Question 1

Individuals who are socially isolated, behave in ways that seem unusual, tend to be suspicious, and have odd beliefs are generally diagnosed with personality disorder.

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A)   schizotypal
B)   schizoid
C)   paranoid
D)   multipleE) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 2

The continual interaction of biological, psychological, and social influences and their effect on behavior is considered

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A)   sociocultural.
B)   psychobiological/biopsychological.
C)   systematic.
D)   multidimensional and integrative.E) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 3

Rob is a 13-year-old boy who has been repeatedly arrested for theft and assault. In addition to shoplifting and other theft, he has been caught stealing money from his parents' wallets and his young sister's piggy bank. Rob shows no guilt or remorse for the many ways that he hurts others. Rob's current diagnosis is most likely

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A)   antisocial personality disorder.
B)   attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.
C)   conduct disorder.
D)   narcissistic personality disorder.E) B) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 4

All of the following are ways in which mental health professionals might function as scientist-practitioners EXCEPT

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A)   analyzing their own motivations and reasons for helping people with psychological problems.
B)   evaluating their own assessments and treatments for effectiveness.
C)   conducting research leading to new information about mental disorders and their treatments.
D)   using the most current diagnostic and treatment procedures.E) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 5

Name some of Sigmund Freud's lasting contributions to the field of psychology.

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Question 6

The gender difference in the diagnosis of histrionic personality disorder has been criticized for

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A)   reflecting society's inherent bias.
B)   not reflecting enough of the differences between men and women.
C)   being psychologists' plot to undermine their female colleagues.
D)   all of the above.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 7

In using hypnosis to treat patients with psychological disorders, Freud discovered

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A)   that it is therapeutic to recall and relive emotionally traumatic events.
B)   that patients are unable to process emotionally charged information.
C)   that hypnosis is less effective than mesmerism.
D)   the existence of conscious memories.E) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 8

The data regarding treatment outcome for individuals with paranoid personality disorder

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A)   indicate clients do not remain in therapy long enough for treatment success.
B)   suggest that treatment can only be successful if the patient remains in therapy for a minimum of one year.
C)   indicate that cognitive therapy is effective in most cases.
D)   demonstrate that strict behavioral approaches are effective.E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 9

You just adopted a puppy and want to teach it to fetch the newspaper. What approach would

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A)   Punish the puppy each time it does not fetch the paper.
B)   Give the puppy a treat each time it gets a little closer to fetching perfectly.
C)   Give the puppy a treat each time it fetches perfectly and not otherwise.
D)   Be patient and understand that behavior shaping occurs naturally over developmental stages.E) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 10

The superego is to morality as the id is to:

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A)   pleasure principle
B)   rational thought
C)   mediating conflict
D)   the egoE) None of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 11

The research examining the cause of antisocial personality disorder suggests that

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A)   the primary cause is genetics.
B)   genetics and environment interact to cause the disorder.
C)   the primary cause is poor parenting.
D)   there is no evidence of either a genetic or environmental cause.E) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 12

Helen has been in therapy with Dr. Block for dependent personality disorder for the past three years. When she first came to therapy, she was in an abusive marriage and complained that her adult children treated her poorly and that people in her life "walked all over her." Helen has attended therapy religiously, been a "model" patient, and generally done everything that Dr. Block has suggested. At this time in her life, she is divorced, more assertive with her children, and generally feeling better about herself. Her current therapy sessions are often centered on everyday decisions for which she anxiously seeks Dr. Block's advice. The most appropriate next therapy step is

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A)   immediate termination.
B)   working to reduce Helen's reliance on Dr. Block.
C)   a behavioral plan to increase Helen's socialization.
D)   exploration of the issues that made Helen seek therapy initially.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 13

Dr. Simons is studying learning behavior in rats. What is likely her main field of study?

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A)   Behaviorism
B)   Oedipal theory
C)   Psychiatry
D)   Humanistic PsychologyE) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 14

According to Freudian theory, anxiety is a signal for the ego to marshal its defense mechanisms, which function as

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A)   reality-based actions.
B)   unconscious protective processes.
C)   conscious efforts to maintain control.
D)   primitive emotional responses.E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 15

One of the likely problems a therapist may encounter while trying to help a patient with histrionic personality disorder is the patient's

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A)   unwillingness to admit there is a problem.
B)   use of threatening language.
C)   lack of intellectual ability necessary to succeed in therapy.
D)   manipulative use of crying, charm, or seductive behavior.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 16

Sally feels that Jane takes advantage of their friendship. Today Jane asked Sally to run an errand for her, even though Jane had time to do it herself. Rather than confront Jane, Sally runs the errand and feels resentful. Sally's behavior suggests she is

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A)   histrionic.
B)   avoidant.
C)   paranoid.
D)   ignorant.E) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 17

The five-factor model of personality includes all of the following as personality dimensions EXCEPT

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A)   expressiveness.
B)   extroversion.
C)   conscientiousness.
D)   agreeablenessE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 18

In the categorical vs. dimensional classification debate, supporters of the dimensional view of personality disorders believe this system is superior because

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A)   there is too much overlap among the symptoms of the different disorders.
B)   the clusters help to categorize but are not based on scientific evidence.
C)   there is high comorbidity among the personality disorders.
D)   all of the above.E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 19

In the 19th century, John Grey, a well-known American psychiatrist, believed that mental illness was due to

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A)   psychological factors.
B)   physical causes.
C)   social/environmental influences.
D)   unknown influences.E) All of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 20

The traditional tendency to stigmatize women as "hysterical" derived from Hippocrates' concept of

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A)   the "wandering womb."
B)   an "incompetent cervix."
C)   "penis envy."
D)   "pelvic dysfunction."E) None of the above
F) C) and D)

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One of the likely problems a therapist may encounter while trying to help a patient with histrionic personality disorder is the patient's

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The research examining the cause of antisocial personality disorder suggests that

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The traditional tendency to stigmatize women as "hysterical" derived from Hippocrates' concept of

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The gender difference in the diagnosis of histrionic personality disorder has been criticized for

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In using hypnosis to treat patients with psychological disorders, Freud discovered

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In the categorical vs. dimensional classification debate, supporters of the dimensional view of personality disorders believe this system is superior because

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Individuals who are socially isolated, behave in ways that seem unusual, tend to be suspicious, and have odd beliefs are generally diagnosed with personality disorder.

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According to Freudian theory, anxiety is a signal for the ego to marshal its defense mechanisms, which function as

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