Question 1

Dissociative identity disorder is commonly referred to as

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A) multiple personality disorder. 
B) neurosis. 
C) schizophrenia. 
D) generalized anxiety disorder. 
E) antisocial personality disorder. 
A) multiple personality disorder. 
B) neurosis. 
C) schizophrenia. 
D) generalized anxiety disorder. 
E) antisocial personality disorder. A

Question 2

Gina believes that she is the secret love child of the late Princess Diana and singer Elton John. Since she really is not their child, Gina's belief would be considered a(n)

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A) diathesis. 
B) delusion. 
C) hallucination. 
D) obsession. 
E) compulsion. 
A) diathesis. 
B) delusion. 
C) hallucination. 
D) obsession. 
E) compulsion. B

Question 3

Based on the diathesis-stress model, which combination is associated with the highest potential for the development of schizophrenia?

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A) A diathesis and high levels of life stress 
B) A diathesis and low levels of life stress 
C) Absence of a diathesis and high levels of life stress 
D) Absence of a diathesis and low levels of life stress 
E) A weak diathesis and a high level of stress 
A) A diathesis and high levels of life stress 
B) A diathesis and low levels of life stress 
C) Absence of a diathesis and high levels of life stress 
D) Absence of a diathesis and low levels of life stress 
E) A weak diathesis and a high level of stress A

Question 4

Nikita experiences periods of extreme sadness that alternate with periods of euphoric or elevated mood. Based on this description, Nikita is most likely to be suffering from

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A) schizophrenia. 
B) bipolar disorder. 
C) dissociative identity disorder. 
D) agoraphobia. 
E) functional neurological symptom disorder. 
A) schizophrenia. 
B) bipolar disorder. 
C) dissociative identity disorder. 
D) agoraphobia. 
E) functional neurological symptom disorder.

Question 5

Tatiana is a schizophrenia patient with delusional thinking. Based on this description, what is Tatiana most likely experiencing?

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A) Perceptions that occur without appropriate external stimuli 
B) False but firm beliefs 
C) Violent, aggressive outbursts 
D) Patterns of disorganized speech 
E) Removal of inhibitions resulting in violent outbursts 
A) Perceptions that occur without appropriate external stimuli 
B) False but firm beliefs 
C) Violent, aggressive outbursts 
D) Patterns of disorganized speech 
E) Removal of inhibitions resulting in violent outbursts

Question 6

As described in the text, behavioral models of abnormality assume that abnormal behavior

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A) is learned in much the same way that normal behavior is learned. 
B) is best explained by a different set of learning principles than those governing normal behavior. 
C) is largely unlearned, but can be brought under the influence of the environment. 
D) is the result of a blockage of a person's natural potential. 
E) is largely the result of genetics, but can be influenced by learning. 
A) is learned in much the same way that normal behavior is learned. 
B) is best explained by a different set of learning principles than those governing normal behavior. 
C) is largely unlearned, but can be brought under the influence of the environment. 
D) is the result of a blockage of a person's natural potential. 
E) is largely the result of genetics, but can be influenced by learning.

Question 7

Schizophrenia may involve imbalances in nerve pathways that utilize which neurotransmitter?

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A) Serotonin 
B) Melatonin 
C) Dopamine 
D) Norepinephrine 
E) Epinephrine 
A) Serotonin 
B) Melatonin 
C) Dopamine 
D) Norepinephrine 
E) Epinephrine

Question 8

In experiments with Little Albert, Watson demonstrated

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A) the need to consider cognitive, as well as learning, influences in abnormal behavior. 
B) the inability of young children to acquire phobias. 
C) the role of classical conditioning in the development of phobias. 
D) the ease with which instinctual fears are demonstrated in young children. 
E) the role of operant conditioning in fostering aggression. 
A) the need to consider cognitive, as well as learning, influences in abnormal behavior. 
B) the inability of young children to acquire phobias. 
C) the role of classical conditioning in the development of phobias. 
D) the ease with which instinctual fears are demonstrated in young children. 
E) the role of operant conditioning in fostering aggression.

Question 9

Dr. Tomlin is a therapist working from the cognitive perspective. She is likely to describe abnormal behavior in terms of

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A) the role of repressed thoughts and beliefs. 
B) failure to achieve self-actualization. 
C) classical conditioning. 
D) the combination of classical and operant conditioning. 
E) irrational or distorted thinking. 
A) the role of repressed thoughts and beliefs. 
B) failure to achieve self-actualization. 
C) classical conditioning. 
D) the combination of classical and operant conditioning. 
E) irrational or distorted thinking.

Question 10

In the diathesis-stress model of explaining schizophrenia, which of the following factors would represent a psychosocial influence?

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A) Childhood brain damage 
B) Prenatal brain trauma 
C) Failure in school 
D) Loss of a loved one 
E) Being raised in an abusive family environment 
A) Childhood brain damage 
B) Prenatal brain trauma 
C) Failure in school 
D) Loss of a loved one 
E) Being raised in an abusive family environment

Question 11

Attempts to understand the biological basis of depression has linked it to imbalances in

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A) serotonin and dopamine. 
B) dopamine and norepinephrine. 
C) norepinephrine and serotonin. 
D) serotonin and acetylcholine. 
E) epinephrine and dopamine. 
A) serotonin and dopamine. 
B) dopamine and norepinephrine. 
C) norepinephrine and serotonin. 
D) serotonin and acetylcholine. 
E) epinephrine and dopamine.

Question 12

Which of the following statements regarding criteria for determining abnormal behavior is false ?

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A) Psychologists use multiple criteria in determining whether behavior is abnormal. 
B) The one determining feature of abnormal behavior is unusualness. 
C) Most people feel anxious or depressed from time to time. 
D) The same behavior may be judged normal under one circumstance and abnormal under another circumstance. 
E) Psychologists take into account the cultural context when making judgments about abnormal behavior. 
A) Psychologists use multiple criteria in determining whether behavior is abnormal. 
B) The one determining feature of abnormal behavior is unusualness. 
C) Most people feel anxious or depressed from time to time. 
D) The same behavior may be judged normal under one circumstance and abnormal under another circumstance. 
E) Psychologists take into account the cultural context when making judgments about abnormal behavior.

Question 13

Behavior that violates established social norms or standards describes which of the following criteria for determining abnormal behavior?

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A) Dangerousness 
B) Social deviance 
C) Maladaptive behavior 
D) Unusualness 
E) Emotional distress 
A) Dangerousness 
B) Social deviance 
C) Maladaptive behavior 
D) Unusualness 
E) Emotional distress

Question 14

Regarding gender and suicide, which of the following statements is true ?

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A) There are no gender differences in suicide attempts and suicide acts. 
B) When attempting suicide, women tend to choose more lethal methods. 
C) When attempting suicide, men are more likely than women to choose pills or poison. 
D) More men attempt suicide, but more women complete the suicide act. 
E) More women attempt suicide, but more men complete the suicide act. 
A) There are no gender differences in suicide attempts and suicide acts. 
B) When attempting suicide, women tend to choose more lethal methods. 
C) When attempting suicide, men are more likely than women to choose pills or poison. 
D) More men attempt suicide, but more women complete the suicide act. 
E) More women attempt suicide, but more men complete the suicide act.

Question 15

A breakdown in the logical structure of thinking and speech, revealed in the form of a loosening of associations, best describes which psychological disorder?

Accepted Answer

A) Antisocial personality disorder 
B) Major depressive disorder 
C) Obsessive-compulsive disorder 
D) Dissociative identity disorder 
E) Schizophrenia 
A) Antisocial personality disorder 
B) Major depressive disorder 
C) Obsessive-compulsive disorder 
D) Dissociative identity disorder 
E) Schizophrenia

Question 16

Which statement would be made by someone supporting a cognitive explanation for somatic symptom and related disorders?

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A) People with these disorders are reinforced by others for adopting a "sick role" by drawing sympathy and support. 
B) Conversion symptoms help the person avoid anxiety-invoking situations. 
C) Conversion symptoms provide secondary gain. 
D) Conversion symptoms are an outward sign of an unconscious dynamic struggle between opposing motives. 
E) Like people with panic disorder, people with hypochondriasis tend to misinterpret bodily sensations as signs of catastrophic causes. 
A) People with these disorders are reinforced by others for adopting a "sick role" by drawing sympathy and support. 
B) Conversion symptoms help the person avoid anxiety-invoking situations. 
C) Conversion symptoms provide secondary gain. 
D) Conversion symptoms are an outward sign of an unconscious dynamic struggle between opposing motives. 
E) Like people with panic disorder, people with hypochondriasis tend to misinterpret bodily sensations as signs of catastrophic causes.

Question 17

Which of the following is not one of the criteria used by psychologists to determine whether a behavior is abnormal?

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A) Morality 
B) Social deviance 
C) Dangerousness 
D) Unusualness 
E) Emotional distress 
A) Morality 
B) Social deviance 
C) Dangerousness 
D) Unusualness 
E) Emotional distress

Question 18

Within the medical model, distinctive patterns of abnormal behavior are described as

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A) psychological oddities. 
B) biological disorders. 
C) mental disorders or mental illnesses. 
D) diatheses. 
E) attributional styles. 
A) psychological oddities. 
B) biological disorders. 
C) mental disorders or mental illnesses. 
D) diatheses. 
E) attributional styles.

Question 19

Fannie goes to a humanist therapist. When she talks about her frustrations with attempting to satisfy other people's demands, her therapist may suggest that Fannie's attempts could lead to

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A) a distorted self-image. 
B) an inability to learn from experience. 
C) an inflated ego. 
D) unconscious aggressive desires. 
E) irrational and distorted thinking patterns. 
A) a distorted self-image. 
B) an inability to learn from experience. 
C) an inflated ego. 
D) unconscious aggressive desires. 
E) irrational and distorted thinking patterns.

Question 20

Approximately what percentage of men could be classified as having antisocial personality disorder?

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A) Less than 1% 
B) 1 to 3% 
C) 3 to 6% 
D) 5 to 8% 
E) 7 to 10% 
A) Less than 1% 
B) 1 to 3% 
C) 3 to 6% 
D) 5 to 8% 
E) 7 to 10%

Dissociative identity disorder is commonly referred to as

Gina believes that she is the secret love child of the late Princess Diana and singer Elton John. Since she really is not their child, Gina's belief would be considered a(n)

Based on the diathesis-stress model, which combination is associated with the highest potential for the development of schizophrenia?

Nikita experiences periods of extreme sadness that alternate with periods of euphoric or elevated mood. Based on this description, Nikita is most likely to be suffering from

Tatiana is a schizophrenia patient with delusional thinking. Based on this description, what is Tatiana most likely experiencing?

As described in the text, behavioral models of abnormality assume that abnormal behavior

Schizophrenia may involve imbalances in nerve pathways that utilize which neurotransmitter?

In experiments with Little Albert, Watson demonstrated

Dr. Tomlin is a therapist working from the cognitive perspective. She is likely to describe abnormal behavior in terms of

In the diathesis-stress model of explaining schizophrenia, which of the following factors would represent a psychosocial influence?

Attempts to understand the biological basis of depression has linked it to imbalances in

Which of the following statements regarding criteria for determining abnormal behavior is false ?

Behavior that violates established social norms or standards describes which of the following criteria for determining abnormal behavior?

Regarding gender and suicide, which of the following statements is true ?

A breakdown in the logical structure of thinking and speech, revealed in the form of a loosening of associations, best describes which psychological disorder?

Which statement would be made by someone supporting a cognitive explanation for somatic symptom and related disorders?

Which of the following is not one of the criteria used by psychologists to determine whether a behavior is abnormal?

Within the medical model, distinctive patterns of abnormal behavior are described as

Fannie goes to a humanist therapist. When she talks about her frustrations with attempting to satisfy other people's demands, her therapist may suggest that Fannie's attempts could lead to

Approximately what percentage of men could be classified as having antisocial personality disorder?

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Dissociative identity disorder is commonly referred to as

Gina believes that she is the secret love child of the late Princess Diana and singer Elton John. Since she really is not their child, Gina's belief would be considered a(n)

Based on the diathesis-stress model, which combination is associated with the highest potential for the development of schizophrenia?

Nikita experiences periods of extreme sadness that alternate with periods of euphoric or elevated mood. Based on this description, Nikita is most likely to be suffering from

Tatiana is a schizophrenia patient with delusional thinking. Based on this description, what is Tatiana most likely experiencing?

As described in the text, behavioral models of abnormality assume that abnormal behavior

Schizophrenia may involve imbalances in nerve pathways that utilize which neurotransmitter?

In experiments with Little Albert, Watson demonstrated

Dr. Tomlin is a therapist working from the cognitive perspective. She is likely to describe abnormal behavior in terms of

In the diathesis-stress model of explaining schizophrenia, which of the following factors would represent a psychosocial influence?

Attempts to understand the biological basis of depression has linked it to imbalances in

Which of the following statements regarding criteria for determining abnormal behavior is false ?

Behavior that violates established social norms or standards describes which of the following criteria for determining abnormal behavior?

Regarding gender and suicide, which of the following statements is true ?

A breakdown in the logical structure of thinking and speech, revealed in the form of a loosening of associations, best describes which psychological disorder?

Which statement would be made by someone supporting a cognitive explanation for somatic symptom and related disorders?

Which of the following is not one of the criteria used by psychologists to determine whether a behavior is abnormal?

Within the medical model, distinctive patterns of abnormal behavior are described as

Fannie goes to a humanist therapist. When she talks about her frustrations with attempting to satisfy other people's demands, her therapist may suggest that Fannie's attempts could lead to

Approximately what percentage of men could be classified as having antisocial personality disorder?

The Science of Psychology

Biological Foundations of Behavior

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