Abnormal Psychology Exam 3 Practice Questions
Although many who suffer from anorexia nervosa recover, as many as _____ percent of them become seriously ill enough that they will die. a) 6 b) 11 c) 14 d) 20
a) 6
As of 2020, which country has the lowest suicide rate? a) England b) Germany c) South Korea d) China
a) England
Hunter was hospitalized after reporting that she saw a flower in the garden breathing and the petals rising and falling. At the hospital, a toxicology report was done that found _____ in her system. a) LSD b) Caffeine c) Morphine d) Marijuana
a) LSD
Malik regularly consumes large amounts of alcohol. His girlfriend has noticed that at least twice a week, he engages in an episode of binge-drinking and has done so for the entire year that they have been dating. Which would be an accurate description of Malik's drinking behaviors? a) Malik is a heavy drinker b) Malik suffers from alcohol dependence c) Malik suffers from alcohol withdrawal d) Malik suffers from alcohol abuse
a) Malik is a heavy drinker
Asia and Zahara both suffer from eating disorders. Asia has anorexia nervosa, while Zahara has bulimia nervosa. Who is MOST likely to be helped by antidepressant drug therapy? a) Zahara b) Antidepressant drug therapy will not help either girl c) Asia d) Asia and Zahara are equally likely to be helped a great deal
a) Zahara
According to the multidimensional risk perspective, which is NOT a factor in the development of eating disorders? a) academic problems b) biological factors c) psychological problems d) sociocultural conditions
a) academic problems
Aversion therapy has been mainly used in the treatment of _____ use disorder. a) alcohol b) heroin c) cocaine d) nicotine
a) alcohol
Walking home one afternoon, Simone noticed a little boy run into the street to retrieve his ball. Suddenly, a car raced down the street. Simone ran into the street to push the little boy out of the way even though she knew that she would be struck and possibly killed by the car. According to Emile Durkheim, Simone committed _____ suicide. a) altruistic b) selfless c) accidental d) anomic
a) altruistic
Blocking the glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptors in the hypothalamus would cause: a) an increase in appetite b) a decrease in appetite c) an increase in calories stored as fat d) a decrease in calories stored as fat
a) an increase in appetite
Both Devon and Marissa are concerned about their weight. Devon has begun restricting her diet, only eating one small meal a day. Marissa, on the other hand, eats several meals a day; however, she sometimes will binge and then exercise obsessively and purge. Devon MOST likely has _____ nervosa, while Marissa MOST likely has _____. a) anorexia; bulimia nervosa b) anorexia; binge-eating disorder c) restricting-type anorexia; purging-type anorexia nervosa d) bulimia; anorexia nervosa
a) anorexia; bulimia nervosa
Jacob has been prescribed a high dose of benzodiazepines, which will relieve _____. He has been told they are ______ likely than barbiturates to slow down his breathing and cause death in the event of an overdose. a) anxiety; less b) anxiety; more c) depression; less d) depression; more
a) anxiety; less
Both Amanda and Becca have eating disorders. Both girls tend to eat rapidly, eat large amounts without physical hunger, and eat alone because of embarrassment. Amanda follows her eating binges by inducing vomiting, whereas Becca does not. Amanda MOST likely suffers from _____, whereas Becca MOST likely suffers from _____. a) binge-purge syndrome; binge-eating disorder b) bulimia nervosa; anorexia nervosa c) anorexia nervosa; bulimia nervosa d) binge-eating disorder; binge-purge syndrome
a) binge-purge syndrome; binge-eating disorder
Fabiana suffers from anorexia nervosa. What probably motivates her disordered eating behavior? a) fear of losing control over the size and shape of her body b) a compulsive desire to gain the approval of others c) revulsion at the thought of food or the thought of eating d) the feeling of being a burden to her friends and family
a) fear of losing control over the size and shape of her body
The word lanugo refers to: a) fine silky body hair that develops in individuals with anorexia nervosa. b) involuntary contractions of the intestines that result from a lack of solid food being digested. c) erosion of the enamel on the teeth of a person with bulimia nervosa. d) the yellowish skin pallor developed by a person with anorexia nervosa.
a) fine silky body hair that develops in individuals with anorexia nervosa.
Elizabeth has anorexia nervosa and enjoys planning her meals down to the smallest detail. She often gives her friends cooking advice after fantasizing about food. Elizabeth's preoccupation with food is likely the result of: a) food deprivation b) prior gluttony c) biological causes d) a stressful childhood
a) food deprivation
A study found that men who developed alcohol problems had been more _____ as teenagers and continued to be so in middle age, a finding suggesting that this trait makes one more prone to develop alcohol problems. a) impulsive b) autonomous c) reflective d) deliberate
a) impulsive
In a years-long longitudinal study that measured the personality traits of a large group of nonalcoholic young men, the men who developed alcohol problems had been more _____ as teenagers and continued to be so in middle age. a) impulsive b) depressive c) dependent d) antisocial
a) impulsive
Miley took both cocaine and methamphetamine at the same time. The combined drugs in her system likely: a) increased the effects of both drugs b) reduced the effect of the meth c) reduced the effects of the cocaine and meth d) reduced the effect of the cocaine
a) increased the effects of both drugs
Sociocultural theorists examining suicide have highlighted the importance of all of the following factors EXCEPT: a) indifference b) religious affiliation c) societal change d) marital status
a) indifference
As a baby, Jackson had very _____ parents. They fed him when he was upset and not hungry and changed him even when he was hungry but not wet. a) ineffective b) effective c) authoritarian d) authoritative
a) ineffective
After her favorite uncle died, Mayra unconsciously incorporated him into her own identity and began to feel toward herself what she had felt toward her uncle. In other words, she _____ her dead uncle. a) introjected b) repressed c) injected d) projected
a) introjected
Phenel has lived below the poverty level for years. He works a part-time job, and although he qualifies for government aid, it is not enough to pay his rent. There are days when he goes without food. He has no social support from family or friends; he truly is alone. Phenel's situation illustrates _____ stressors. a) long-term b) immediate c) ecological d) psychological
a) long-term
Clinicians have NOT paid particular attention to self-destructive behavior in _____. a) middle-aged people b) children c) the elderly d) adolescents
a) middle-aged people
Most of today's theorists and researchers use a _____ to explain eating disorders, identifying several key factors that place a person at risk for these disorders. a) multidimensional risk perspective b) multifactor perspective c) psychodynamic perspective d) biological perspective
a) multidimensional risk perspective
Which type of eating disorder is found almost exclusively in men? a) muscle dysmorphia b) binge eating disorder c) abdominal dissatisfaction disorder d) non-binging bulimotoxicity
a) muscle dysmorphia
Many approaches have been used to treat substance use disorders, including psychodynamic, behavioral, cognitive-behavioral, and biological approaches, along with several sociocultural therapies. Although these treatments sometimes meet with great success, more often they are: a) only moderately helpful b) very helpful c) ineffective d) minimally helpful
a) only moderately helpful
Which theory explains drug-seeking behavior as led by a rewarding effect that makes using the substance again more likely? a) operant conditioning b) learned helplessness c) synergistic theory d) opponent-process theory
a) operant conditioning
Which biological approach has been used to treat gambling disorder? a) opioid antagonists b) antidepressants c) methadone d) dopamine
a) opioid antagonists
A therapist is treating a client who misuses alcohol. As part of the therapy, the therapist teaches the client how to recognize when he is almost at his drinking limit. This therapist is using: a) relapse-prevention training b) contingency management c) acceptance and commitment therapy d) aversion therapy
a) relapse-prevention training
When Gabriela first began to develop anorexia nervosa, she stopped eating sweets and fried foods. Then she cut out carbohydrates and most meats. At this point, she only eats fresh, raw fruits and vegetables. She has lost 20 pounds in the last two weeks. Gabriela MOST likely suffers from _____ anorexia nervosa. a) restricting-type b) binge-eating/purging-type c) vegan-type d) bulimia-type
a) restricting-type
Kyle found that he could take a low dose of cocaine and mix it with a low dose of amphetamines and have nearly the same effect as if he had taken a high dose of cocaine. This is due to the _____ effect of combining the drugs. a) synergistic b) antagonistic c) diversionary d) agonistic
a) synergistic
Philip died of acute mixed drug intoxication; he had heroin, cocaine, benzodiazepines, and amphetamines in his system at the time of his death. The combination of drugs likely had _____ effects. a) synergistic b) withdrawal c) antagonistic d) tolerance
a) synergistic
Four individuals are receiving treatment for anorexia nervosa. Which person is expected to have a better long-term prognosis? a) the person who is the youngest b) the person who has troubled interpersonal relationships c) the person who lost the most weight and had anorexia the longest d) the person who had psychological or sexual problems before the onset of the disorder
a) the person who is the youngest
Mindfulness-based therapy guides clients to accept painful thoughts and feelings instead of trying to eliminate them. With clients who have recently attempted suicide, what is the purpose of this treatment? a) to increase the clients' tolerance of psychological distress b) to allow the thoughts and feelings to fade away on their own c) to make it easier for the clients to have normal social relationships d) to come to a better understanding of the suicide attempt
a) to increase the clients' tolerance of psychological distress
Nikki is a blogger and spends most of her time online to keep up her social media following. When she first started blogging, she limited herself to eight hours of screen time a day, but for the past six months she has spent an increasing amount of time on the Internet. Nikki's friends and family have noticed that she rarely talks to anyone face to face anymore and gets agitated when she is offline. Like _____ percent of people, Nikki may have an Internet addiction. a) 15 b) 1 c) 4 d) 10
b) 1
Genetic linkage studies have found an abnormal form of a gene for which type of neurotransmitter receptor? a) D1 b) D2 c) GABA d) Serotonin
b) D2
Which neurotransmitter is lowered due to repeated and excessive use of alcohol or benzodiazepines? a) dopamine b) GABA c) endorphins d) norepinephrine
b) GABA
Pearl was at a party where several drugs that have hallucinogenic effects were being shared. She took a substance to which people do not usually develop tolerance and that does not cause a withdrawal reaction. Pearl used: a) heroin b) LSD c) cocaine d) alcohol
b) LSD
Xander, a drug user, just bought some "beans" from a friend of his. What did he buy? a) methamphetamine b) MDMA c) cocaine d) heroin
b) MDMA
Tessa has always been slightly overweight. She was generally liked by her peers and was very social in high school. Recently, Tessa's father took a new job, and Tessa had to move to another state and enroll in a new high school. Soon after the move, she became depressed and withdrawn and had difficulty making new friends. Tessa is MOST at risk for developing: a) bipolar disorder b) anorexia nervosa c) amnorrhea d) schizophrenia
b) anorexia nervosa
Which statement about caffeine use is TRUE? a) although caffeine can cause some physical effects when taken in large doses, no serious side effects are associated with its use b) at high doses, caffeine can cause intoxication; at very high doses, it can cause death c) caffeine is not addictive; the risk associated with its use is related to negative side effects when consumed in large doses d) the primary danger associated with caffeine use is overdose
b) at high doses, caffeine can cause intoxication; at very high doses, it can cause death
Saif has been abusing alcohol for almost 10 years. He decides to get help and visits a therapist who suggests Saif take a medication that will induce nausea and vomiting if he drinks alcohol, citing that the pairing of nausea with alcohol is expected to produce negative responses to alcohol itself. This is known as: a) self-monitoring b) aversion therapy c) contingency management d) detoxification
b) aversion therapy
Thalia is worried that Quincy, her workmate, is at a heightened risk for suicide. Quincy lives alone, has limited social support, and has confessed that he feels little sense of _____. He also has ongoing conflicts with other people at work. a) dichotomous thinking b) belongingness c) ambition d) anomie
b) belongingness
At a recent multidisciplinary psychology conference, a leading researcher spoke on using the multidimensional risk perspective to explain eating disorders, identifying _____ such as ineffective parenting and _____ factors such as ego deficiency. a) societal pressures; psychodynamic b) cognitive-behavioral factors; psychodynamic c) racial and ethnic factors; biological d) societal pressures; cognitive-behavioral
b) cognitive-behavioral factors; psychodynamic
Research suggests that _____ may be particularly helpful for suicidal people. a) behavioral therapy b) cognitive-behavioral therapy c) antidepressant medication d) family therapy
b) cognitive-behavioral therapy
The extent of the effect of ethyl alcohol is determined by its _____ in the blood. a) absorption b) concentration c) balance d) distribution
b) concentration
Which drug treatment approach makes incentives (such as program privileges) dependent on the submission of drug-free urine specimens? a) relapse prevention b) contingency management c) acceptance and commitment therapy d) behavioral self-control training
b) contingency management
Which drug treatment approach makes incentives (such as program privileges) dependent on the submission of drug-free urine specimens? a) relapse prevention b) contingency management c) acceptance and commitment therapy d) behavioral self-control training
b) contingency management
As a baby, Ilya had very _____ parents. They fed him when he was hungry, changed him when he was wet, and comforted him when he was upset. a) ineffective b) effective c) permissive d) authoritative
b) effective
Hannah has never really gotten along with her mother. This may be one reason that she has never developed an adequate sense of control and independence. According to Hilde Bruch, this would be an example of: a) multidimensional risk factor b) ego deficiencies c) perceptual disturbances d) psychodynamic disturbances
b) ego deficiencies
What is a typical response for a person who just indulged in a binge episode? a) feeling cognitively sluggish b) feeling guilty c) feeling unsatiated d) feeling contentment
b) feeling guilty
It is estimated that as many as 4 percent of adults and 3 to 10 percent of teenagers and college students suffer from: a) substance use disorder b) gambling disorder c) a smartphone addiction d) internet gaming disorder
b) gambling disorder
Harvey has started seeing a psychodynamic therapist to help get a handle on his addiction to amphetamines. What is the second step Harvey's therapist will use to treat his substance use disorder? a) guiding Harvey to uncover and work through the underlying needs and conflicts b) helping Harvey change his substance related lifestyle c) systematically detoxifying Harvey d) presenting unpleasant stimuli to Harvey at the very moment that he is taking a drug
b) helping Harvey change his substance related lifestyle
Which drug was used as a cough medicine before its addictive properties were known? a) whiskey b) heroin c) opium d) cannabis
b) heroin
Compared with anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa, the prevalence of binge eating disorder is: a) lower than the rates for bulimia and anorexia b) higher than the rates for bulimia and anorexia c) higher than the rate for anorexia but lower than the rate for bulimia d) higher than the rate for bulimia but lower than the rate for anorexia
b) higher than the rates for bulimia and anorexia
Jacques married Anna thinking they were a match made in heaven. Two and a half years later, Anna announced that she wanted a divorce and had only married him for his money. The stress this caused Jacques would be classified as: a) protracted b) immediate c) sudden d) long-term
b) immediate
Many people with bulimia nervosa also suffer from: a) opiod abuse b) mood disorders c) Asperger's syndrome d) learning disorders
b) mood disorders
Which American demographic has the highest prevalence of anorexia nervosa? a) asian american b) non-hispanic white c) african american d) hispanic american
b) non-hispanic white
What is the most immediate danger of heroin use? a) delirium tremens b) overdose c) being arrested d) methadone toxicity
b) overdose
According to sociocultural theorists, problem drinking is LEAST common among teenagers whose: a) home environment is stressful b) parents are employed c) peers drink socially d) family is unsupportive
b) parents are employed
Chen took a drug that caused synesthesia. He is MOST likely to report: a) perceiving sounds as colored b) perceiving colors as audible c) seeing nonexistent objects d) focusing on small details
b) perceiving colors as audible
Delia wants to reduce the frequency and amount of her drinking. Her therapist suggests that she plan out her drinking behavior ahead of time. This includes what to drink, how much to drink, and when to drink. This approach is called: a) aversion therapy b) relapse prevention training c) controlled drinking d) abstinence
b) relapse prevention training
Which of these is NOT used to support the claim that depressive disorders help set the stage for eating disorders? a) the close relatives of people with eating disorders seem to have a higher rate of depressive disorders than do close relatives of people without such disorders b) several biological genes known to cause eating disorders have been isolated in the human genome; there is strong evidence that these genes also play a role in the development of depression c) more people with eating disorders qualify for a clinical diagnosis of major depressive disorder than do people in the general population d) the depression-related brain circuit of many people with eating disorders shows abnormalities that are similar to those of people with depression
b) several biological genes known to cause eating disorders have been isolated in the human genome; there is strong evidence that these genes also play a role in the development of depression
Hannah, a 58-year-old paralegal, is thinking about committing suicide by taking an overdose of sleeping pills. Which of the following characteristics is she MOST likely to have? a) she is financially comfortable b) she has never been married or engaged c) she has nieces and nephews she is fond of d) she is a practicing Orthodox Jew
b) she has never been married or engaged
Which reason for the recent increases in gambling disorder was postulated? a) social gambling b) the legalization of online gambling c) the limited number of casinos across the country d) the limited number of gambling venues
b) the legalization of online gambling
Which statement is FALSE regarding suicide prevention centers in the United States? a) Only a small percentage of suicidal people contact suicide prevention centers b) the typical caller to urban prevention centers appears to be a young, non-Hispanic white female c) the greatest number of suicides are committed by older non-Hispanic white men d) Suicidal people do not necessarily admit to their feelings when they are speaking with professionals
b) the typical caller to urban prevention centers appears to be a young, non-Hispanic white female
The recent recognition of binge eating disorders has led to treatments that resemble: a) the type of care required to assist patients with anorexia nervosa b) treatments that have evolved for bulimia nervosa c) recovery plans in depressed patients d) weight-loss centers
b) treatments that have evolved for bulimia nervosa
All of the following statements are true regarding bulimia nervosa relapse EXCEPT that: a) even if persons respond successfully to treatment, relapse may still occur b) unlike anorexia nervosa relapse, bulimia nervosa relapse does not appear to be triggered by new life stress c) relapse is more likely among persons who had longer, rather than shorter, histories of bulimia nervosa before treatment d) relapse is more likely among persons who had histories of substance abuse
b) unlike anorexia nervosa relapse, bulimia nervosa relapse does not appear to be triggered by new life stress
Aaron suffers from gambling disorder. He feels irritable and restless when he tries to reduce or stop gambling. His symptoms are similar to the _____ reactions often found in cases of substance use disorder. a) tolerance b) withdrawal c) synergistic d) synesthetic
b) withdrawal
Twice as many _____ attempt suicide, yet _____ are three times as likely to die from suicide. a) adolescents; young adults b) women; men c) low socioeconomic status members; high socioeconomic status members d) men; women
b) women; men
When alcohol concentration reaches _____ of a person's blood by volume, that individual has reached a state of intoxication. a) 0.05 b) 0.08 c) 0.09 d) 0.10
c) 0.09
It is estimated that as many as _____ percent of adults have gambling disorder. a) 15 b) 10 c) 4 d) 1
c) 4
Research studies exploring the effectiveness of group treatment for those with bulimia nervosa have found that years after treatment, as many as ___ percent of patients have maintained either complete or partial recovery. a) 55 b) 60 c) 75 d) 95
c) 75
Every year, out of 100,000 teenagers, _____ die of suicide, and another _____ make suicide attempts. a) 13; 1,700 b) 17; 4,500 c) 8; 7,000 d) 2; 1,400
c) 8; 7,000
_____ was one of the most influential writers in the area of suicide study. He distinguished four kinds of people who intentionally end their lives. a) Thomas Joiner b) Karl Menninger c) Edwin Shneidman d) Emile Durkheim
c) Edwin Shneidman
Methamphetamine increases activity of all the following the neurotransmitters EXCEPT: a) dopamine b) serotonin c) GABA d) norepinephrine
c) GABA
Chemically, processed cocaine is: a) an ergot alkaloid b) a synthetic alkaloid c) a hydrochloride d) a lysergic acid compound
c) a hydrochloride
Quinn intensely fears gaining weight. He restricts his food intake, and his body perception is distorted. Quinn MOST likely suffers from: a) binge-purge syndrome b) binge-eating disorder c) anorexia nervosa d) bulimia nervosa
c) anorexia nervosa
Which class of drug comes with the highest risk of organ damage or death? a) opioids b) cannabis c) barbiturates d) benzodiazepines
c) barbiturates
Both Erica and Fanny have eating disorders. Both girls tend to eat rapidly, eat large amounts without physical hunger, and eat alone because of embarrassment. Erica follows her eating binges by inducing vomiting, whereas Fanny does not. Fanny MOST likely suffers from: a) restricting-type anorexia nervosa b) binge-purging disorder c) binge-eating disorder d) anorexia nervosa
c) binge-eating disorder
Persons with _____ have a low opinion of their body shape and are likely to overestimate their actual proportions. a) bulimia nervosa b) anorexia nervosa c) both d) neither
c) both
Reseema is undergoing treatment for anorexia nervosa. As part of her therapy, she has worked on discovering her core pathology and monitoring her feelings of hunger and her food intake. Reseema's treatment program is MOST likely: a) a nutritional rehabilitation program b) psychodynamic c) cognitive-behaviorally based d) solution focused
c) cognitive-behaviorally based
During cognitive-behavioral therapy, Uma, who suffers from anorexia nervosa, is taught to identify her _____. In this case, this is the deep-seated belief that she should be judged by her shape and weight and by her ability to control these physical characteristics. a) genesis of disease b) disordered thinking c) core pathology d) core symptomology
c) core pathology
A therapist is treating a client for cocaine abuse. As part of the treatment, the therapist addresses the stresses that commonly lead to relapse. This therapist is MOST likely providing: a) psychodynamic therapy b) maintenance drug therapy c) culturally sensitive treatment d) cognitive-behavioral treatment
c) culturally sensitive treatment
Which class of drugs reduces tension and inhibitions and may interfere with a person's judgment, motor activity, and concentration? a) Stimulants b) Hallucinogens c) depressants d) cannabis drugs
c) depressants
Many people with eating disorders, regardless of type, experience symptoms of: a) avoidant personality disorder b) phobias c) depression d) post-traumatic stress disorder
c) depression
Marcus is suffering from a serious painkiller addiction. His family has convinced him to enter a treatment facility to get clean. The first step to Marcus's recovery is undergoing _____, which refers to systematic and medically supervised withdrawal from a drug. a) relapse prevention b) methadone maintenance c) detoxification d) contingency management
c) detoxification
_____ is often given to people who are trying to stop consuming alcohol. a) methadone b) naloxone c) disulfiram d) the alcohol patch
c) disulfiram
Treatment for suicidal people is administered: a) before a suicide attempt only b) after a suicide attempt only c) either before or after a suicide attempt d) but is rarely effective
c) either before or after a suicide attempt
Regular use of opioids may reduce the brain's production of: a) dopamine b) anandamides c) endorphins d) GABA
c) endorphins
In addition to changes in emotion, individuals contemplating suicide may also experience a change in thinking, specifically the development of a sense of: a) belongingness b) dignity c) hopelessness d) morality
c) hopelessness
Natalie is an extremely religious individual; some of her friends have described her as a fanatic. At age 35, Natalie begins obsessing about moving on to the afterlife. One afternoon, she mixed some industrial cleaner with a glass of lemonade, said a prayer, and drank the concoction. Within a few minutes, the poisons in the cleaner claimed her life. According to Edwin Shneidman, Natalie is an example of a death: a) seeker b) darer c) ignorer d) initiator
c) ignorer
Which of these is NOT among the outcomes for babies whose mothers smoked cocaine during pregnancy? a) abnormal immune functioning b) predisposition to later drug use c) increased attention d) abnormal thyroid size
c) increased attention
Which is the MOST accurate statement about the effects of marijuana in chronic male users? a) it increases fertility in some men b) it causes infertility in most men c) it causes lower sperm count in some men d) it causes abnormal sperm morphology (shape and size) in some men
c) it causes lower sperm count in some men
Clarence suffers from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). After years of pain, and going from one doctor to another without relief, he decides to commit suicide. This _____ stressor was the cause. a) immediate b) environmental c) long-term d) psychological
c) long-term
Detoxification is a systematic and _____ withdrawal from a drug. a) self-help form of b) psychological c) medically supervised d) abrupt
c) medically supervised
The frequent vomiting and chronic diarrhea occasioned by bulimia nervosa may lead to the loss of which important bodily nutrient? a) L-tryptophan b) lysine c) potassium d) selenium
c) potassium
Delilah has just been diagnosed with bulimia nervosa after suffering from eating disorders for years. Her doctor warns her parents to look out for any inappropriate compensatory behaviors, which could include: a) excessing sleeping b) preferring soft foods c) regular use of laxatives d) visiting pro-bulimia websites
c) regular use of laxatives
The activity of the neurotransmitter _____ tends to be low in people who commit suicide. a) norepinephrine b) epinephrine c) serotonin d) dopamine
c) serotonin
Sunita has bulimia nervosa. Her weight is MOST likely to be: a) within a normal range, with little fluctuation within that range b) drastically about the normal range c) within a normal range, although it may fluctuate markedly within that range d) drastically below the normal range
c) within a normal range, although it may fluctuate markedly within that range
The peak age range during which women develop anorexia nervosa is between: a) 16 and 18 b) 17 and 20 c) 14 and 16 d) 14 and 20
d) 14 and 20
Just under _____ percent of the population has a binge-eating disorder. a) 9 b) 7 c) 5 d) 3
d) 3
_____ is a disorder marked by the pursuit of extreme thinness and by extreme weight loss. a) Binge-eating disorder b) Binge-purge syndrome c) Bulimia nervosa d) Anorexia nervosa
d) Anorexia nervosa
Sharon is an African American female in her late teens who has suicidal thoughts. Which statement is MOST likely true about Sharon when it comes to suicide prevention? a) prevention programs would not work for her b) sharon is likely to admit to her feelings in speaking with professionals c) sharon is less likely than european american men to call a suicide hotline d) sharon is a typical caller for suicide prevention centers
d) Sharon is a typical caller for suicide prevention centers.
Micah has a substance use disorder for which he is not receiving treatment. Based on what is known about substance use disorders, which statement is FALSE about Micah's condition? a) He may become physically dependent on the substance b) He may experience withdrawal when he stops using the substance c) He may develop tolerance for the substance d) The disorder is unlikely to affect his social life
d) The disorder is unlikely to affect his social life
Some clinicians believe that _____ is the single most likely indicator of suicidal intent. a) severe depression b) drug and alcohol use c) dichotomous thinking d) a feeling of hopelessness
d) a feeling of hopelessness
A characteristic common to individuals with binge eating disorder is that they: a) overestimate their ability to lose weight b) are alexithymic about their binge eating c) are preoccupied with exercise and calorie counting d) assess their self-worth largely based on their weight and shape
d) assess their self-worth largely based on their weight and shape
A serious, irreversible condition affecting the liver that is associated with long-term excessive drinking is: a) Korsakoff's syndrome b) delirium tremens c) fetal alcohol syndrome d) cirrhosis
d) cirrhosis
Kenny is in detox, and his former drug supplier comes to visit him. It eases his withdrawal symptoms, supporting the idea that _____ may be a significant factor in the development and maintenance of substance addiction. a) participant modeling b) operant conditioning c) reward pathways d) classical conditioning
d) classical conditioning
What theory explains how the sight of a hypodermic needle can induce a "high" in a person who is dependent on heroin? a) operant conditioning b) cognitive dissonance c) opponent-process d) classical conditioning
d) classical conditioning
What theory explains how the sight of a hypodermic needle can induce a "high" in a person who is dependent on heroin? a) operant conditioning b) cognitive dissonance c) opponent-process d) classical conditioning
d) classical conditioning
When one suicide sets off a rash of other suicides, this is referred to as suicide: a) spreading b) activation c) networking d) contagion
d) contagion
LaRon is receiving treatment for a cocaine addiction. Each time he submits a drug-free urine specimen, he is given a reward. This type of behavioral treatment is called: a) a token economy b) classical conditioning c) relapse prevention training d) contingency management
d) contingency management
Which drugs will slow the activity of the central nervous system? a) hallucinogens b) stimulants c) cannabis drugs d) depressants
d) depressants
Dr. Yates has an inpatient treatment program for substance use disorders. He has his clients on a contingency management program that provides them with privileges contingent on _____ when they return to the facility from weekend passes. a) reported abstinence b) self-monitoring c) detoxification d) drug-free urine specimens
d) drug-free urine specimens
Which factor does NOT contribute to the high suicide rate among elderly people? a) elderly people may feel a loss of control in their lives b) elderly people may have chronic illnesses c) elderly people may feel that they have lost status in society d) elderly people have difficulty learning to use new technologies
d) elderly people have difficulty learning to use new technologies
Dr. Marks endorses a biological perspective of suicide. He is MOST likely to rely on _____ studies to support the position that biological factors contribute to suicidal behavior. a) cross-sectional b) longitudinal c) correlational d) family pedigree
d) family pedigree
Relatives and friends' intense feelings after a suicide will likely include all of the following EXCEPT: a) anger b) guilt c) sadness d) fear
d) fear
The Self-Injury Implicit Association Test instructs people to pair various suicide-related words (for example, "dead," "lifeless," "suicide") with words that are personally relevant ("I," "myself," "mine") and with words that are not personally relevant ("they," "them," "other"). What does this test measure to assess risk of suicide? a) frequency with which personally relevant words are paired with suicide-related words b) terms associated with personally relevant words compared to terms associated with nonpersonally relevant words c) how often suicide related words are paired with personally relevant words compared to how often suicide related words are paired with nonpersonally relevant words d) how quickly suicide-related words are paired with personally relevant words compared to how quickly suicide-related words are paired with nonpersonally relevant words
d) how quickly suicide-related words are paired with personally relevant words compared to how quickly suicide-related words are paired with nonpersonally relevant words
Crack cocaine has resulted in epidemics among people in poor urban areas primarily because: a) they dislike powder cocaine b) it is expensive c) they prefer to smoke rather than snort d) it is sold in low-cost, small quantities
d) it is sold in low-cost, small quantities
_____ therapy encourages the patient to acknowledge and accept the painful feelings that may have caused their initial suicide attempt. a) implicit association b) interpersonal c) dichotomous d) mindfulness-based
d) mindfulness-based
In Alex's continuing substance abuse treatment program, a nurse empathizes with her and helps motivate her to recognize her problem and commit to making constructive choices and behavior changes in her life. This technique is called: a) crisis intervention b) biofeedback c) exposure d) motivational interviewing
d) motivational interviewing
Which statement BEST represents the relationship between binge eating disorder and being overweight or obese? a) Most overweight and obese individuals engage in binge eating b) binge eating disorder is not linked to being overweight or obese c) binge eating disorder is not associated with changes in body weight d) roughly half of people with binge eating disorder become overweight or obese
d) roughly half of people with binge eating disorder become overweight or obese
When people with bulimia nervosa have a binge episode, they are the LEAST likely to eat: a) sandwiches b) cookies c) ice cream d) steak
d) steak
Duncan runs a _____ program, in which he and his staff try to identify people who are at risk for suicide in order to offer them help. a) mental illness treatment b) mental illness prevention c) suicide treatment d) suicide prevention
d) suicide prevention
The term psychedelic refers to: a) hallucinogens b) stimulants c) paralytics d) depressants
a) hallucinogens
