Question 1

Depression has been linked to which neurotransmitter abnormality?

Accepted Answer

A)  Low activity of GABA 
B)  Absence of dopamine 
C)  Low activity of serotonin 
D)  Excessive activity of norepinephrine 
A)  Low activity of GABA 
B)  Absence of dopamine 
C)  Low activity of serotonin 
D)  Excessive activity of norepinephrine

Question 2

According to Freud's psychodynamic theory, the part of the personality that is the conscience is the:

Accepted Answer

A)  id. 
B)  ego. 
C)  superego. 
D)  ego ideal. 
A)  id. 
B)  ego. 
C)  superego. 
D)  ego ideal.

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT influenced by the paradigm to which an investigator subscribes?

Accepted Answer

A)  The questions that are asked 
B)  The interpretation of the findings 
C)  The definition of abnormal behavior 
D)  The scientist's basic assumptions 
A)  The questions that are asked 
B)  The interpretation of the findings 
C)  The definition of abnormal behavior 
D)  The scientist's basic assumptions

Question 4

An example of secondary prevention in action is:

Accepted Answer

A)  initiating treatment for a diagnosed mental health condition. 
B)  distributing educational materials that describe modifiable risk factors for mental illness. 
C)  providing routine mental health screenings, followed by immediate intervention as needed. 
D)  advocating for federal legislation that protects individuals' mental health in the workplace. 
A)  initiating treatment for a diagnosed mental health condition. 
B)  distributing educational materials that describe modifiable risk factors for mental illness. 
C)  providing routine mental health screenings, followed by immediate intervention as needed. 
D)  advocating for federal legislation that protects individuals' mental health in the workplace.

Question 5

Cognition-focused therapists guide clients to challenge their own dysfunctional:

Accepted Answer

A)  dreams. 
B)  behaviors. 
C)  thoughts. 
D)  emotions. 
A)  dreams. 
B)  behaviors. 
C)  thoughts. 
D)  emotions.

Question 6

Which type of prevention seeks to provide effective treatment as soon as it is needed so that moderate or severe disorders do not become long-term problems?

Accepted Answer

A)  Primary prevention 
B)  Secondary prevention 
C)  Tertiary prevention 
D)  Primordial prevention 
A)  Primary prevention 
B)  Secondary prevention 
C)  Tertiary prevention 
D)  Primordial prevention

Question 7

One unique part of the sociocultural model is the community treatment aspect, a key component of which is prevention. Discuss the three types of prevention and give examples of each.

Accepted Answer

There are three types of prevention: pri

Question 8

According to Rogers humanistic approach, _____ early in life is related to unconditional self-regard later in life.

Accepted Answer

unconditio

Question 9

_____ are chemicals released into the bloodstream.

Accepted Answer

A)  Genes 
B)  Synapses 
C)  Neurotransmitters 
D)  Hormones 
A)  Genes 
B)  Synapses 
C)  Neurotransmitters 
D)  Hormones

Question 10

The psychologist credited with paving the way for psychologists to practice psychotherapy is:

Accepted Answer

A)  Perls. 
B)  Rogers. 
C)  Beck. 
D)  Freud. 
A)  Perls. 
B)  Rogers. 
C)  Beck. 
D)  Freud.

Question 11

Which statement is TRUE regarding electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is the most commonly used biological treatment for mental disorders. 
B)  It sends brief electrical currents through the brain, stimulating a seizure. 
C)  Its use is controversial because it requires surgical implantation of electrodes. 
D)  It produces a steady stream of low-voltage electricity to the targeted brain areas. 
A)  It is the most commonly used biological treatment for mental disorders. 
B)  It sends brief electrical currents through the brain, stimulating a seizure. 
C)  Its use is controversial because it requires surgical implantation of electrodes. 
D)  It produces a steady stream of low-voltage electricity to the targeted brain areas.

Question 12

A patient has social anxiety disorder. Which is an example of a biological treatment for this condition?

Accepted Answer

A)  Having the patient engage in activities that elicit anxiety 
B)  Prescribing an antidepressant medication such as paroxetine 
C)  Teaching the patient how to effectively challenge negative thoughts 
D)  Encouraging the patient to cultivate relationships with others who have similar anxieties 
A)  Having the patient engage in activities that elicit anxiety 
B)  Prescribing an antidepressant medication such as paroxetine 
C)  Teaching the patient how to effectively challenge negative thoughts 
D)  Encouraging the patient to cultivate relationships with others who have similar anxieties

Question 13

Behavior-focused therapists base their explanations and treatments of mental abnormality on principles of:

Accepted Answer

A)  relationships. 
B)  ego development. 
C)  dream analysis. 
D)  learning. 
A)  relationships. 
B)  ego development. 
C)  dream analysis. 
D)  learning.

Question 14

Huntington's disease has been linked in part to a loss of cells in the cortex and the:

Accepted Answer

A)  hippocampus. 
B)  basal ganglia. 
C)  hypothalamus. 
D)  forebrain. 
A)  hippocampus. 
B)  basal ganglia. 
C)  hypothalamus. 
D)  forebrain.

Question 15

Current multicultural perspectives are MOST likely to focus on the:

Accepted Answer

A)  inferiority of particular cultural groups. 
B)  cultural deprivation that is characteristic of some groups. 
C)  limitations of a focus on ethnicity. 
D)  special external pressures faced by members of a culture. 
A)  inferiority of particular cultural groups. 
B)  cultural deprivation that is characteristic of some groups. 
C)  limitations of a focus on ethnicity. 
D)  special external pressures faced by members of a culture.

Question 16

Twelve individuals who struggle with gambling addiction gather weekly with a mental health clinician to discuss their struggles, share advice, and provide emotional support. This is an example of _____ therapy.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Twelve individuals who struggle with gambling addiction...

Question 17

A child is praised for his use of polite phrases such as "please" and "thank you." As an adult the person regularly uses these phrases. This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

A)  self-actualization. 
B)  operant conditioning. 
C)  systematic desensitization. 
D)  unconditional positive regard. 
A)  self-actualization. 
B)  operant conditioning. 
C)  systematic desensitization. 
D)  unconditional positive regard.

Question 18

A patient sees a therapist to help her address her eating disorder. The therapist focuses only on issues specifically related to this problem. This therapy is BEST described as:

Accepted Answer

A)  relational psychoanalytic therapy. 
B)  psychoanalysis. 
C)  extended psychoanalytic therapy. 
D)  short-term psychodynamic therapy. 
A)  relational psychoanalytic therapy. 
B)  psychoanalysis. 
C)  extended psychoanalytic therapy. 
D)  short-term psychodynamic therapy.

Question 19

The belief that people live up or down to expectations reflects the ideology of _____ theorists.

Accepted Answer

A)  self 
B)  family-social 
C)  object relations 
D)  multicultural 
A)  self 
B)  family-social 
C)  object relations 
D)  multicultural

Question 20

David Rosenhan sent pseudopatients to a mental hospital, where they pretended to be disturbed. The results of this study led him to conclude that _____ greatly affects mental illness.

Accepted Answer

A)  an actual symptom 
B)  the community mental health system 
C)  labeling 
D)  communication 
A)  an actual symptom 
B)  the community mental health system 
C)  labeling 
D)  communication

Depression has been linked to which neurotransmitter abnormality?

According to Freud's psychodynamic theory, the part of the personality that is the conscience is the:

Which of the following is NOT influenced by the paradigm to which an investigator subscribes?

An example of secondary prevention in action is:

Cognition-focused therapists guide clients to challenge their own dysfunctional:

Which type of prevention seeks to provide effective treatment as soon as it is needed so that moderate or severe disorders do not become long-term problems?

One unique part of the sociocultural model is the community treatment aspect, a key component of which is prevention. Discuss the three types of prevention and give examples of each.

According to Rogers humanistic approach, _____ early in life is related to unconditional self-regard later in life.

_____ are chemicals released into the bloodstream.

The psychologist credited with paving the way for psychologists to practice psychotherapy is:

Which statement is TRUE regarding electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)?

A patient has social anxiety disorder. Which is an example of a biological treatment for this condition?

Behavior-focused therapists base their explanations and treatments of mental abnormality on principles of:

Huntington's disease has been linked in part to a loss of cells in the cortex and the:

Current multicultural perspectives are MOST likely to focus on the:

Twelve individuals who struggle with gambling addiction gather weekly with a mental health clinician to discuss their struggles, share advice, and provide emotional support. This is an example of _____ therapy.

A child is praised for his use of polite phrases such as "please" and "thank you." As an adult the person regularly uses these phrases. This is an example of:

A patient sees a therapist to help her address her eating disorder. The therapist focuses only on issues specifically related to this problem. This therapy is BEST described as:

The belief that people live up or down to expectations reflects the ideology of _____ theorists.

David Rosenhan sent pseudopatients to a mental hospital, where they pretended to be disturbed. The results of this study led him to conclude that _____ greatly affects mental illness.

Abnormal Psychology: Past and Present

Research in Abnormal Psychology

Clinical Assessment, Diagnosis, and Treatment

Anxiety, Obsessive-Compulsive, and Related Disorders

Disorders of Trauma and Stress

Depressive and Bipolar Disorders

Treatments for Depressive and Bipolar Disorders

Suicide

Disorders Featuring Somatic Symptoms

Eating Disorders

Substance Use and Addictive Disorders

Sexual Disorders and Gender Variations

Schizophrenia and Related Disorders

Treatments for Schizophrenia and Other Severe Mental Disorders

Personality Disorders

Disorders Common Among Children and Adolescents

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Exam 3: Models of Abnormality

Depression has been linked to which neurotransmitter abnormality?

According to Freud's psychodynamic theory, the part of the personality that is the conscience is the:

Which of the following is NOT influenced by the paradigm to which an investigator subscribes?

An example of secondary prevention in action is:

Cognition-focused therapists guide clients to challenge their own dysfunctional:

Which type of prevention seeks to provide effective treatment as soon as it is needed so that moderate or severe disorders do not become long-term problems?

One unique part of the sociocultural model is the community treatment aspect, a key component of which is prevention. Discuss the three types of prevention and give examples of each.

According to Rogers humanistic approach, _____ early in life is related to unconditional self-regard later in life.

_____ are chemicals released into the bloodstream.

The psychologist credited with paving the way for psychologists to practice psychotherapy is:

Which statement is TRUE regarding electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)?

A patient has social anxiety disorder. Which is an example of a biological treatment for this condition?

Behavior-focused therapists base their explanations and treatments of mental abnormality on principles of:

Huntington's disease has been linked in part to a loss of cells in the cortex and the:

Current multicultural perspectives are MOST likely to focus on the:

Twelve individuals who struggle with gambling addiction gather weekly with a mental health clinician to discuss their struggles, share advice, and provide emotional support. This is an example of _____ therapy.

A child is praised for his use of polite phrases such as "please" and "thank you." As an adult the person regularly uses these phrases. This is an example of:

A patient sees a therapist to help her address her eating disorder. The therapist focuses only on issues specifically related to this problem. This therapy is BEST described as:

The belief that people live up or down to expectations reflects the ideology of _____ theorists.

David Rosenhan sent pseudopatients to a mental hospital, where they pretended to be disturbed. The results of this study led him to conclude that _____ greatly affects mental illness.

Abnormal Psychology: Past and Present

Research in Abnormal Psychology

Clinical Assessment, Diagnosis, and Treatment

Anxiety, Obsessive-Compulsive, and Related Disorders

Disorders of Trauma and Stress

Depressive and Bipolar Disorders

Treatments for Depressive and Bipolar Disorders

Suicide

Disorders Featuring Somatic Symptoms

Eating Disorders

Substance Use and Addictive Disorders

Sexual Disorders and Gender Variations

Schizophrenia and Related Disorders

Treatments for Schizophrenia and Other Severe Mental Disorders

Personality Disorders

Disorders Common Among Children and Adolescents

Disorders of Aging and Cognition

Law, Society, and the Mental Health Profession

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