Question 1

Conversion disorders most often begin between:

Accepted Answer

A)  late childhood and young adulthood. 
B)  adolescence and middle age. 
C)  early childhood and adolescence. 
D)  middle age and late adulthood. 
A)  late childhood and young adulthood. 
B)  adolescence and middle age. 
C)  early childhood and adolescence. 
D)  middle age and late adulthood.

Question 2

Why are African Americans more likely than any other racial and ethnic group to develop psychophysiological disorders?

Accepted Answer

There are several factors that contribut

Question 3

_____ is another name for factitious disorder.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _____ is another name for factitious disorder....

Question 4

Which disorder is considered by law enforcement to be a form of child abuse?

Accepted Answer

A)  Conversion disorder 
B)  Munchausen syndrome by proxy 
C)  Illness anxiety disorder 
D)  Factitious disorder 
A)  Conversion disorder 
B)  Munchausen syndrome by proxy 
C)  Illness anxiety disorder 
D)  Factitious disorder

Question 5

Excessive activity of the neurotransmitter norepinephrine contributes to a slowdown of the:

Accepted Answer

A)  immune system. 
B)  autonomic nervous system. 
C)  sympathetic nervous system. 
D)  cardiovascular system. 
A)  immune system. 
B)  autonomic nervous system. 
C)  sympathetic nervous system. 
D)  cardiovascular system.

Question 6

People with somatic symptom disorders use their symptoms to express emotions they cannot easily express otherwise. This statement reflects the:

Accepted Answer

A)  cognitive-behavioral view. 
B)  multicultural view. 
C)  humanistic view. 
D)  psychodynamic view. 
A)  cognitive-behavioral view. 
B)  multicultural view. 
C)  humanistic view. 
D)  psychodynamic view.

Question 7

_____ has been used to help manage pain and to treat high blood pressure, heart problems, asthma, skin disorders, diabetes, insomnia, and even viral infections.

Accepted Answer

A)  Behavioral medicine 
B)  Relaxation training 
C)  Biofeedback training 
D)  Meditation 
A)  Behavioral medicine 
B)  Relaxation training 
C)  Biofeedback training 
D)  Meditation

Question 8

Hypertension interferes with the proper functioning of the entire _____ system, greatly increasing the likelihood of stroke, heart disease, and kidney problems.

Accepted Answer

A)  cardiovascular 
B)  immune 
C)  neurologic 
D)  cardiopulmonary 
A)  cardiovascular 
B)  immune 
C)  neurologic 
D)  cardiopulmonary

Question 9

Which statement would a cognitive-behavioral theorist be MOST likely to make about hysterical disorders?

Accepted Answer

A)  The patient is receiving secondary gains from the symptoms. 
B)  The patient is unable to express any emotion except anxiety. 
C)  The patient is being rewarded for behaving in this way. 
D)  The patient is otherwise unable to communicate difficult emotions. 
A)  The patient is receiving secondary gains from the symptoms. 
B)  The patient is unable to express any emotion except anxiety. 
C)  The patient is being rewarded for behaving in this way. 
D)  The patient is otherwise unable to communicate difficult emotions.

Question 10

In _____, people are connected to machinery that gives them continuous readings about their involuntary body activities.

Accepted Answer

A)  behavioral medicine 
B)  relaxation training 
C)  biofeedback training 
D)  meditation 
A)  behavioral medicine 
B)  relaxation training 
C)  biofeedback training 
D)  meditation

Question 11

Somatic symptom disorders differ from conversion disorders in that conversion disorders:

Accepted Answer

A)  usually last less time. 
B)  usually begin later in life. 
C)  are more common in the United States. 
D)  are more common in men. 
A)  usually last less time. 
B)  usually begin later in life. 
C)  are more common in the United States. 
D)  are more common in men.

Question 12

Compare and contract Type A and Type B personality styles. Which, if any, specific health effects are associated with each?

Accepted Answer

Type A and Type B personality styles are

Question 13

The most commonly occurring sleeplessness-produced problem is:

Accepted Answer

A)  difficulty concentrating. 
B)  forgetfulness. 
C)  difficulty driving. 
D)  inability to work efficiently. 
A)  difficulty concentrating. 
B)  forgetfulness. 
C)  difficulty driving. 
D)  inability to work efficiently.

Question 14

In one study, patients with asthma and arthritis who wrote down their thoughts and feelings about stressful events for a handful of days showed lasting improvements in their conditions. This is an example of the effectiveness of:

Accepted Answer

A)  hypnosis. 
B)  relaxation training. 
C)  emotion expression. 
D)  mindfulness meditation. 
A)  hypnosis. 
B)  relaxation training. 
C)  emotion expression. 
D)  mindfulness meditation.

Question 15

People with _____ display physical symptoms that affect voluntary motor or sensory functioning but the symptoms are inconsistent with known medical diseases.

Accepted Answer

The answer of People with _____ display physical symptoms that...

Question 16

A weakened respiratory system may be a contributing factor in some cases of:

Accepted Answer

A)  insomnia. 
B)  asthma. 
C)  muscle contraction. 
D)  migraine headaches. 
A)  insomnia. 
B)  asthma. 
C)  muscle contraction. 
D)  migraine headaches.

Question 17

Individuals with illness anxiety disorder typically receive the kinds of treatment that are applied to _____ disorder.

Accepted Answer

A)  obsessive-compulsive 
B)  bipolar 
C)  major depressive 
D)  substance abuse 
A)  obsessive-compulsive 
B)  bipolar 
C)  major depressive 
D)  substance abuse

Question 18

Increasingly concerned about my minor heartbeat irregularities, I think that my health is being threatened, and more and more often I misinterpret my body's normal signals. Which viewpoint BEST explains my experiences?

Accepted Answer

A)  Psychodynamic 
B)  Biological 
C)  Cognitive-behavioral 
D)  Humanistic 
A)  Psychodynamic 
B)  Biological 
C)  Cognitive-behavioral 
D)  Humanistic

Question 19

A characteristic of chronic insomniacs is:

Accepted Answer

A)  feeling as if they are constantly awake. 
B)  being more productive in the late evening. 
C)  having a chronic respiratory condition. 
D)  having a history of migraine headaches. 
A)  feeling as if they are constantly awake. 
B)  being more productive in the late evening. 
C)  having a chronic respiratory condition. 
D)  having a history of migraine headaches.

Question 20

Taylor has started smoking to help ease her stress from work. If she develops a psychophysiological disorder, it will be a result of:

Accepted Answer

A)  biochemical activity. 
B)  behavioral changes. 
C)  personality style. 
D)  social support. 
A)  biochemical activity. 
B)  behavioral changes. 
C)  personality style. 
D)  social support.

Conversion disorders most often begin between:

Why are African Americans more likely than any other racial and ethnic group to develop psychophysiological disorders?

_____ is another name for factitious disorder.

Which disorder is considered by law enforcement to be a form of child abuse?

Excessive activity of the neurotransmitter norepinephrine contributes to a slowdown of the:

People with somatic symptom disorders use their symptoms to express emotions they cannot easily express otherwise. This statement reflects the:

_____ has been used to help manage pain and to treat high blood pressure, heart problems, asthma, skin disorders, diabetes, insomnia, and even viral infections.

Hypertension interferes with the proper functioning of the entire _____ system, greatly increasing the likelihood of stroke, heart disease, and kidney problems.

Which statement would a cognitive-behavioral theorist be MOST likely to make about hysterical disorders?

In _____, people are connected to machinery that gives them continuous readings about their involuntary body activities.

Somatic symptom disorders differ from conversion disorders in that conversion disorders:

Compare and contract Type A and Type B personality styles. Which, if any, specific health effects are associated with each?

The most commonly occurring sleeplessness-produced problem is:

In one study, patients with asthma and arthritis who wrote down their thoughts and feelings about stressful events for a handful of days showed lasting improvements in their conditions. This is an example of the effectiveness of:

People with _____ display physical symptoms that affect voluntary motor or sensory functioning but the symptoms are inconsistent with known medical diseases.

A weakened respiratory system may be a contributing factor in some cases of:

Individuals with illness anxiety disorder typically receive the kinds of treatment that are applied to _____ disorder.

Increasingly concerned about my minor heartbeat irregularities, I think that my health is being threatened, and more and more often I misinterpret my body's normal signals. Which viewpoint BEST explains my experiences?

A characteristic of chronic insomniacs is:

Taylor has started smoking to help ease her stress from work. If she develops a psychophysiological disorder, it will be a result of:

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Exam 10: Disorders Featuring Somatic Symptoms

Conversion disorders most often begin between:

Why are African Americans more likely than any other racial and ethnic group to develop psychophysiological disorders?

_____ is another name for factitious disorder.

Which disorder is considered by law enforcement to be a form of child abuse?

Excessive activity of the neurotransmitter norepinephrine contributes to a slowdown of the:

People with somatic symptom disorders use their symptoms to express emotions they cannot easily express otherwise. This statement reflects the:

_____ has been used to help manage pain and to treat high blood pressure, heart problems, asthma, skin disorders, diabetes, insomnia, and even viral infections.

Hypertension interferes with the proper functioning of the entire _____ system, greatly increasing the likelihood of stroke, heart disease, and kidney problems.

Which statement would a cognitive-behavioral theorist be MOST likely to make about hysterical disorders?

In _____, people are connected to machinery that gives them continuous readings about their involuntary body activities.

Somatic symptom disorders differ from conversion disorders in that conversion disorders:

Compare and contract Type A and Type B personality styles. Which, if any, specific health effects are associated with each?

The most commonly occurring sleeplessness-produced problem is:

In one study, patients with asthma and arthritis who wrote down their thoughts and feelings about stressful events for a handful of days showed lasting improvements in their conditions. This is an example of the effectiveness of:

People with _____ display physical symptoms that affect voluntary motor or sensory functioning but the symptoms are inconsistent with known medical diseases.

A weakened respiratory system may be a contributing factor in some cases of:

Individuals with illness anxiety disorder typically receive the kinds of treatment that are applied to _____ disorder.

Increasingly concerned about my minor heartbeat irregularities, I think that my health is being threatened, and more and more often I misinterpret my body's normal signals. Which viewpoint BEST explains my experiences?

A characteristic of chronic insomniacs is:

Taylor has started smoking to help ease her stress from work. If she develops a psychophysiological disorder, it will be a result of:

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Research in Abnormal Psychology

Models of Abnormality

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

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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