CHAPTER 15: PSYCHOLOGICAL DISORDERS

Which of the following is a common characteristic of all dissociative disorders? A. Becoming split off, or disassociated, from one's core sense of self. B. Feeling sad and hopeless over a long period of time. C. Memory loss. D. Rapidly fluctuation mood.

A. Becoming split off, or disassociated, from one's core sense of self.

Exhibiting a personality that __________ is a common characteristic of all personality disorders. A. differs markedly from the expectations of one's culture B. is borderline or narcissistic C. is incompatible with Western cultural norms D. is split off, or dissociated, form one's core sense of self

A. differs markedly from the expectations of one's culture

Which of the following is a major risk factor for developing a social anxiety disorder? A. Behavioral inhibition. B. Biological predisposition. C. Displaying a specific phobia. D. Exhibiting stress.

A. Behavioral inhibition.

Which of the following statements is true about obsessive-compulsive disorder? A. It involves intrusive, unpleasant thoughts and repetitive behaviors. B. It involves persistent, unfocused anxiety. C. It is most often diagnosed during adolescence. D. Men are more often diagnosed than women.

A. It involves intrusive, unpleasant thoughts and repetitive behaviors.

Which of the following is an example of the hopelessness theory? A. Rochelle has an expectation that terrible things will happen and there is nothing she can do about it--this leads her to become depressed. B. Rochelle is depressed, so she thinks terrible things will happen. C. Rochelle is in an earthquake and many of her friends die, so she becomes depressed. D. Rochelle stops taking her medication because she does not think medication will help her depression.

A. Rochelle has an expectation that terrible things will happen and there is nothing she can do about it--this leads her to become depressed.

Dr. Griffiths diagnosed Manuel with major depressive disorder because he __________. A. appears tearful to others and spends weeks at a time feeling sad, empty, and hopeless B. exhibits three separate personalities, each distinct from the other C. hates being outside the home alone D. refuses to leave his room due to anxiety over what might happen during the day

A. appears tearful to others and spends weeks at a time feeling sad, empty, and hopeless

A psychological disorder is a __________. A. condition characterized by abnormal thoughts, feelings, and behaviors B. condition characterized by normal thoughts, feelings, and behaviors C. manifestation of a psychopathology D. situational, idiosyncratic, or unconventional inner feelings

A. condition characterized by abnormal thoughts, feelings, and behaviors

Which of the following is a common characteristic of all anxiety disorders? A. Above average number of phobias. B. Excessive, persistent fear and anxiety. C. Inability to control the body's reaction to fear. D. Sporadic, intense panic attacks.

B. Excessive, persistent fear and anxiety.

Which of the following exemplifies a symptom of schizotypal personality personality disorder? A. Stella is devoted to her work and works so much that she has not time for friends or family. B. Stella laughed when her dog died and cried while watching a funny movie. C. Stella often lies, fights, and gets into trouble with police. D. When Stella's father asked how her day was, she interpreted it as a threat.

B. Stella laughed when her dog died and cried while watching a funny movie.

Egon can't pay attention in class. He is easily distracted, won't sit still and displays poor impulse control. The school counselor suggested that his parents take him to a doctor to have him assessed for __________. A. Asperger's syndrome B. attention deficit hyperactivity disorder C. autism spectrum disorder D. schizoid personality disorder

B. attention deficit hyperactivity disorder

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

C. Narcissistic personality disorder.

Which of the following exemplifies a symptom of paranoid personality disorder? A. Rafe believes he is entitled to special treatment from those around him. B. Rafe believes that his dreams are prophetic. C. Rafe is convinced his life has meaning beyond himself. D. Rafe is extremely suspicious of the people around him and mistrusts them for no identifiable reason.

D. Rafe is extremely suspicious of the people around him and mistrusts them for no identifiable reason.

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. Generalized anxiety and specific phobias. C. Obsession with the suffering of others. D. Repetitive thoughts and urges, as well as an uncontrollable need to engage in repetitive behavior and mental acts.

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

Veena's thoughts, perceptions, and behaviors are impaired to the point where she is unable to function normally in life. She experiences significant difficulties in many day-to-day activities, such as holding a job, paying bills, grooming, maintaining personal hygiene, and sustaining relationships. Which of the following disorders is Veena living with? A. Anxiety disorder. B. Borderline personality disorder. C. Major depressive disorder. D. Schizophrenia.

D. Schizophrenia.

Due to Dominique's obsessive-compulsive disorder, she may __________. A. exhibit an extreme fear of water B. insist that she hears voices C. refuse to leave her bed due to anxiety over what might happen during the day D. wash her hands every 10 minutes throughout the day

D. wash her hands every 10 minutes throughout the day