Question 1

For a person to be diagnosed with major depressive disorder (MDD) ,he or she must have experienced a significant depressive episode and depressed characteristics,such as lethargy and hopelessness,for at least

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A)  a week
B)  two days
C)  two months
D)  two weeksE) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 2

_____ is a psychological disorder that is characterized by extreme mood swings that include one or more episodes of mania-an overexcited,unrealistically optimistic state.

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A)  Disruptive mood disorder
B)  Persistent depressive disorder
C)  Bipolar disorder
D)  Obsessive-compulsive disorderE) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 3

Dissociative disorders are

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A)  psychological disorders in which an individual suffers from depression-an unrelenting lack of pleasure in life.
B)  psychological disorders that involve a sudden loss of memory or change in identity due to the separation of an individual's conscious awareness from previous memories.
C)  uncontrollable and disruptive psychological disorders that feature motor tension,hyperactivity,and apprehensive expectations and thoughts.
D)  chronic,maladaptive cognitive-behavioral patterns that are completely integrated into an individual's personality.E) B) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 4

_____,a symptom of schizophrenia,refers to the display of little or no emotion.

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A)  Neologism
B)  Referential thinking
C)  Flat affect
D)  CatatoniaE) B) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 5

Since the war eight months ago,Henry,a 35-year-old soldier,has been experiencing flashbacks that causes him to relive the grievous experiences that he went through during the war.Henry is terrified of these flashback episodes and tries to avoid all reminders of the war.He refuses to talk about his feelings and avoids looking at his uniform.This anxiety interferes with Henry's sleep and social functioning.In the context of anxiety and anxiety-related disorders,it can be inferred that Henry is exhibiting the symptoms of

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A)  obsessive-compulsive disorder.
B)  specific phobia.
C)  post-traumatic stress disorder.
D)  antisocial personality disorder.E) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 6

The gender differences in panic disorder may be due to the presence of certain hormones.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

People suffering from schizoid personality disorder are

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A)  dependent on others for emotional and physical needs,and they perceive themselves as childlike and helpless.
B)  always on the lookout for danger and the slightest social mistreatment.
C)  attention-seeking,dramatic,lively,and flirtatious.
D)  emotionally cold and apathetic,and they are generally detached from interpersonal life.E) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 8

The learning process of pleasure seeking is associated with obsessive-compulsive disorder.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

A professor is explaining autism spectrum disorders to his students.He is most likely to state that

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A)  they are also known as attention deficit/hyperactivity disorders.
B)  they are caused when children experience rejection from their parents.
C)  they refer to a range of neurodevelopmental disorders.
D)  they are caused due to childhood vaccinations.E) A) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 10

Differentiate a person who experiences panic from one who has a panic disorder.

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A person who experiences panic knows why...

Question 11

Dissociation refers to a psychological state in which a person feels

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A)  persistently anxious and nervous
B)  overexcited and unrealistically optimistic
C)  miserable and worthless
D)  disconnected from immediate experienceE) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 12

In the context of bipolar disorder,a person experiencing a manic episode may

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A)  sleep very little.
B)  feel energetic.
C)  feel euphoriC.
D)  all of these.E) All of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 13

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)of 1990 forbids employers from refusing employment or a promotion to someone with a psychological disorder when the person's condition does not prevent performance of the job's essential functions.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which of the following statements is true of the sociocultural factors involved in suicide?

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A)  The highest suicide rates occur in countries with cultural norms against ending one's own life.
B)  Suicide rates are found to be higher in states with a culture of honor.
C)  Men are three times more likely to attempt suicide than women.
D)  Women are four times more likely than men to complete a suicide attempt.E) C) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 15

Derek is suffering from a severe mental illness that is characterized by distorted thought and perception.He hears voices in his head and is convinced that aliens are trying to communicate with him.Derek's belief is so strong that he sits on the roof for hours having conversations with no one in particular.Derek is also in the habit of writing words that make no sense and refrains from interacting with other people.In the context of dissociative disorders,it can be inferred that Derek is most likely suffering from _____ in this scenario.

Accepted Answer

A)  borderline personality disorder
B)  generalized anxiety
C)  schizophrenia
D)  kleptomaniaE) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 16

_____,a brain chemical that plays a role in brain metabolism,is elevated in individuals with panic disorder.

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A)  Prolactin
B)  Serotonin
C)  GABA
D)  LactateE) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 17

Which of the following best describes catatonia?

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A)  It is a state in which a person's perceptions and thoughts are fundamentally removed from reality.
B)  It is a state of immobility and unresponsiveness lasting for long periods of time.
C)  It is a state in which the person feels disconnected from immediate experience.
D)  It is a psychological state that is marked by overexcitement and euphoria.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 18

What kind of thinking involves ascribing personal meaning to completely random events?

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A)  splitting
B)  convergent thinking
C)  referential thinking
D)  deductive reasoningE) All of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 19

Which of the following is an essential feature of bipolar personality disorder (BPD) ?

Accepted Answer

A)  consistent irresponsibility
B)  deceitfulness
C)  unstable affect
D)  lack of remorseE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 20

Jeremy,a schizophrenic patient,hears multiple voices talking to him inside his head at the same time and forcing him to do things.Hence,it can be inferred that he is experiencing the symptom of

Accepted Answer

A)  delusions.
B)  illusions.
C)  hallucinations.
D)  catatonia.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Exam 15: Psychological Disorders

Which of the following statements is true of the sociocultural factors involved in suicide?

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Dissociation refers to a psychological state in which a person feels

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Differentiate a person who experiences panic from one who has a panic disorder.

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The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)of 1990 forbids employers from refusing employment or a promotion to someone with a psychological disorder when the person's condition does not prevent performance of the job's essential functions.

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A professor is explaining autism spectrum disorders to his students.He is most likely to state that

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In the context of bipolar disorder,a person experiencing a manic episode may

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Which of the following is an essential feature of bipolar personality disorder (BPD) ?

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_____,a brain chemical that plays a role in brain metabolism,is elevated in individuals with panic disorder.

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_____,a symptom of schizophrenia,refers to the display of little or no emotion.

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The learning process of pleasure seeking is associated with obsessive-compulsive disorder.

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_____ is a psychological disorder that is characterized by extreme mood swings that include one or more episodes of mania-an overexcited,unrealistically optimistic state.

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For a person to be diagnosed with major depressive disorder (MDD) ,he or she must have experienced a significant depressive episode and depressed characteristics,such as lethargy and hopelessness,for at least

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People suffering from schizoid personality disorder are

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Dissociative disorders are

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The gender differences in panic disorder may be due to the presence of certain hormones.

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_____,a symptom of schizophrenia,refers to the display of little or no emotion.

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