Abnormal Psych Exam 3

All the treatment methods for bulimia nervosa share the immediate goal of: Question 4 options: a) changing distorted self-perceptions. b) addressing the underlying causes of the bulimic patterns. c) assisting patients to eliminate their binge-purge patterns. d) forcing patients to accept the responsibility for their actions.

assisting patients to eliminate their binge-purge patterns.

Shelly is experiencing shortness of breath, wheezing, and coughing, and feels as if she is choking. Which does Shelly likely have? Question 17 options: a) ulcers b) insomnia c) migraine headaches d) asthma

asthma

Why is the risk of transmitting AIDS an important factor for heroin users? Question 15 options: a) because heroin is a good medium in which viruses can grow b) because heroin facilitates the body's receptivity to AIDS c) because heroin users often share needles that can be infected d) because heroin lowers immune system function

because heroin users often share needles that can be infected

The first time the patient reported vague chest pains to a 911 operator, local EMTs responded with obvious attention and concern. Over the next several months, the patient called 911 more and more often, receiving the same concerned care for the same symptoms. This pattern of patient response is MOST easily explained by which theoretical perspective? Question 1 options: a) cognitive b) behavioral c) psychodynamic d) biological

behavioral

The central feature of bulimia nervosa is: Question 17 options: a) binge eating followed by a compensatory behavior. b) purging either by vomiting or use of laxatives. c) fanatic exercising preceded by binge eating. d) excessive dieting and weight loss.

binge eating followed by a compensatory behavior.

Bulimia nervosa is always characterized by: Question 14 options: a) fasting and frantic exercise. b) obsessive-compulsive disorder c) binges of uncontrollable overeating. d) being underweight.

binges of uncontrollable overeating.

The MOST accurate diagnosis for a woman who regularly eats a whole pizza, a carton of ice cream, and a box of donuts at one sitting, then forces herself to throw it all up, is: Question 11 options: a) depressive disorder. b) obsessive-compulsive disorder. c) bulimia nervosa. d) anorexia nervosa.

bulimia nervosa.

That people with somatic symptom disorders use their symptoms to express emotions they cannot easily express otherwise reflects the: Question 3 options: a) behavioral view. b) psychodynamic view. c) humanistic view. d) cognitive view.

cognitive view.

Sobriety High and Drug Court programs: Question 3 options: a) cost more than regular educational programs but save society money in the long run. b) actually cost less than regular educational programs but do not save society money in the long run. c) cost the same as regular educational programs but save society money in the long run. d) cost the same as regular educational programs and do not save society money in the long run.

cost more than regular educational programs but save society money in the long run.

Which is a fairly common negative effect of cannabis use? Question 9 options: a) strong withdrawal symptoms upon stopping b) the possibility of stroke c) decrease in fertility d) the possibility of heart attack

decrease in fertility

Chronic and excessive use of benzodiazepines may cause the: Question 14 options: a) increased production of GABA. b) decreased breakdown of GABA. c) decreased production of GABA. d) increased growth of GABA-producing cells.

decreased production of GABA

Which describes an individual with Munchausen syndrome by proxy? Question 14 options: a) psychotic b) independent c) emotionally needy d) limited intelligence and education

emotionally needy

To qualify for a diagnosis of bulimia nervosa, compensatory behaviors must: Question 19 options: a) involve vomiting. b) cause pathological changes in the body. c) effectively cause weight loss. d) occur.

occur

Methods of supplying nicotine to those who are trying to quit smoking include all of the following except: Question 16 options: a) the nicotine patch. b) the subcutaneous nicotine pump. c) nicotine nasal spray. d) nicotine gum.

the subcutaneous nicotine pump.

A person who experiences vomiting and shaking when she tries to stop drinking alcohol has developed: Question 17 options: a) intoxication. b) withdrawal reactions. c) hallucinosis. d) increased tolerance.

withdrawal reactions

Hanna goes to a meeting because her husband is an alcoholic who only occasionally can abstain from alcohol. The meetings with other people in similar situations helps her cope. She probably attends meetings of: Question 3 options: a) Alcoholics Anonymous. b) Acceptance and Commitment therapy. c) Al Anon. d) Moderation Management.

Al Anon.

_____ are extremely severe, often nearly paralyzing headaches that are located on one side of the head and are sometimes accompanied by dizziness, nausea, or vomiting. Question 4 options: a) Chronic headaches b) Migraine headaches c) Muscle contraction headaches d) Tension headaches

Migraine headaches

The _____ assigns numerical values to the stress that most people experience at some time in their lives. Question 13 options: a) Undergraduate Stress Scale b) Social Readjustment Rating Scale c) Undergraduate Stress Questionnaire d) Anxiety and Stress Questionnaire

Social Readjustment Rating Scale

Which person is MOST at risk for an eating disorder? Question 6 options: a) an African American woman b) a college woman who is a nonathlete c) a gymnast d) a woman lower on the socioeconomic scale

a gymnast

Sam has just had an injection of heroin. He feels intense pleasure very quickly. This is known as: Question 1 options: a) a nod. b) intoxication. c) a rush. d) a high.

a rush

Lasting improvement for a person with anorexia nervosa depends on: Question 2 options: a) drug therapy over several years. b) addressing underlying psychological problems. c) recognizing the need to give up control. d) continuing medical treatment.

addressing underlying psychological problems.

Cocaine and amphetamines produce: Question 6 options: a) different behavioral effects and different emotional effects. b) different behavioral effects but similar emotional effects. c) similar behavioral effects and similar emotional effects. d) similar behavioral effects but different emotional effects.

similar behavioral effects and similar emotional effects.

A combination of alcohol abuse and a vitamin-B deficiency can lead to: Question 9 options: a) Korsakoff's syndrome. b) alcohol-induced psychotic disorder. c) delirium tremens. d) Tourette's syndrome.

Korsakoff's syndrome

"I feel great!" a friend says, "Let's go to the casino and play the slots." Your friend has been to the casino several times in the past two weeks and just can't seem to stay away. Does your friend qualify for the diagnosis of gambling disorder? Question 17 options: a) Maybe; an elevated mood goes with gambling and your friend's behavior seems out of control. b) No; mood is not related to gambling and your friend's behavior doesn't seem out of control yet. c) Maybe; your friend's behavior seems out of control but those with a gambling disorder rarely find excitement even from the prospect of gambling d) Maybe; an elevated mood goes with gambling, but your friend's behavior doesn't seem out of control yet.

Maybe; an elevated mood goes with gambling and your friend's behavior seems out of control. X

_____ is the study of the connections between stress, the body's immune system, and illness. Question 7 options: a) Psychoanalysis b) Behaviorism c) Behavioral medicine d) Psychoneuroimmunology

Psychoneuroimmunology

_____, often in combination with medication, has been most widely used in the treatment of high blood pressure. Question 20 options: a) Biofeedback training b) Relaxation training c) Behavioral medicine d) Meditation

Relaxation training

Which of the following is NOT a strategy included in relapse-prevention training for alcohol use disorder? Question 14 options: a) Therapists help clients realize their true potential. b) Therapists have clients keep track of their drinking. c) Therapists teach clients to plan ahead of time. d) Therapists teach clients coping strategies to use when such situations arise.

Therapists help clients realize their true potential.

How does binge-eating disorder differ from bulimia nervosa and anorexia nervosa? Question 3 options: a) The amount of control experienced during bingeing is much less. b) The disorder begins later in life. c) There is no body image dissatisfaction. People who have binge-eating disorder tend to be happy with the way they look. d) There is less gender difference in the incidence rates.

There is less gender difference in the incidence rates.

A young woman has become very afraid of being overweight. She has recently reduced her food intake, although she feels hungry all the time. As a result, her weight has dropped sharply below average, but she still believes that she is overweight. She is MOST likely experiencing: Question 7 options: a) anorexia nervosa. b) bulimia nervosa. c) Carpenter's syndrome. d) carbohydrate deprivation.

anorexia nervosa.

Alcoholics Anonymous supports the belief that alcoholics should: Question 8 options: a) learn to stop after one drink. b) be taught to drink more moderately. c) cease drinking entirely. d) admit that they are morally reprehensible for drinking.

cease drinking entirely.

Which substance accounts for more drug treatment admissions than any other drug? Question 13 options: a) heroin b) cocaine c) alcohol d) marijuana

cocaine

An individual who has recently taken a drug angrily grabs some car keys and attempts to drive home. The person appears anxious, keeps bragging that driving the car won't really be that difficult, and that he can do "anything." MOST likely, that person is experiencing: Question 10 options: a) decreasing cross-tolerance. b) delirium tremens. c) cocaine intoxication. d) hallucinosis.

cocaine intoxication.

Mario felt awake and alive as though he could conquer the world. He MOST likely used: Question 10 options: a) heroin. b) a barbiturate. c) alcohol. d) cocaine.

cocaine.

You are a therapist who teaches people to identify and eventually rid themselves of unpleasant thoughts that keep emerging during pain episodes and to replace them with coping self-statements instead. You are practicing self-instruction training, which is a form of: Question 12 options: a) hypnosis. b) relaxation training. c) cognitive intervention. d) mindfulness meditation.

cognitive intervention.

Cocaine abusers on an inpatient ward earn rewards—and eventual release from the program—if they produce periodic urine samples that are free of the drug. The program they are in is a form of: Question 8 options: a) detoxification. b) behavioral self-control training (BSCT). c) relapse-prevention training. d) contingency management.

contingency management.

Somatic symptom disorders differ from conversion disorders in that: Question 2 options: a) conversion disorders are more common in men, while somatic symptom disorders are more common in women. b) conversion disorders usually last less time. c) conversion disorders are more common than somatic symptom disorders in the United States. d) conversion disorders usually begin later in life than somatic symptom disorders.

conversion disorders usually last less time.

Sobriety High and Drug Court programs: Question 20 options: a) cost the same as regular educational programs and do not save society money in the long run. b) actually cost less than regular educational programs but do not save society money in the long run. c) cost the same as regular educational programs but save society money in the long run. d) cost more than regular educational programs but save society money in the long run.

cost more than regular educational programs but save society money in the long run.

Someone who is experiencing bulimia nervosa is more likely to _____ than someone experiencing anorexia. Question 8 options: a) have serious medical consequences from the disorder b) show obsessive tendencies c) display characteristics of borderline personality disorder d) believe his or her body size is larger than it actually is

display characteristics of borderline personality disorder

Jess thought she was taking an aspirin. But later when she had a glass of wine and became very nauseated she realized the pill was: Question 7 options: a) naltrexone. b) disulfiram. c) naloxone. d) caffeine.

disulfiram

If researchers find that many people with eating disorders also have symptoms of depression, they know that: Question 18 options: a) something else causes both eating disorders and depression. b) eating disorders cause depression. c) depression causes eating disorders. d) eating disorders and depression are somehow related.

eating disorders and depression are somehow related.

In one study, asthma and arthritis patients who wrote down their thoughts and feelings about stressful events for a handful of days showed lasting improvements in their conditions. This is an example of the effectiveness of: Question 5 options: a) emotion expression. b) hypnosis. c) mindfulness meditation. d) relaxation training.

emotion expression.

Changes in body image among African American women and among women in non-Westernized cultures support the idea that _____ has/have a strong influence on body image. Question 20 options: a) exposure to white U.S. culture b) the impact of gender c) genetic similarities d) cognitive distortions

exposure to white U.S. culture

The primary motivating emotion a person with anorexia experiences is: Question 1 options: a) anger. b) fear. c) hate. d) shame.

fear

A pattern of abnormalities, head and facial deformities, heart defects, and intellectual development disorder characterizes someone with: Question 2 options: a) Korsakoff's syndrome. b) substance abuse syndrome. c) fetal alcohol syndrome. d) alcohol abuse syndrome.

fetal alcohol syndrome.

Psychodynamic therapies may not be very effective in the treatment of substance use disorders because: Question 18 options: a) they teach only new thought patterns, not new behaviors. b) psychodynamic therapists unilaterally reject any use of multidimensional treatment programs. c) they teach only new behaviors, not new thought patterns. d) finding the cause of a substance use disorder is less important than treating the use as an independent problem.

finding the cause of a substance use disorder is less important than treating the use as an independent problem.

The perceptual distortions some drugs produce are called: Question 2 options: a) intoxication. b) substance abuse. c) substance dependence. d) hallucinosis.

hallucinosis.

Ellen stopped taking her regular amount of cocaine after using it for months. She will probably experience: Question 11 options: a) dramatic tremors of the hands and face, very rapid heart rate, and convulsions. b) pain, sweating, mania, and nausea. c) headaches, depressed feelings, and "crashing." d) excitement, insomnia, and hallucinations.

headaches, depressed feelings, and "crashing."

During his first night in the detoxification unit, Quent developed what seemed like a case of the flu. He ached all over and had diarrhea. He was probably withdrawing from: Question 4 options: a) cannabis. b) heroin. c) cocaine. d) alcohol.

heroin.

Stephanie is chronically anxious about her health and is convinced that she is developing cancer. However, there are no somatic symptoms. Which of the following disorders is she likely to be diagnosed with? Question 19 options: a) factitious disorder b) somatic symptom disorder c) conversion disorder d) illness anxiety disorder

illness anxiety disorder

Melanie has been out with friends and has been using drugs. In spite of being obviously uncoordinated and under the influence, she wants to drive her car. Her condition is an example of: Question 1 options: a) hallucinosis. b) physical dependence. c) addiction. d) intoxication.

intoxication.

The major disadvantage of using forced tube-feeding for patients with eating disorders who refuse to eat is that the patients: Question 10 options: a) may become distrustful of the medical establishment and uncooperative with further treatment. b) may gain weight too quickly. c) may be diagnosed with bulimia. d) may actually lose more weight than if they were not force-fed.

may become distrustful of the medical establishment and uncooperative with further treatment.

What is the risk of tolerance and physical addiction to hallucinogens as compared to that of other addictive drugs? Question 5 options: a) minimal b) more than most c) about the same as the stimulants d) about the same as the depressants

minimal

Freebasing has the effect of making cocaine: Question 18 options: a) condense into a liquid. b) more expensive. c) able to be injected. d) more concentrated.

more concentrated.

Freebasing has the effect of making cocaine: Question 7 options: a) able to be injected. b) condense into a liquid. c) more concentrated. d) more expensive.

more concentrated.

The drug that, when misused, would MOST quickly result in dependence or addiction would be: Question 5 options: a) Xanax. b) ethyl alcohol. c) cannabis. d) opium.

opium

People suffering from anorexia nervosa tend to: Question 9 options: a) overestimate their body size. b) correctly estimate their body size. c) vary in accuracy in estimating their body size. d) underestimate their body size.

overestimate their body size.

In this pattern of somatic symptom disorder the person's primary bodily problem is the experience of pain. Question 10 options: a) somatization pattern b) predominant pain pattern c) factitious pattern d) predominant conversion pattern

predominant pain pattern

If a physician wanted to relieve anxiety with a lesser risk of drowsiness, overdose, and slowed breathing, the physician would: Question 19 options: a) prescribe opioid painkillers. b) recommend alcohol. c) prescribe benzodiazepines. d) prescribe barbiturates.

prescribe benzodiazepines.

The use of methadone in drug maintenance programs is controversial because methadone: Question 13 options: a) produces withdrawal that is sometimes more difficult than heroin withdrawal. b) use increases the risk of contracting AIDS. c) costs more than $100 a day per person treated. d) needs to be taken several times per day in a rigid schedule.

produces withdrawal that is sometimes more difficult than heroin withdrawal.

A therapist treating an individual with a conversion disorder works to reduce pleasurable outcomes associated with being sick, while increasing pleasurable outcomes associated with being well. This technique is called: Question 6 options: a) suggestion. b) reinforcement. c) posthypnotic suggestion. d) confrontation.

reinforcement.

Jason, a recovering heavy drinker, has been trained to identify the situations that might cause him to drink and to be aware of when he should stop drinking. This approach best describes: Question 6 options: a) ego-control therapy. b) behavioral self-control training. c) relapse-prevention training. d) contingency management.

relapse-prevention training.

Which is a diagnostic criterion for bulimia nervosa? Question 13 options: a) obsessive thoughts about cleanliness b) repeated binge-eating episodes c) weight at least 15 percent below normal d) one episode of binge eating followed by purging

repeated binge-eating episodes

The preoccupation with food characteristic of anorexia nervosa is thought to: Question 5 options: a) be more pronounced in younger children with anorexia nervosa. b) be the cause of the disorder. c) result from overeating. d) result from food deprivation.

result from food deprivation.

The use of narcotic antagonists can be dangerous. This is based on their ability to initiate: Question 11 options: a) respiratory failure. b) severe withdrawal. c) neurological damage. d) addiction to the antagonist.

severe withdrawal.

The use of narcotic antagonists can be dangerous. This is based on their ability to initiate: Question 19 options: a) respiratory failure. b) addiction to the antagonist. c) severe withdrawal. d) neurological damage.

severe withdrawal.

Janet has been diagnosed with breast cancer. She has a very supportive husband, caring children, and several friends who will provide support for her during her recovery. As a result of this _____, she is more likely to have a successful recovery. Question 11 options: a) biochemical activity b) personality style c) behavioral change d) social support

social support

Juanita often feels lonely and does not have many close friends. She also has poor immune functioning and tends to get sick often. This may be due to: Question 8 options: a) personality style. b) behavioral changes. c) social support. d) biochemical activity.

social support.

Madeline appeared at the clinic complaining of pain in her knee, shoulder, and abdomen, nausea and vomiting, and exhaustion. She is truly experiencing these symptoms although a known physical cause cannot be identified. The patient history revealed that she had been going to clinics for years trying to get treatment for these complaints and a host of other physical symptoms. The diagnostic consensus was that Madeline suffered from: Question 9 options: a) conversion disorder b) somatic symptom disorder. c) body dysmorphic disorder d) factitious disorder.

somatic symptom disorder.

Reaction to biologically-based physical ailments with disproportionate concern and life disruption may lead to a diagnosis of: Question 16 options: a) malingering. b) somatic symptom disorder. c) factitious disorder. d) psychogenic disorder.

somatic symptom disorder.

The long-term pattern of maladaptive behavior caused by the regular use of some chemical or drug is called: Question 12 options: a) tolerance. b) hallucinosis. c) intoxication disorder. d) substance use disorder.

substance use disorder.

Patients with anorexia nervosa receive a gradually increasing diet over the course of several weeks, encouragement, education, and reassurance that they will not become obese. The form of therapy they are receiving is: Question 12 options: a) a correction of disturbed cognitions. b) changing family interactions. c) supportive nursing care. d) autonomy and self-awareness training.

supportive nursing care.

While under the influence of LSD, Matilda believes that she can feel the sounds around her. This effect is known as: Question 16 options: a) the psychedelic effect. b) synesthesia. c) intoxication. d) hallucination.

synesthesia

While under the influence of LSD, Matilda believes that she can feel the sounds around her. This effect is known as: Question 20 options: a) hallucination. b) synesthesia. c) the psychedelic effect. d) intoxication.

synesthesia.

Support for the idea that depressive disorders set the stage for eating disorders comes from evidence that shows: Question 15 options: a) that close relatives of people with eating disorders have a high rate of depressive disorders. b) high levels of serotonin in the brain. c) that people with eating disorders are not more likely themselves to be diagnosed with depression. d) that eating disorders have been successfully treated using anti-anxiety medication.

that close relatives of people with eating disorders have a high rate of depressive disorders.

In general, behavioral treatments for substance use disorders are more successful when: Question 15 options: a) the focus of therapy is strictly behavioral (not cognitive-behavioral). b) the behavioral treatments are not combined with other forms of treatment. c) initial attempts at contingency management have failed. d) the person receiving the therapy is highly motivated to continue.

the person receiving the therapy is highly motivated to continue

The main criticism of the behavioral and psychodynamic explanations for the maintenance of hysterical disorders is that: Question 18 options: a) they focus too much on the gains the patients receives from the disorder. b) they fail to take into account the gains the patient receives from the disorder. c) they confuse the ideas of gain and reward. d) they can't explain how the gains can outweigh the pain of the disorder.

they can't explain how the gains can outweigh the pain of the disorder.

According to cognitive theorists, the underlying distortion in eating disorders is related to: Question 16 options: a) a misunderstanding of the relationship between food and weight. b) an inability to control one's emotions. c) too much concern with eating, shape, and weight. d) eating that is uncontrolled.

too much concern with eating, shape, and weight.

_____ has been used successfully in the treatment of headaches and muscular disabilities caused by strokes or accidents. Question 15 options: a) Meditation b) Relaxation training c) Biofeedback training d) Immunology

Biofeedback training

At a "rave," a student took a drug that caused a great burst of energy, a sense of emotional connectedness, and blurred vision. Most likely, the drug the student took was: Question 12 options: a) cannabis (ingested). b) Ecstasy. c) Xanax. d) cannabis (smoked).

Ecstasy.