Question 1

Distress most of the time over a two-week period because of fatigue or loss of energy is most likely associated with

Accepted Answer

A)  mania.
B)  major depressive disorder.
C)  bipolar disorder.
D)  disruptive mood dysregulation disorder.E) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 2

A person who has agoraphobia is most likely to

Accepted Answer

A)  avoid dust and dirt.
B)  stay away from fire.
C)  avoid household pets.
D)  avoid being outside his or her home.E) A) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 3

Suicide rates ________ with unemployment during economic recessions.Compared with the general population,those who have been depressed have a ________ risk of suicide.

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A)  increase;lower
B)  decrease;higher
C)  increase;higher
D)  decrease;lowerE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 4

Epigenetics is the study of environmental influences on

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A)  psychological disorders.
B)  personality traits.
C)  natural selection.
D)  gene expression.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 5

The chances for recovery from schizophrenia are considered to be greatest when the disorder develops

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A)  rapidly in response to a stressful life situation.
B)  slowly over a period of years.
C)  in reaction to abnormalities in brain chemistry.
D)  during adolescence or early adulthood.E) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 6

Gina endured food poisoning during her childhood that blocked the expression of some of her genes.As a result,she now suffers from a severe psychological disorder.Her experience best illustrates the importance of

Accepted Answer

A)  the DSM-5.
B)  epigenetic effects.
C)  natural selection.
D)  the social-cultural perspective.E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 7

The DSM-5 identifies a loss of interest in formerly enjoyable activities and a decrease in one's natural ability to make decisions as symptoms of

Accepted Answer

A)  obsessive-compulsive disorder.
B)  major depressive disorder.
C)  antisocial personality disorder.
D)  panic disorder.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 8

In 1973,the American Psychiatric Association discontinued classifying homosexuality as a disorder because mental health workers no longer considered same-sex attraction as inherently

Accepted Answer

A)  stress-related.
B)  dysfunctional.
C)  compulsive.
D)  illegal.E) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 9

________ is an eating disorder in which a normal-weight person engages in binge eating and then purges the excessive food consumption by self-induced vomiting or by the misuse of laxatives or enemas.

Accepted Answer

A)  Agoraphobia
B)  Anorexia nervosa
C)  Binge-eating disorder
D)  Bulimia nervosaE) A) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 10

People born in ________ during the month of ________ are at increased risk for schizophrenia.

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A)  the United States;September
B)  Argentina;February
C)  Australia;September
D)  South Africa;FebruaryE) B) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 11

Dion avoids all situations that involve him having a conversation with others,especially with women.He spends an inordinate amount of time avoiding situations that he fears may cause him to be judged or evaluated.Dion is demonstrating the symptoms of

Accepted Answer

A)  panic disorder.
B)  social anxiety disorder.
C)  free-floating anxiety.
D)  obsessive-compulsive disorder.E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 12

Which of the following is considered to be a psychotic disorder?

Accepted Answer

A)  antisocial personality disorder
B)  schizophrenia
C)  obsessive-compulsive disorder
D)  anorexia nervosaE) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 13

Which of the following statements about people with psychological disorders is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  People with psychological disorders are more likely to be victims of violence than perpetrators of violence.
B)  In the popular media,people with psychological disorders are typically portrayed in positive ways,such as being creative geniuses or artistic prodigies.
C)  Research has shown that even people with mild psychological disorders tend to be unusually dangerous and prone to violence.
D)  The few people with psychological disorders who commit violence tend to be those with dissociative disorders.E) C) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 14

Generalized anxiety disorder is often accompanied by

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A)  obsessions.
B)  depression.
C)  panic attacks.
D)  compulsions.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 15

When Tory's boyfriend tells her that he is going to Las Vegas with his friends for a week,she immediately begins to think about her ex-husband's affair in Las Vegas.She also recalls all the times her ex-husband deceived her,and so she becomes depressed and angry about her boyfriend's trip to Las Vegas.Tory's recollections illustrate

Accepted Answer

A)  state-dependent memory.
B)  linkage analysis.
C)  a pessimistic explanatory style.
D)  learned helplessness.E) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 16

Among Americans,drug overdoses account for a ________ of suicide attempts and gun use accounts for a ________ of suicide fatalities.

Accepted Answer

A)  majority;minority
B)  minority;majority
C)  majority;majority
D)  minority;minorityE) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 17

Malik was severely depressed for two weeks,but then became very agitated,going on wild spending sprees and driving recklessly around town.He was arrested for running into a bar with no clothes while laughing and yelling very loudly.Malik's behavior illustrates

Accepted Answer

A)  antisocial personality disorder.
B)  schizophrenia.
C)  dissociative identity disorder.
D)  bipolar disorder.E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 18

Within the last year,Mr.Shangkun has been fired by three different employers because they each discovered that he was stealing money or materials from their companies.Although he feels no remorse for his misdeeds,his outward signs of repentance have dissuaded his former employers from taking him to court.Mr.Shangkun's behavior is most indicative of

Accepted Answer

A)  antisocial personality disorder.
B)  obsessive-compulsive disorder.
C)  a dissociative disorder.
D)  posttraumatic stress disorder.E) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 19

Individuals who are most vulnerable to anorexia nervosa are those who live in cultures that idealize

Accepted Answer

A)  flat affect.
B)  binge eating.
C)  thin bodies.
D)  novel foods.E) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 20

Although World War II air raids were extremely traumatic for those who experienced them,few of these people developed lasting phobic reactions to overhead planes.This fact is best explained from a ________ perspective.

Accepted Answer

A)  conditioning
B)  psychoanalytic
C)  biological
D)  epigeneticE) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Exam 13: Psychological Disorders

Malik was severely depressed for two weeks,but then became very agitated,going on wild spending sprees and driving recklessly around town.He was arrested for running into a bar with no clothes while laughing and yelling very loudly.Malik's behavior illustrates

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Although World War II air raids were extremely traumatic for those who experienced them,few of these people developed lasting phobic reactions to overhead planes.This fact is best explained from a ________ perspective.

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In 1973,the American Psychiatric Association discontinued classifying homosexuality as a disorder because mental health workers no longer considered same-sex attraction as inherently

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Generalized anxiety disorder is often accompanied by

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Epigenetics is the study of environmental influences on

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Which of the following statements about people with psychological disorders is true?

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Suicide rates with unemployment during economic recessions.Compared with the general population,those who have been depressed have a risk of suicide.

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Which of the following is considered to be a psychotic disorder?

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People born in during the month of are at increased risk for schizophrenia.

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Distress most of the time over a two-week period because of fatigue or loss of energy is most likely associated with

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The DSM-5 identifies a loss of interest in formerly enjoyable activities and a decrease in one's natural ability to make decisions as symptoms of

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Among Americans,drug overdoses account for a of suicide attempts and gun use accounts for a of suicide fatalities.

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Individuals who are most vulnerable to anorexia nervosa are those who live in cultures that idealize

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________ is an eating disorder in which a normal-weight person engages in binge eating and then purges the excessive food consumption by self-induced vomiting or by the misuse of laxatives or enemas.

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Gina endured food poisoning during her childhood that blocked the expression of some of her genes.As a result,she now suffers from a severe psychological disorder.Her experience best illustrates the importance of

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Dion avoids all situations that involve him having a conversation with others,especially with women.He spends an inordinate amount of time avoiding situations that he fears may cause him to be judged or evaluated.Dion is demonstrating the symptoms of

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A person who has agoraphobia is most likely to

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The chances for recovery from schizophrenia are considered to be greatest when the disorder develops

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Malik was severely depressed for two weeks,but then became very agitated,going on wild spending sprees and driving recklessly around town.He was arrested for running into a bar with no clothes while laughing and yelling very loudly.Malik's behavior illustrates

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The DSM-5 identifies a loss of interest in formerly enjoyable activities and a decrease in one's natural ability to make decisions as symptoms of

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________ is an eating disorder in which a normal-weight person engages in binge eating and then purges the excessive food consumption by self-induced vomiting or by the misuse of laxatives or enemas.

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Gina endured food poisoning during her childhood that blocked the expression of some of her genes.As a result,she now suffers from a severe psychological disorder.Her experience best illustrates the importance of

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Dion avoids all situations that involve him having a conversation with others,especially with women.He spends an inordinate amount of time avoiding situations that he fears may cause him to be judged or evaluated.Dion is demonstrating the symptoms of

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People born in during the month of are at increased risk for schizophrenia.

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