Question 1

People with body dysmorphic disorder have dual personalities.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Obsessions are so compelling and recurrent that they disrupt daily life.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

This disorder is characterized by peculiarities of thought, perception, or behavior, such as excessive fantasy and suspiciousness, feelings of being unreal, or the odd use of words.

Accepted Answer

A)  schizotypal personality disorder
B)  antisocial personality disorder
C)  schizoid personality disorder
D)  illness anxiety disorderE) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 4

Kim and her family were involved in a road accident. Kim was the only survivor. Her son and husband were declared dead. When Kim returned home, she started having dreams about people dying in tragic accidents. These nightmares left Kim with a rapid heart rate and feelings of anxiety and helplessness. Kim is most likely suffering from ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  body dysmorphic disorder
B)  dissociative identity disorder
C)  post-traumatic stress disorder
D)  somatoform disorderE) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 5

Firdous always complains of a tickling sensation in her palms. She has visited several physicians who have assured her that she is physically healthy. Despite the repeated reassurances, she runs from doctor to doctor, seeking the one who will find the cause of the sensation. In this scenario, Firdous is exhibiting ___________.

Accepted Answer

A)  depersonalization-derealization disorder
B)  illness anxiety disorder
C)  post-traumatic stress disorder
D)  dissociative identity disorderE) A) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 6

Schizophrenia research has revealed ___________.

Accepted Answer

A)  environmental causes of the illness
B)  no environmental causes of the illness
C)  sociocultural causes of the illness
D)  learned causes of the illnessE) A) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 7

__________ is characterized by feelings of anxiety and helplessness that are caused by a traumatic event.

Accepted Answer

A)  Acute stress disorder
B)  Dissociative identity disorder
C)  Somatoform disorder
D)  Bipolar disorderE) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 8

Harry is least interested in music. He tells his friends that playing a musical instrument is a waste of time. However, on several occasions, Harry's friends have noticed that he plays the guitar like a professional. When his friends question him on such occasions, Harry replies, "I am Joe and playing the guitar is my passion." In this scenario, Harry exhibits _______.

Accepted Answer

A)  depersonalization-derealization disorder
B)  bipolar disorder
C)  dissociative identity disorder
D)  illness anxiety disorderE) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 9

People with mood disorders:

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A)  may become severely depressed when things are going well or when they encounter mildly upsetting events.
B)  insist that they are suffering from a serious physical illness, even though no medical evidence of the illness can be found.
C)  experience episodes of feeling detached from themselves or feeling that the world around them is unreal.
D)  are incapable of recalling important personal information.E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 10

Nadar was at work when he suddenly felt as if he was choking, was going numb, and was having the chills. He most likely is suffering from a ____________.

Accepted Answer

A)  panic disorder
B)  obsessive-compulsive disorder
C)  dissociative disorder
D)  somatic disorderE) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 11

Post-traumatic stress disorder PTSD occurs within a month of a traumatic event and lasts from two days to four weeks; while acute stress disorder can occur six months or more after the event and tends to persist.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

_________ are more likely to commit suicide than _________.

Accepted Answer

A)  Married people; unmarried people
B)  Younger people, older people
C)  College students; non-college students
D)  Non-college students; college studentsE) A) and B)
F) A) and D)

Question 13

People with panic attacks tend to:

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A)  exhibit two or more identities or personalities, each with distinct traits and memories.
B)  experience episodes of feeling detached from themselves or feeling that the world around them is unreal.
C)  feel an overpowering need to accumulate certain kinds of possessions and have difficulty discarding them.
D)  misinterpret bodily cues and view them as threats.E) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 14

A similarity between acute stress disorder and post-traumatic stress disorder is that both:

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A)  occur six months or more after a traumatic event and tend to persist.
B)  are characterized by feelings of anxiety and helplessness that are caused by a traumatic event.
C)  occur within a month of a traumatic event and last only for a week.
D)  are characterized by loss of memory that is caused by a traumatic event.E) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 15

Lauren, who suffers from schizophrenia, can often be seen with a contorted look on her face. This condition is called a(n)  _______.

Accepted Answer

A)  allergy
B)  neuroticism
C)  hallucination
D)  stuporE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 16

Jenny was beginning to panic as the store began to become crowed with shoppers. Jenny most likely suffers from ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  claustrophobia
B)  acrophobia
C)  agoraphobia
D)  arachnophobiaE) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 17

According to the biological views on the origins of psychological disorders, humans are genetically predisposed to fear stimuli that may have posed a threat to their ancestors.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

__________ are excessive, irrational fears of specific objects or situations, such as spiders, snakes, or heights.

Accepted Answer

A)  Delusions
B)  Specific phobias
C)  Hallucinations
D)  Psychomotor retardationsE) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 19

After surviving the horrific car accident, Jesus has experienced intense fear and avoids driving a car. He most likely is suffering from __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  panic disorder
B)  obsessive-compulsive disorder
C)  dissociative disorder
D)  post-traumatic stress disorderE) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 20

Tom is a loner who shows little interest in making friends and does not exhibit much emotion. However, he is efficient at his job. His job involves updating a database to reflect the most recent events occurring in the world. He is showing signs of _________.

Accepted Answer

A)  schizotypal personality disorder
B)  antisocial personality disorder
C)  schizoid personality disorder
D)  illness anxiety disorderE) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Exam 12: Psychological Disorders

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After surviving the horrific car accident, Jesus has experienced intense fear and avoids driving a car. He most likely is suffering from __________.

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Obsessions are so compelling and recurrent that they disrupt daily life.

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__________ is characterized by feelings of anxiety and helplessness that are caused by a traumatic event.

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According to the biological views on the origins of psychological disorders, humans are genetically predisposed to fear stimuli that may have posed a threat to their ancestors.

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__________ are excessive, irrational fears of specific objects or situations, such as spiders, snakes, or heights.

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People with panic attacks tend to:

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People with mood disorders:

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Tom is a loner who shows little interest in making friends and does not exhibit much emotion. However, he is efficient at his job. His job involves updating a database to reflect the most recent events occurring in the world. He is showing signs of _________.

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This disorder is characterized by peculiarities of thought, perception, or behavior, such as excessive fantasy and suspiciousness, feelings of being unreal, or the odd use of words.

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_ are more likely to commit suicide than _.

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A similarity between acute stress disorder and post-traumatic stress disorder is that both:

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Post-traumatic stress disorder PTSD occurs within a month of a traumatic event and lasts from two days to four weeks; while acute stress disorder can occur six months or more after the event and tends to persist.

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Nadar was at work when he suddenly felt as if he was choking, was going numb, and was having the chills. He most likely is suffering from a ____________.

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Jenny was beginning to panic as the store began to become crowed with shoppers. Jenny most likely suffers from ________.

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Schizophrenia research has revealed ___________.

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People with body dysmorphic disorder have dual personalities.

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Lauren, who suffers from schizophrenia, can often be seen with a contorted look on her face. This condition is called a(n) _______.

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Obsessions are so compelling and recurrent that they disrupt daily life.

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__________ is characterized by feelings of anxiety and helplessness that are caused by a traumatic event.

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According to the biological views on the origins of psychological disorders, humans are genetically predisposed to fear stimuli that may have posed a threat to their ancestors.

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__________ are excessive, irrational fears of specific objects or situations, such as spiders, snakes, or heights.

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People with panic attacks tend to:

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People with mood disorders:

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Tom is a loner who shows little interest in making friends and does not exhibit much emotion. However, he is efficient at his job. His job involves updating a database to reflect the most recent events occurring in the world. He is showing signs of _________.

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This disorder is characterized by peculiarities of thought, perception, or behavior, such as excessive fantasy and suspiciousness, feelings of being unreal, or the odd use of words.

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_________ are more likely to commit suicide than _________.

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A similarity between acute stress disorder and post-traumatic stress disorder is that both:

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Post-traumatic stress disorder PTSD occurs within a month of a traumatic event and lasts from two days to four weeks; while acute stress disorder can occur six months or more after the event and tends to persist.

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Nadar was at work when he suddenly felt as if he was choking, was going numb, and was having the chills. He most likely is suffering from a ____________.

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Jenny was beginning to panic as the store began to become crowed with shoppers. Jenny most likely suffers from ________.

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Schizophrenia research has revealed ___________.

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People with body dysmorphic disorder have dual personalities.

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