Question 1

Which of the following is classified as a dissociative disorder?

Accepted Answer

Multiple personality disorder, also known as dissociative identity disorder, is a dissociative disorder characterized by experiencing two or more distinct personalities or identities.

Question 2

Which characteristic best describes an antisocial personality?

Accepted Answer

A lack of remorse or guilt is a common characteristic of individuals with antisocial personality disorder. While low intelligence or depression may be present in individuals with this disorder, they are not defining traits.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Nancy is experiencing a sensory experience (smelling smoke) that is not actually present in the environment, which is a hallmark of a hallucination.

Question 4

The multiple-personality disorder was:

Accepted Answer

Multiple-personality disorder, now known as dissociative identity disorder, is a relatively rare condition, with prevalence estimates ranging from 0.1% to 1%. It is recognized as a formal diagnostic label in the DSM-5. It is not unique to England and is not considered a form of psychosis.

Question 5

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.

Accepted Answer

Disorders in which part of a person's personality is separated from the rest and the person cannot reassemble the pieces are known as dissociative disorders. Schizophrenic disorders involve a variety of symptoms including delusions, hallucinations, and disorganized speech. Affective disorders involve changes in mood, such as depression or mania. Somatoform disorders involve physical symptoms without any identifiable medical cause.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

False sensory perceptions are known as hallucinations.

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

Annette is experiencing a hallucination, which is a perception of something that is not actually there.

Question 8

Of the following,which would provide the strongest evidence for a genetic component to schizophrenia?

Accepted Answer

A high concordance rate among identical twins raised apart suggests that genetics plays a strong role in schizophrenia, as environmental factors are significantly different between twins raised in different households.

Question 9

The belief that you are a special agent for the Intergalactic Supernova is an example of a

Accepted Answer

The belief that you are a special agent for the Intergalactic Supernova is a delusion, as it is a false belief that is not based in reality. A loose association refers to disorganized thinking and speech, a neologism is a made-up word, and a negative symptom refers to a lack of normal functioning or behavior.

Question 10

Delusions and hallucinations are associated with:

Accepted Answer

Delusions and hallucinations are commonly associated with schizophrenia, a severe and chronic mental illness characterized by disordered thinking, abnormal perceptions, and behavioral disturbances. Somatoform disorders involve physical symptoms that cannot be explained by a medical condition, while conversion hysteria involves the conversion of psychological stress into physical symptoms. Mania is a symptom of bipolar disorder and involves excessive energy, excitement, and elevated mood.

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

The story of Dr.Jekyll and Mr.Hyde is an example of dissociative disorder, specifically dissociative identity disorder (previously known as multiple personality disorder). It is characterized by the presence of at least two distinct personality states or identities, which may have different behaviors, attitudes, and memories.

Question 12

A schizophrenic characterized by alternating periods of mute immobility and excited motor activity is referred to as a(n):

Accepted Answer

The symptom described in the question, of alternating periods of mute immobility and excited motor activity, is characteristic of catatonic schizophrenia. Disorganized schizophrenia is characterized by incoherent speech and behavior, while paranoid schizophrenia is marked by delusions and auditory hallucinations. Undifferentiated schizophrenia does not have any specific defining symptoms, but instead involves a mix of different symptoms from other subtypes of schizophrenia.

Question 13

Multiple personality is an example of which disorder?

Accepted Answer

Multiple personality disorder is now called dissociative identity disorder in the DSM-5. It is characterized by the presence of more than one distinct personality within an individual.

Question 14

The most common psychotic disorder is:

Accepted Answer

Schizophrenia is the most common psychotic disorder characterized by symptoms such as delusions, hallucinations, disorganized thinking and behavior, and lack of motivation. Manic-depressive disorder and bipolar disorder are the same conditions, and multiple personality disorder is now referred to as dissociative identity disorder, which is not a psychotic disorder. Therefore, C) schizophrenia is the best choice.

Question 15

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 ________.

Accepted Answer

Nick's symptoms indicate that he is experiencing hallucinations, which are sensory experiences that seem real but are not actually happening. Delusions refer to false beliefs that are not logically supported by evidence, obsessions are persistent and intrusive thoughts, and compulsions are repetitive behaviors or mental acts driven by obsessive thoughts.

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

Delusions are defined as fixed, false beliefs that are not based in reality and are not in line with a person's social and cultural norms. Obsessions, compulsions, and hallucinations are also symptoms of certain mental health conditions, but they do not specifically refer to false beliefs about reality.

Question 17

Feeling fearful but not knowing why is characteristic of ______.

Accepted Answer

Feeling fearful without a specific trigger or cause is a symptom of anxiety disorders. Phobias are specific irrational fears of certain objects or situations. Dissociative neurosis is a disorder characterized by disruptions in a person's perception, identity, or consciousness. Amnesia is a condition where a person has difficulty remembering past events.

Question 18

A patient in a mental hospital exhibits disordered thinking,perceptual abnormalities,unusual emotions,and suspiciousness.This person is probably suffering from

Accepted Answer

The symptoms of disordered thinking, perceptual abnormalities, unusual emotions, and suspiciousness are all common in individuals with schizophrenia. Bipolar disorder typically involves mood swings between episodes of depression and manic episodes, but does not typically involve disordered thinking or perceptual abnormalities. Passive-aggressive personality disorder involves a pervasive pattern of passive resistance to authority and does not typically involve the symptoms described. Dissociative disorders involve disruptions in memory and identity rather than the symptoms described.

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

Hallucinations are false sensory perceptions, which can include hearing voices or seeing, feeling, or smelling things that are not actually present. Delusions are false beliefs, obsessions are intrusive and repetitive thoughts, and compulsions are repetitive behaviors that are performed in response to an obsession.

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

Schizophrenia is considered the most severe psychological disorder as it is a chronic and severe mental illness that affects how a person thinks, feels, and behaves. It can cause delusions, hallucinations, disordered thinking, and difficulty functioning in daily life. Antisocial personality, depression, and bipolar disorder can also be severe, but they are not typically considered as severe as schizophrenia.

Quiz 15: Psychological Disorders