Psych 205 Final

In the United States, most teenagers have cell phones and text. Which of the following MOST accurately describes adult usage? A. Most have cell phones, and most of them text. B. About half have cell phones, but most of them do not text. C. Most have cell phones, but most of them do not text. D. Most do not have cell phones, so most do not text.

A. Most have cell phones, and most of them text.

Sarah respects none of society's boundaries and is insensitive to other people, frequently violating their rights. She does not consider the consequences of her actions. She experiences: A. antisocial personality disorder. B. histrionic personality disorder. C. schizotypal personality disorder. D. schizoid personality disorder.

A. antisocial personality disorder.

Cognitive theorists believe that because of their difficulty scanning the environment, perceiving accurately, and picking up emotional cues, those with schizoid personalities develop ______ very slowly. A. language and motor skills B. allergies and other medical problems C. secondary sex characteristics D. thinking disorders

A. language and motor skills

"I am the greatest!" a famous boxer declared loudly and often. Had he in fact acted throughout his adult life as though he were the greatest, the most appropriate personality disorder diagnosis would be: A. narcissistic. B. impulse-control. C. antisocial. D. histrionic.

A. narcissistic.

The fact that those diagnosed with borderline personality disorder often were neglected, rejected, or sexually abused as children is best predicted by which view? A. psychodynamic B. cognitive C. biological D. sociocultural

A. psychodynamic

Personality disorders are categorized by clusters that include all of the following EXCEPT: A. schizophrenic. B. dramatic. C. odd. D. anxiety.

A. schizophrenic

A friend says, "My 70-year-old grandmother is in good physical health, but has been diagnosed with depression. Should my grandmother even bother getting therapy? She is pretty old, after all." Your best research-based answer is: A. "Yes, over half of elderly patients show improvement with treatment." B. "Maybe, only about 15% of elderly patients show improvement, though." C. "No, older adults with depression don't usually respond well to therapy." D. "Yes, be sure to use individual therapy, though; group therapies don't work well with the elderly."

A. "Yes, over half of elderly patients show improvement with treatment."

About what percentage of the population in the United States abuses or is dependent on cocaine? A. 3% B. 10% C. 5% D. less than 1%

A. 3%

Your elderly grandfather is deteriorating. At first he seemed only mildly forgetful, but lately he has had trouble recalling the names of close relatives and cannot remember where he is. He used to be very loving and patient, but now he is very unpleasant at odd moments. This condition is getting worse. He is probably experiencing: A. Alzheimer's disease. B. mental retardation. C. stroke-induced dementia. D. presenile delirium.

A. Alzheimer's disease.

The most feared psychological problem among the elderly is: A. Alzheimer's. B. alcoholism. C. stress. D. loss of sexual function. 1 points

A. Alzheimer's.

Which of the following is not true about obesity? A. It is a mental disorder. B. It is more common in lower socioeconomic groups. C. It is more common in children of the obese. D. It is on the rise in the United States.

A. It is a mental disorder.

Lola's physician prescribed diet pills. Which of the following drugs are they most likely to have contained? A. amphetamines B. cocaine C. morphine D. barbiturates

A. amphetamines

"Drug dependence may develop because one finds drug use rewarding when it reduces tension." Which view of substance abuse would applaud this statement most enthusiastically? A. behavioral B. sociocultural C. psychodynamic D. biological

A. behavioral

The stimulant used by more people in the world than any other is: A. caffeine. B. nicotine. C. cocaine (including free-based and crack forms). D. amphetamines.

A. caffeine

The prognosis for recovery from bulimia nervosa is worse as a function of: A. development of a pattern of frequent vomiting. B. length of time in treatment. C. age at onset of the disorder. D. age at which treatment is implemented.

A. development of a pattern of frequent vomiting.

Childhood disorders for which there are no direct adult counterparts are: A. elimination disorders. B. disruptive disorders. C. mental retardation. D. anxiety disorders.

A. elimination disorders.

8 Joey has been wetting his bed since he was a baby. He is 10 years old now. As a result, he will not stay over at his friend's house or go to camp. His condition is called: A. enuresis. B. conduct disorder. C. encopresis. D. noctural emission.

A. enuresis.

Psychosis means: A. loss of contact with reality. B. drug abuse. C. split personality. D. brain seizures.

A. loss of contact with reality.

Research with those experiencing auditory hallucinations has demonstrated all of the following except: A. movement of the oval window of the cochlea. B. increased activity near the brain's surface. C. increased blood flow in Broca's area. D. increased activity in the brain's hearing center.

A. movement of the oval window of the cochlea.

The currently accepted view of eating disorders is that its cause is: A. multidimensional. B. behavioral. C. biological. D. cognitive.

A. multidimensional.

The drug which, when misused, would most quickly result in dependence or addiction would be: A. opium. B. Xanax. C. ethyl alcohol. D. cannabis. 1 points

A. opium.

Intoxication is actually a form of: A. poisoning. B. tolerance. C. hallucination. D. substance dependence

A. poisoning.

Hormonal changes, life demands, and body of dissatisfaction are all reasons to explain why: A. postpubertal girls have higher rates of depression than postpubertal boys. B. younger children have higher rates of depression than older children. C. children of all ages have higher rates of depression than adults. D. depression rates are higher than anxiety rates in children.

A. postpubertal girls have higher rates of depression than postpubertal boys.

The inability to move the limbs in catatonic schizophrenia illustrates ______ symptoms of schizophrenia. A. psychomotor B. negative C. active D. positive

A. psychomotor

If one found that the average weight and size of cheerleaders had declined significantly over the years, and that those who aspired to be cheerleaders had a high level of eating disorders, one would have evidence for ______ causes of eating disorders. A. societal B. biological C. family D. psychological

A. societal

The term "schizophrenia" is derived from the Greek for: A. split mind. B. multiple personality. C. frantic mind. D. hysterical demeanor.

A. split mind.

The drug Ritalin is classified as a(n): A. stimulant. B. antidepressant. C. depressant. D. tranquillizer.

A. stimulant.

What is a common reason for the hospitalization of people with borderline personality disorder? A. They voluntarily ask for hospitalization, out of desperation. B. They may attempt suicide or otherwise hurt themselves. C. They are so afraid of leaving their homes that they suffer social paralysis. D. They finally cannot care for themselves.

B. They may attempt suicide or otherwise hurt themselves.

The personality disorder that is characterized as undying love and admiration for oneself is: A. schizotypal. B. narcissistic. C. histrionic. D. borderline.

B. narcissistic.

A group of diagnostic clinicians can't agree with each other on appropriate personality disorder diagnoses for several clients. In fact, it is obvious that, in many cases, they have inaccurately made their diagnoses. Assuming they are competent clinicians, this situation would indicate the DSM-IV-TR categories for personality disorder are: A. both reliable and valid. B. neither reliable nor valid. C. not reliable, but valid. D. reliable, but not valid.

B. neither reliable nor valid.

The term comorbidity means that: A. the appearance of one disorder implies the disappearance of the one that preceded it. B. two disorders may occur together in an individual. C. one disorder may develop into another. D. one disorder automatically implies the other.

B. two disorders may occur together in an individual

A person with schizophrenia demonstrates poverty of speech, and experiences auditory hallucinations. According to the "Type I-Type II" evaluation categorization, this person would be: A. neither Type I nor Type II, because these types apply only to the prodromal phase. B. a mix of Type I and Type II C. Type II. D. Type I.

B. a mix of Type I and Type II

Wes has a drink in the morning upon rising. He has a cocktail with breakfast. He usually sneaks a snort during the morning ("just to get through the day") and then drinks during his lunch. When he gets home after work he goes to a singles bar and immediately has a drink to ease his nerves about approaching the women there. Later, at home, he generally has a small dinner and then sits in front of the TV watching sports and drinking beer (as many as 12 cans). Somehow he manages to get up and go to work the next morning. Wes is displaying: A. delirium tremens. B. alcohol abuse. C. binge drinking. D. withdrawal.

B. alcohol abuse.

The viral explanation for schizophrenia suggests that brain abnormalities, and therefore schizophrenia, result from viral exposure: A. during puberty. B. before birth. C. during the two years just after puberty. D. between birth and two years old. 1 points

B. before birth.

The disorder that is characterized by eating binges followed by forced vomiting is called: A. anorexia nervosa. B. bulimia nervosa. C. obesity. D. obsession.

B. bulimia nervosa

Parents who feed their children when they are anxious and comfort them when they are tired (rather than giving them a nap) run the risk of producing children who: A. are insensitive to others. B. can't assess their own needs. C. are too independent. D. are overly dependent on internal cues.

B. can't assess their own needs.

Of the following alternatives, the one least likely to contribute to inequities between African Americans and white Americans in receiving long-acting stimulant drug treatment for ADHD is: A. social bias. B. differences in drug tolerance. C. economic factors. D. stereotyping.

B. differences in drug tolerance.

Alzheimer's is a brain ______ while stroke is a brain ______. A. injury; disease B. disease; injury C. poisoning; infection D. infection; disease 1 points

B. disease; injury

The first step in treating anorexia nervosa is to: A. correct family coping patterns. B. help the person to start to regain the lost weight. C. correct maladaptive thought patterns. D. resolve unresolved oral conflicts. 1 points

B. help the person to start to regain the lost weight.

The part of the brain most closely associated with the control of eating and body weight is the: A. cerebral cortex. B. hypothalamus. C. brain stem. D. thalamus.

B. hypothalamus.

Melanie has taken a lot of the drug that she was offered and in spite of being obviously uncoordinated and under the influence she wants to drive her car. Her condition is an example of: A. hallucinosis. B. intoxication. C. physical dependence. D. addiction.

B. intoxication.

Schizophrenia is found in all socioeconomic classes. However, it is more likely to be found in someone from a ______ background. A. professional level B. lower level C. middle level D. privileged (wealthy)

B. lower level

Those who used marijuana in the 1960s were less likely to develop drug dependence than users around the year 2000 because marijuana available in the 1960s had: A. much more THC. B. much less THC. C. more powerful hallucinogenic effects. D. no hallucinogenic effects. 1 points

B. much less THC

Alzheimer's disease is diagnosed on the basis of: A. neurofibrillary tangles and senile plaques evident after ingesting medication. B. neurofibrillary tangles and senile plaques evident at autopsy. C. neurofibrillary tangles and senile plaques evident in a CAT scan. D. neurofibrillary tangles and senile plaques evident through psychological testing.

B. neurofibrillary tangles and senile plaques evident at autopsy.

Research suggests that people continue to use tobacco despite its health risks because: A. they are not aware of the dangers. B. nicotine is so addictive. C. it decreases their level of stress. D. it is acceptable to smoke in U.S. culture.

B. nicotine is so addictive.

People suffering from anorexia nervosa tend to: A. correctly estimate their body size. B. overestimate their body size. C. underestimate their body size. D. vary in accuracy in estimating their body size. 1 points

B. overestimate their body size

Conduct disorder has most often been associated with: A. poverty. B. poor parent-child relationships. C. a history of child abuse. D. genetic or hormonal predisposition.

B. poor parent-child relationships.

Millie sees pretty colored butterflies on all the walls. She also hears gentle music (that is not there). The presence of these behaviors illustrates ______ symptoms of schizophrenia. A. psychomotor B. positive C. active D. negative

B. positive

In their attempts to explain schizophrenia, most modern psychodynamic theorists: A. accept the views of both Freud and Fromm-Reichmann. B. reject the views of both Freud and Fromm-Reichmann. C. reject the views of Freud, but accept the views of Fromm-Reichmann. D. accept the views of Freud, but reject the views of Fromm-Reichmann.

B. reject the views of both Freud and Fromm-Reichmann.

Of the following alternatives, the MOST commonly-used form of treatment for a substance abuse disorder is: A. outpatient mental health center. B. self-help groups. C. inpatient rehabilitation. D. hospital inpatient.

B. self-help groups.

What is the first type of food usually eliminated from the diet of the developing restricting-type anorexic person? A. breads B. sweets C. meat D. nuts and grains

B. sweets

A person's "weight set point" is: A. the ideal weight that they desire to achieve. B. their body's natural weight. C. the average weight for somebody of their height. D. their current weight.

B. their body's natural weight.

The personality disorder that is most often associated with criminal behavior is the: A. narcissistic personality disorder. B. borderline personality disorder. C. antisocial personality disorder. D. histrionic personality disorder.

C. antisocial personality disorder.

A person who has an excessive need to be taken care of and is clingy is most likely to qualify for a diagnosis of: A. paranoid personality disorder. B. narcissistic personality disorder. C. dependent personality disorder. D. histrionic personality disorder.

C. dependent personality disorder.

Beatlemania" gripped the United States in the 1960s when the British rock group The Beatles performed; adoring fans screamed, sometimes fainted, and shouted exaggerated, emotional praise at the group. These behaviors most closely resemble the characteristics of which personality disorder? A. antisocial B. narcissistic C. histrionic D. schizoid

C. histrionic

The consistencies of one's personality are called: A. personality typologies. B. learned responses. C. personality traits. D. inherited characteristics.

C. personality traits.

The enduring pattern of inner experiences and outward behavior that is unique to each individual is termed: A. individuality. B. character. C. personality. D. a trait.

C. personality.

"It is clear that very demanding parents caused this person to develop paranoid personality disorder." This quote most likely would come from one with which theoretical position? A. cognitive B. behavioral C. psychodynamic D. sociocultural

C. psychodynamic

The theorist who describes the schizoid personality disorder as arising from coping with parental rejection by avoiding relationships represents the ______ theoretical orientation. A. cognitive B. behavioral C. psychodynamic D. existential

C. psychodynamic

What percentage of the world population is estimated to have schizophrenia? A. 5% B. 10% C. 1% D. .05%

C. 1%

The most frequent cause of irreversible dementia in the elderly is: A. Parkinson's disease. B. vascular. C. Alzheimer's disease. D. congestive heart failure.

C. Alzheimer's disease.

Many teenagers go on occasional eating binges. Which of the following is true? A. The behavior is perfectly normal. B. The behavior inevitably leads to bulimia. C. Most people who engage in the behavior are not bulimic. D. The behavior inevitably leads to excessive exercise.

C. Most people who engage in the behavior are not bulimic

A person who has injected a narcotic feels relaxed, happy, and unconcerned about food, sex, or other bodily needs. This person is experiencing what is known as: A. free-basing. B. endorphin release. C. a high. D. a rush.

C. a high

Which of the following problems is common in anorexia nervosa? A. increased heart rate B. high blood pressure C. amenorrhea D. elevated body temperature

C. amenorrhea

Most people with bulimia nervosa ______ compared to people with anorexia nervosa. A. have less education B. are younger C. are of more normal weight D. have obsessive thoughts about food

C. are of more normal weight

A common symptom of paranoid schizophrenia is: A. affect that is cool and aloof. B. psychomotor disturbance. C. auditory hallucinations. D. loose associations and neologisms.

C. auditory hallucinations.

The most common type of hallucination in schizophrenia is: A. olfactory. B. tactile. C. auditory. D. visual.

C. auditory.

A person who loses weight by forcing herself to vomit after meals or by using laxatives, and who otherwise fits the definition of anorexia is experiencing: A. food-phobia anorexia nervosa. B. variable limited anorexia nervosa. C. binge-eating/purging anorexia nervosa. D. restricted-type anorexia nervosa. 1 points

C. binge-eating/purging anorexia nervosa

Recent studies show that autistic children are more likely than other children to have abnormalities in which section of the brain? A. cerebral cortex B. hypothalamus C. cerebellum D. corpus callosum

C. cerebellum

Compared with those diagnosed with schizophrenia in developing countries, those diagnosed with schizophrenia in developed countries are MORE likely to experience all of the following EXCEPT: A. access to powerful antipsychotic drugs. B. episodic symptoms. C. complete remission. D. hospitalization.

C. complete remission.

One speech problem displayed by many autistic children is that they repeat everything said to them. This is called: A. nominal aphasia. B. neologism. C. echolalia. D. pronominal reversal.

C. echolalia.

Salvador Minuchin describes a family system in which members are overly involved in each other's affairs. It is known as the: A. homeostatic family system. B. interrelationary pattern. C. enmeshed family pattern. D. dysfunctionally interdependent system.

C. enmeshed family pattern.

When Janice drinks her milk, she is sure from the taste that someone put salt in it. Janice is most likely experiencing a(n) ______ hallucination. A. somatic B. olfactory C. gustatory D. auditory

C. gustatory

The hallucinations and distortions of perception some drugs produce are called: A. intoxication. B. substance abuse. C. hallucinosis. D. substance dependence.

C. hallucinosis.

A particular problem often found more prominently in the elderly that is related to substance abuse is: A. drinking in reaction to negative life events. B. alcoholism. C. misuse of prescription drugs. D. use of detoxification.

C. misuse of prescription drugs.

A child is openly hostile toward her parents. She argues with them constantly and will not do anything they say. They cannot control her. The diagnosis she is most likely to receive is: A. attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. B. conduct disorder. C. oppositional defiant disorder. D. juvenile delinquency.

C. oppositional defiant disorder.

One of the features of Alcoholics Anonymous is: A. residential services. B. alcohol maintenance. C. peer support. D. antagonistic medication.

C. peer support

Mendon began by taking one amphetamine a day to control his appetite. After a month or so it did not work as well but two pills did. This is an example of: A. withdrawal. B. dependence. C. tolerance. D. resistance.

C. tolerance.

A person with schizophrenia experiences less frequent emotional outbursts than before, and is beginning to participate somewhat in family get-togethers; however, some symptoms persist. Most likely, this person's diagnosis is: A. paranoid type. B. undifferentiated type. C. unorganized type. D. residual type.

C. unorganized type.

The finding that the highest rates of schizophrenia are found among people who are born during the winter supports which theory of schizophrenia? A. biochemical theory B. genetic theory C. viral theory D. dopamine theory

C. viral theory

Pat and Jody each have 5 screwdrivers (OJ and vodka). Pat gets very drunk. Jody does not. Which of the following is most likely to be true? A. Pat is Caucasian, Jody is African American. B. Pat is older than Jody. C. Pat is a woman, Jody is a man. D. Pat is healthier than Jody.

C. Pat is a woman, Jody is a man

Which category of personality disorder contains the disorders MOST commonly diagnosed? A. "odd" B. "anxious" C. There are no clear differences among the categories in terms of frequency of diagnosis. D. "dramatic"

D. "dramatic"

Ty is fairly handsome, but not as handsome as he thinks he is. He doesn't give a hoot about anyone but himself and is sure that everyone around him feels the same way. He is most likely experiencing: A. schizoid personality disorder. B. schizotypal personality disorder. C. obsessive-compulsive personality disorder. D. narcissistic personality disorder.

D. narcissistic personality disorder.

The absence of parental love results in emotional detachment and the use of power to form relationships. This is most like a ______ explanation of the development of antisocial personality disorder. A. behavioral B. cognitive C. biological D. psychodynamic

D. psychodynamic

"I'm no fool, no sirree! I'm gonna live to be 103..." sang the Disney character Jiminy Cricket decades ago. If Jiminy Cricket had been a human (most crickets live only a few weeks), what's the BEST advice you could have given him to live a very long life? A. "Avoid life's hassles, have good health habits, and accept ongoing, preventative psychological counseling." B. "There's nothing you can do: extreme longevity is entirely genetic." C. "Find a 'personal space' where you can get away from the world and inherit 'longevity' genes." D. "Accept life's challenges with optimism, have good health habits, and inherit 'longevity' genes."

D. "Accept life's challenges with optimism, have good health habits, and inherit 'longevity' genes

The peak age range for the development of anorexia nervosa is: A. 10-13. B. 7-10. C. 20-25. D. 14-18. 1 points

D. 14-18.

Jenny simply cannot get up in the morning without her uppers, those little amphetamine pills her friend gave her. She feels she must take them every day. She has: A. hallucinosis. B. an organic mental syndrome. C. a drug tolerance. D. a substance-dependence disorder.

D. a substance-dependence disorder.

The percentage of the U.S. population aged 65 and older today is: A. about 4%. B. about 7%. C. about 10%. D. about 13%.

D. about 13%.

Which of the following is the best example of alexithymia? A. an inability to act independently B. an inability to control one's eating C. an inability to describe one's body accurately D. an inability to describe one's feelings accurately

D. an inability to describe one's feelings accurately

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: A. carbohydrate deprivation. B. Carpenter's syndrome. C. bulimia nervosa. D. anorexia nervosa.

D. anorexia nervosa

Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder is more common in ______ than ______. A. adults; children B. adolescents; children C. girls; boys D. boys; girls

D. boys; girls

Which of the following is a negative effect of cannabis use? A. the possibility of stroke B. strong withdrawal symptoms upon stopping C. the possibility of heart attack D. decrease in fertility

D. decrease in fertility

A clouding of consciousness that develops over a short period of time and can often be reversed if its underlying cause can be found is called: A. delusional disorder. B. cognitive mapping. C. dementia. D. delirium.

D. delirium.

Drinking alcohol during pregnancy can damage the developing embryo and fetus, resulting in: A. neonatal Korsakoff's syndrome. B. Sudden Infant Death Syndrome. C. excessively large babies. D. fetal alcohol syndrome.

D. fetal alcohol syndrome

For people with bulimia nervosa, binge episodes produce feelings of: A. control. B. satisfaction. C. anxiety and mania. D. guilt and depression.

D. guilt and depression.

The data from studies of the biological and adoptive parents of children who receive a diagnosis of schizophrenia as adults show that the concordance rate of schizophrenia with biological relatives is: A. equally low with both biological and adoptive relatives. B. lower than with adoptive relatives. C. a direct function of the age of adoption. D. higher than with adoptive relatives.

D. higher than with adoptive relatives.

A person with schizophrenia who laughs when told sad news and screams in situations that most people see as warm and tender is experiencing: A. delusions of control. B. olfactory hallucinations. C. cognitive distortion. D. inappropriate affect. 1 points

D. inappropriate affect.

"I like to read books. I read a book about a gilzbok... but they have nothing to interest me... it is just amudence all over again." This type of talk illustrates: A. derailment. B. clang. C. perseveration. D. neologisms.

D. neologisms.

If a person has smaller-than-normal ventricles in the brain and normal-sized temporal lobes, the probability that the person will be diagnosed with schizophrenia is: A. slightly above average since normal-sized temporal lobes are more common in those with schizophrenia than in others. B. high since both of those brain characteristics are more common in those with schizophrenia than in others. C. well above average since small ventricles are more common in those with schizophrenia than in others. D. no higher than average since neither smaller-than-normal ventricles in the brain nor normal-sized temporal lobes are more common in those with schizophrenia than in others.

D. no higher than average since neither smaller-than-normal ventricles in the brain nor normal-sized temporal lobes are more common in those with schizophrenia than in others.

Most evidence for the effectiveness of self-help programs comes from: A. cross-sectional surveys of self-help program participants. B. carefully monitored longitudinal studies. C. laboratory experimentation and generalization of findings. D. testimonials from those who have gone through such a program.

D. testimonials from those who have gone through such a program.