Chapter 15

Which classification system is used by most mental health professionals in the United States of America? A. determinants of social mental disorders B. diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders C. determining statistical manifestation of disorders D. international classification of diseases

diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders

Which of the following exemplifies a symptom of autism spectrum disorder? A. Gemma is very impulsive - as soon as an idea enters her head she acts upon it B. Gemma is quick to anger and is incapable of dealing with a situation in which she is not the center of attention C. Gemma exhibits deficits in social interaction by not initiating conversations with other children, and she turns her head away when spoken to D. Gemma is submissive and physically clings to the people around her.

Gemma exhibits deficits in social interaction by not initiating conversations with other children, and she turns her head away when spoken to

Which pair of neurotransmitters has received the most attention as a potential explanation for the symptoms of schizophrenia? A. dopamine and serotonin B. norepinephrine and gamma-aminobutyric acid C. gamma-aminobutyric acid ad oxytocin D. serotonin and norepinephrine

dopamine and serotonin

Cole spends a few weeks being treated for major depressive disorder. He eventually stops exhibiting symptoms, but a few months later they reoccur. Once again the symptoms dissipate, but a few months later they reoccur. Cole's major depressive disorder is ________? A. asymptomatic B. episodic C. limited in duration to a few weeks D. reoccurring every few months

episodic

Fidet suddenly wanders away from his home and experiences confusion about his identity. Fidet may be experiencing dissociative ______________. A. identity disorder B. depersonalization C. fugue D. psychosis

fugue

Janice is in the middle of a distinct period of an abnormally and persistently elevated mood. In the last week she has cleaned her house from top to bottom (breaking windows and dishes in the process), bought a new car that she can't afford, and dug up most of her yard in case she might want a garden next year. Janice is experiencing ________. A. dissociative B. psychotic C. manic D. body dysmorphic

manic

Nathan has an overinflated and unjustified sense of self-importance. He is preoccupied with fantasies of success and believes that he is entitled to special treatment from others. Which of the following diagnoses accounts for Nathan's personality? A. histrionic B. borderline C. narcissistic D. schizotypal

narcissistic

If Laura has bipolar disorder, then she ________. A. experiences flashbacks interspersed with depression B. never thinks about the risk that a major depressive episode will follow a manic episode C. often experiences mood states that vacillate between depression and mania D. once started a day euphoric and ended the day tired

often experiences mood states that vacillate between depression and mania

Which of the following is an inaccurate statement about dissociative disorders? A. These disorders have a psychological rather than a physical cause B. people with these disorders become disconnected from their sense of self C. people with theses disorders exhibit a personality style that differs markedly from the expectations of their culture D. people with these disorders experience memory and identity disturbances

people with theses disorders exhibit a personality style that differs markedly from the expectations of their culture

At the most basic level, schizophrenia is best conceptualized as a(n) ________ disorder. A. impulse control B. obsessive-compulsive C. dissociative D. psychotic

psychotic

What do obsessive-compulsive disorder, body dysmorphic disorder, and hoarding disorder have in common? A. conviction that the patient herself is the cause of many people's troubles B. repetitive thoughts and urges, as well as an uncontrollable need to engage in repetitive behavior and mental acts C.. generalized anxiety disorder and specific phobias D. obsession with suffering of others

repetitive thoughts and urges, as well as an uncontrollable need to engage in repetitive behavior and mental acts

Alexis experiences the symptoms of major depressive disorder, but only during midwinter. What kind of depression does Alexis have? A. persistent depressive B. seasonal pattern C. bipolar D. peripartum/postpartum

seasonal pattern

Autism spectrum disorder is marked by all but which of the following categories of symptoms? A. repetitive patterns of behavior or interests B. deficits in social interactions C. severe depressive symptoms D deficits in communication

severe depressive symptoms

The ____________ perspective of psychological disorders attributed symptoms of such ailments to forces that were beyond scientific understanding, such as black magic or evil spirits. A. biological B. diathesis-stress C. neurological D. supernatural

supernatural

peripartum onset depression is the kind of depression _____________. A. that applies to women who experience major depressive symptoms during or in the four weeks after a pregnancy B. in which an individual has a tendency to repetitively and passively dwell on one's depressed symptoms, their meanings, and their consequences C. characterized by mood states that vacillate between depressive and mania D. in which an individual experiences mania, characterized by extremely cheerful and euphoric mood, excessive talkativeness, irritability, increased activity levels, and other symptoms

that applies to women who experience major depressive symptoms during or in the four weeks after a pregnancy

what is meant by the term etiology? A. the cause of a disorder B. frequency with which a given illness occurs C. the different symptoms of a given condition D. likely future path of an illness

the cause of a disorder

Piper is terribly afraid of a number of different situations. She doesn't like riding on public busses or subways, finds open spaces very intimidating, does not like feeling "lost in a crowd," and prefers the safe and secure feeling of her own home. If these symptoms cause disruptions in her life, Piper might be diagnosed with ________. A. agoraphobia B. acrophobia C. arachnophobia D. ophidiophobia

agoraphobia

Which of the following is a set of symptoms or behaviors that you might see in a person diagnosed with antisocial personality disorder? A. overinflated and unjustified sense of self-importance B. pervasive need for perfectionism that interferes with the ability to complete tasks C. lack of regard for others' rights, impulsivity, deceitfulness, irresponsibility, and lack of remorse over misdeeds

lack of regard for others' rights, impulsivity, deceitfulness, irresponsibility, and lack of remorse over misdeeds

Those symptoms that involve noticeable decreases and absences in certain behaviors, emotions, or drives in those afflicted with schizophrenia are called ________ symptoms. A. negative B. invisible C. positive D. absentee

negative

What is comorbidity? A. co-occurrence of two disorders B. having two causes of death C. having two causes for a single disorder D. mental disorder leading to death

co-occurrence of two disorders

Nicole is socially inhibited and oversensitive to negative evaluation. She was thinking about a career in nursing, but she changed her mind because she believes the doctors would criticize her and patients would reject her. She has never been on a date because she feels socially inept and unappealing; she avoids meeting new people because anything less than immediate, unconditional acceptance causes her anxiety. Just yesterday she was invited to go on a kayak trip, but she didn't go because she was worried she would embarrass herself. Which of the following diagnoses accounts for Nicole's personality? A. dependent personality disorder B. avoidant personality disorder C. schizotypal personality disorder

avoidant personality disorder

which of the following is a common characteristic of all dissociative disorders? A. feeling sad an hopeless over a long period of time B. memory loss C. becoming split off, or separated, from one's core sense of self D. rapidly fluctuating mood

becoming split off, or separated, from one's core sense of self

According to the textbook, which of theses events would have the highest likelihood of causing posttraumatic stress disorder? A. surviving a hurricane that destroyed a city B. a fire to one's home that left no remains C. being assaulted and robbed of your cash and credit cards D. reading about the death of dozens of people in a terrible airplane crash

being assaulted and robbed of your cash and credit cards