Question 1

Community psychology came of age in the _____; its aim was to __________ the incidence ofpsychological disorders.

Accepted Answer

A)  1960s; prevent 
B)  1960s; minimize 
C)  1970s; prevent 
D)  Both A and B 
A)  1960s; prevent 
B)  1960s; minimize 
C)  1970s; prevent 
D)  Both A and B

Question 2

Global challenges with respect to mental health include which of these problems?

Accepted Answer

A)  the fact that in developing countries, 90% of people receive no care at all for their disorders 
B)  the economic disparities in treatment, with affluent people receiving excellent care for mild disorders . and poor people receiving little or no care for severe difficulties 
C)  the wide variation in the prevalence of different disorders in different parts of the world 
D)  All of these 
A)  the fact that in developing countries, 90% of people receive no care at all for their disorders 
B)  the economic disparities in treatment, with affluent people receiving excellent care for mild disorders . and poor people receiving little or no care for severe difficulties 
C)  the wide variation in the prevalence of different disorders in different parts of the world 
D)  All of these

Question 3

Psychoanalysts attempt to access the unconscious through:

Accepted Answer

A)  dream analysis. 
B)  free association. 
C)  both of these options 
D)  neither of these options 
A)  dream analysis. 
B)  free association. 
C)  both of these options 
D)  neither of these options

Question 4

In several sentences, briefly describe the DSM-IV-TR. Identify several of its advantages, as well as some of its potential shortcomings.

Accepted Answer

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Question 5

Which of the following statements reflects a potential limitation or hazard of the use of antianxiety drugs?

Accepted Answer

A)  The use of antianxiety drugs may lead to dependency. 
B)  Some antianxiety drugs can be very dangerous if they are taken in combination with alcohol. 
C)  The use of these drugs may simply mask an individual's underlying problems. 
D)  All of these 
A)  The use of antianxiety drugs may lead to dependency. 
B)  Some antianxiety drugs can be very dangerous if they are taken in combination with alcohol. 
C)  The use of these drugs may simply mask an individual's underlying problems. 
D)  All of these

Question 6

People sometimes view psychotherapy with skepticism. Does it work? Review the empirical evidence regarding (a) the effectiveness of psychotherapy in general, and (b) the relative efficacy of the various types of psychotherapy described in your text.

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Question 7

Although the ________ perspective on abnormality has been criticized for its fuzzy, almost philosophicalconcepts, it has been quite influential in clinical practice.

Accepted Answer

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Question 8

Which of these statements best expresses the relationship between psychoanalysis and psychodynamic therapy?

Accepted Answer

A)  Psychoanalysis is a synonym for psychodynamic therapy. 
B)  Psychodynamic therapy is one type of psychoanalysis. 
C)  Psychoanalysis is one type of psychodynamic therapy. 
D)  None of these accurately expresses the relationship between psychoanalysis and psychodynamic therapy. 
A)  Psychoanalysis is a synonym for psychodynamic therapy. 
B)  Psychodynamic therapy is one type of psychoanalysis. 
C)  Psychoanalysis is one type of psychodynamic therapy. 
D)  None of these accurately expresses the relationship between psychoanalysis and psychodynamic therapy.

Question 9

What is the relationship between binge eating disorder and bulimia?

Accepted Answer

A)  Nothing-the terms are interchangeable. 
B)  Binge eating disorder is a newer term for bulimia 
C)  Bulimia is more severe than binge eating disorder. 
D)  Binge eating disorder does not involve purging or other attempts to prevent weight gain. 
A)  Nothing-the terms are interchangeable. 
B)  Binge eating disorder is a newer term for bulimia 
C)  Bulimia is more severe than binge eating disorder. 
D)  Binge eating disorder does not involve purging or other attempts to prevent weight gain.

Question 10

Which perspective on abnormality does the DSM most clearly or directly reflect?

Accepted Answer

A)  psychoanalytic 
B)  medical 
C)  cognitive 
D)  behavioural 
A)  psychoanalytic 
B)  medical 
C)  cognitive 
D)  behavioural

Question 11

With respect to premenstrual dysphoric disorder, which of these statements is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A)  It was newly added to the latest edition of the DSM. 
B)  It was demoted to the DSM's appendix in the most recent edition. 
C)  It has never appeared in the DSM, and still doesn't. 
D)  It was completely removed from the latest edition of the DSM. 
A)  It was newly added to the latest edition of the DSM. 
B)  It was demoted to the DSM's appendix in the most recent edition. 
C)  It has never appeared in the DSM, and still doesn't. 
D)  It was completely removed from the latest edition of the DSM.

Question 12

According to your text, the major perspectives on abnormality:

Accepted Answer

A)  suggest different courses of treatment for psychological disorders. 
B)  emphasize different potential causes of psychological disorders. 
C)  tend to apply most directly to different types of disorders. 
D)  All of these 
A)  suggest different courses of treatment for psychological disorders. 
B)  emphasize different potential causes of psychological disorders. 
C)  tend to apply most directly to different types of disorders. 
D)  All of these

Question 13

Currently, the proportion of college students taking psychotropic medication is ___.

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Question 14

Which of the following is one of the criteria used for defining what is abnormal?

Accepted Answer

A)  deviant 
B)  maladaptive 
C)  personally distressful 
D)  all of these options 
A)  deviant 
B)  maladaptive 
C)  personally distressful 
D)  all of these options

Question 15

________ is a defense mechanism in which a patient unconsciously resists or defends against the possiblepainful memories that may arise during therapy.

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Question 16

Shock therapy-lobotomies. The stuff of late-night B-movies or legitimate techniques in psychological practice? Describe how electroconvulsive therapy and psychosurgery are used in contemporary psychology.

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Question 17

Which of these statements is/are TRUE with respect to transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS)?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is more targeted than ECT. 
B)  It is still experimental. 
C)  both of these options 
D)  neither of these options 
A)  It is more targeted than ECT. 
B)  It is still experimental. 
C)  both of these options 
D)  neither of these options

Question 18

A plausible explanation of mood disorders can attribute them to:

Accepted Answer

A)  biological factors. 
B)  cognitive factors. 
C)  both of these options 
D)  neither of these options 
A)  biological factors. 
B)  cognitive factors. 
C)  both of these options 
D)  neither of these options

Question 19

Eating disorders include anorexia nervosa, bulimia, and _________.

Accepted Answer

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Question 20

Which of the following potential explanations of anxiety disorders is/are CORRECTLY matched with the perspective it reflects?

Accepted Answer

A)  Anxiety disorders reflect the unrealistic perception of threats in the environment -psychodynamic perspective 
B)  Anxiety disorders reflect a learned response to stress -cognitive perspective 
C)  Both are correctly matched. 
D)  Neither is correctly matched. 
A)  Anxiety disorders reflect the unrealistic perception of threats in the environment -psychodynamic perspective 
B)  Anxiety disorders reflect a learned response to stress -cognitive perspective 
C)  Both are correctly matched. 
D)  Neither is correctly matched.

Community psychology came of age in the _; its aim was to ______ the incidence ofpsychological disorders.

Global challenges with respect to mental health include which of these problems?

Psychoanalysts attempt to access the unconscious through:

In several sentences, briefly describe the DSM-IV-TR. Identify several of its advantages, as well as some of its potential shortcomings.

Which of the following statements reflects a potential limitation or hazard of the use of antianxiety drugs?

People sometimes view psychotherapy with skepticism. Does it work? Review the empirical evidence regarding (a) the effectiveness of psychotherapy in general, and (b) the relative efficacy of the various types of psychotherapy described in your text.

Although the ________ perspective on abnormality has been criticized for its fuzzy, almost philosophicalconcepts, it has been quite influential in clinical practice.

Which of these statements best expresses the relationship between psychoanalysis and psychodynamic therapy?

What is the relationship between binge eating disorder and bulimia?

Which perspective on abnormality does the DSM most clearly or directly reflect?

With respect to premenstrual dysphoric disorder, which of these statements is TRUE?

According to your text, the major perspectives on abnormality:

Currently, the proportion of college students taking psychotropic medication is ___.

Which of the following is one of the criteria used for defining what is abnormal?

________ is a defense mechanism in which a patient unconsciously resists or defends against the possiblepainful memories that may arise during therapy.

Shock therapy-lobotomies. The stuff of late-night B-movies or legitimate techniques in psychological practice? Describe how electroconvulsive therapy and psychosurgery are used in contemporary psychology.

Which of these statements is/are TRUE with respect to transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS)?

A plausible explanation of mood disorders can attribute them to:

Eating disorders include anorexia nervosa, bulimia, and _________.

Which of the following potential explanations of anxiety disorders is/are CORRECTLY matched with the perspective it reflects?

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Community psychology came of age in the _____; its aim was to __________ the incidence ofpsychological disorders.

Global challenges with respect to mental health include which of these problems?

Psychoanalysts attempt to access the unconscious through:

In several sentences, briefly describe the DSM-IV-TR. Identify several of its advantages, as well as some of its potential shortcomings.

Which of the following statements reflects a potential limitation or hazard of the use of antianxiety drugs?

People sometimes view psychotherapy with skepticism. Does it work? Review the empirical evidence regarding (a) the effectiveness of psychotherapy in general, and (b) the relative efficacy of the various types of psychotherapy described in your text.

Although the ________ perspective on abnormality has been criticized for its fuzzy, almost philosophicalconcepts, it has been quite influential in clinical practice.

Which of these statements best expresses the relationship between psychoanalysis and psychodynamic therapy?

What is the relationship between binge eating disorder and bulimia?

Which perspective on abnormality does the DSM most clearly or directly reflect?

With respect to premenstrual dysphoric disorder, which of these statements is TRUE?

According to your text, the major perspectives on abnormality:

Currently, the proportion of college students taking psychotropic medication is ___.

Which of the following is one of the criteria used for defining what is abnormal?

________ is a defense mechanism in which a patient unconsciously resists or defends against the possiblepainful memories that may arise during therapy.

Shock therapy-lobotomies. The stuff of late-night B-movies or legitimate techniques in psychological practice? Describe how electroconvulsive therapy and psychosurgery are used in contemporary psychology.

Which of these statements is/are TRUE with respect to transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS)?

A plausible explanation of mood disorders can attribute them to:

Eating disorders include anorexia nervosa, bulimia, and _________.

Which of the following potential explanations of anxiety disorders is/are CORRECTLY matched with the perspective it reflects?

Psychology: Topics, Perspectives, and Methods

Biological Psychology: Exploring Neurons, Neurotransmitters, and Brain Functions

Sensory Perception and Processing

Exploring Altered States of Consciousness, Sleep, and Drug Use

Conditioning, Reinforcement, Punishment, and Learning

Memory Processes, Consolidation, and Forgetting: Exploring the Complexities of Memory

Exploring the Field of Cognitive Psychology and Problem Solving

Motivation, Emotions, and Sexual Behaviors: an Overview

Understanding Persuasion, Attribution, and Social Cognition in Advertising and Psychology

Developmental Psychology: Exploring Intellectual Issues, Twin Studies, Research Designs, and Developmental Milestones

Personality Theories and Criticisms: a Comprehensive Overview

Understanding Stress and Coping Strategies in Health Psychology

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Community psychology came of age in the _; its aim was to ______ the incidence ofpsychological disorders.