Question 1

Discuss how cognitive therapy has contributed to behavior therapy.

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Cognitive therapy has contributed to beh

Question 2

Neurotransmitters are pumped back into the presynaptic cell by

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A) reintroduction. 
B) reuptake. 
C) reinstitution. 
D) recall. 
A) reintroduction. 
B) reuptake. 
C) reinstitution. 
D) recall.

Question 3

A distinctive facet of the cognitive behavioral paradigm is that thoughts

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A) are a result of feelings. 
B) are a direct result of past experiences. 
C) are less important than behaviors. 
D) cause feelings. 
A) are a result of feelings. 
B) are a direct result of past experiences. 
C) are less important than behaviors. 
D) cause feelings.

Question 4

Describe the primary functions of each lobe of the brain.

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The brain is divided into four main lobe

Question 5

A criticism of the psychoanalytic paradigm is that it

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A) has empirically linked the role of fantasies with abnormal behavior. 
B) involves adherence to ego analytic principles. 
C) does not lend itself easily to empirical scrutiny. 
D) is based on the observations of very diverse populations. 
A) has empirically linked the role of fantasies with abnormal behavior. 
B) involves adherence to ego analytic principles. 
C) does not lend itself easily to empirical scrutiny. 
D) is based on the observations of very diverse populations.

Question 6

Compare three of the major paradigms in psychopathology.In comparing these paradigms,be sure to indicate how the perspective may appear incompatible,as well as how each one is complementary.

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The three major paradigms in psychopatho

Question 7

What has been the important contribution of the psychoanalytic paradigm to psychopathology? What has been the major limitation?

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The psychoanalytic paradigm has made imp

Question 8

The gray matter in the brain is made up of

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A) neurons. 
B) fissures. 
C) sulci. 
D) meninges. 
A) neurons. 
B) fissures. 
C) sulci. 
D) meninges.

Question 9

The difference between emotions and moods are

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A) emotions involve feelings,while moods involve behaviors. 
B) emotions have been linked to psychological disorders,while moods have not. 
C) emotions are long-lived experiences,while moods tend to be short-lasting. 
D) emotions are fairly short-lived states,while moods tend to last for longer periods of time. 
A) emotions involve feelings,while moods involve behaviors. 
B) emotions have been linked to psychological disorders,while moods have not. 
C) emotions are long-lived experiences,while moods tend to be short-lasting. 
D) emotions are fairly short-lived states,while moods tend to last for longer periods of time.

Question 10

Which of the following neurotransmitters is NOT mentioned in the text as being implicated in psychopathology?

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A) GABA 
B) Dopamine 
C) Serotonin 
D) All of the above are mentioned 
A) GABA 
B) Dopamine 
C) Serotonin 
D) All of the above are mentioned

Question 11

The Stroop task was developed for researchers to study

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A) attention. 
B) the role of neurotransmitters. 
C) emotion. 
D) Alzheimer's Disease. 
A) attention. 
B) the role of neurotransmitters. 
C) emotion. 
D) Alzheimer's Disease.

Question 12

Cultural and ethnic studies of psychopathology conducted around the world indicate that

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A) most disorders are only prevalent in the United States. 
B) all disorders in the DSM-IV-TR can be identified in every culture studied. 
C) treatments are universally effective for all disorders. 
D) a number of disorders are indeed observed in diverse parts of the world. 
A) most disorders are only prevalent in the United States. 
B) all disorders in the DSM-IV-TR can be identified in every culture studied. 
C) treatments are universally effective for all disorders. 
D) a number of disorders are indeed observed in diverse parts of the world.

Question 13

Ted is a "workaholic;" he works 15 hours a day and never has time to spend with his family or on things he enjoys.Which of the following is a cognitive explanation of Ted's behavior?

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A) Ted is imitating the behavior of his hard-working father. 
B) Ted believes he can only be a good person if he excels in everything he does. 
C) Ted is actually afraid of getting close to others. 
D) Ted lacks the assertiveness to stand up to his boss' demands. 
A) Ted is imitating the behavior of his hard-working father. 
B) Ted believes he can only be a good person if he excels in everything he does. 
C) Ted is actually afraid of getting close to others. 
D) Ted lacks the assertiveness to stand up to his boss' demands.

Question 14

The small gap between brain cells that is involved in message transmission is called the

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A) neurotransmitter. 
B) axon. 
C) ganglion. 
D) synapse. 
A) neurotransmitter. 
B) axon. 
C) ganglion. 
D) synapse.

Question 15

Despite criticisms,the psychoanalytic paradigm continues to exert influence on the field of psychopathology through all of the following assumptions EXCEPT:

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A) Childhood experiences help shape adult personality. 
B) There are unconscious influences on behavior. 
C) The causes and purposes of human behavior are not always obvious. 
D) Dreams are very important in understanding psychopathology. 
A) Childhood experiences help shape adult personality. 
B) There are unconscious influences on behavior. 
C) The causes and purposes of human behavior are not always obvious. 
D) Dreams are very important in understanding psychopathology.

Question 16

Your friend gives you a description of her cousin who will be in town this weekend.Her description is very similar to that of one of your closest friends from high school,which makes you smile.This reaction could be explained by which of the following concepts?

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A) attachment theory 
B) the relational self 
C) object relations theory 
D) psychoanalysis 
A) attachment theory 
B) the relational self 
C) object relations theory 
D) psychoanalysis

Question 17

Psychopathology is polygenic which means that

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A) there are several different paradigms to explain abnormal behavior. 
B) there are several different genes operating at different times during development that influence vulnerability. 
C) the human genome consists of around 30,000 genes. 
D) if a person had a gene for a given disorder,they would most likely get that disorder. 
A) there are several different paradigms to explain abnormal behavior. 
B) there are several different genes operating at different times during development that influence vulnerability. 
C) the human genome consists of around 30,000 genes. 
D) if a person had a gene for a given disorder,they would most likely get that disorder.

Question 18

Fred has schizophrenia and is taking a medication that works by blocking dopamine receptors.Fred is most likely taking which kind of drug?

Accepted Answer

A) an antagonist 
B) an agonist 
C) a second messenger 
D) an antidepressant 
A) an antagonist 
B) an agonist 
C) a second messenger 
D) an antidepressant

Question 19

"Knockout studies"

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A) are used to learn about mating behaviors in mice. 
B) are used to gain a better understanding of DNA sequences. 
C) manipulate specific genes and observe the effects on behavior by "removing" certain genes from mice DNA. 
D) manipulate specific genes by inserting artificial hormones into mice DNA. 
A) are used to learn about mating behaviors in mice. 
B) are used to gain a better understanding of DNA sequences. 
C) manipulate specific genes and observe the effects on behavior by "removing" certain genes from mice DNA. 
D) manipulate specific genes by inserting artificial hormones into mice DNA.

Question 20

Generally all diatheses are

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A) predispositions. 
B) causes. 
C) physiological. 
D) theoretical. 
A) predispositions. 
B) causes. 
C) physiological. 
D) theoretical.

Discuss how cognitive therapy has contributed to behavior therapy.

Neurotransmitters are pumped back into the presynaptic cell by

A distinctive facet of the cognitive behavioral paradigm is that thoughts

Describe the primary functions of each lobe of the brain.

A criticism of the psychoanalytic paradigm is that it

Compare three of the major paradigms in psychopathology.In comparing these paradigms,be sure to indicate how the perspective may appear incompatible,as well as how each one is complementary.

What has been the important contribution of the psychoanalytic paradigm to psychopathology? What has been the major limitation?

The gray matter in the brain is made up of

The difference between emotions and moods are

Which of the following neurotransmitters is NOT mentioned in the text as being implicated in psychopathology?

The Stroop task was developed for researchers to study

Cultural and ethnic studies of psychopathology conducted around the world indicate that

Ted is a "workaholic;" he works 15 hours a day and never has time to spend with his family or on things he enjoys.Which of the following is a cognitive explanation of Ted's behavior?

The small gap between brain cells that is involved in message transmission is called the

Despite criticisms,the psychoanalytic paradigm continues to exert influence on the field of psychopathology through all of the following assumptions EXCEPT:

Your friend gives you a description of her cousin who will be in town this weekend.Her description is very similar to that of one of your closest friends from high school,which makes you smile.This reaction could be explained by which of the following concepts?

Psychopathology is polygenic which means that

Fred has schizophrenia and is taking a medication that works by blocking dopamine receptors.Fred is most likely taking which kind of drug?

"Knockout studies"

Generally all diatheses are

Introduction and Historical Overview

Diagnosis and Assessment

Research Methods in the Study of Psychopathology

Anxiety Disorders

Dissociative Disorders and Somatoform Disorders

Stress and Health

Mood Disorders

Eating Disorders

Substance-Related Disorders

Schizophrenia

Personality Disorders

Sexual and Gender Identity Disorders

Disorders of Childhood

Late Life and Psychological Disorders

Psychological Treatment

Legal and Ethical Issues

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Exam 2: Current Paradigms in Psychopathology

Discuss how cognitive therapy has contributed to behavior therapy.

Neurotransmitters are pumped back into the presynaptic cell by

A distinctive facet of the cognitive behavioral paradigm is that thoughts

Describe the primary functions of each lobe of the brain.

A criticism of the psychoanalytic paradigm is that it

Compare three of the major paradigms in psychopathology.In comparing these paradigms,be sure to indicate how the perspective may appear incompatible,as well as how each one is complementary.

What has been the important contribution of the psychoanalytic paradigm to psychopathology? What has been the major limitation?

The gray matter in the brain is made up of

The difference between emotions and moods are

Which of the following neurotransmitters is NOT mentioned in the text as being implicated in psychopathology?

The Stroop task was developed for researchers to study

Cultural and ethnic studies of psychopathology conducted around the world indicate that

Ted is a "workaholic;" he works 15 hours a day and never has time to spend with his family or on things he enjoys.Which of the following is a cognitive explanation of Ted's behavior?

The small gap between brain cells that is involved in message transmission is called the

Despite criticisms,the psychoanalytic paradigm continues to exert influence on the field of psychopathology through all of the following assumptions EXCEPT:

Your friend gives you a description of her cousin who will be in town this weekend.Her description is very similar to that of one of your closest friends from high school,which makes you smile.This reaction could be explained by which of the following concepts?

Psychopathology is polygenic which means that

Fred has schizophrenia and is taking a medication that works by blocking dopamine receptors.Fred is most likely taking which kind of drug?

"Knockout studies"

Generally all diatheses are

Introduction and Historical Overview

Diagnosis and Assessment

Research Methods in the Study of Psychopathology

Anxiety Disorders

Dissociative Disorders and Somatoform Disorders

Stress and Health

Mood Disorders

Eating Disorders

Substance-Related Disorders

Schizophrenia

Personality Disorders

Sexual and Gender Identity Disorders

Disorders of Childhood

Late Life and Psychological Disorders

Psychological Treatment

Legal and Ethical Issues

Filters