Question 1

According to the biological perspective,generalized anxiety disorder is_________.&#10;A)a danger signal that repressed conflicts are threatening to surface&#10;B)a learned reaction&#10;C)the result of illogical,irrational thought processes&#10;D)linked to an imbalance in several neurotransmitters in the nervous system

Accepted Answer

The biological perspective suggests that generalized anxiety disorder may be linked to an imbalance in several neurotransmitters in the nervous system, such as low levels of serotonin and GABA. This perspective suggests that medication and other biological interventions, such as psychoactive drugs, may be effective in treating this anxiety disorder.

Question 2

As a serious dancer,Justine watches what she eats.She knows that she is underweight,but fears that if she starts eating more that she will get fat.In addition to a preoccupation with food she has also stopped menstruating.Her behaviors suggest that she might be suffering from ________.

A)anorexia nervosa
B)bulimia nervosa
C)compulsive exercise
D)phobic disorder

anorexia nervosa

Accepted Answer

Justine's fear of gaining weight and preoccupation with food suggests that she may have anorexia nervosa. Additionally, her cessation of menstruation, known as amenorrhea, is a common symptom of anorexia nervosa. The other options, bulimia nervosa and compulsive exercise, may also involve preoccupation with food and weight, but do not necessarily involve cessation of menstruation. Phobic disorder is not related to Justine's symptoms.

Question 3

Shreen is diagnosed with schizophrenia.She believes that she is a powerful person who can save the world.Shreen is experiencing ______.&#10;A)delusions of persecution&#10;B)delusions of grandeur&#10;C)delusions of reference&#10;D)delusions of influence

Accepted Answer

Shreen is experiencing delusions of grandeur which is a false belief that one has an inflated sense of importance, power or identity.

Question 4

Sal has decreased levels of the neurotransmitter dopamine in his frontal lobe areas.Which disorder might he be at risk of experiencing?&#10;A)antisocial personality disorder&#10;B)agoraphobia&#10;C)schizophrenia&#10;D)dissociative fugue

Accepted Answer

Low levels of dopamine in the frontal lobe areas have been associated with the development of schizophrenia, a severe mental disorder characterized by disordered thinking, hallucinations, and delusions.

Question 5

The term affect is used by psychologists to refer to ______.&#10;A)thought&#10;B)emotion&#10;C)behavior&#10;D)intuition

Accepted Answer

Affect is generally used in psychology to refer to emotion or feelings. It is a broad term that encompasses a range of emotions, including positive emotions like happiness and love, as well as negative emotions like sadness and anger. Affect can also refer to the intensity or strength of an emotion that a person experiences.

Question 6

Padma is extremely confident and feels that lately she needs very little sleep.In addition,she reports that her thoughts seem to be going fast,similar to watching three television shows at once.Padma most likely is experiencing ________.

A)a manic episode
B)a dysthymic episode
C)a loss of mental control
D)a psychotic break

Accepted Answer

Padma is exhibiting symptoms of a manic episode, which is characterized by increased energy, decreased need for sleep, racing thoughts, and grandiosity. The other options (B, C, and D) do not accurately reflect the symptoms Padma is experiencing.

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

The biological model of abnormality suggests that psychological disorders have a physical or medical cause, such as a chemical imbalance in the brain. Joanna's psychiatrist attributing her anxiety to a chemical imbalance aligns with the biological model.

Question 8

Which of the following perspectives claims that shaping may play a big role in the development of some cases of dissociative identity disorder?&#10;A)behavioral&#10;B)humanistic&#10;C)biological&#10;D)psychoanalytic

Accepted Answer

The behavioral perspective suggests that dissociative identity disorder may develop through the process of shaping, where behaviors that are seen as distinct identities are reinforced over time. This perspective emphasizes the role of environmental factors in the development of this disorder. Neither the humanistic nor biological perspectives offer an explanation for this particular aspect of dissociative identity disorder, while the psychoanalytic perspective places more emphasis on early childhood experiences and unconscious conflicts.

Question 9

Which of the following cultural variations is most commonly seen in Latin America?&#10;A)ataque de nervios&#10;B)koro&#10;C)anorexia nervosa&#10;D)amok

Accepted Answer

Ataque de nervios is a cultural variation commonly seen in Latin America, especially among individuals of Puerto Rican, Dominican, and Cuban descent. It is characterized by abrupt episodes of screaming, crying, trembling, and aggression, often triggered by a stressful or traumatic event.

Question 10

People with ______ disorders have an excessively rigid,maladaptive pattern of behavior and ways of relating to others.&#10;A)personality&#10;B)somatoform&#10;C)affective&#10;D)schizophrenic

Accepted Answer

Personality disorders are characterized by inflexible patterns of behavior and ways of relating to others that are maladaptive and cause significant distress or impairment in social, occupational, or other areas of functioning. Symptoms typically manifest in adolescence or early adulthood and persist throughout one's life. Examples of personality disorders include borderline, narcissistic, and antisocial personality disorder. Somatoform disorders involve physical symptoms without any medical explanation, affective disorders refer to mood and emotional problems, and schizophrenia is a severe psychotic disorder.

Deck 14: B: Psychological Disorders