Question 1

Recent research has revealed that depressed patients have elevated levels of

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A)   dopamine.
B)   cerebrospinal fluid.
C)   serotonin.
D)   cortisol.E) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 2

Personality disorders are characterized by

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A)   extreme, inflexible personality traits.
B)   hallucinations and delusions.
C)   an inability to function outside of a hospital setting.
D)   extremely inconsistent behavior across a variety of situations.E) C) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 3

Behavior that does not coincide with cultural norms may be considered to be

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A)   deviant.
B)   maladaptive.
C)   personally distressing.
D)   insane.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 4

Explanations concerning the etiology of which dissociative disorder are MOST controversial?

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A)   dissociative fugue
B)   dissociative depressive disorder
C)   dissociative identity disorder
D)   dissociative amnesiaE) A) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 5

Which of the following statements is MOST accurate concerning the onset of schizophrenia?

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A)   The symptoms tend to be most severe when the disorder has a late onset.
B)   The peak age of onset is during middle or late adulthood (age 45 and on) .
C)   The symptoms usually emerge during adolescence or early adulthood.
D)   The onset of schizophrenia is spread evenly across almost all age groups.E) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 6

Distinguishing between mental health and mental illness is often difficult.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Brain imaging studies of people with schizophrenia show all of the following EXCEPT

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A)   reduced gray matter.
B)   reduced white matter.
C)   enlarged vertricles.
D)   increased myelinization.E) A) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 8

The study of the incidence and distribution of mental or physical disorders within a population defines the discipline known as

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A)   etiology.
B)   epidemiology.
C)   psychobiology.
D)   demography.E) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 9

The cognitive approach to explaining the etiology of depressive disorders maintains that people who are more likely to develop depressive disorders tend to do all of the following EXCEPT

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A)   attribute their setbacks to personal flaws instead of to situational factors.
B)   ruminate about, or dwell over, their depression.
C)   misinterpret harmless situations as threatening.
D)   have a pessimistic explanatory style.E) All of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 10

An individual with a(n)____________________ would experience repeated,sudden,unexpected attacks of overwhelming anxiety.

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Question 11

Dr.Cummings believes that psychological disorders can be diagnosed,treated,and possibly cured,just like physical illnesses.Dr.Cummings' views reflect the point of view suggested by

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A)   the medical model of abnormal behavior.
B)   the behavioral model of abnormal behavior.
C)   the deviance model of abnormal behavior.
D)   the psychodynamic model of abnormal behavior.E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 12

Fiona has been diagnosed with bulimia nervosa.Based on the physical symptoms listed in your text,you should expect that Fiona will show evidence of

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A)   amenorrhea and low blood pressure.
B)   dental problems and cardiac arrhythmias.
C)   cardiac arrhythmias and osteoporosis.
D)   dental problems and elevated blood pressure.E) A) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 13

Prior to the 18th century,people who exhibited abnormal behavior were thought to be

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A)   possessed by evil spirits and were treated through exorcism.
B)   mentally ill and were treated through exorcism.
C)   mentally ill and were treated through verbal psychotherapy.
D)   possessed by evil spirits and were treated through drug therapy.E) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 14

The prevalence estimates of both schizophrenia and bipolar disorders are roughly comparable across diverse cultures.This finding lends support to

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A)   the relativistic view of psychological disorders.
B)   the stress-vulnerability model of psychological disorders.
C)   the idiosyncratic view of psychological disorders.
D)   the pancultural view of psychological disorders.E) A) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 15

A person is shy,timid,and wary of others.Research suggests such a temperament put the person at risk for developing

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A)   schizophrenia.
B)   a mood disorder.
C)   a somatoform disorder.
D)   an anxiety disorder.E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 16

The finding that many schizophrenics have difficulty in focusing their attention implies that schizophrenia may be caused by

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A)   neurological defects
B)   exposure to deviant communication patterns
C)   a specific recessive gene
D)   traumatic childhood experiencesE) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 17

Several studies have found an elevated incidence of schizophrenia among individuals whose mothers

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A)   were exposed to influenza during the second trimester of their pregnancy.
B)   were exposed to high levels of stress during the second trimester of their pregnancy.
C)   drank heavily during the second trimester of their pregnancy.
D)   took narcotic drugs during the second trimester of their pregnancy.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 18

Ivy excitedly tells you that she has been invited to sing at the coronation of the new King of Cyprus.You find this difficult to believe,considering Ivy sings terribly and Cyprus has an elected government,not a monarchy.Ivy's statements are clearly out of touch with reality.It appears that Ivy is experiencing

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A)   delusions of grandeur.
B)   hallucinations.
C)   compulsions.
D)   loosening of associations.E) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 19

Mark is hospitalized as a result of schizophrenia.He constantly rambles incoherently about a variety of topics and does not interact with the other patients or hospital staff.Mark has delusions that his right arm is slowly shrinking and that he is growing a third eye on the back of his head.MOST likely,Mark is diagnosed with

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A)   disorganized schizophrenia.
B)   paranoid schizophrenia.
C)   catatonic schizophrenia.
D)   undifferentiated schizophrenia.E) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 20

Who would be MOST likely to worry about driving home from work while it is snowing because he recalls "the last time I drove home in the snow I skidded and almost had an accident?"

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A)   Scott, who has a somatoform disorder
B)   Sean, who has a schizophrenic disorder
C)   David, who has a dissociative disorder
D)   Alan, who has an anxiety disorderE) All of the above
F) A) and C)

Exam 15: Psychological Disorders

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Recent research has revealed that depressed patients have elevated levels of

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A person is shy,timid,and wary of others.Research suggests such a temperament put the person at risk for developing

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The finding that many schizophrenics have difficulty in focusing their attention implies that schizophrenia may be caused by

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