Question 1

Mood disorder refers to:

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A)   a form of amnesia in which the individual leaves home and assumes a new identity.
B)   disturbance in emotional experience that is strong enough to intrude on everyday living.
C)   actual physical disturbance,such as the inability to use a sensory organ.
D)   actual loss of information from memory that typically results from a physiological cause.E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 2

People with _____ typically re-experience a stressful event in vivid flashbacks or dreams.

Accepted Answer

A)   agnosia
B)   posttraumatic stress disorder
C)   dissociative identity disorder
D)   anorexiaE) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 3

In _____,people take sudden,impulsive trips and sometimes assume a new identity.

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The answer of In _____,people take sudden,impulsive trips and sometimes...

Question 4

Which perspective on psychological disorders assumes that people's normal and abnormal behavior is shaped by factors such as poverty and prejudice?

Accepted Answer

A)   Sociocultural perspective
B)   Psychoanalytic perspective
C)   Cognitive perspective
D)   Medical perspectiveE) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 5

_____ is a form of amnesia in which the individual leaves home and sometimes assumes a new identity.

Accepted Answer

A)   Anorexia
B)   Conversion disorder
C)   Bipolar disorder
D)   Dissociative fugueE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 6

Which of the following neurotransmitters plays a major role in depression?

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A)   Endorphins
B)   Serotonin
C)   Acetylcholine
D)   MorphineE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 7

Andy visits his family doctor because he displays symptoms of depression.The doctor conducts an examination and deduces the root cause as a chemical imbalance in his brain.In this scenario,which perspective on psychological disorders does Andy's doctor use?

Accepted Answer

A)   Medical perspective
B)   Psychoanalytic perspective
C)   Humanistic perspective
D)   Behavioral perspectiveE) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 8

Which of the following is true of the symptoms of mood disorders?

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A)   In mania,the individual cycles between periods of intense happiness on the one hand and deep depression on the other.
B)   In bipolar disorder,the individual feels elated all the time and seems to have boundless energy.
C)   In major depression,the individual feels useless,worthless,and lonely,and also thinks the future is hopeless.
D)   In manic-depressive disorder,the individual seems to have lost his or her eye sight.E) A) and B)
F) B) and C) C

Question 9

_____ is a disorder typically marked by inattention,impulsiveness,a low tolerance for frustration,and a great deal of inappropriate activity.

Accepted Answer

A)   Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder
B)   Narcissistic personality disorder
C)   Schizophrenia
D)   Bipolar disorderE) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 10

In _____,symptoms develop slowly and subtly.

Accepted Answer

A)   reactive schizophrenia
B)   process schizophrenia
C)   Type I schizophrenia
D)   Type II schizophreniaE) C) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 11

The cognitive perspective on psychological disorders assumes that abnormal behaviors are the result of:

Accepted Answer

A)   vitamin deficiency.
B)   maladaptive thoughts.
C)   hormonal imbalances.
D)   genetic mutations.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 12

People with panic disorder have reduced reactions in the _____ to stimuli that normally produce a strong reaction in those without the disorder.

Accepted Answer

anterior cingulate cortex

Question 13

A conversion disorder in which an individual's hand becomes entirely numb,while an area above the wrist,controlled by the same nerves,remains sensitive to touch is referred to as:

Accepted Answer

A)   bipolar disorder.
B)   cyclothymic disorder.
C)   glove anesthesia.
D)   dissociative disorder.E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 14

A characteristic that reliably distinguishes schizophrenia from other disorders is:

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A)   disturbances of thought and speech.
B)   improvement from a previous level of functioning.
C)   lack of emotional disturbances.
D)   no withdrawal tendency.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 15

_____ is a disorder in which people have a constant fear of illness and a preoccupation with their health.

Accepted Answer

A)   Akinesia
B)   Hemophilia
C)   Hypochondriasis
D)   AgnosiaE) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 16

Which of the following is true of the various approaches to understanding depression?

Accepted Answer

A)   According to the psychoanalytic approach,depression is produced by the threatened loss of a parent early in life.
B)   According to the medical approach,depression reflects the fact that life provides few rewards.
C)   According to the behavioral approach,depression is based on negative thought patterns.
D)   According to the cognitive approach,functioning of serotonin and norepinephrine in the brain are related to depression.E) All of the above
F) B) and D) A

Question 17

Which of the following is true of the characteristics of the major clinical disorders?

Accepted Answer

A)   The fear of water occurs in dissociative disorders.
B)   Sexual dysfunction occurs in mood disorders.
C)   Loss of memory due to degeneration of brain cells occurs in somatoform disorders.
D)   Severe distortion of reality occurs in schizophrenia.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 18

Dr.Allan,a psychologist,believes that women are more prone to suffer from depression because they experience fluctuations in estrogen levels,whereas men do not.Dr.Allan seems to favor a _____ approach to understanding depression.

Accepted Answer

A)   behavioral
B)   cognitive
C)   biological
D)   psychoanalyticE) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 19

The _____ on abnormality suggests that when an individual displays symptoms of abnormal behavior,the fundamental cause will be found through a physical examination of the individual.

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The answer of The _____ on abnormality suggests that when...

Question 20

The results of Rosenhan's classic study illustrate that:

Accepted Answer

A)   the brains of people with depression show significantly less activation when they view photos of human faces displaying strong emotions.
B)   learned helplessness is a learned expectation that events in one's life are uncontrollable.
C)   determining who is psychologically disordered is always a clear-cut,accurate process.
D)   placing labels on individuals powerfully influences the way mental health workers perceive and interpret their actions.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Exam 12: Development

Mood disorder refers to:

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People with _____ typically re-experience a stressful event in vivid flashbacks or dreams.

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In _____,people take sudden,impulsive trips and sometimes assume a new identity.

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Which perspective on psychological disorders assumes that people's normal and abnormal behavior is shaped by factors such as poverty and prejudice?

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_____ is a form of amnesia in which the individual leaves home and sometimes assumes a new identity.

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Which of the following neurotransmitters plays a major role in depression?

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Andy visits his family doctor because he displays symptoms of depression.The doctor conducts an examination and deduces the root cause as a chemical imbalance in his brain.In this scenario,which perspective on psychological disorders does Andy's doctor use?

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Which of the following is true of the symptoms of mood disorders?

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_____ is a disorder typically marked by inattention,impulsiveness,a low tolerance for frustration,and a great deal of inappropriate activity.

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In _____,symptoms develop slowly and subtly.

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The cognitive perspective on psychological disorders assumes that abnormal behaviors are the result of:

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People with panic disorder have reduced reactions in the _____ to stimuli that normally produce a strong reaction in those without the disorder.

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A conversion disorder in which an individual's hand becomes entirely numb,while an area above the wrist,controlled by the same nerves,remains sensitive to touch is referred to as:

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A characteristic that reliably distinguishes schizophrenia from other disorders is:

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_____ is a disorder in which people have a constant fear of illness and a preoccupation with their health.

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Which of the following is true of the various approaches to understanding depression?

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Which of the following is true of the characteristics of the major clinical disorders?

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Dr.Allan,a psychologist,believes that women are more prone to suffer from depression because they experience fluctuations in estrogen levels,whereas men do not.Dr.Allan seems to favor a _____ approach to understanding depression.

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The _____ on abnormality suggests that when an individual displays symptoms of abnormal behavior,the fundamental cause will be found through a physical examination of the individual.

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The results of Rosenhan's classic study illustrate that:

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