Question 1

While conducting the Adverse Childhood Experiences study, Brandon reports five childhood experiences that affected him adversely. What does this imply?

Accepted Answer

Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) are stressful or traumatic events, including abuse and neglect. They have been linked to premature onset of illnesses, including mental health issues. Research indicates that the more ACEs an individual has, the higher their risk of various health issues, including anxiety disorders. Reporting five ACEs significantly increases the likelihood of developing an anxiety disorder compared to someone with no reported ACEs, although the exact increase in risk can vary based on other factors and doesn't necessarily align with the specific multipliers provided in the other options.

Question 2

In personality disorders, which of the following factors most likely interacts with abusive experience to create psychological disturbances?

Accepted Answer

Genetics plays a significant role in how individuals respond to environmental stressors, including abusive experiences. It interacts with these experiences to influence the development of psychological disturbances and personality disorders. Genetic predispositions can affect the resilience or vulnerability of an individual to the impacts of abuse, thereby contributing to the manifestation of psychological issues.

Question 3

For an individual to be diagnosed with Internet Gaming Disorder in a 12-month period, the individual must exhibit ________.

Accepted Answer

Withdrawal symptoms when games are taken away is a criterion for diagnosing Internet Gaming Disorder, reflecting the individual's physical or emotional distress when unable to play.

Question 4

In the context of stress and depression, research in animals show that experimental induced stress ________.

Accepted Answer

Experimental induced stress has been shown to kill neurons in the hippocampus, which is associated with symptoms of depression. This is a significant finding in understanding the biological underpinnings of stress and depression.

Question 5

Mark has been experiencing sleeplessness, irritability, and a sense of increased energy for a week. There are times when he feels euphoric for no reason and has "racing" thoughts for a week. He most likely suffers from ________.

Accepted Answer

Mark's symptoms of sleeplessness, irritability, increased energy, euphoria, and "racing" thoughts are characteristic of manic episodes. These symptoms align with the diagnostic criteria for a manic episode, which is a period of abnormally elevated mood and high energy, often found in bipolar disorder.

Question 6

Until the age of one, Joel did not babble or point to things, nor did he make proper eye contact. Moreover, he regularly swayed his body and seemed more interested in inanimate objects. Joel could hardly speak even at 18 months. Joel is most likely to be diagnosed with ________ disorder.

Accepted Answer

Joel's symptoms, such as lack of babbling, pointing, making eye contact, swaying body movements, interest in inanimate objects, and delayed speech, are indicative of autistic spectrum disorder. These are common signs of autism, which affects communication and behavior.

Question 7

What did Perry find in his study of children who were removed from neglectful home environments?

Accepted Answer

Perry's study found that children removed from neglectful environments after age five showed almost no increase in brain size, highlighting the critical impact of early environment on brain development.

Question 8

________ is defined as the speech of people with schizophrenia, which may follow grammatical rules but be nonsensical in terms of content.

Accepted Answer

Word salad refers to a mix of words and phrases that lack comprehensive meaning or logical coherence, often seen in severe cases of schizophrenia.

Question 9

If Robert suffers from bipolar disorder, which of the following neurochemical conditions will be observed in his case?

Accepted Answer

Bipolar disorder is characterized by mood swings that include depressive and manic episodes. During the depressive phase, it is common to observe low levels of serotonin and norepinephrine, which are neurotransmitters associated with mood regulation. This imbalance contributes to the symptoms of depression.

Question 10

Adam stays alone in an apartment. He does not attend social gatherings, and he likes to dress as the Pied Piper of Hamelin whenever he steps out of his house. Which of the following psychological disorder does Adam most likely have?

Accepted Answer

Adam's behavior suggests Schizotypal Personality Disorder, characterized by severe social anxiety, thought disorder, paranoid ideation, derealization, transient psychosis, and often unconventional beliefs. Dressing as the Pied Piper and avoiding social gatherings align with the eccentric behavior and discomfort in social situations seen in Schizotypal Personality Disorder.

Question 11

________ is defined as a common psychological disorder, character­ized by a pervasive, excessive, hard-to-control state of worry that lasts at least six months.

Accepted Answer

Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) is characterized by excessive, ongoing anxiety and worry that are difficult to control and interfere with day-to-day activities. This worry and anxiety are pervasive, lasting for at least six months, distinguishing it from normal anxiety that can come and go.

Question 12

Which of the following terms was earlier used in place of dissociative identity disorder?

Accepted Answer

Dissociative Identity Disorder was previously known as Multiple Personality Disorder, reflecting the presence of two or more distinct identity or personality states.

Question 13

________ is a neurotransmitter majorly involved in the development of schizophrenia.

Accepted Answer

Dopamine is significantly linked to the development of schizophrenia, as abnormalities in dopamine levels and dopamine receptor function are thought to play a crucial role in the manifestation of the symptoms of this disorder.

Question 14

Which of the following is a key feature of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)?

Accepted Answer

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Question 15

Which of the following statements is true of the development of schizophrenia?

Accepted Answer

Schizophrenia is a complex disorder influenced by both genetic and environmental factors. Research suggests that genes can be epigenetically modified by environmental experiences during brain development, which can contribute to the development of schizophrenia. This highlights the interaction between genetics and environment in the etiology of the disorder.

Question 16

Isabel is a three-year-old kindergarten student who is often seen fidgeting in her chair and blurts out whatever she is thinking. Her teacher regularly must ask her to be quiet and stop disrupting others. She is very restless in school and makes careless mistakes. All of these symptoms suggest that Isabel suffers from ________.

Accepted Answer

Isabel's symptoms, such as fidgeting, blurting out thoughts, restlessness, and making careless mistakes, are characteristic of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), which is known for symptoms of inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity.

Question 17

Deviant behavior can be classified as disordered only if it is ________.

Accepted Answer

Deviant behavior is classified as disordered when it is also dysfunctional, meaning it interferes with the person's ability to function in daily life. This is a key criterion in many definitions of psychological disorders.

Question 18

According to the "4 Ds" of determining whether something is a mental disorder, which of the following behaviors interferes with everyday functioning, such as participating in social relationships?

Accepted Answer

Dysfunctional behavior interferes with everyday functioning, including the ability to participate in social relationships, work, and other activities. This is a key criterion in determining whether a behavior is considered a mental disorder.

Question 19

Daniela suffers from schizophrenia. Given this information, which of the following is a symptom she is NOT likely to exhibit?

Accepted Answer

Hypoxia, a condition in which the body or a region of the body is deprived of adequate oxygen supply, is not a symptom of schizophrenia. Schizophrenia symptoms include hallucinations, catatonic behavior, and delusions.

Question 20

Penny, a 4-year-old, has autism spectrum disorder (ASD). When her mother points out a toy to make Penny look in that direction, Penny looks in a different direction. Which of the following is an ability that Penny most likely lacks?

Accepted Answer

Joint attention is the shared focus of two individuals on an object. It is achieved when one person alerts another to an object via eye-gazing, pointing, or other verbal or non-verbal indications. Children with autism spectrum disorder often have difficulty with joint attention, which can affect their social interactions and language development. Penny's difficulty in following her mother's direction to look at a toy is indicative of a challenge with joint attention.

Quiz 14: Psychological Disorders

While conducting the Adverse Childhood Experiences study, Brandon reports five childhood experiences that affected him adversely. What does this imply?

In personality disorders, which of the following factors most likely interacts with abusive experience to create psychological disturbances?

For an individual to be diagnosed with Internet Gaming Disorder in a 12-month period, the individual must exhibit ________.

In the context of stress and depression, research in animals show that experimental induced stress ________.

Mark has been experiencing sleeplessness, irritability, and a sense of increased energy for a week. There are times when he feels euphoric for no reason and has "racing" thoughts for a week. He most likely suffers from ________.

Until the age of one, Joel did not babble or point to things, nor did he make proper eye contact. Moreover, he regularly swayed his body and seemed more interested in inanimate objects. Joel could hardly speak even at 18 months. Joel is most likely to be diagnosed with ________ disorder.

What did Perry find in his study of children who were removed from neglectful home environments?

________ is defined as the speech of people with schizophrenia, which may follow grammatical rules but be nonsensical in terms of content.

If Robert suffers from bipolar disorder, which of the following neurochemical conditions will be observed in his case?

Adam stays alone in an apartment. He does not attend social gatherings, and he likes to dress as the Pied Piper of Hamelin whenever he steps out of his house. Which of the following psychological disorder does Adam most likely have?

________ is defined as a common psychological disorder, characterized by a pervasive, excessive, hard-to-control state of worry that lasts at least six months.

Which of the following terms was earlier used in place of dissociative identity disorder?

________ is a neurotransmitter majorly involved in the development of schizophrenia.

Which of the following is a key feature of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) ?

Which of the following statements is true of the development of schizophrenia?

Deviant behavior can be classified as disordered only if it is ________.

According to the "4 Ds" of determining whether something is a mental disorder, which of the following behaviors interferes with everyday functioning, such as participating in social relationships?

Daniela suffers from schizophrenia. Given this information, which of the following is a symptom she is NOT likely to exhibit?

Penny, a 4-year-old, has autism spectrum disorder (ASD) . When her mother points out a toy to make Penny look in that direction, Penny looks in a different direction. Which of the following is an ability that Penny most likely lacks?

Quiz 14: Psychological Disorders

While conducting the Adverse Childhood Experiences study, Brandon reports five childhood experiences that affected him adversely. What does this imply?

In personality disorders, which of the following factors most likely interacts with abusive experience to create psychological disturbances?

For an individual to be diagnosed with Internet Gaming Disorder in a 12-month period, the individual must exhibit ________.

In the context of stress and depression, research in animals show that experimental induced stress ________.

Mark has been experiencing sleeplessness, irritability, and a sense of increased energy for a week. There are times when he feels euphoric for no reason and has "racing" thoughts for a week. He most likely suffers from ________.

Until the age of one, Joel did not babble or point to things, nor did he make proper eye contact. Moreover, he regularly swayed his body and seemed more interested in inanimate objects. Joel could hardly speak even at 18 months. Joel is most likely to be diagnosed with ________ disorder.

What did Perry find in his study of children who were removed from neglectful home environments?

________ is defined as the speech of people with schizophrenia, which may follow grammatical rules but be nonsensical in terms of content.

If Robert suffers from bipolar disorder, which of the following neurochemical conditions will be observed in his case?

Adam stays alone in an apartment. He does not attend social gatherings, and he likes to dress as the Pied Piper of Hamelin whenever he steps out of his house. Which of the following psychological disorder does Adam most likely have?

________ is defined as a common psychological disorder, character­ized by a pervasive, excessive, hard-to-control state of worry that lasts at least six months.

Which of the following terms was earlier used in place of dissociative identity disorder?

________ is a neurotransmitter majorly involved in the development of schizophrenia.

Which of the following is a key feature of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) ?

Which of the following statements is true of the development of schizophrenia?

Deviant behavior can be classified as disordered only if it is ________.

According to the "4 Ds" of determining whether something is a mental disorder, which of the following behaviors interferes with everyday functioning, such as participating in social relationships?

Daniela suffers from schizophrenia. Given this information, which of the following is a symptom she is NOT likely to exhibit?

Penny, a 4-year-old, has autism spectrum disorder (ASD) . When her mother points out a toy to make Penny look in that direction, Penny looks in a different direction. Which of the following is an ability that Penny most likely lacks?

________ is defined as a common psychological disorder, characterized by a pervasive, excessive, hard-to-control state of worry that lasts at least six months.