Question 1

____________ is an intense fear of situations in which one might receive a negative evaluation by others.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________ is an intense fear of situations...

Question 2

Pythagoras was one of the first persons to propose that abnormal behavior is caused by:

Accepted Answer

A)  spirit possession. 
B)  psychological factors. 
C)  biology. 
D)  irrational beliefs. 
A)  spirit possession. 
B)  psychological factors. 
C)  biology. 
D)  irrational beliefs.

Question 3

Which of the following does NOT increase the likelihood of depression?

Accepted Answer

A)  an understanding that one cannot be perfect 
B)  a belief that one can only be happy when in a close relationship 
C)  a negative interpretation of the things that happen 
D)  an accurate view of oneself 
A)  an understanding that one cannot be perfect 
B)  a belief that one can only be happy when in a close relationship 
C)  a negative interpretation of the things that happen 
D)  an accurate view of oneself

Question 4

In the legal definition of insanity,an accused person is NOT guilty of a crime if:

Accepted Answer

A)  they have a DSM-IV diagnosis of mental illness. 
B)  the crime was so bizarre that no rational person could have committed it. 
C)  the accused was unable to comprehend the wrongfulness of the crime. 
D)  they belong in a mental institution as they are a danger to themselves or others. 
A)  they have a DSM-IV diagnosis of mental illness. 
B)  the crime was so bizarre that no rational person could have committed it. 
C)  the accused was unable to comprehend the wrongfulness of the crime. 
D)  they belong in a mental institution as they are a danger to themselves or others.

Question 5

Which of the following involves an almost phobic avoidance of sexual activity?

Accepted Answer

A)  erectile dysfunction 
B)  inhibited sexual desire disorder 
C)  sexual aversion disorder 
D)  dyspareunia 
A)  erectile dysfunction 
B)  inhibited sexual desire disorder 
C)  sexual aversion disorder 
D)  dyspareunia

Question 6

Because of her fear of snakes,Patricia cannot go to the zoo,cannot go walking in the woods,and feels she must always wear long pants and heavy boots when hiking.Patricia has:

Accepted Answer

A)  a social phobia. 
B)  agoraphobia. 
C)  a generalized anxiety disorder. 
D)  a specific phobia. 
A)  a social phobia. 
B)  agoraphobia. 
C)  a generalized anxiety disorder. 
D)  a specific phobia.

Question 7

In Hippocrates' use of the word,humor meant the same thing as:

Accepted Answer

A)  fate. 
B)  evil spirits. 
C)  brain function. 
D)  body fluids. 
A)  fate. 
B)  evil spirits. 
C)  brain function. 
D)  body fluids.

Question 8

Lilienfield and others (1999)believe that therapists who look for hints of dissociative identity disorder in their patients may teach their patients to have dissociative identity disorder.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

ADHD is NOT a diagnosis endorsed by the APA in the DSM-IV.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Today,it is proposed that abnormal behavior is caused by:

Accepted Answer

A)  faulty genes. 
B)  biological factors. 
C)  biological factors and psychological factors. 
D)  psychological factors. 
A)  faulty genes. 
B)  biological factors. 
C)  biological factors and psychological factors. 
D)  psychological factors.

Question 11

Christa alternates between several distinct personalities,each having different abilities,different memories,and even different names.Of the following,which of the following is MOST likely to be Christa's diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

A)  schizoid personality disorder 
B)  disorganized schizophrenia 
C)  bipolar affective disorder 
D)  dissociative identity disorder 
A)  schizoid personality disorder 
B)  disorganized schizophrenia 
C)  bipolar affective disorder 
D)  dissociative identity disorder

Question 12

Which personality disorder is characterized by suspiciousness and strange or "magical" beliefs?

Accepted Answer

A)  dependent personality disorder 
B)  histrionic personality disorder 
C)  schizotypal personality disorder 
D)  paranoid personality disorder 
A)  dependent personality disorder 
B)  histrionic personality disorder 
C)  schizotypal personality disorder 
D)  paranoid personality disorder

Question 13

Agoraphobia is characterized by a fear of:

Accepted Answer

A)  negative evaluation. 
B)  leaving safe or familiar places. 
C)  public humiliation. 
D)  closed spaces. 
A)  negative evaluation. 
B)  leaving safe or familiar places. 
C)  public humiliation. 
D)  closed spaces.

Question 14

Which of the following statements about somatoform disorders is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Individuals believe they are experiencing physical symptoms,but the symptoms are not real. 
B)  Individuals experience a memory loss because they repress events that are too painful. 
C)  The physical symptoms individuals experience are very real but psychologically induced. 
D)  Individuals experience a memory loss because trauma produces brain changes that prevent memory consolidation. 
A)  Individuals believe they are experiencing physical symptoms,but the symptoms are not real. 
B)  Individuals experience a memory loss because they repress events that are too painful. 
C)  The physical symptoms individuals experience are very real but psychologically induced. 
D)  Individuals experience a memory loss because trauma produces brain changes that prevent memory consolidation.

Question 15

All of the following appear to increase an individuals' risk of developing schizophrenia EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  increased gray matter in the brain. 
B)  head injury. 
C)  pregnancy complications. 
D)  genetic factors. 
A)  increased gray matter in the brain. 
B)  head injury. 
C)  pregnancy complications. 
D)  genetic factors.

Question 16

____________ involves an involuntary contraction of the vaginal muscles,which makes intercourse impossible.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________ involves an involuntary contraction of the...

Question 17

Given the definition of abnormal behavior as used by the mental health community,approximately what percentage of individuals in the United States meet the criteria for abnormal behavior?

Accepted Answer

A)  5% 
B)  8% 
C)  10% 
D)  20% 
A)  5% 
B)  8% 
C)  10% 
D)  20%

Question 18

Experiences of depersonalization are rather common and generally considered to be nothing more than an unsettling experience.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

In contrast to the other dissociative disorders,depersonalization:

Accepted Answer

A)  is extremely rare. 
B)  involves a more severe disturbance in identity. 
C)  involves a period of "aimless wandering." 
D)  is quite common and is generally nothing more than an unsettling experience. 
A)  is extremely rare. 
B)  involves a more severe disturbance in identity. 
C)  involves a period of "aimless wandering." 
D)  is quite common and is generally nothing more than an unsettling experience.

Question 20

Which of the following disorders is characterized by almost unrelenting anxiety?

Accepted Answer

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

____________ is an intense fear of situations in which one might receive a negative evaluation by others.

Pythagoras was one of the first persons to propose that abnormal behavior is caused by:

Which of the following does NOT increase the likelihood of depression?

In the legal definition of insanity,an accused person is NOT guilty of a crime if:

Which of the following involves an almost phobic avoidance of sexual activity?

Because of her fear of snakes,Patricia cannot go to the zoo,cannot go walking in the woods,and feels she must always wear long pants and heavy boots when hiking.Patricia has:

In Hippocrates' use of the word,humor meant the same thing as:

Lilienfield and others (1999)believe that therapists who look for hints of dissociative identity disorder in their patients may teach their patients to have dissociative identity disorder.

ADHD is NOT a diagnosis endorsed by the APA in the DSM-IV.

Today,it is proposed that abnormal behavior is caused by:

Christa alternates between several distinct personalities,each having different abilities,different memories,and even different names.Of the following,which of the following is MOST likely to be Christa's diagnosis?

Which personality disorder is characterized by suspiciousness and strange or "magical" beliefs?

Agoraphobia is characterized by a fear of:

Which of the following statements about somatoform disorders is true?

All of the following appear to increase an individuals' risk of developing schizophrenia EXCEPT:

____________ involves an involuntary contraction of the vaginal muscles,which makes intercourse impossible.

Given the definition of abnormal behavior as used by the mental health community,approximately what percentage of individuals in the United States meet the criteria for abnormal behavior?

Experiences of depersonalization are rather common and generally considered to be nothing more than an unsettling experience.

In contrast to the other dissociative disorders,depersonalization:

Which of the following disorders is characterized by almost unrelenting anxiety?

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Exam 14: Abnormal Behavior

____________ is an intense fear of situations in which one might receive a negative evaluation by others.

Pythagoras was one of the first persons to propose that abnormal behavior is caused by:

Which of the following does NOT increase the likelihood of depression?

In the legal definition of insanity,an accused person is NOT guilty of a crime if:

Which of the following involves an almost phobic avoidance of sexual activity?

Because of her fear of snakes,Patricia cannot go to the zoo,cannot go walking in the woods,and feels she must always wear long pants and heavy boots when hiking.Patricia has:

In Hippocrates' use of the word,humor meant the same thing as:

Lilienfield and others (1999)believe that therapists who look for hints of dissociative identity disorder in their patients may teach their patients to have dissociative identity disorder.

ADHD is NOT a diagnosis endorsed by the APA in the DSM-IV.

Today,it is proposed that abnormal behavior is caused by:

Christa alternates between several distinct personalities,each having different abilities,different memories,and even different names.Of the following,which of the following is MOST likely to be Christa's diagnosis?

Which personality disorder is characterized by suspiciousness and strange or "magical" beliefs?

Agoraphobia is characterized by a fear of:

Which of the following statements about somatoform disorders is true?

All of the following appear to increase an individuals' risk of developing schizophrenia EXCEPT:

____________ involves an involuntary contraction of the vaginal muscles,which makes intercourse impossible.

Given the definition of abnormal behavior as used by the mental health community,approximately what percentage of individuals in the United States meet the criteria for abnormal behavior?

Experiences of depersonalization are rather common and generally considered to be nothing more than an unsettling experience.

In contrast to the other dissociative disorders,depersonalization:

Which of the following disorders is characterized by almost unrelenting anxiety?

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

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Motivation and Emotion

Personality Theories and Assessment

Stress and Health

Therapies

Social Psychology

Psychology Applied to Business and Other Professions

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