Question 1

Research suggests that the gender differences observed in the prevalence of many personality disorders  may be due to

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A) genetic differences. 
B) gender-specific learned behavior patterns. 
C) gender bias on the part of the diagnosing clinician. 
D) cultural scripts that dictate the type of disordered behavior appropriate for each gender. 
A) genetic differences. 
B) gender-specific learned behavior patterns. 
C) gender bias on the part of the diagnosing clinician. 
D) cultural scripts that dictate the type of disordered behavior appropriate for each gender.

Question 2

A person with paranoid personality disorder may

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A) mistrust other people. 
B) get into arguments with people. 
C) be quiet and withdrawn. 
D) all of the above 
A) mistrust other people. 
B) get into arguments with people. 
C) be quiet and withdrawn. 
D) all of the above

Question 3

Psychodynamic psychotherapy differs from classical (Freudian)psychoanalysis in that it

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A) emphasizes the goal of personality reconstruction. 
B) requires a long-term commitment on the part of the person being analyzed. 
C) focuses on social and interpersonal issues. 
D) considers past experiences important. 
A) emphasizes the goal of personality reconstruction. 
B) requires a long-term commitment on the part of the person being analyzed. 
C) focuses on social and interpersonal issues. 
D) considers past experiences important.

Question 4

In the classic case of Anna O.in 1895,neurologist Josef Breuer treated her "hysterical" symptoms by using

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A) psychoanalysis. 
B) hypnosis. 
C) faith healing. 
D) the placebo effect. 
A) psychoanalysis. 
B) hypnosis. 
C) faith healing. 
D) the placebo effect.

Question 5

Discuss why the following criteria are not completely satisfactory in defining abnormality: psychological dysfunction,digress,and "culturally expected" behavior.

Accepted Answer

Psychological dysfunction is not totally

Question 6

According to Freudian theory,anxiety is a signal for the ego to marshal its defense mechanisms,which function as

Accepted Answer

A) reality-based actions. 
B) unconscious protective processes. 
C) conscious efforts to maintain control. 
D) primitive emotional responses. 
A) reality-based actions. 
B) unconscious protective processes. 
C) conscious efforts to maintain control. 
D) primitive emotional responses.

Question 7

Explain the inadequacies of the various perspectives,and explain why the concept of a multidimensional integrative approach to psychopathology appears to be the more logical choice.

Accepted Answer

All of the various approaches had shortc

Question 8

The Oedipus complex,the psychosexual conflict that occurs at the phallic stage of development,is characterized by a three- to five-year-old boy who

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A) represses his need for genital self-stimulation. 
B) loves his mother but has feelings of anger and envy toward his father. 
C) loves his father but has feelings of anger and envy toward his mother. 
D) fantasizes about tragic Greek heroes. 
A) represses his need for genital self-stimulation. 
B) loves his mother but has feelings of anger and envy toward his father. 
C) loves his father but has feelings of anger and envy toward his mother. 
D) fantasizes about tragic Greek heroes.

Question 9

Realizing that patients were often unaware of material previously recalled under hypnosis,Breuer and Freud hypothesized the existence of ________,a concept considered one of the most important developments in the history of psychopathology.

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A) neurosis 
B) the unconscious mind 
C) the Electra complex 
D) catharsis 
A) neurosis 
B) the unconscious mind 
C) the Electra complex 
D) catharsis

Question 10

A recent theory suggests that the psychological profiles of many serial killers point to the role of which psychological disorder?

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A) Schizophrenia 
B) Antisocial personality disorder 
C) Delusional disorder 
D) Obsessive-compulsive personality disorder 
A) Schizophrenia 
B) Antisocial personality disorder 
C) Delusional disorder 
D) Obsessive-compulsive personality disorder

Question 11

In their theories about human nature,psychoanalysts Carl Jung and Alfred Adler both

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A) regarded human nature as possessing many negative qualities. 
B) completely analogous to Freud's ideas. 
C) believed that there were no barriers to the internal and external growth of the individual. 
D) emphasized a strong drive toward individual self-actualization. 
A) regarded human nature as possessing many negative qualities. 
B) completely analogous to Freud's ideas. 
C) believed that there were no barriers to the internal and external growth of the individual. 
D) emphasized a strong drive toward individual self-actualization.

Question 12

Which of the following is an accurate statement about "stage" theories of development?

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A) In Freudian theory, sexual arousal and interest occur during the latency stage. 
B) In Erikson's theory, development occurs across the lifespan. 
C) In Freudian theory, intrapsychic conflicts are resolved in early childhood. 
D) In Fromm's theory, culture and society influence personality. 
A) In Freudian theory, sexual arousal and interest occur during the latency stage. 
B) In Erikson's theory, development occurs across the lifespan. 
C) In Freudian theory, intrapsychic conflicts are resolved in early childhood. 
D) In Fromm's theory, culture and society influence personality.

Question 13

One of the major differences between individuals with obsessive-compulsive personality disorder and obsessive-compulsive disorder is that patients with the personality disorder generally

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A) have more obsessive thoughts. 
B) show more compulsive and ritualistic behaviors. 
C) do not have obsessive thoughts and compulsive behaviors. 
D) has more insight into their problems 
A) have more obsessive thoughts. 
B) show more compulsive and ritualistic behaviors. 
C) do not have obsessive thoughts and compulsive behaviors. 
D) has more insight into their problems

Question 14

Which scientist felt that that psychology should not use introspection or other unquantifiable methods and is considered the founder of behaviorism?

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A) Edward Titchener 
B) B.F. Skinner 
C) John Watson 
D) Ivan Pavlov 
A) Edward Titchener 
B) B.F. Skinner 
C) John Watson 
D) Ivan Pavlov

Question 15

Which of the following accurately describes the attitudes of the Catholic Church toward mentally ill people during the turbulent political and religious events of the 14th and 15th centuries?

Accepted Answer

A) They were considered to be suffering from religious delusions and were cared for by members of the church communities. 
B) They were seen as possessed by evil spirits and blamed for all misfortunes. 
C) They were regarded as basically good individuals who were not responsible for their abnormal behavior. 
D) They were provided with medical treatments and sometimes hospitalized because mental illness was regarded as equivalent to physical illness. 
A) They were considered to be suffering from religious delusions and were cared for by members of the church communities. 
B) They were seen as possessed by evil spirits and blamed for all misfortunes. 
C) They were regarded as basically good individuals who were not responsible for their abnormal behavior. 
D) They were provided with medical treatments and sometimes hospitalized because mental illness was regarded as equivalent to physical illness.

Question 16

One prevalent outcome for individuals with schizoid personality disorder is

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A) homelessness. 
B) drug abuse. 
C) eating disorders. 
D) anxiety. 
A) homelessness. 
B) drug abuse. 
C) eating disorders. 
D) anxiety.

Question 17

An adult diagnosed with antisocial personality disorder is most likely to have met the criteria for ________ as a child.

Accepted Answer

A) autism 
B) conduct disorder 
C) a learning disability 
D) Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder 
A) autism 
B) conduct disorder 
C) a learning disability 
D) Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder

Question 18

All of the following are examples of defense mechanisms according to psychoanalytic theory

Accepted Answer

A) adaptation. 
B) displacement. 
C) repression. 
D) projection. 
A) adaptation. 
B) displacement. 
C) repression. 
D) projection.

Question 19

In Jill's psychotherapy sessions,the therapist has been using systematic desensitization to gradually make her more comfortable with social situations.Similar to the treatments used for individuals with social phobia,the therapist has given Jill homework assignments that require her to practice talking to strangers,join informal groups,and speak in front of small groups.Most likely,she is being treated for ________ personality disorder.

Accepted Answer

A) avoidant 
B) dependent 
C) Antisocial 
D) histrionic 
A) avoidant 
B) dependent 
C) Antisocial 
D) histrionic

Question 20

Patients diagnosed with schizoid personality disorder

Accepted Answer

A) often request treatment and generally make progress quickly. 
B) often request treatment but generally make little progress. 
C) rarely request treatment in response to a crisis. 
D) rarely request treatment but generally make progress quickly while in therapy. 
A) often request treatment and generally make progress quickly. 
B) often request treatment but generally make little progress. 
C) rarely request treatment in response to a crisis. 
D) rarely request treatment but generally make progress quickly while in therapy.

Research suggests that the gender differences observed in the prevalence of many personality disorders may be due to

A person with paranoid personality disorder may

Psychodynamic psychotherapy differs from classical (Freudian)psychoanalysis in that it

In the classic case of Anna O.in 1895,neurologist Josef Breuer treated her "hysterical" symptoms by using

Discuss why the following criteria are not completely satisfactory in defining abnormality: psychological dysfunction,digress,and "culturally expected" behavior.

According to Freudian theory,anxiety is a signal for the ego to marshal its defense mechanisms,which function as

Explain the inadequacies of the various perspectives,and explain why the concept of a multidimensional integrative approach to psychopathology appears to be the more logical choice.

The Oedipus complex,the psychosexual conflict that occurs at the phallic stage of development,is characterized by a three- to five-year-old boy who

Realizing that patients were often unaware of material previously recalled under hypnosis,Breuer and Freud hypothesized the existence of ________,a concept considered one of the most important developments in the history of psychopathology.

A recent theory suggests that the psychological profiles of many serial killers point to the role of which psychological disorder?

In their theories about human nature,psychoanalysts Carl Jung and Alfred Adler both

Which of the following is an accurate statement about "stage" theories of development?

One of the major differences between individuals with obsessive-compulsive personality disorder and obsessive-compulsive disorder is that patients with the personality disorder generally

Which scientist felt that that psychology should not use introspection or other unquantifiable methods and is considered the founder of behaviorism?

Which of the following accurately describes the attitudes of the Catholic Church toward mentally ill people during the turbulent political and religious events of the 14th and 15th centuries?

One prevalent outcome for individuals with schizoid personality disorder is

An adult diagnosed with antisocial personality disorder is most likely to have met the criteria for ________ as a child.

All of the following are examples of defense mechanisms according to psychoanalytic theory

Patients diagnosed with schizoid personality disorder

An Integrative Approach to Psychopathology.

Clinical Assessment, Diagnosis, and Research in Psychopathology

Anxiety, Trauma- and Stressor-Related, and Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders

Somatic Symptom and Related Disorders and Dissociative Disorders

Mood Disorders and Suicide

Physical Disorders and Health Psychology

Eating and Sleep Wake Disorders

Sexual Dysfunctions, Paraphilic Disorders, and Gender Dysphoria

Substance-Related, Addictive, and Impulse-Control Disorders

Personality Disorders.

Schizophrenia Spectrum and Other Psychotic Disorders

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Exam 1: Abnormal Behavior in Historical Context.

Research suggests that the gender differences observed in the prevalence of many personality disorders may be due to

A person with paranoid personality disorder may

Psychodynamic psychotherapy differs from classical (Freudian)psychoanalysis in that it

In the classic case of Anna O.in 1895,neurologist Josef Breuer treated her "hysterical" symptoms by using

Discuss why the following criteria are not completely satisfactory in defining abnormality: psychological dysfunction,digress,and "culturally expected" behavior.

According to Freudian theory,anxiety is a signal for the ego to marshal its defense mechanisms,which function as

Explain the inadequacies of the various perspectives,and explain why the concept of a multidimensional integrative approach to psychopathology appears to be the more logical choice.

The Oedipus complex,the psychosexual conflict that occurs at the phallic stage of development,is characterized by a three- to five-year-old boy who

Realizing that patients were often unaware of material previously recalled under hypnosis,Breuer and Freud hypothesized the existence of ________,a concept considered one of the most important developments in the history of psychopathology.

A recent theory suggests that the psychological profiles of many serial killers point to the role of which psychological disorder?

In their theories about human nature,psychoanalysts Carl Jung and Alfred Adler both

Which of the following is an accurate statement about "stage" theories of development?

One of the major differences between individuals with obsessive-compulsive personality disorder and obsessive-compulsive disorder is that patients with the personality disorder generally

Which scientist felt that that psychology should not use introspection or other unquantifiable methods and is considered the founder of behaviorism?

Which of the following accurately describes the attitudes of the Catholic Church toward mentally ill people during the turbulent political and religious events of the 14th and 15th centuries?

One prevalent outcome for individuals with schizoid personality disorder is

An adult diagnosed with antisocial personality disorder is most likely to have met the criteria for ________ as a child.

All of the following are examples of defense mechanisms according to psychoanalytic theory

Patients diagnosed with schizoid personality disorder

An Integrative Approach to Psychopathology.

Clinical Assessment, Diagnosis, and Research in Psychopathology

Anxiety, Trauma- and Stressor-Related, and Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders

Somatic Symptom and Related Disorders and Dissociative Disorders

Mood Disorders and Suicide

Physical Disorders and Health Psychology

Eating and Sleep Wake Disorders

Sexual Dysfunctions, Paraphilic Disorders, and Gender Dysphoria

Substance-Related, Addictive, and Impulse-Control Disorders

Personality Disorders.

Schizophrenia Spectrum and Other Psychotic Disorders

Neurodevelopmental and Neurocognitive Disorders

Mental Health Services: Legal and Ethical Issues

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