt, shame, and sexual inhibitions. This may be due to restrictive attitudes towards sex and the belief that sex should only occur within the confines of marriage, leading to a lack of exploration and openness in sexual relationships.

Question 12

Kali is psychologically dissatisfied with her biological sex.She would most likely be diagnosed with:

Accepted Answer

Kali's dissatisfaction with her biological sex suggests a possible case of gender identity disorder, which is now referred to as gender dysphoria in the DSM-5 (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders). Homosexuality, paraphilia, and sexual dysfunction do not necessarily involve dissatisfaction with one's biological sex.

Question 13

Ned seeks therapy after having recurrent episodes of feeling "detached from himself" for several months,but he has not lost his self-awareness or memory.He notes that he feels like a robot,disconnected from his movements and actions.He is most likely suffering from:

Accepted Answer

Ned is suffering from depersonalization, which is a dissociative disorder that involves feelings of detachment from oneself or a sense of being an outside observer of oneself. It is characterized by a subjective experience of unreality, detachment, or being an outside observer with respect to one's thoughts, feelings, sensations, body, or actions. Dissociative fugue involves sudden, unexpected travel away from one's home or usual place of daily activities with inability to recall some or all of one's past and confusion or loss of one's identity or the assumption of a new identity. Conversion disorder involves the presence of symptoms or deficits affecting voluntary motor or sensory function, inconsistent with known medical conditions, that are not better explained by another medical or mental disorder, but often coincide with stress or conflict. Dissociative identity disorder involves the presence of two or more distinct personality states or an experience of possession, accompanied by marked discontinuity in sense of self and sense of agency, and is not a likely diagnosis for Ned based on the information provided.

Question 14

Sexual problems that result from physical causes are referred to as:

Accepted Answer

Sexual problems that result from physical causes are referred to as organic dysfunctions. These may include issues with blood flow, nerve damage, hormonal imbalances, or other physical factors that can affect sexual functioning. Other options are not accurate representations of sexual problems resulting from physical causes.

Question 15

Which of the following is NOT a category of sexual disorders described in the DSM-IV-TR?

Accepted Answer

Homosexuality is not considered a sexual disorder in the DSM-IV-TR. In fact, in later editions of the DSM, homosexuality is not considered a disorder at all.

Question 16

Disorders in which there is a break in conscious awareness,memory,the sense of identity,or some combination are called:

Accepted Answer

Dissociative disorders involve disruptions or discontinuity in a person's normal sense of identity, memory, or consciousness. Examples of dissociative disorders include dissociative amnesia, dissociative identity disorder (multiple personality disorder), and depersonalization/derealization disorder.

Question 17

Sexual problems that result from psychological causes are referred to as:

Accepted Answer

Sexual problems that result from psychological causes are often a result of stress, anxiety, depression or other emotional issues. These are typically referred to as stress-induced dysfunctions. The other three options are either not related to psychological causes or not commonly used terms in the field of sexology.

Question 18

The police find a man who is dishevelled and in a daze wandering through the downtown area.When the police ask him for his name,he seems bewildered.A search of missing persons photographs reveals that this man was reported missing three months ago in a town more than 700 kilometres away.The man is most likely suffering from:

Accepted Answer

The man's disorientation and lack of knowledge of his own identity suggest that he may be experiencing dissociative fugue, a disorder characterized by sudden and often unexpected travel away from home, accompanied by amnesia for one's past and personal identity.

Question 19

What percentage of men and women report some sort of sexual dysfunction?

Accepted Answer

Research indicates that approximately 30-40 percent of men and women report experiencing some form of sexual dysfunction.

Question 20

Eve seeks treatment to learn how to relax.When her therapist hypnotizes her,her voice changes and someone claiming her name is "Joan" begins to speak.During therapy,23 separate entities,each with its own name,personal style,and memories emerge.Eve appears to be suffering from ______ disorder.

Accepted Answer

The scenario describes the presence of multiple personalities or identities. This is a characteristic symptom of dissociative identity disorder.

Quiz 13: Psychological Disorders