Question 1

The Oedipus complex, the psychosexual conflict that occurs at the phallic stage of development, is characterised by a boy between the ages of three and five who

Accepted Answer

A)  represses his need for genital self-stimulation.
B)  loves his mother but has feelings of anger and envy towards his father.
C)  loves his father but has feelings of anger and envy towards his mother.
D)  fantasises about tragic Greek heroes. B

Question 2

The research examining the cause of antisocial personality disorder suggests that

Accepted Answer

A)  the primary cause is genetics.
B)  genetics and environment interact to cause the disorder.
C)  the primary cause is poor parenting.
D)  there is no evidence of either a genetic or environmental cause. B

Question 3

In the categorical vs.dimensional classification debate, supporters of the dimensional view of personality disorders believe this system is superior because

Accepted Answer

A)  there is too much overlap among the symptoms of the different disorders.
B)  the clusters help to categorize but are not based on scientific evidence.
C)  there is high comorbidity among the personality disorders
D)  all of the above D

Question 4

One reason why individuals with narcissistic personality disorder tend to become depressed at times is that they

Accepted Answer

A)  become upset when their intimate relationships fail.
B)  seldom live up to their unrealistic expectations of themselves.
C)  are overly sensitive to the pain of others.
D)  don't think they will achieve success in life.

Question 5

Research about psychological disorders falls into three basic categories.Which is NOT one of these categories?

Accepted Answer

A)  analysis
B)  description
C)  causation (aetiology) 
D)  treatment and outcomes

Question 6

The personality disorder characterized by extreme instability in behavior and emotion, impulsivity, depression, and self-injurious behaviors is ________ personality disorder.

Accepted Answer

A)  narcissistic
B)  borderline
C)  dependent
D)  histrionic

Question 7

Dr Smith is interested in how separation anxiety changes over time from childhood to adolescence in the general population.What is his main field of study?

Accepted Answer

A)  Oedipal theory
B)  behaviourism
C)  child psychopathology
D)  developmental psychology

Question 8

During the Middle Ages, as well as at other times, mentally ill people were sometimes forced to undergo the religious ritual called exorcism.The aim was to

Accepted Answer

A)  cure the mental illness by making the individual more religious.
B)  build up muscle strength and make the person healthier.
C)  rid the individual's body of evil spirits.
D)  prove that the person was not a witch.

Question 9

The personality disorder characterized by unreasonable fear of abandonment, fear of being rejected, avoidance of disagreement, inability to make decisions for oneself, and clinging behavior is ________ personality disorder.

Accepted Answer

A)  dependent
B)  avoidant
C)  schizoid
D)  histrionic

Question 10

You have been asked to give a report on the mental hygiene movement and its foremost crusader, Dorothea Dix, who campaigned for more humane treatment of the insane.After mentioning all of her accomplishments, you note the unforeseen consequence of her efforts, namely,

Accepted Answer

A)  a decrease in the number of mental patients in institutions, forcing many to close.
B)  an increase in the number of mental patients, resulting in insufficient staff to care for them.
C)  a change from custodial care to moral therapy for institutionalised patients.
D)  more patients receiving psychotherapy and fewer receiving medication.

Question 11

Individuals who overreact to everything and are overly dramatic and vain are most likely to be diagnosed with ________ personality disorder.

Accepted Answer

A)  borderline
B)  histrionic
C)  narcissistic
D)  dependent

Question 12

Individuals who have excessive feelings of social inadequacy, sensitivity to criticism, and a need for reassurance are likely to develop either ________ personality disorder or ________ personality disorder.

Accepted Answer

A)  narcissistic; antisocial
B)  dependent; narcissistic
C)  avoidant; dependent
D)  antisocial; histrionic

Question 13

Individuals who have 'ideas of reference' but who sense that these beliefs are probably unrealistic are generally diagnosed with ________ personality disorder.

Accepted Answer

A)  schizotypal
B)  paranoid
C)  antisocial
D)  histrionic

Question 14

The authors describe an example of conditioning in which cancer patients develop a negative reaction to a variety of people and things associated with their chemotherapy treatments.The phenomenon is called

Accepted Answer

A)  generalised conditioning.
B)  stimulus generalisation.
C)  variety stimulus.
D)  stimulus discrimination.

Question 15

The concept of hysteria, which traditionally meant physical symptoms for which no organic pathology could be found, is now associated with which DSM-5 classification?

Accepted Answer

A)  anxiety disorders
B)  borderline personality disorder
C)  premenstrual symptom disorder
D)  somatic symptom disorder

Question 16

One difference between a psychopath and a person with antisocial personality disorder is that ________ are used in diagnosing the psychopath, but ________ are used to diagnose antisocial personality disorder.

Accepted Answer

A)  personality traits; observable behaviors
B)  observable behaviors; personality traits
C)  clinical judgments; objective test scores
D)  medical criteria; psychological assessments

Question 17

Unlike schizophrenia or an eating disorder, personality disorders can be viewed as disorders of

Accepted Answer

A)  biology rather than learning.
B)  learning rather than disease.
C)  degree rather than kind.
D)  functioning rather than disease.

Question 18

According to your text, the most accurate statement regarding the treatment of histrionic personality disorder is that

Accepted Answer

A)  there are no scientific studies demonstrating success.
B)  patients who voluntarily attend therapy tend to get better.
C)  strict behavioral programs have been shown to be effective in scientific research.
D)  cognitive therapy is most effective.

Question 19

Of the following, the most accurate statement regarding the research for treatment of obsessive-compulsive personality disorder is that

Accepted Answer

A)  well-controlled research suggests the use of a highly structured behavioral program can be effective with motivated patients.
B)  well-controlled research suggests the use of cognitive-behavioral treatment.
C)  the great deal of research that has been conducted indicates there are currently no effective treatments.
D)  cognitive-behavioral therapy that uses distraction techniques appears to be an effective treatment.

Question 20

An adult diagnosed with antisocial personality disorder is most likely to have met the criteria for ________ as a child.

Accepted Answer

A)  autism
B)  conduct disorder
C)  a learning disability
D)  Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder

Exam 1: Abnormal Behaviour in Historical Context