Question 1

Unlike schizophrenia or an eating disorder, personality disorders can be viewed as disorders of

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A)   biology rather than learning.
B)   learning rather than disease.
C)   degree rather than kind.
D)   functioning rather than disease.E) All of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 2

One difference between a psychopath and a person with antisocial personality disorder is that are used in
Diagnosing the psychopath, but
Are used to diagnose antisocial personality disorder.

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A)   personality traits; observable behaviors
B)   observable behaviors; personality traits
C)   clinical judgments; objective test scores
D)   medical criteria; psychological assessmentsE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 3

Which of the following accurately describes the attitudes of the Catholic Church toward mentally ill people during the turbulent political and religious events of the 14th and 15th centuries?

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A)   They were considered to be suffering from religious delusions and were cared for by members of the church communities.
B)   They were seen as possessed by evil spirits and blamed for all misfortunes.
C)   They were regarded as basically good individuals who were not responsible for their abnormal behavior.
D)   They were provided with medical treatments and sometimes hospitalized because mental illness was regarded as equivalent to physical illness.E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 4

The reason that individuals with avoidant personality disorder avoid most relationships is that they

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A)   are extremely sensitive to the opinions of others and fear rejection.
B)   generally dislike other people and prefer to be alone.
C)   are so stimulated by the fantasy life in their own minds that they have little need for the company of others.
D)   experience bizarre thoughts and beliefs that distance them from others.E) A) and B)
F) A) and D)

Question 5

According to Sigmund Freud, the Electra complex, the psychosexual conflict that occurs at the phallic stage of development in girls, is characterized by

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A)   castration anxiety.
B)   Oedipal conflicts.
C)   penis envy.
D)   latency lust.E) B) and C)
F) None of the above C

Question 6

In Freudian theory, "libido" and "thanatos" represent the two basic but opposing drives of

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A)   life and death.
B)   sex and celibacy.
C)   good and evil.
D)   pleasure and pain.E) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 7

When working with a patient diagnosed with dependent personality disorder, the therapist must be particularly careful that the patient does not

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A)   take over the agenda of the sessions.
B)   become inconsistent in attending sessions.
C)   manipulate the therapist by being overly dramatic.
D)   become overly dependent on the therapist.E) All of the above
F) None of the above D

Question 8

When asked about their childhood, individuals diagnosed with avoidant personality disorder tend to remember their parents as

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A)   warm and loving.
B)   substance abusing.
C)   rejecting.
D)   depressed.E) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 9

The characteristic features of personality disorders tend to develop with

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A)   rapid onset in late adolescence.
B)   gradual onset in adulthood.
C)   rapid onset in adulthood.
D)   onset in childhood that is difficult to pinpoint.E) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 10

According to the textbook, the most likely cause of schizotypal personality disorder is

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A)   poor parenting.
B)   social modeling.
C)   biological.
D)   isolation during childhood.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 11

Of the following, the most accurate statement regarding the research for treatment of obsessive-compulsive personality disorder is that

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A)   well-controlled research suggests the use of a highly structured behavioral program can be effective with motivated patients.
B)   well-controlled research suggests the use of cognitive-behavioral treatment.
C)   the great deal of research that has been conducted indicates there are currently no effective treatments.
D)   cognitive-behavioral therapy that uses distraction techniques appears to be an effective treatment.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above D

Question 12

Benzodiazepines, or "minor" tranquilizers such as Valium and Librium, are effective in reducing the symptoms of

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A)   depression.
B)   anxiety.
C)   schizophrenia.
D)   hysteria.E) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 13

Sigmund Freud proposed that many physical complaints suffered by young women

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A)   were a form of divine punishment.
B)   reflected stress placed upon them by society.
C)   resulted from the "conversion" of sexual fantasies into socially acceptable outlets.
D)   resulted from the rise in feminism.E) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 14

With the discovery of the major tranquilizers called including hallucinations, delusions, and aggressiveness.?_, it became possible to control psychotic symptoms,

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A)   neuroleptics
B)   benzodiazepines
C)   bromides
D)   opiatesE) B) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 15

With which of the following personality disorders is the term psychopath closely associated?

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A)   Schizotypal
B)   Schizoid
C)   Paranoid
D)   AntisocialE) A) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 16

In the late 19th century, John P. Grey and his colleagues

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A)   discovered the first cure for schizophrenia.
B)   ironically reduced interest in treating mental patients.
C)   changed the field of psychological research largely into a biological science.
D)   created the first humane treatment facilities for mentally ill patients.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 17

With which of the following terminal degrees can you practice therapy?

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A)   Master's degree in business administration
B)   Bachelor's degree in psychology
C)   Ph.D. in psychology with additional licensing requirements
D)   Ph.D. in non-profit managementE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 18

Induced vomiting was a 17th century treatment for depression. As described in Anatomy of Melancholy (1621) , this could be accomplished in part by eating

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A)   raw meat.
B)   ice.
C)   coal.
D)   tobacco.E) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 19

According to psychoanalytic theory, the develops early in life to insure that we can adapt to the demands of
The real world while still finding ways to meet our basic needs.

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A)   ego
B)   superego
C)   libido
D)   ideal selfE) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 20

In the 1950s, the first effective drugs for severe psychotic disorders were developed in a systematic way. Before that time, all of the following were used to treat psychosis EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)   opium.
B)   neuroleptics.
C)   herbal medicine.
D)   moral therapy.E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Exam 1: Abnormal Behavior in Historical Context

Unlike schizophrenia or an eating disorder, personality disorders can be viewed as disorders of

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One difference between a psychopath and a person with antisocial personality disorder is that are used in Diagnosing the psychopath, but Are used to diagnose antisocial personality disorder.

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Which of the following accurately describes the attitudes of the Catholic Church toward mentally ill people during the turbulent political and religious events of the 14th and 15th centuries?

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The reason that individuals with avoidant personality disorder avoid most relationships is that they

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According to Sigmund Freud, the Electra complex, the psychosexual conflict that occurs at the phallic stage of development in girls, is characterized by

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In Freudian theory, "libido" and "thanatos" represent the two basic but opposing drives of

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When working with a patient diagnosed with dependent personality disorder, the therapist must be particularly careful that the patient does not

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When asked about their childhood, individuals diagnosed with avoidant personality disorder tend to remember their parents as

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The characteristic features of personality disorders tend to develop with

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According to the textbook, the most likely cause of schizotypal personality disorder is

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Of the following, the most accurate statement regarding the research for treatment of obsessive-compulsive personality disorder is that

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Benzodiazepines, or "minor" tranquilizers such as Valium and Librium, are effective in reducing the symptoms of

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Sigmund Freud proposed that many physical complaints suffered by young women

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With the discovery of the major tranquilizers called including hallucinations, delusions, and aggressiveness.?_, it became possible to control psychotic symptoms,

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With which of the following personality disorders is the term psychopath closely associated?

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In the late 19th century, John P. Grey and his colleagues

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With which of the following terminal degrees can you practice therapy?

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