Question 1

Lionel is 2 years old. His communication is severely impaired. He appears withdrawn and unresponsive to affection. He is most likely to be diagnosed with:

Accepted Answer

A)  ADHD. 
B)  Down syndrome. 
C)  major depression. 
D)  autism.

Question 2

Women are _______ likely to experience major depression as are men.

Accepted Answer

A)  equally 
B)  actually less 
C)  three times as 
D)  twice as

Question 3

The DSM-IV-TR is organized into ________ axes to diagnose and classify abnormal behaviour.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The DSM-IV-TR is organized into ________ axes...

Question 4

Out of all of the negative symptoms associated with schizophrenia, which did George Foussias and colleagues find was the strongest predictor of poor functioning in individuals with schizophrenia?

Accepted Answer

A)  social withdrawal 
B)  lack of motivation 
C)  blunted emotions 
D)  none of these options

Question 5

The behavioural perspective asserts that abnormality reflects:

Accepted Answer

A)  genetic anomalies. 
B)  faulty learning. 
C)  maladaptive thinking. 
D)  childhood conflicts.

Question 6

Your text suggests that social class and dysfunctional family relationships might contribute to the development of antisocial personality disorder. Your text appears to adopt a ________ perspective on the disorder.

Accepted Answer

A)  cognitive 
B)  psychodynamic 
C)  humanistic 
D)  sociocultural

Question 7

Which of these operant conditioning techniques is CORRECTLY paired with its description?

Accepted Answer

A)  token system-an individual is rewarded for desired behaviour with such items as chips or play money,which he or she can exchange for desired items. 
B)  contingency contracting- an individual models desired behaviour for the client. 
C)  observational learning- the therapist and client create a written agreement specifying the consequences for desirable and undesirable behaviours. 
D)  contingency contracting-an individual is rewarded for desired behaviour with such items as chips or play money, which he or she can exchange for desired items.

Question 8

The use of ECT has ________ in the last decade.

Accepted Answer

A)  remained unchanged 
B)  increased 
C)  largely ceased 
D)  declined somewhat

Question 9

Based on your text's discussion, most importantly, abnormal behaviour:

Accepted Answer

A)  causes personal distress. 
B)  impairs daily functioning. 
C)  both of these options 
D)  neither of these options

Question 10

Which of the following statements accurately identifies a disadvantage of psychodynamic therapy?

Accepted Answer

A)  It assumes that patients are highly articulate and verbal. 
B)  It may cause a high degree of insight into one's life. 
C)  It is less time consuming than other forms of psychotherapy. 
D)  Both A and B

Question 11

Dr. Zelkowitz and colleagues found that borderline pathology of childhood may be a precursor to adult________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Dr. Zelkowitz and colleagues found that borderline...

Question 12

About what percentage of interviewed subjects between the ages 15 and 54 reported experiencing a psychological disorder at some point during their lives?

Accepted Answer

A)  15% 
B)  25% 
C)  35% 
D)  48%

Question 13

Which of the following therapeutic approaches is typical of group therapy?

Accepted Answer

A)  cognitive 
B)  humanistic 
C)  psychoanalytic 
D)  Any of these

Question 14

An individual who has two or more distinct personalities with separate traits, behaviours, mannerisms, and memories would be diagnosed with which of the following dissociative disorders?

Accepted Answer

A)  dissociative amnesia 
B)  dissociative fugue 
C)  dissociative identity disorder 
D)  none of these options

Question 15

According to humanistic therapists, psychological disorders reflect:

Accepted Answer

A)  feelings of emptiness and alienation. 
B)  unconscious conflicts and early experiences. 
C)  irrational thought patterns. 
D)  faulty learning.

Question 16

Which of the following symptoms are signs that a person may need the help of a mental health professional?

Accepted Answer

A)  prolonged depression or feelings of hopelessness 
B)  withdrawal from other people 
C)  thoughts of inflicting harm on oneself or suicide 
D)  all of these are signs that a person may need professional help

Question 17

Which of these is probably the BEST answer to the question, "Why has the rate of depression increased dramatically around the world in the past few generations?"

Accepted Answer

A)  "I'm not sure." 
B)  "I'm not sure exactly why, but the fact that it has increased seems to support genetic explanations for mood disorders." 
C)  "I'm not sure exactly why, but the fact that it has increased seems to support environmental or . sociocultural explanations for mood disorders." 
D)  "The increase probably isn't real."

Question 18

From 1989 to 2001, the proportion of college students taking medication for psychological disorders has:

Accepted Answer

A)  remained constant. 
B)  increased from 10% to 25%. 
C)  increased from 25% to 35%. 
D)  declined.

Question 19

Which perspective on abnormal behaviour places the greatest emphasis on early childhood and internal emotions and drives?

Accepted Answer

A)  psychoanalytic perspective 
B)  biomedical perspective 
C)  humanistic perspective 
D)  cognitive perspective

Question 20

_________ schizophrenia is dominated by negative symptoms; _________ schizophrenia is characterized mostly by positive symptoms.

Accepted Answer

A)  Reactive; process 
B)  Process; reactive 
C)  Type I; Type II 
D)  Type II; Type I

Exam 12: Understanding Abnormal Behaviour and Mental Disorders in Psychology