Question 1

Stephanie is now 40 years old and suffers from major depressive disorder.She remembers a time in her life when she did not have the disorder.At what age did she likely develop the disorder?

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A)   5
B)   8
C)   10
D)   25E) A) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 2

Personally distressing thoughts,feelings,and behaviors are considered to be symptoms of a psychological disorder if they are

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A)   unusual.
B)   dysfunctional.
C)   biologically influenced.
D)   unusually motivated.E) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 3

Which of the following has provided support for the medical perspective on psychological disorders?

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A)   dysfunctional or maladaptive symptoms associated with some psychological disorders
B)   the effectiveness of moral treatment in therapies for those with psychological disorders
C)   the epigenetic links between gene expression and environmental factors and psychological disorders
D)   how brain structure abnormalities and biochemistry relate to psychological disordersE) A) and B)
F) A) and C) D

Question 4

Mental health workers would be likely to identify alcohol misuse as a psychological disorder because it is

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A)   personally dysfunctional.
B)   socially unacceptable.
C)   ethically unjustifiable.
D)   unconsciously motivated.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 5

Juan immigrated to the United States from a small village in Colombia,and the change has caused Juan to become extremely anxious and restless.Juan believes these symptoms are a result of someone from his old village using black magic against him.Juan is likely to say that he is suffering from

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A)   taijin-kyofusho.
B)   susto.
C)   anorexia nervosa.
D)   amok.E) A) and D)
F) None of the above B

Question 6

Among women,the stresses and demoralization of poverty are especially likely to precipitate

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A)   ADHD.
B)   depression.
C)   schizophrenia.
D)   an eating disorder.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 7

Which of the following statements about the DSM-5 is FALSE?

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A)   The DSM-5 provides a diagnostic classification for psychological disorders.
B)   The DSM-5 provides a common language to diagnose and label mental disorders.
C)   The DSM-5 is of little practical value to mental health workers because it does not predict the future course of a disorder.
D)   The DSM-5 describes the specific criteria that must be met in order for a mental health professional to diagnose a particular mental disorder.E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 8

After conducting 90-minute interviews of thousands of people,the World Health Organization estimated the number of prior-year mental disorders in 28 countries.Which country had the highest rate of diagnosed psychological disorders?

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A)   United Kingdom
B)   Japan
C)   United States
D)   FranceE) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 9

The conception of psychological disorders as biologically based sicknesses is known as

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A)   epigenetics.
B)   a social-cultural approach.
C)   the medical model.
D)   the biopsychosocial approach.E) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 10

David Rosenhan and his fellow researchers were admitted as patients into various hospitals after they falsely complained of auditory hallucinations.After hospital clinicians analyzed these patients' quite normal life histories

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A)   the patients were typically discharged from the hospital in less than a day after admission.
B)   the clinicians refused to prescribe any medications for these patients.
C)   the patients actually began to experience auditory hallucinations.
D)   the clinicians identified patient life history dynamics contributing to a psychological disorder.E) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 11

In the DSM-5,a condition formerly known as "Asperger's syndrome" is now included under the label

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A)   attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder.
B)   disruptive mood dysregulation disorder.
C)   generalized anxiety disorder.
D)   autism spectrum disorder.E) A) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 12

Brad has problems with extreme mood swings.His behavior has produced interpersonal,family,and occupational problems.Brad likely has

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A)   a psychological disorder.
B)   hormonal problems.
C)   a moral problem.
D)   epigenetics.E) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 13

Brian often interrupts his teacher while she is speaking and frequently forgets to complete his homework assignments.He also has difficulty taking turns in playground games with classmates.Brian most clearly exhibits symptoms of

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A)   DID.
B)   OCD.
C)   PTSD.
D)   ADHD.E) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 14

One diagnostic change introduced by the DSM-5 is that prolonged grief following a loved one's death can now be diagnosed as

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A)   disruptive mood dysregulation disorder.
B)   posttraumatic stress disorder.
C)   panic disorder.
D)   a depressive disorder.E) None of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 15

According to the medical model,psychological disorders are

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A)   sicknesses that need to be diagnosed and in most cases cured.
B)   maladaptive responses to a troubling environment.
C)   purely imaginary symptoms of distress.
D)   learned habits that need to be extinguished.E) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 16

James is 20 years old.Assuming that he experiences risk factors for developing a disorder,which of the following disorders is he NOT currently at risk for developing?

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A)   alcohol use disorder
B)   bipolar disorder
C)   schizophrenia
D)   major depressive disorderE) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 17

The ________ helps organize disorders according to behaviors and brain activity related to negative or positive emotions,cognition,social relationships,and arousal and sleep.

Accepted Answer

A)   Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders
B)   World Health Organization
C)   National Institute of Mental Health
D)   Research Domain Criteria projectE) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 18

Although Adderall is a ________ drug,it is commonly used in the treatment of ________.

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A)   stimulant;PTSD
B)   stimulant;ADHD
C)   depressant;PTSD
D)   depressant;ADHDE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 19

Research on ________ shows that our environment can affect whether a gene is expressed,thus impacting the development of psychological disorders.

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A)   cultural influences
B)   the medical model
C)   epigenetics
D)   the stress of childbirthE) B) and C)
F) A) and B) C

Question 20

Both the inseparability of mind and body and the interaction of nature and nurture are most clearly emphasized by

Accepted Answer

A)   the DSM-5.
B)   the medical model.
C)   the learning perspective.
D)   the biopsychosocial approach.E) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Exam 48: Anxiety Disorders

Stephanie is now 40 years old and suffers from major depressive disorder.She remembers a time in her life when she did not have the disorder.At what age did she likely develop the disorder?

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Personally distressing thoughts,feelings,and behaviors are considered to be symptoms of a psychological disorder if they are

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Which of the following has provided support for the medical perspective on psychological disorders?

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Mental health workers would be likely to identify alcohol misuse as a psychological disorder because it is

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Juan immigrated to the United States from a small village in Colombia,and the change has caused Juan to become extremely anxious and restless.Juan believes these symptoms are a result of someone from his old village using black magic against him.Juan is likely to say that he is suffering from

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Among women,the stresses and demoralization of poverty are especially likely to precipitate

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Which of the following statements about the DSM-5 is FALSE?

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After conducting 90-minute interviews of thousands of people,the World Health Organization estimated the number of prior-year mental disorders in 28 countries.Which country had the highest rate of diagnosed psychological disorders?

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The conception of psychological disorders as biologically based sicknesses is known as

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David Rosenhan and his fellow researchers were admitted as patients into various hospitals after they falsely complained of auditory hallucinations.After hospital clinicians analyzed these patients' quite normal life histories

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In the DSM-5,a condition formerly known as "Asperger's syndrome" is now included under the label

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Brad has problems with extreme mood swings.His behavior has produced interpersonal,family,and occupational problems.Brad likely has

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Brian often interrupts his teacher while she is speaking and frequently forgets to complete his homework assignments.He also has difficulty taking turns in playground games with classmates.Brian most clearly exhibits symptoms of

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One diagnostic change introduced by the DSM-5 is that prolonged grief following a loved one's death can now be diagnosed as

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According to the medical model,psychological disorders are

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James is 20 years old.Assuming that he experiences risk factors for developing a disorder,which of the following disorders is he NOT currently at risk for developing?

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The ________ helps organize disorders according to behaviors and brain activity related to negative or positive emotions,cognition,social relationships,and arousal and sleep.

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Although Adderall is a ________ drug,it is commonly used in the treatment of ________.

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Research on ________ shows that our environment can affect whether a gene is expressed,thus impacting the development of psychological disorders.

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Both the inseparability of mind and body and the interaction of nature and nurture are most clearly emphasized by

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