Question 1

Which of the following statements about the likelihood of depression and suicide in males and females in the United States is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Women are twice as likely as men to be depressed. 
B)  Women are four times as likely as men to be depressed. 
C)  Men and women are equally likely to commit suicide. 
D)  Women are twice as likely as men to commit suicide. 
A)  Women are twice as likely as men to be depressed. 
B)  Women are four times as likely as men to be depressed. 
C)  Men and women are equally likely to commit suicide. 
D)  Women are twice as likely as men to commit suicide.

Question 2

In the catatonic state,allowing oneself to be passively placed into any posture and then maintaining it is called ____________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In the catatonic state,allowing oneself to be...

Question 3

Which of the following is the MOST likely explanation for why individuals develop conversion disorders?

Accepted Answer

A)  A traumatic experience causes them to convert their psychological pain into physical symptoms. 
B)  Painful memories convert into physical symptoms to circumvent conscious awareness. 
C)  Individuals are already physically weak,and stress further weakens their immune systems. 
D)  Individuals develop the disorders to relieve themselves of unwanted responsibilities. 
A)  A traumatic experience causes them to convert their psychological pain into physical symptoms. 
B)  Painful memories convert into physical symptoms to circumvent conscious awareness. 
C)  Individuals are already physically weak,and stress further weakens their immune systems. 
D)  Individuals develop the disorders to relieve themselves of unwanted responsibilities.

Question 4

The sudden development of paralysis in a limb,with no medical explanation,may indicate a ____________ disorder.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The sudden development of paralysis in a...

Question 5

Tyrone wakes up with an uneasy feeling every day.Throughout the day,he thinks about all the things that might go wrong.Of the following,Tyrone is MOST likely suffering from:

Accepted Answer

A)  generalized anxiety disorder. 
B)  panic attack disorder. 
C)  somatization disorder. 
D)  social phobia. 
A)  generalized anxiety disorder. 
B)  panic attack disorder. 
C)  somatization disorder. 
D)  social phobia.

Question 6

The term "blunted affect" refers to

Accepted Answer

A)  disorganized thinking. 
B)  lack of emotional intensity. 
C)  false perceptions. 
D)  illogical emotions. 
A)  disorganized thinking. 
B)  lack of emotional intensity. 
C)  false perceptions. 
D)  illogical emotions.

Question 7

Dissociative amnesia is generally:

Accepted Answer

A)  temporary. 
B)  caused by a medical condition. 
C)  progressive. 
D)  associated with depression. 
A)  temporary. 
B)  caused by a medical condition. 
C)  progressive. 
D)  associated with depression.

Question 8

Among individuals diagnosed with an obsessive-compulsive disorder,what percentage have both obsessions and compulsions?

Accepted Answer

A)  15% 
B)  50% 
C)  70% 
D)  95% 
A)  15% 
B)  50% 
C)  70% 
D)  95%

Question 9

The day before his tryouts for the National Baseball League,the star recruit developed paralysis in his right arm.Because no medical cause could be found for his condition,it is likely the recruit had developed:

Accepted Answer

A)  a somatoform pain disorder. 
B)  a conversion disorder. 
C)  hypochondriasis. 
D)  dissociative amnesia. 
A)  a somatoform pain disorder. 
B)  a conversion disorder. 
C)  hypochondriasis. 
D)  dissociative amnesia.

Question 10

Among men,the MOST common single cause of posttraumatic stress disorder is:

Accepted Answer

A)  combat-related stress. 
B)  physical assault. 
C)  the unexpected death of a loved one. 
D)  a natural disaster. 
A)  combat-related stress. 
B)  physical assault. 
C)  the unexpected death of a loved one. 
D)  a natural disaster.

Question 11

Cognitive psychologists theorize that depressed persons fall short of their personal standards,because they believe they should be ____________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Cognitive psychologists theorize that depressed persons fall...

Question 12

Delusions and hallucinations are associated with:

Accepted Answer

A)  paranoid and disorganized schizophrenia. 
B)  paranoid schizophrenia. 
C)  catatonic schizophrenia. 
D)  paranoid,disorganized,and catatonic schizophrenia. 
A)  paranoid and disorganized schizophrenia. 
B)  paranoid schizophrenia. 
C)  catatonic schizophrenia. 
D)  paranoid,disorganized,and catatonic schizophrenia.

Question 13

All of the following personality disorders involve a sense of self-importance or self-centeredness EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  antisocial personality disorder. 
B)  histrionic personality disorder. 
C)  paranoid personality disorder. 
D)  narcissistic personality disorder. 
A)  antisocial personality disorder. 
B)  histrionic personality disorder. 
C)  paranoid personality disorder. 
D)  narcissistic personality disorder.

Question 14

Terms such as insanity and mental illness are used by advocates of:

Accepted Answer

A)  Both the continuity hypothesis and the discontinuity hypothesis 
B)  the continuity hypothesis only. 
C)  the discontinuity hypothesis only. 
D)  Neither the continuity hypothesis nor the discontinuity hypothesis 
A)  Both the continuity hypothesis and the discontinuity hypothesis 
B)  the continuity hypothesis only. 
C)  the discontinuity hypothesis only. 
D)  Neither the continuity hypothesis nor the discontinuity hypothesis

Question 15

A compulsion is a(n):

Accepted Answer

A)  intrusive thought. 
B)  irresistible urge. 
C)  delusional thought. 
D)  addiction. 
A)  intrusive thought. 
B)  irresistible urge. 
C)  delusional thought. 
D)  addiction.

Question 16

Which of the following is a true statement about child molestation?

Accepted Answer

A)  It always involves incest. 
B)  It always involves force or a threat of force. 
C)  It is always considered a form of forced sexual behavior. 
D)  None of these are true. 
A)  It always involves incest. 
B)  It always involves force or a threat of force. 
C)  It is always considered a form of forced sexual behavior. 
D)  None of these are true.

Question 17

Among women,which of the following is the MOST common cause of posttraumatic stress disorder?

Accepted Answer

A)  being physically injured 
B)  physical assault,rape,and sexual molestation 
C)  the unexpected death of a loved one 
D)  a natural disaster 
A)  being physically injured 
B)  physical assault,rape,and sexual molestation 
C)  the unexpected death of a loved one 
D)  a natural disaster

Question 18

Compare and contrast somatization disorder and hypochondriasis.

Accepted Answer

Somatization disorder and hypochondriasi

Question 19

Which of the following is a true statement about rape?

Accepted Answer

A)  Most rapes are committed by people known by the victims. 
B)  Women who dress provocatively are asking for trouble. 
C)  Women may report a rape in order to draw attention to themselves. 
D)  Healthy,young women can usually resist a rapist of she tries. 
A)  Most rapes are committed by people known by the victims. 
B)  Women who dress provocatively are asking for trouble. 
C)  Women may report a rape in order to draw attention to themselves. 
D)  Healthy,young women can usually resist a rapist of she tries.

Question 20

In the grocery store last week,Jacob suddenly felt his heart race,his breathing accelerate,and his limbs tingle.He was overwhelmed by the feeling that he might die.Eventually,his symptoms went away.This week,the same thing happened at the shopping mall.Of the following,Jacob is MOST likely suffering from:

Accepted Answer

A)  dissociative identity disorder. 
B)  panic attack disorder. 
C)  generalized anxiety disorder. 
D)  hypochondriasis. 
A)  dissociative identity disorder. 
B)  panic attack disorder. 
C)  generalized anxiety disorder. 
D)  hypochondriasis.

Which of the following statements about the likelihood of depression and suicide in males and females in the United States is true?

In the catatonic state,allowing oneself to be passively placed into any posture and then maintaining it is called ____________.

Which of the following is the MOST likely explanation for why individuals develop conversion disorders?

The sudden development of paralysis in a limb,with no medical explanation,may indicate a ____________ disorder.

Tyrone wakes up with an uneasy feeling every day.Throughout the day,he thinks about all the things that might go wrong.Of the following,Tyrone is MOST likely suffering from:

The term "blunted affect" refers to

Dissociative amnesia is generally:

Among individuals diagnosed with an obsessive-compulsive disorder,what percentage have both obsessions and compulsions?

The day before his tryouts for the National Baseball League,the star recruit developed paralysis in his right arm.Because no medical cause could be found for his condition,it is likely the recruit had developed:

Among men,the MOST common single cause of posttraumatic stress disorder is:

Cognitive psychologists theorize that depressed persons fall short of their personal standards,because they believe they should be ____________.

Delusions and hallucinations are associated with:

All of the following personality disorders involve a sense of self-importance or self-centeredness EXCEPT:

Terms such as insanity and mental illness are used by advocates of:

A compulsion is a(n):

Which of the following is a true statement about child molestation?

Among women,which of the following is the MOST common cause of posttraumatic stress disorder?

Compare and contrast somatization disorder and hypochondriasis.

Which of the following is a true statement about rape?

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Exam 14: Abnormal Behavior

Which of the following statements about the likelihood of depression and suicide in males and females in the United States is true?

In the catatonic state,allowing oneself to be passively placed into any posture and then maintaining it is called ____________.

Which of the following is the MOST likely explanation for why individuals develop conversion disorders?

The sudden development of paralysis in a limb,with no medical explanation,may indicate a ____________ disorder.

Tyrone wakes up with an uneasy feeling every day.Throughout the day,he thinks about all the things that might go wrong.Of the following,Tyrone is MOST likely suffering from:

The term "blunted affect" refers to

Dissociative amnesia is generally:

Among individuals diagnosed with an obsessive-compulsive disorder,what percentage have both obsessions and compulsions?

The day before his tryouts for the National Baseball League,the star recruit developed paralysis in his right arm.Because no medical cause could be found for his condition,it is likely the recruit had developed:

Among men,the MOST common single cause of posttraumatic stress disorder is:

Cognitive psychologists theorize that depressed persons fall short of their personal standards,because they believe they should be ____________.

Delusions and hallucinations are associated with:

All of the following personality disorders involve a sense of self-importance or self-centeredness EXCEPT:

Terms such as insanity and mental illness are used by advocates of:

A compulsion is a(n):

Which of the following is a true statement about child molestation?

Among women,which of the following is the MOST common cause of posttraumatic stress disorder?

Compare and contrast somatization disorder and hypochondriasis.

Which of the following is a true statement about rape?

Introduction to Psychology

Research Methods in Psychology

Biological Foundations in Behavior

The Interplay of Nature and Nurture

Sensation and Perception

States of Consciousness

Basic Principles of Learning

Memory

Cognition, Language, and Intelligence

Developmental Psychology

Motivation and Emotion

Personality Theories and Assessment

Stress and Health

Therapies

Social Psychology

Psychology Applied to Business and Other Professions

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