Question 1

Changes in the DSM-5 will likely reduce the number of children and adolescents diagnosed with

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A)  specific phobia.
B)  disruptive mood dysregulation disorder.
C)  bipolar disorder.
D)  major depressive disorder.E) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 2

Although Mark realizes that his behavior is unreasonable,he is so alarmed by high bridges or expressway overpasses that he avoids them by taking an unnecessarily lengthy route to and from work each day.Mark appears to suffer from

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A)  obsessive-compulsive disorder.
B)  social anxiety disorder.
C)  specific phobia.
D)  generalized anxiety disorder.E) None of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 3

The DSM-5 identifies sleeping too much and a significant loss of appetite as symptoms associated with

Accepted Answer

A)  dissociative identity disorder.
B)  antisocial personality disorder.
C)  posttraumatic stress disorder.
D)  major depressive disorder.E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 4

Young women can become addicted to alcohol ________ quickly than young men because they have ________ of a stomach enzyme that digests alcohol.

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A)  more;more
B)  less;less
C)  more;less
D)  less;moreE) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 5

Fifteen-year-old Deshawn is persistently irritable and frequently has behavior outbursts.According to the DSM-5,Deshawn is likely to be diagnosed with

Accepted Answer

A)  disruptive mood dysregulation disorder.
B)  major depressive disorder.
C)  dissociative identity disorder.
D)  panic disorder.E) All of the above
F) C) and D)

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(n) ________ perspective.

Accepted Answer

A)  psychoanalytic
B)  social-cognitive
C)  epigenetic
D)  biologicalE) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 7

Some skeptics have suggested that the role playing of fantasy-prone patients in response to the leading questions of therapists has often contributed to

Accepted Answer

A)  anorexia nervosa.
B)  dissociative identity disorder.
C)  bulimia nervosa.
D)  bipolar disorder.E) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 8

The vast majority of violent crimes are committed by those with

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A)  no diagnosed psychological disorder.
B)  posttraumatic stress disorder.
C)  antisocial personality disorder.
D)  psychotic disorders.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 9

By triggering the release of epinephrine and norepinephrine,________ boosts alertness and diminishes appetite.

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A)  alcohol
B)  heroin
C)  nicotine
D)  marijuanaE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 10

Symptoms that may be misperceived as a heart attack are most characteristic of

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A)  bipolar disorder.
B)  panic disorder.
C)  posttraumatic stress disorder.
D)  obsessive-compulsive disorder.E) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 11

Although questions remain concerning the cause(s) of depression,we do know that

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A)  most major depressive episodes do not self-terminate.
B)  women are nearly twice as likely as men to suffer from major depressive disorder.
C)  the rate of major depressive disorder is decreasing.
D)  major depressive episodes are seldom preceded by stressful events.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 12

Mr.Kalish,a long-term government employee,falsely believed that his supervisor was a communist agent who was putting poison in the employees' coffee.When Mr.Kalish was referred to a psychiatrist,he claimed to be the grandson of Abraham Lincoln.Mr.Kalish is most likely suffering from

Accepted Answer

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

Question 13

A breakdown in selective attention is most likely to be experienced by those who suffer from

Accepted Answer

A)  bulimia nervosa.
B)  panic disorder.
C)  obsessive-compulsive disorder.
D)  schizophrenia.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 14

A conditioning perspective would emphasize that ________ leads those with an obsessive-compulsive disorder to frequently repeat their compulsive behaviors.

Accepted Answer

A)  resiliency
B)  a repressed memory
C)  reinforcement
D)  natural selectionE) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 15

Obsessions are

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A)  persistent,irrational fears of specific objects,activities,or situations.
B)  feelings of jumpy anxiety.
C)  periodic episodes of intense dread accompanied by frightening physical sensations.
D)  intrusive and unwanted thoughts that persistently preoccupy a person.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 16

After several months of feeling apathetic and dissatisfied with his life,Mark has recently become extremely cheerful and so talkative he can't be interrupted.He seems to need less sleep and becomes irritated when his friends tell him to slow down.Mark's behavior is indicative of

Accepted Answer

A)  obsessive-compulsive disorder.
B)  schizophrenia.
C)  bipolar disorder.
D)  agoraphobia.E) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 17

If research indicated that phobias result from a chemical imbalance in the central nervous system,this would most clearly give added credibility to

Accepted Answer

A)  psychoanalytic theory.
B)  the medical model.
C)  the biopsychosocial approach.
D)  the DSM-5.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 18

Compared with men,women are much more likely to suffer from

Accepted Answer

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

Question 19

Dr.Wiseman believes that psychological disorders are influenced by genetic predispositions and physiological states.He is also aware that inner psychological dynamics,social dynamics,and culture play a role in psychological disorders.Which of the following illustrates Dr.Wiseman's view?

Accepted Answer

A)  the biopsychosocial approach
B)  the medical model
C)  epigenetics
D)  the cognitive perspectiveE) A) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 20

Dr.Garcia emphasizes that psychological disorders result from the interactive influences of individual genes,mood-related perceptions,and cultural definitions of normality and disorder.The doctor's emphasis best illustrates

Accepted Answer

A)  the cognitive perspective.
B)  a biopsychosocial approach.
C)  the medical model.
D)  the DSM-5.E) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Exam 13: Psychological Disorders

The DSM-5 identifies sleeping too much and a significant loss of appetite as symptoms associated with

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A conditioning perspective would emphasize that ________ leads those with an obsessive-compulsive disorder to frequently repeat their compulsive behaviors.

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Some skeptics have suggested that the role playing of fantasy-prone patients in response to the leading questions of therapists has often contributed to

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Fifteen-year-old Deshawn is persistently irritable and frequently has behavior outbursts.According to the DSM-5,Deshawn is likely to be diagnosed with

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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(n) ________ perspective.

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Although Mark realizes that his behavior is unreasonable,he is so alarmed by high bridges or expressway overpasses that he avoids them by taking an unnecessarily lengthy route to and from work each day.Mark appears to suffer from

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Dr.Wiseman believes that psychological disorders are influenced by genetic predispositions and physiological states.He is also aware that inner psychological dynamics,social dynamics,and culture play a role in psychological disorders.Which of the following illustrates Dr.Wiseman's view?

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Compared with men,women are much more likely to suffer from

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The vast majority of violent crimes are committed by those with

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After several months of feeling apathetic and dissatisfied with his life,Mark has recently become extremely cheerful and so talkative he can't be interrupted.He seems to need less sleep and becomes irritated when his friends tell him to slow down.Mark's behavior is indicative of

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Mr.Kalish,a long-term government employee,falsely believed that his supervisor was a communist agent who was putting poison in the employees' coffee.When Mr.Kalish was referred to a psychiatrist,he claimed to be the grandson of Abraham Lincoln.Mr.Kalish is most likely suffering from

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A breakdown in selective attention is most likely to be experienced by those who suffer from

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Young women can become addicted to alcohol ________ quickly than young men because they have ________ of a stomach enzyme that digests alcohol.

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Symptoms that may be misperceived as a heart attack are most characteristic of

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Obsessions are

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If research indicated that phobias result from a chemical imbalance in the central nervous system,this would most clearly give added credibility to

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Although questions remain concerning the cause(s) of depression,we do know that

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Changes in the DSM-5 will likely reduce the number of children and adolescents diagnosed with

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By triggering the release of epinephrine and norepinephrine,________ boosts alertness and diminishes appetite.

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Dr.Garcia emphasizes that psychological disorders result from the interactive influences of individual genes,mood-related perceptions,and cultural definitions of normality and disorder.The doctor's emphasis best illustrates

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