Question 1

Daniel is extremely stressed,both at work and at home.One day,he simply does not come home.His wife contacts the authorities,and they find Daniel in a city 1,000 miles from home in a homeless shelter.In that shelter,Daniel is not able to tell the authorities who he is or where he comes from.Daniel most likely has ____.​

Accepted Answer

Daniel's inability to remember his identity or home suggests that he may be experiencing dissociative amnesia, a type of dissociative disorder characterized by memory loss. The other options do not fit the symptoms described.

Question 2

Social learning theorists believe that anxiety disorders result from ____.​

Accepted Answer

Social learning theorists believe that anxiety disorders result from learned reactions to stimuli. This means that anxiety is learned through experiences and interactions with the environment, rather than being caused by internal conflicts or distorted thoughts. Social learning theorists emphasize the role of modeling and observational learning in the development of anxiety, as individuals may learn to fear certain stimuli by observing others react fearfully to them.

Question 3

Distressing memory flashbacks and nightmares are most closely associated with ____.

Accepted Answer

Distressing memory flashbacks and nightmares are classic symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Agoraphobia is characterized by a fear of public spaces, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is marked by repetitive and intrusive thoughts and behaviors, and schizophrenia involves disordered thoughts, emotions, and perceptions.

Question 4

A primary factor in the development of dissociative identity disorder appears to be ____.​

Accepted Answer

Research suggests that severe and chronic childhood physical or sexual abuse is a primary factor in the development of dissociative identity disorder. This kind of trauma can lead to the dissociation or splitting of the individual's identity as a coping mechanism. Drug and alcohol abuse, inherited brain abnormalities, and social isolation may contribute to the disorder, but are not considered primary factors.

Question 5

Hurricane Katrina,the 9/11 attacks,and the Iraqi war are all most closely associated with ____.​

Accepted Answer

Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that is often associated with experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event. The three events mentioned in the question (Hurricane Katrina, 9/11 attacks, and the Iraqi war) are all traumatic events that could potentially cause PTSD for those directly affected.

Question 6

It has been determined that Erin has six distinct personalities,each with their own memories and mannerisms.Erin is most likely to be diagnosed with ____.​

Accepted Answer

Erin exhibits symptoms consistent with dissociative identity disorder, which is characterized by the presence of two or more distinct personality states or identities, each with its own way of perceiving, relating to, and thinking about the environment and self. This disorder was formerly known as multiple personality disorder. The other options do not fit with the symptoms described.

Question 7

Melissa was mugged seven months ago and appears to have adjusted well.However,recently Melissa has been experiencing extreme fear,nightmares,and flashbacks about the mugging.Melissa would most likely be diagnosed with ____.​

Accepted Answer

Melissa is experiencing symptoms commonly associated with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), including fear, nightmares, and flashbacks related to a traumatic event (the mugging). OCD and social phobia do not fit the pattern of symptoms described.

Question 8

Dissociative identity disorder was formerly called ____.​

Accepted Answer

Dissociative identity disorder was formerly called multiple personality disorder.

Question 9

Research on individuals with posttraumatic stress disorder generally suggests dysfunction in the area of the brain called the ____.​

Accepted Answer

The answer of  Research on individuals with posttraumatic stress disorder...

Question 10

The fact that there has been a great increase in the number of recorded cases of dissociative identity disorder since 1980 suggests to many psychologists that ____.​

Accepted Answer

The fact that there has been a great increase in the number of recorded cases of dissociative identity disorder since 1980 suggests that the disorder may not be valid. There are concerns that some cases may be iatrogenic, meaning they are created by the therapist through suggestion or leading questions. There is also controversy within the mental health community over whether or not the disorder exists as a unique and distinct diagnosis.

Question 11

Having an alternate personality is most associated with the diagnosis of ____.​

Accepted Answer

Having an alternate personality, also known as multiple personality disorder, is most associated with the diagnosis of dissociative identity disorder. Bipolar disorder involves swings in mood between episodes of depression and mania, borderline personality disorder is characterized by emotional instability and difficulty with relationships, and disorganized schizophrenia involves disordered thinking, behavior, and emotions.

Question 12

Abnormal functioning of the ____ has been investigated as a possible factor in obsessive-compulsive disorder.​

Accepted Answer

The striatum, a structure involved in habit formation and reward processing, has been implicated in the development of OCD. Dysfunction in this area could lead to repetitive and compulsive behaviors. While the other brain regions listed have also been studied in relation to OCD, evidence suggests that the striatum may be particularly relevant.

Question 13

Miguel believes that everything is covered with deadly germs,so Miguel washes and rewashes his hands 50 to 100 times a day.Miguel would most likely be diagnosed with ____disorder.​

Accepted Answer

Miguel's excessive hand washing and belief in deadly germs suggest symptoms of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Dissociative identity disorder involves multiple personalities, bipolar disorder involves mood swings, and somatization involves physical symptoms with no clear medical cause.

Question 14

A sociocultural theorist doing research on the causes of anxiety disorders would be most interested in research showing ____.​

Accepted Answer

Sociocultural theorists focus on how cultural and societal factors influence behavior and mental processes, so they would be interested in variations in anxiety rates across different countries.

Question 15

People with anxiety disorders have cognitive processes that tend to ____.​

Accepted Answer

Research has shown that individuals with anxiety disorders tend to have cognitive processes that involve misinterpretations and maladaptive assumptions of personal and social events. They may also have negative automatic thoughts and hypervigilance towards perceived threats, which perpetuates the anxiety. There is no evidence to suggest that individuals with anxiety disorders have lower intelligence or memory deficits for large periods of childhood.

Question 16

Which of the following is commonly associated with the development of posttraumatic stress disorder?

Accepted Answer

Experiencing a natural disaster such as an earthquake can be a traumatic event that leads to the development of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). PTSD can also develop after experiencing other types of trauma such as physical or sexual assault, combat, or a serious accident. Dealing with the long, slow, and painful death of a loved one from cancer or retirement from a successful and deeply rewarding career may be difficult, but they are not typically associated with the development of PTSD. Experiencing an "empty nest," while an emotional transition, is also not typically associated with the development of PTSD.

Question 17

Abnormal activity of ____ has been implicated in generalized anxiety disorder.​

Accepted Answer

The answer of  Abnormal activity of ____ has been implicated...

Question 18

The difference between a somatic symptom disorder and a medical disorder is that ____.

Accepted Answer

Somatic symptom disorders involve physical symptoms that cannot be fully explained by a medical condition or substance use, whereas medical disorders have a clear underlying medical cause. Option A is incorrect because somatic symptom disorders are not necessarily consciously faked. Option C is incorrect because not all medical disorders can be cured, although some can be managed with treatment. Option D is also incorrect because medication alone is not typically used to cure somatic symptom disorders, although it may be used as part of a comprehensive treatment plan in some cases.

Question 19

Social learning theories believe that anxiety disorders ____.​

Accepted Answer

Social learning theories suggest that anxiety disorders can be learned through classical conditioning (associating a neutral stimulus with a feared stimulus), operant conditioning (reinforcing avoidance behaviors), and observational learning (observing others’ fearful reactions or avoidance behaviors). Therefore, option D is the best answer. The other options are incorrect as anxiety disorders can be learned through various learning processes, not just direct experience, and they are not primarily learned through operant conditioning.

Question 20

Which symptom are most typical of a person with posttraumatic stress disorder?

Accepted Answer

Repeated nightmares and flashbacks, along with sleeping and concentration difficulties are the most typical symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder. Dissociation and memory blackouts are also common but not as specific to PTSD as the symptoms mentioned in option B. Disorientation, paranoia, and mood changes are not typical of PTSD.

Quiz 13: Mental Health Disorders

Social learning theorists believe that anxiety disorders result from ____.​

Distressing memory flashbacks and nightmares are most closely associated with ____.

A primary factor in the development of dissociative identity disorder appears to be ____.​

Hurricane Katrina,the 9/11 attacks,and the Iraqi war are all most closely associated with ____.​

It has been determined that Erin has six distinct personalities,each with their own memories and mannerisms.Erin is most likely to be diagnosed with ____.​

Melissa was mugged seven months ago and appears to have adjusted well.However,recently Melissa has been experiencing extreme fear,nightmares,and flashbacks about the mugging.Melissa would most likely be diagnosed with ____.​

Dissociative identity disorder was formerly called ____.​

Research on individuals with posttraumatic stress disorder generally suggests dysfunction in the area of the brain called the ____.​

The fact that there has been a great increase in the number of recorded cases of dissociative identity disorder since 1980 suggests to many psychologists that ____.​

Having an alternate personality is most associated with the diagnosis of ____.​

Abnormal functioning of the ____ has been investigated as a possible factor in obsessive-compulsive disorder.​

Miguel believes that everything is covered with deadly germs,so Miguel washes and rewashes his hands 50 to 100 times a day.Miguel would most likely be diagnosed with ____disorder.​

A sociocultural theorist doing research on the causes of anxiety disorders would be most interested in research showing ____.​

People with anxiety disorders have cognitive processes that tend to ____.​

Which of the following is commonly associated with the development of posttraumatic stress disorder?

Abnormal activity of ____ has been implicated in generalized anxiety disorder.​

The difference between a somatic symptom disorder and a medical disorder is that ____.

Social learning theories believe that anxiety disorders ____.​

Which symptom are most typical of a person with posttraumatic stress disorder?

Social learning theorists believe that anxiety disorders result from ____.

A primary factor in the development of dissociative identity disorder appears to be ____.

Hurricane Katrina,the 9/11 attacks,and the Iraqi war are all most closely associated with ____.

It has been determined that Erin has six distinct personalities,each with their own memories and mannerisms.Erin is most likely to be diagnosed with ____.

Melissa was mugged seven months ago and appears to have adjusted well.However,recently Melissa has been experiencing extreme fear,nightmares,and flashbacks about the mugging.Melissa would most likely be diagnosed with ____.

Dissociative identity disorder was formerly called ____.

Research on individuals with posttraumatic stress disorder generally suggests dysfunction in the area of the brain called the ____.

The fact that there has been a great increase in the number of recorded cases of dissociative identity disorder since 1980 suggests to many psychologists that ____.

Having an alternate personality is most associated with the diagnosis of ____.

Abnormal functioning of the ____ has been investigated as a possible factor in obsessive-compulsive disorder.

Miguel believes that everything is covered with deadly germs,so Miguel washes and rewashes his hands 50 to 100 times a day.Miguel would most likely be diagnosed with ____disorder.

A sociocultural theorist doing research on the causes of anxiety disorders would be most interested in research showing ____.

People with anxiety disorders have cognitive processes that tend to ____.

Abnormal activity of ____ has been implicated in generalized anxiety disorder.

Social learning theories believe that anxiety disorders ____.