Question 1

Comorbidity is

Accepted Answer

Comorbidity refers to the presence of two or more disorders in the same individual. This means that someone can have multiple mental health conditions or physical illnesses at the same time. It is common for individuals with one disorder to also experience another, particularly in mental health, which can complicate diagnosis and treatment.

Question 2

Which of the following is an anxiety disorder marked by a chronic,high level of anxiety that is not tied to any specific threat?

Accepted Answer

Generalized anxiety disorder is characterized by excessive and persistent worry and anxiety that is not related to a specific or identifiable threat or situation. Panic disorder is marked by sudden and intense panic attacks, phobic disorder involves an excessive and irrational fear of a specific situation or object, and obsessive-compulsive disorder is marked by persistent, intrusive, and distressing thoughts or compulsive behaviors.

Question 3

Which of the following categories of psychological disorders includes phobic disorders in the DSM-5?

Accepted Answer

Phobic disorders, such as specific phobia and agoraphobia, are included under the category of anxiety disorders in the DSM-5.

Question 4

Jerry is terrified of snakes and refuses to read nature books to his son if there are pictures of snakes.He is probably suffering from

Accepted Answer

Jerry's extreme fear of snakes is interfering with his daily life and causing him to avoid certain situations (reading nature books with his son). This suggests he may have a specific phobia, which is characterized by intense fear and avoidance of a specific object or situation.

Question 5

An unwanted thought that repeatedly intrudes upon an individual's consciousness is called a(n)

Accepted Answer

An unwanted thought that repeatedly intrudes upon an individual's consciousness is called an obsession.

Question 6

In epidemiology ____________,refers to the percentage of a population that exhibits a disorder during a specified time period.

Accepted Answer

Prevalence refers to the proportion or percentage of individuals in a population who have a designated health condition at a particular point in time or over a specified period. Comorbidity refers to the presence of multiple health conditions in an individual, and discontinuous and estimates are not relevant to describing the frequency of health disorders in a population.

Question 7

Jenny cannot quit wondering if she unplugged her iron this morning.Jenny is experiencing

Accepted Answer

Jenny is constantly thinking about whether or not she unplugged her iron, which is a fixation or obsession. This is not a delusion, which is a fixed false belief, nor is it panic ideation, which is extreme anxiety or fear about a situation. It also does not qualify as a compulsion, which is a repetitive behavior that is performed to alleviate anxiety or prevent harm.

Question 8

The current classification system for psychological disorders (DSM-5)

Accepted Answer

The DSM-5 recognizes the importance of including information beyond just a traditional diagnostic label, such as specifying severity, duration, and functional impairments. This allows for a more comprehensive understanding of the individual's experience and needs. The other options are incorrect; the DSM-5 still uses diagnostic labels, contains more disorders than previous systems, and provides specific criteria for each disorder rather than simply classifying individuals as normal or abnormal.

Question 9

Compulsion is to "action" as obsession is to

Accepted Answer

Compulsion and action are both related to behavior, similarly, obsession is related to thought. A person who is obsessed has persistent, intrusive, and distressing thoughts that they cannot control.

Question 10

Lila believes that worrying will help her avoid negative events.She will usually find a reason to worry about something - her schoolwork,her boss,her parents,and whether the bus will come on time.Lila may be suffering from

Accepted Answer

Lila's behavior of worrying about a variety of things and her belief that worrying will help her avoid negative events suggests that she may be experiencing generalized anxiety disorder. This disorder is characterized by excessive and uncontrollable worry about a range of events or activities, and this worry is difficult to control and interferes with daily functioning. Panic disorder involves sudden and recurrent panic attacks, phobic disorder involves excessive and irrational fear of a specific object or situation, and obsessive-compulsive disorder involves intrusive and repetitive thoughts and behaviors.

Question 11

Research suggests that a(n) ______________ temperament in infants is a risk factor for the development of anxiety disorders later in life.

Accepted Answer

Research suggests that an inhibited temperament, characterized by shyness, withdrawal, and avoidance of novelty or unfamiliar situations, is a risk factor for the development of anxiety disorders later in life. Infants with this temperament tend to be cautious and hesitant in new situations, and may become easily overwhelmed by unfamiliar stimuli. This pattern of behavior may set the stage for the development of an anxious or fearful response to many different types of situations later on.

Question 12

The famous industrialist Howard Hughes devised extraordinary rituals to minimize the possibility of being contaminated by germs.For example,he would sometimes spend hours methodically cleaning a telephone.Hughes's behavior exemplifies which of the following disorders?

Accepted Answer

Howard Hughes's behavior, which involves repetitive and ritualized actions driven by a fear of contamination, is consistent with symptoms of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Individuals with OCD feel compelled to perform specific behaviors or mental acts (compulsions) in response to intrusive, unwanted thoughts or fears (obsessions).

Question 13

Estimates of lifetime prevalence suggest that psychological disorders are

Accepted Answer

Studies have consistently shown that psychological disorders are more common than most people realize, with lifetime prevalence estimates ranging from 30-50% of the population.

Question 14

Recent studies have found psychological disorders in roughly _______________% of the population over their lifetime.

Accepted Answer

Recent studies indicate that psychological disorders affect approximately 35 to 45% of the population over their lifetime, reflecting a significant prevalence of mental health issues.

Question 15

The class of disorders marked by feelings of excessive apprehension and anxiety is called

Accepted Answer

Anxiety disorders are specifically characterized by excessive feelings of fear or worry. The other options (B, C, D) either do not focus specifically on anxiety as a primary symptom or refer to a different class of disorders altogether.

Question 16

Vinnie dislikes leaving his home and has gradually become more fearful whenever he has to go somewhere.Lately,he has decided to have his groceries delivered and do all his work online.Vinnie may be suffering from

Accepted Answer

Agoraphobia is a type of anxiety disorder where a person becomes fearful and avoids situations or places they perceive as difficult to leave or escape from. Vinnie's behavior of avoiding leaving his home and having his groceries delivered and doing all his work online is consistent with the symptoms of agoraphobia.

Question 17

A person who checks his alarm clock 20 times before going to sleep is being

Accepted Answer

This person is displaying symptoms of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), specifically the compulsion to check things repeatedly (in this case, the alarm clock).

Question 18

The anxiety disorder brought on by specific stimuli is

Accepted Answer

Phobic disorder is the anxiety disorder that is brought on by specific stimuli or situations, often resulting in avoidance behavior. Obsessive-compulsive disorder involves persistent and uncontrollable thoughts (obsessions) or repetitive actions (compulsions), while generalized anxiety disorder is characterized by excessive and widespread worry about various aspects of life. Stress disorder refers to a range of conditions that can occur after exposure to a traumatic event.

Question 19

Epidemiology is the study of

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Epidemiology is the study of the distribution and factors that influence the occurrence and prevalence of mental or physical disorders in a population. It is interested in patterns of occurrence and how different groups may be affected, which can inform prevention and treatment efforts.

Question 20

The genetic predisposition to anxiety disorders can be characterized as

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Quiz 14: Psychological Disorders