Question 1

Feeling fearful but not knowing why is characteristic of

Accepted Answer

A) phobias. 
B) anxiety disorders. 
C) dissociative neurosis. 
D) amnesia. 
A) phobias. 
B) anxiety disorders. 
C) dissociative neurosis. 
D) amnesia. B

Question 2

Obsessions and compulsions

Accepted Answer

A) appear to be based on very different psychodynamics. 
B) always occur together. 
C) often occur together. 
D) rarely occur together. 
A) appear to be based on very different psychodynamics. 
B) always occur together. 
C) often occur together. 
D) rarely occur together. C

Question 3

The DSM-5 includes a description of the ___________________ of each mental disorder.

Accepted Answer

A) symptoms,duration,and severity 
B) symptoms,cause,and severity 
C) symptoms,cause,and progress 
D) symptom,cause,and treatment options 
A) symptoms,duration,and severity 
B) symptoms,cause,and severity 
C) symptoms,cause,and progress 
D) symptom,cause,and treatment options C

Question 4

Randy has a grandiose sense of himself,fantasizes about being successful,lacks empathy for others,and has a need for constant admiration from others.What type of personality disorder is Randy most likely exhibiting?

Accepted Answer

A) narcissistic 
B) borderline 
C) antisocial 
D) obsessive-compulsive 
A) narcissistic 
B) borderline 
C) antisocial 
D) obsessive-compulsive

Question 5

Which of the following best describes the antisocial personality?

Accepted Answer

A) low intelligence 
B) lack of remorse or guilt 
C) depression 
D) paranoid schizophrenic tendencies 
A) low intelligence 
B) lack of remorse or guilt 
C) depression 
D) paranoid schizophrenic tendencies

Question 6

Ritualistic behaviour is associated with which of the following disorders?

Accepted Answer

A) anxiety 
B) obsessive-compulsive 
C) somatoform 
D) conversion 
A) anxiety 
B) obsessive-compulsive 
C) somatoform 
D) conversion

Question 7

People who act impulsively,don't tolerate frustration,want their desires satisfied immediately,fail to develop emotional attachments,and show no remorse would be diagnosed with what personality disorder?

Accepted Answer

A) narcissistic 
B) antisocial 
C) histrionic 
D) schizotypal 
A) narcissistic 
B) antisocial 
C) histrionic 
D) schizotypal

Question 8

The latest version of the classification system used by psychologists is the

Accepted Answer

A) DSM-3. 
B) DSM-4. 
C) DSM-4-TR. 
D) DSM-5. 
A) DSM-3. 
B) DSM-4. 
C) DSM-4-TR. 
D) DSM-5.

Question 9

Thoughts that repeatedly intrude into consciousness against one's will are called

Accepted Answer

A) compulsions. 
B) loose associations. 
C) neologisms. 
D) obsessions. 
A) compulsions. 
B) loose associations. 
C) neologisms. 
D) obsessions.

Question 10

Calvin tells everyone that he is Superman when he meets them.Which type of delusion is Calvin most likely experiencing?

Accepted Answer

A) grandeur 
B) reference 
C) persecution 
D) control 
A) grandeur 
B) reference 
C) persecution 
D) control

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

A) disorganized schizophrenic. 
B) undifferentiated schizophrenic. 
C) paranoid schizophrenic. 
D) catatonic schizophrenic. 
A) disorganized schizophrenic. 
B) undifferentiated schizophrenic. 
C) paranoid schizophrenic. 
D) catatonic schizophrenic.

Question 12

Re-experiencing a traumatic event long after the event occurred is associated with

Accepted Answer

A) generalized anxiety. 
B) panic disorder. 
C) phobic disorder. 
D) PTSD. 
A) generalized anxiety. 
B) panic disorder. 
C) phobic disorder. 
D) PTSD.

Question 13

Allen is in a constant state of dread.He has trouble sleeping,feels tense,and cannot concentrate.Allen will likely be diagnosed as having which anxiety disorder?

Accepted Answer

A) phobia 
B) generalized anxiety 
C) panic 
D) obsessive-compulsive 
A) phobia 
B) generalized anxiety 
C) panic 
D) obsessive-compulsive

Question 14

Which of the following statements about antisocial personality is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A) It is a relatively rare disorder. 
B) People with antisocial personalities seek professional help because their distress level is high. 
C) It is more common in women than in men. 
D) It is a relatively common disorder. 
A) It is a relatively rare disorder. 
B) People with antisocial personalities seek professional help because their distress level is high. 
C) It is more common in women than in men. 
D) It is a relatively common disorder.

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

A) a higher concordance rate for fraternal twins than for other siblings 
B) a higher concordance rate for fraternal twins than for identical twins 
C) a high concordance rate among identical twins raised apart 
D) a high concordance rate among the general population 
A) a higher concordance rate for fraternal twins than for other siblings 
B) a higher concordance rate for fraternal twins than for identical twins 
C) a high concordance rate among identical twins raised apart 
D) a high concordance rate among the general population

Question 16

Martha vacuums the carpet in her living room 15 times a day.It is very likely that she is suffering from which of the following disorders?

Accepted Answer

A) obsessive-compulsive 
B) conversion 
C) PTSD 
D) somatoform 
A) obsessive-compulsive 
B) conversion 
C) PTSD 
D) somatoform

Question 17

Destruction of one's home or community is MOST likely to result in which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) PTSD 
B) a phobia 
C) a panic disorder 
D) an obsession 
A) PTSD 
B) a phobia 
C) a panic disorder 
D) an obsession

Question 18

Last month Pam was giddy,impulsive,and talkative;this month she is sad,silent,and almost motionless.What is the most likely diagnosis in this case?

Accepted Answer

A) severe depression 
B) anxiety disorder 
C) somatoform disorder 
D) bipolar disorder 
A) severe depression 
B) anxiety disorder 
C) somatoform disorder 
D) bipolar disorder

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

A) a delusion. 
B) a hallucination. 
C) paranoia. 
D) olfactory inhibition. 
A) a delusion. 
B) a hallucination. 
C) paranoia. 
D) olfactory inhibition.

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

A) schizophrenia. 
B) bipolar disorder. 
C) passive-aggressive personality. 
D) a dissociative disorder. 
A) schizophrenia. 
B) bipolar disorder. 
C) passive-aggressive personality. 
D) a dissociative disorder.

Exam 15: B: Psychological Disorders

Feeling fearful but not knowing why is characteristic of

Obsessions and compulsions

The DSM-5 includes a description of the ___________________ of each mental disorder.

Randy has a grandiose sense of himself,fantasizes about being successful,lacks empathy for others,and has a need for constant admiration from others.What type of personality disorder is Randy most likely exhibiting?

Which of the following best describes the antisocial personality?

Ritualistic behaviour is associated with which of the following disorders?

People who act impulsively,don't tolerate frustration,want their desires satisfied immediately,fail to develop emotional attachments,and show no remorse would be diagnosed with what personality disorder?

The latest version of the classification system used by psychologists is the

Thoughts that repeatedly intrude into consciousness against one's will are called

Calvin tells everyone that he is Superman when he meets them.Which type of delusion is Calvin most likely experiencing?

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

Re-experiencing a traumatic event long after the event occurred is associated with

Allen is in a constant state of dread.He has trouble sleeping,feels tense,and cannot concentrate.Allen will likely be diagnosed as having which anxiety disorder?

Which of the following statements about antisocial personality is TRUE?

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

Martha vacuums the carpet in her living room 15 times a day.It is very likely that she is suffering from which of the following disorders?

Destruction of one's home or community is MOST likely to result in which of the following?

Last month Pam was giddy,impulsive,and talkative;this month she is sad,silent,and almost motionless.What is the most likely diagnosis in this case?

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

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

A: Introducing Psychological Science

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E: Introducing Psychological Science

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B: Reading and Evaluating Scientific Research

C: Reading and Evaluating Scientific Research

D: Reading and Evaluating Scientific Research

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A: Biological Psychology

B: Biological Psychology

C: Biological Psychology

D: Biological Psychology

E: Biological Psychology

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C: Sensation and Perception

D: Sensation and Perception

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C: Consciousness

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C: Motivation and Emotion

D: Motivation and Emotion

E: Motivation and Emotion

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C: Personality

D: Personality

E: Personality

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