Question 1

Ongoing patterns of behavior that interfere with normal day-to-day life are best characterized as

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A)   compulsive.
B)   antisocial.
C)   maladaptive.
D)   catatonic.

Question 2

Fear-learning experiences can traumatize the brain by creating fear circuits within the

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A)   amygdala.
B)   thalamus.
C)   hypothalamus.
D)   anterior cingulate cortex.

Question 3

A fundamental problem with the diagnostic labeling of psychologically disordered behaviors is that the labels often

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A)   bias our perceptions of the labeled person.
B)   represent attempts by psychologists to explain behavior by simply naming it.
C)   interfere with effective research on the causes of these disorders.
D)   interfere with effective treatment of these disorders.

Question 4

The discovery that psychologically disordered behavior could result from syphilis infections facilitated the credibility and acceptance of

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A)   psychoanalytic theory.
B)   the medical model.
C)   the DSM-5.
D)   the social-cognitive perspective.

Question 5

An overwhelming fear of entering a crowded bus or elevator would be most characteristic of someone who suffers from

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A)   schizophrenia.
B)   bipolar disorder.
C)   agoraphobia.
D)   major depressive disorder. C

Question 6

A therapist believes that Chet is chronically depressed because he takes too little credit for his many achievements and assumes too much responsibility for his few failures. The therapist's interpretation reflects a ________ perspective.

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A)   psychoanalytic
B)   social-cognitive
C)   humanistic
D)   biological B

Question 7

Andrea experiences extreme anxiety when approaching any lake. Her therapist suggests that her fear results from a traumatic boat accident she experienced as a child. The therapist's suggestion highlights the impact of

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A)   explanatory style.
B)   repressed impulses.
C)   conditioning.
D)   temperament.

Question 8

A deluded Scotsman, Daniel M'Naughten, tried to assassinate a government official in 1843. He was sent to a mental hospital rather than to a prison because he was judged to

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A)   have schizophrenia.
B)   be depressed.
C)   be manic.
D)   be insane.

Question 9

Matt is restless and often jumps out of his seat or interferes with ongoing class activities in response to the sound of outside traffic. Matt most clearly exhibits symptoms of

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A)   generalized anxiety disorder.
B)   antisocial personality disorder.
C)   attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder.
D)   obsessive-compulsive disorder.

Question 10

A World Health Organization study of 20 countries estimated that ________ had the highest prevalence of mental disorders during the prior year.

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A)   Japan
B)   Germany
C)   Mexico
D)   the United States D

Question 11

Of all the twins who share identical genes with a schizophrenia victim, about ________ do not themselves develop schizophrenia.

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A)   one-fifth
B)   one-fourth
C)   one-third
D)   one-half

Question 12

Gender differences in the prevalence of depression may partly result from the fact that when stressful experiences occur

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A)   women tend to act, while men tend to think.
B)   women tend to think, while men tend to act.
C)   women tend to distract themselves by drinking, while men tend to delve into their work.
D)   women tend to delve into their work, while men tend to distract themselves by drinking.

Question 13

Nicholas Spanos considers dissociative identity disorder to be

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A)   a genuine disorder.
B)   merely role-playing.
C)   a disorder that cannot be explained according to the learning perspective.
D)   a biological phenomenon.

Question 14

Which of the following is the most pervasive of the psychological disorders?

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A)   depression
B)   schizophrenia
C)   bipolar disorder
D)   generalized anxiety disorder

Question 15

People living in cultures that idealize plump bodies are LESS likely to experience

Accepted Answer

A)   schizophrenia.
B)   anorexia nervosa.
C)   major depressive disorder.
D)   agoraphobia.

Question 16

Ravi brushes his teeth 18 times a day. Each time, he uses exactly 83 strokes up and 83 strokes down. After he eats, he must brush twice with two different brands of toothpaste. Ravi suffers from

Accepted Answer

A)   obsessive-compulsive disorder.
B)   a phobia.
C)   generalized anxiety disorder.
D)   bipolar disorder.

Question 17

Exhibiting two or more distinct and alternating personalities is a symptom of a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)   social anxiety disorder.
B)   dissociative disorder.
C)   obsessive-compulsive disorder.
D)   antisocial personality disorder.

Question 18

Drugs that alleviate mania tend to reduce levels of the neurotransmitter

Accepted Answer

A)   acetylcholine.
B)   norepinephrine.
C)   dopamine.
D)   estrogen.

Question 19

In which disorder do people alternate between states of lethargic hopelessness and wild optimism?

Accepted Answer

A)   panic disorder
B)   bipolar disorder
C)   obsessive-compulsive disorder
D)   schizophrenia

Question 20

Several weeks after being fired from a job he had held for more than 20 years, Landon awoke one morning in a state of bewildered confusion. He had little sense of who he was and even failed to recognize his wife. Landon's experience is most indicative of

Accepted Answer

A)   a dissociative disorder.
B)   generalized anxiety disorder.
C)   panic disorder.
D)   catatonia.

Exam 14: Psychological Disorders

Ongoing patterns of behavior that interfere with normal day-to-day life are best characterized as

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Fear-learning experiences can traumatize the brain by creating fear circuits within the

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A fundamental problem with the diagnostic labeling of psychologically disordered behaviors is that the labels often

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The discovery that psychologically disordered behavior could result from syphilis infections facilitated the credibility and acceptance of

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An overwhelming fear of entering a crowded bus or elevator would be most characteristic of someone who suffers from

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A therapist believes that Chet is chronically depressed because he takes too little credit for his many achievements and assumes too much responsibility for his few failures. The therapist's interpretation reflects a ________ perspective.

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Andrea experiences extreme anxiety when approaching any lake. Her therapist suggests that her fear results from a traumatic boat accident she experienced as a child. The therapist's suggestion highlights the impact of

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A deluded Scotsman, Daniel M'Naughten, tried to assassinate a government official in 1843. He was sent to a mental hospital rather than to a prison because he was judged to

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Matt is restless and often jumps out of his seat or interferes with ongoing class activities in response to the sound of outside traffic. Matt most clearly exhibits symptoms of

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A World Health Organization study of 20 countries estimated that ________ had the highest prevalence of mental disorders during the prior year.

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Of all the twins who share identical genes with a schizophrenia victim, about ________ do not themselves develop schizophrenia.

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Gender differences in the prevalence of depression may partly result from the fact that when stressful experiences occur

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Nicholas Spanos considers dissociative identity disorder to be

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Which of the following is the most pervasive of the psychological disorders?

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People living in cultures that idealize plump bodies are LESS likely to experience

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Ravi brushes his teeth 18 times a day. Each time, he uses exactly 83 strokes up and 83 strokes down. After he eats, he must brush twice with two different brands of toothpaste. Ravi suffers from

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Exhibiting two or more distinct and alternating personalities is a symptom of a(n)

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Drugs that alleviate mania tend to reduce levels of the neurotransmitter

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In which disorder do people alternate between states of lethargic hopelessness and wild optimism?

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Several weeks after being fired from a job he had held for more than 20 years, Landon awoke one morning in a state of bewildered confusion. He had little sense of who he was and even failed to recognize his wife. Landon's experience is most indicative of

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