Deck 15: Psychological Disorders

Question 1

Which of the following is an objective test that describes personality and can be used to help diagnose emotional problems?

A)MMPI
B)CPI
C)Rorschach
D)TAT

Answer 1

MMPI

Question 2

DSM-IV-TR was designed to provide a complete list of _______.

A)treatment models
B)health providers
C)mental disorder
D)innate predispositions

Answer 2

mental disorder

Question 3

There is a relationship between reliability and validity.Which of the following is true?

A)A test cannot be valid unless it is reliable.
B)A test cannot be reliable unless it is valid
C)A test can be valid but not reliable.
D)Reliability and validity are not related.

Answer 3

A test cannot be valid unless it is reliable.

Question 4

Your aunt prefers to stay in her home and avoid public places and social situations.She would be diagnosed with

A)agoraphobia.
B)ailurophobia.
C)cynophobia.
D)specific phobia.

Question 5

Axis 4 of the DSM-IV-TR attempts to rate the individual's level of __________.

A)GAF (Global Assessment of Functions)
B)stress
C)"normality"
D)life functioning (social)

Question 6

The most widely used objective personality test is the _______.

A)MMPI
B)EPQ
C)16PF
D)TAT

Question 7

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

A)DSM II
B)DSM III
C)DSM-IV-TR
D)DSM IV-R

Question 8

Which type of standardized test presents ambiguous stimuli?

A)MMPI
B)CPI
C)Rorschach
D)TAT

Question 9

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 10

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 11

Which personality tests rely on the interpretation of inkblots to understand personality?

A)MMPI
B)TAT
C)16PF
D)Rorschach

Question 12

Why was the MMPI originally developed?

A)to identify people with psychological disorders
B)to identify malingerers from people with true conversion disorders
C)to identify applicants with the most potential for managerial positions
D)to select applicants for the OSS who could make the best agents and spies

Question 13

DSM-IV-TR classifies people along five axes and _____ disorders.

A)interprets
B)speculates on causes of
C)describes symptoms of
D)prescribes treatment for

Question 14

Harry has an intense,irrational fear of being in public places.He is probably suffering from __________.

A)conversion reaction
B)learned helplessness
C)paranoia
D)agoraphobia

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

Someone with "stage fright" might have a(n)

A)particular phobia.
B)environmental phobia.
C)specific phobia.
D)social phobia.

Question 17

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

A)DSM II.
B)DSM III.
C)DSM-IV-TR.
D)DSM IV.

Question 18

Phobias,obsessive-compulsive disorder,and post-traumatic stress disorder are all types of __________ disorders.

A)psychosomatic
B)somatoform
C)anxiety
D)dissociative

Question 19

When a test actually measures what it is supposed to measure,the test has _______.

A)reliability
B)discriminative power
C)statistical power
D)validity

Question 20

DSM-IV-TR is most helpful because:

A)it includes treatments for each disorder.
B)it allows the practitioner to determine the cause of the disorder.
C)it allows disorders to be classified on five separate dimensions.
D)a disorder can be determined with questionnaire data

Question 21

An obsession is:

A)a recurring irrational thought which you cannot put out of your mind.
B)a behavior which you cannot control.
C)an inability to control your emotions.
D)a and b

Question 22

An intense,paralyzing fear of a specific object,person,situation,or thing in the absence of any real danger is a _______.

A)panic disorder
B)phobic disorder
C)conversion reaction
D)compulsive disorder

Question 23

Ritualistic behavior is associated with which of the following disorders?

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

Question 24

Involuntary ideas that keep recurring despite the person's efforts to stop them are called _______.

A)compulsions
B)obsessions
C)impulses
D)panic attacks

Question 25

In an obsessive-compulsive reaction,the _______ is the thought and the _______ is the action carrying out the thought.

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

Question 26

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 27

Acts that "must be done" are called:

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

Question 28

A repetitive,ritualistic behavior that a person feels driven to perform is called a(n)________.

A)compulsion
B)obsession
C)impulse
D)delusion

Question 29

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 30

Re-experiencing a traumatic event long after the event is associated with _______ disorder.

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

Question 31

A compulsion is:

A)a recurring irrational thought which you cannot put out of your mind.
B)a behavior that you cannot control.
C)an inability to express your emotions.
D)all of the above

Question 32

A recurring irrational thought that cannot be controlled or banished from one's mind is called a/an _______.

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

Question 33

A(n)______ is an irrational behavior which you cannot control.

A)compulsion
B)obsession
C)regression
D)depression

Question 34

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

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

Question 35

An irrational fear of an object or event is called a/an:

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

Question 36

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

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

Question 37

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

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

Question 38

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 39

An overwhelming desire to set fires is called a/an:

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

Question 40

Anxiety disorders run in families and are twice as common in _______ as in _______.

A)males; females
B)females; males
C)adolescents; young adults
D)male adolescents; female adolescents

Question 41

An affective disorder that includes both depression and mania is known as ________ disorder.

A)histrionic
B)bipolar
C)dual process
D)obsessive-compulsive

Question 42

What individual is most likely to come into conflict with the law because of his/her disregard for social rules and unwillingness to restrain his/her impulses?

A)paranoid schizophrenic
B)multiple personality
C)antisocial personality
D)bipolar disorder

Question 43

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 44

Which of the following is a mood disorder?

A)obsessive-compulsive disorder
B)multiple personality disorder
C)narcissistic personality disorder
D)bipolar disorder

Question 45

The most common psychological disorder is:

A)phobia.
B)schizophrenia.
C)depression.
D)mania.

Question 46

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 47

Abnormally high energy level,distractibility,increased sex drive,and positive self-image are MOST associated with which of the following disorders?

A)schizophrenia
B)mania
C)depression
D)bipolar

Question 48

Which of the following is NOT characteristic of the antisocial personality disorder?

A)incapable of forming close relationships
B)no guilt or remorse
C)manipulative and insincere
D)low intelligence

Question 49

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 50

Fears of snakes,thunderstorms,darkness,and water are classified as ________ phobias.

A)simple
B)primary
C)social
D)innate

Question 51

John's behavior appears normal,then he becomes depressed and hyperactivity follows.He would likely be diagnosed as having which disorder?

A)mania
B)schizophrenia
C)bipolar
D)depressive

Question 52

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 53

Disorders characterized by disturbances in a person's prolonged emotional state are known as __________ disorders.

A)mood
B)dissociative
C)somatoform
D)conversion

Question 54

High energy level,distractibility,increased sex drive,and positive self image are MOST associated with which of the following disorders?

A)schizophrenia
B)mania
C)depression
D)bipolar

Question 55

Depression is:

A)always accompanied by a manic state.
B)equally common among men and women.
C)a type of psychosis.
D)the most common psychological disorder.

Question 56

An affective disorder that includes both depression and mania is known as __________ disorder.

A)bipolar
B)dual process
C)histrionic
D)obsessive-compulsive

Question 57

A person who suffers from bipolar disorder alternates between

A)depression and mania.
B)depression and schizophrenia.
C)mania and schizophrenia.
D)anxiety and mania.

Question 58

Harry has an intense,irrational fear of being in public places.He is probably suffering from ________.

A)agoraphobia
B)paranoia
C)learned helplessness
D)conversion reaction

Question 59

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 60

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 61

Which of the following is classified as a dissociative disorder?

A)obsessive-compulsive disorder
B)multiple personality disorder
C)narcissistic personality disorder
D)bipolar disorder

Question 62

Which characteristic best describes an antisocial personality?

A)low intelligence
B)lack of remorse or guilt
C)depression
D)a and b

Question 63

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

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

Question 64

The multiple-personality disorder was:

A)a form of psychosis.
B)quite rare.
C)a phenomenon unique to England.
D)not a formal diagnostic label.

Question 65

Disorders in which part of a person's personality is separated from the rest and the person cannot reassemble the pieces are known as __________ disorders.

A)schizophrenic
B)dissociative
C)affective
D)somatoform

Question 66

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

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

Question 67

Annette talks to her pet elephant,which no one else can see.Annette is having a:

A)hallucination.
B)delusion.
C)clang association.
D)neologism.

Question 68

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 69

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 70

Delusions and hallucinations are associated with:

A)somatoform disorders.
B)mania.
C)conversion hysteria.
D)schizophrenia.

Question 71

The famous story of Dr.Jekyll and Mr.Hyde is an example of which disorder?

A)depression
B)dissociative
C)phobic
D)sexual dysfunction

Question 72

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 73

Multiple personality is an example of which disorder?

A)schizophrenia
B)dissociative
C)personality
D)depression

Question 74

The most common psychotic disorder is:

A)manic-depressive.
B)bipolar.
C)schizophrenia.
D)multiple personality.

Question 75

Nick was admitted to a mental institution because he heard voices talking to him that no one else could hear,and he saw demons attacking him,though no one else could see anything near him.Nick's symptoms are known as ________.

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

Question 76

False beliefs about reality with no factual basis are known as ______.

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

Question 77

Feeling fearful but not knowing why is characteristic of ______.

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

Question 78

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 79

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

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

Question 80

Which of the following is considered the most severe psychological disorder?

A)antisocial personality
B)schizophrenia
C)depression
D)bipolar