Question 1

Comorbidity between two disorders indicates that

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A) there is some relationship between the disorders in that person. 
B) the two disorders are independent of each other. 
C) the two disorders require the same form of treatment. 
D) the two disorders have the same cause. 
E) the diagnostic system is poor,failing to include all the relevant criteria in each disorder. 
A) there is some relationship between the disorders in that person. 
B) the two disorders are independent of each other. 
C) the two disorders require the same form of treatment. 
D) the two disorders have the same cause. 
E) the diagnostic system is poor,failing to include all the relevant criteria in each disorder.

Question 2

All of the following symptoms may indicate the presence of an anxiety disorder EXCEPT

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A) delusions. 
B) avoidance. 
C) fear. 
D) apprehension. 
E) worry. 
A) delusions. 
B) avoidance. 
C) fear. 
D) apprehension. 
E) worry.

Question 3

Those suffering from personality disorders find it difficult to change their behaviours and find that these behaviours are present in most aspects of their lives.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Jody is a talented poet who suffers from auditory and visual hallucinations.Those who argue that Jody would be stigmatized if she were diagnosed as schizophrenic would argue that

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A) the fact that she is a talented poet would be ignored. 
B) she might unfairly be diagnosed as ill despite the fact that she is talented. 
C) she might not be allowed to write her poetry in the hospital. 
D) she might not be asked to participate in poetry readings because of her illness. 
E) people would view her poems as the result of her illness. 
A) the fact that she is a talented poet would be ignored. 
B) she might unfairly be diagnosed as ill despite the fact that she is talented. 
C) she might not be allowed to write her poetry in the hospital. 
D) she might not be asked to participate in poetry readings because of her illness. 
E) people would view her poems as the result of her illness.

Question 5

Rosenhan's (1973)study of pseudo-patients in psychiatric hospitals illustrates

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A) that diagnosis can be influenced,if not determined by choice of assessment measures. 
B) that behavior is misinterpreted when seen through the lens of a psychiatric diagnosis. 
C) that hallucinations can be shaped by the questions of the interviewing clinician. 
D) why structured interviews are preferred over unstructured ones. 
E) that failure to make a diagnosis can have serious consequences. 
A) that diagnosis can be influenced,if not determined by choice of assessment measures. 
B) that behavior is misinterpreted when seen through the lens of a psychiatric diagnosis. 
C) that hallucinations can be shaped by the questions of the interviewing clinician. 
D) why structured interviews are preferred over unstructured ones. 
E) that failure to make a diagnosis can have serious consequences.

Question 6

If there was a perfect relationship between a diagnosis of conduct disorder in early adolescence and a diagnosis of antisocial personality disorder in adulthood,this would be evidence for theof the first diagnosis.

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A) sensitivity 
B) predictive validity 
C) concurrent validity 
D) interrater reliability 
E) reliability 
A) sensitivity 
B) predictive validity 
C) concurrent validity 
D) interrater reliability 
E) reliability

Question 7

The first two editions of the DSM were considered unsatisfactory classification systems due to all of the following EXCEPT

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A) categories contained few objective criteria. 
B) psychoanalytic theory was influential in developing the categories. 
C) categories were not empirically-based. 
D) descriptions were brief and vague. 
E) the psychiatrists on the committee could not agree on the causes of disorders. 
A) categories contained few objective criteria. 
B) psychoanalytic theory was influential in developing the categories. 
C) categories were not empirically-based. 
D) descriptions were brief and vague. 
E) the psychiatrists on the committee could not agree on the causes of disorders.

Question 8

Jacob decides to measure three different coping strategies in a group of subjects.To do this,he has each subject fill out a questionnaire that contains statements about behaviours engaged in when faced with a stressful situation.Subjects must decide on a scale of 1 to 5 how often they engage in these behaviours.This is an example of

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A) categorical classification. 
B) dimensional classification. 
C) measurement classification. 
D) inter-rater classification. 
E) behaviour classification. 
A) categorical classification. 
B) dimensional classification. 
C) measurement classification. 
D) inter-rater classification. 
E) behaviour classification.

Question 9

Personality disorders in the DSM are particularly problematic for women because

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A) it is more difficult to be a women in society than it is to be a man. 
B) women are seen as having more flawed personalities than men. 
C) if women have a psychological problem,it is seen as part of their personality. 
D) gender stereotypes are associated with many of the personality disorders. 
E) more and more women are being diagnosed with traditionally "masculine" personality disorders. 
A) it is more difficult to be a women in society than it is to be a man. 
B) women are seen as having more flawed personalities than men. 
C) if women have a psychological problem,it is seen as part of their personality. 
D) gender stereotypes are associated with many of the personality disorders. 
E) more and more women are being diagnosed with traditionally "masculine" personality disorders.

Question 10

If you were diagnosed by your psychologist as having an impulse control disorder,you would most likely engage in behaviours such as

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A) compulsive drinking or eating. 
B) destroying property and beating up others. 
C) excessive Internet use. 
D) excessive cleaning of your house. 
E) engaging in huge spending sprees and excessive sexual behaviour. 
A) compulsive drinking or eating. 
B) destroying property and beating up others. 
C) excessive Internet use. 
D) excessive cleaning of your house. 
E) engaging in huge spending sprees and excessive sexual behaviour.

Question 11

A---------------approach to classification recognizes that a disorder may be mild or severe,while witha -------------approach,the disorder is either present or not.

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A) categorical; dimensional 
B) dimensional; categorical 
C) discrete; continuous 
D) reliable; valid 
E) valid; reliable 
A) categorical; dimensional 
B) dimensional; categorical 
C) discrete; continuous 
D) reliable; valid 
E) valid; reliable

Question 12

DSM-I was the first classification system to offer precise,reliable diagnostic categories.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

This disorder is caused by alcohol withdrawal or poor diet,as well as several medical conditions.Sufferers may display inattention and disconnected thoughts.They would most likely be diagnosed with

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A) ADHD. 
B) schizophrenia disorder. 
C) delirium. 
D) dementia. 
E) Amnestic syndrome. 
A) ADHD. 
B) schizophrenia disorder. 
C) delirium. 
D) dementia. 
E) Amnestic syndrome.

Question 14

Kraepelin's classification system is very different from modern classification systems.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Cultural biases are generally not problematic in the DSM because regardless of where you come from,the symptoms for any one disorder will be similar.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The study in which Beck et al.(1962)examined the reliability of psychiatrists' diagnoses using the DSM-I indicated that

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A) the validity of the study itself was quite low 
B) most of the time,the psychiatrists agreed on diagnoses 
C) inter-rater agreement was quite high for some disorders and lower for others 
D) inter-rater agreement was lower than expected 
E) it is pointless to have more than one psychiatrist examine the same patient 
A) the validity of the study itself was quite low 
B) most of the time,the psychiatrists agreed on diagnoses 
C) inter-rater agreement was quite high for some disorders and lower for others 
D) inter-rater agreement was lower than expected 
E) it is pointless to have more than one psychiatrist examine the same patient

Question 17

Categorical classification is also called discrete classification.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Dissociative Identity Disorder involves individuals suddenly and unexpectedly leaving their home,traveling to a new locale,and taking up a new identity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

What might women's groups see as the main problem with the diagnostic categories of the DSM?

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A) Many behaviors associated with being female are viewed as indicative of poor mental health. 
B) Important traits are ignored once a person is diagnosed with an illness. 
C) The diagnostic categories are based on the medical model. 
D) Diagnoses of mental disorders are based on a discrete approach to classification of mental disorders. 
E) Women are often stigmatized to a greater degree. 
A) Many behaviors associated with being female are viewed as indicative of poor mental health. 
B) Important traits are ignored once a person is diagnosed with an illness. 
C) The diagnostic categories are based on the medical model. 
D) Diagnoses of mental disorders are based on a discrete approach to classification of mental disorders. 
E) Women are often stigmatized to a greater degree.

Question 20

The DSM system has been criticized as being low in concurrent validity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Comorbidity between two disorders indicates that

All of the following symptoms may indicate the presence of an anxiety disorder EXCEPT

Those suffering from personality disorders find it difficult to change their behaviours and find that these behaviours are present in most aspects of their lives.

Jody is a talented poet who suffers from auditory and visual hallucinations.Those who argue that Jody would be stigmatized if she were diagnosed as schizophrenic would argue that

Rosenhan's (1973)study of pseudo-patients in psychiatric hospitals illustrates

If there was a perfect relationship between a diagnosis of conduct disorder in early adolescence and a diagnosis of antisocial personality disorder in adulthood,this would be evidence for theof the first diagnosis.

The first two editions of the DSM were considered unsatisfactory classification systems due to all of the following EXCEPT

Personality disorders in the DSM are particularly problematic for women because

If you were diagnosed by your psychologist as having an impulse control disorder,you would most likely engage in behaviours such as

A---------------approach to classification recognizes that a disorder may be mild or severe,while witha -------------approach,the disorder is either present or not.

DSM-I was the first classification system to offer precise,reliable diagnostic categories.

This disorder is caused by alcohol withdrawal or poor diet,as well as several medical conditions.Sufferers may display inattention and disconnected thoughts.They would most likely be diagnosed with

Kraepelin's classification system is very different from modern classification systems.

Cultural biases are generally not problematic in the DSM because regardless of where you come from,the symptoms for any one disorder will be similar.

The study in which Beck et al.(1962)examined the reliability of psychiatrists' diagnoses using the DSM-I indicated that

Categorical classification is also called discrete classification.

Dissociative Identity Disorder involves individuals suddenly and unexpectedly leaving their home,traveling to a new locale,and taking up a new identity.

What might women's groups see as the main problem with the diagnostic categories of the DSM?

The DSM system has been criticized as being low in concurrent validity.

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Schizophrenia Spectrum and other Psychotic Disorders

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Exam 3: Classification and Diagnosis

Comorbidity between two disorders indicates that

All of the following symptoms may indicate the presence of an anxiety disorder EXCEPT

Those suffering from personality disorders find it difficult to change their behaviours and find that these behaviours are present in most aspects of their lives.

Jody is a talented poet who suffers from auditory and visual hallucinations.Those who argue that Jody would be stigmatized if she were diagnosed as schizophrenic would argue that

Rosenhan's (1973)study of pseudo-patients in psychiatric hospitals illustrates

If there was a perfect relationship between a diagnosis of conduct disorder in early adolescence and a diagnosis of antisocial personality disorder in adulthood,this would be evidence for theof the first diagnosis.

The first two editions of the DSM were considered unsatisfactory classification systems due to all of the following EXCEPT

Personality disorders in the DSM are particularly problematic for women because

If you were diagnosed by your psychologist as having an impulse control disorder,you would most likely engage in behaviours such as

A---------------approach to classification recognizes that a disorder may be mild or severe,while witha -------------approach,the disorder is either present or not.

DSM-I was the first classification system to offer precise,reliable diagnostic categories.

This disorder is caused by alcohol withdrawal or poor diet,as well as several medical conditions.Sufferers may display inattention and disconnected thoughts.They would most likely be diagnosed with

Kraepelin's classification system is very different from modern classification systems.

Cultural biases are generally not problematic in the DSM because regardless of where you come from,the symptoms for any one disorder will be similar.

The study in which Beck et al.(1962)examined the reliability of psychiatrists' diagnoses using the DSM-I indicated that

Categorical classification is also called discrete classification.

Dissociative Identity Disorder involves individuals suddenly and unexpectedly leaving their home,traveling to a new locale,and taking up a new identity.

What might women's groups see as the main problem with the diagnostic categories of the DSM?

The DSM system has been criticized as being low in concurrent validity.

Concepts of Abnormality Throughout History

Theoretical Perspectives on Abnormal Behaviour

Psychological Assessment and Research Methods

Anxiety and Related Disorders

Dissociative and Somatic Symptom and Related Disorders

Psychological Factors Affecting Medical Conditions

Depressive Disorders and Suicide

Schizophrenia Spectrum and other Psychotic Disorders

Eating Disorders

Substance-Related Disorders

The Personality Disorders

Sexual Dysfunction Disorders and Gender Dysphoria

Neurodevelopmental Disorders

Behaviour and Emotional Disorders of Childhood and Adolescence

Aging and Mental Health

Therapies

Prevention and Mental Health Promotion in the Community

Mental Disorder and the Law

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