Psychology Chapter 13 Practice Quiz

Brandon is in the second grade and is impulsive, inattentive, and very active. His teacher and parents both were concerned about his behavior and took Brandon to see his pediatrician. Brandon was diagnosed with ADHD. Which treatment is he MOST likely to be given? A. stimulant medications B. stimulant medications along with psychological therapy C. depressant medications along with psychological therapy D. depressant medications

B

Depression is: A. more commonly suffered by men than women. B. the number one reason people seek mental health services. C. more common than phobias. D. less common than dissociative disorders.

B

Several times in the past two months, Petra has experienced a racing heart, intense fear that something horrible is about to happen, and an inability to breathe. Petra most likely suffers from: A. panic attacks B. a phobia C. schizophrenia D. bipolar disorder

A

Which area of the nervous system has NOT been found to have abnormal functioning in individuals with schizophrenia? A. the cerebellum B. the frontal lobes C. the thalamus D. the amygdala

A

Who is MOST likely to commit a violent criminal act? A. Marco, who has schizophrenia B. Abigial, who has been diagnosed with attention-defecit/hyperactivity disorder C. Maggie, who is suffering from posttraumatic stress disorder D. Brenda, who is suffering from postpartum depression

A

_____ is characterized by moods that alternate between the hopelessness and lethargy of depression and the euphoric, hyperactive state of mania. A. Bipolar disorder B. Schizophrenia C. Major depressive disorder D. Generalized anxiety disorder

A

After study participants were told that a videotaped interviewee was a psychiatric patient, they characterized the person with phrases like "passive type" or "frightened of his own impulses." This study BEST illustrates the: A. shortcomings of the social-cognitive perspective. B. biasing power of diagnostic labels. C. dangers of dissociative identity disorder. D, unreliability of the DSM-5.

B

At a party, Jenn and her friends try a new drug. Within a half-hour they are feeling great, hugging each other, sweating, thirsty, and begin to feel overheated. They drug they took is MOST likely: A. cocaine B. MDMA C. LSD D. marijuana

B

Boris is a prolific painter. However, he is also prone to periods of hopelessness and depression, which are followed by periods of mania. It is very likely that Boris is suffering from a(n) _____ disorder. A. major depressive B. bipolar C. dissociative D. obsessive-compulsive

B

For the past four weeks, Odessa has been feeling lethargic and worthless. Her friends are worried because she no longer shows interest in her normal social activities. It is very likely that Odessa is suffering from: A. antisocial personality disorder B. major depressive disorder C. schizophrenia D. free-floating anxiety

B

In _____ disorder, the affected person is aggressive and ruthless and shows no sign of the conscience that would inhibit wrongdoing. A. dissociative identity B. antisocial personality C. obsessive-compulsive D. generalized anxiety

B

In _____, a person exhibits persistent distress due to harmful thoughts, feelings, and actions. A. an unfamiliar environment B. a psychological disorder C. learned helplessness D. normal life

B

Major depressive disorder is a mood disorder characterized by signs of depression such as lethargy, feelings of worthlessness, and loss of interest in family, friends, and activities. To be diagnosed with major depressive disorder, these signs must: A. last for one week. B. last for two or more weeks. C. be caused by a medical condition. D. alternate with symptoms of mania.

B

Mrs. Higgins believes that aliens from another planet have removed her stomach and are watching to see how long it takes her to grow another. Mrs. Higgins is MOST likely suffering from: A. a phobia. B. schizophrenia. C. bipolar disorder. D. dissociative identity disorder.

B

One criticism of diagnoses of dissociative identity disorder is that it is possible that individuals are simply: A. anxious. B. fantasy prone. C. depressed. D. disordered in thinking.

B

Thirty-year-old Nellie has been diagnosed with schizophrenia. She is unable to ignore irrelevant stimuli and she often gives her undivided attention to minute stimuli such as a spotlight shining in a window. This type of attention problem is thought to contribute to: A. hallucinations. B. disorganized thoughts. C. a flat affect. D. inappropriate emotions.

B

Which factor is NOT a good predictor of acting violently? A. access to guns B. suffering from a mental disorder C. use of alcohol or drugs D. previous violence

B

Which of these disorders is almost never diagnosed in countries such as Great Britain, Japan, and India? A. social anxiety disorder B. dissociative identity disorder C. persistent depressive disorder D. attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder

B

Alcohol, barbiturates, and opiates calm neural activity and slow body functions. They belong to this category of psychoactive drugs. A. hallucinogens B. antidepressants C. depressants D. stimulants

C

An effective way to break the cycle of depression is to explain stressful events in terms that are: A. temporary and global. B. global and stable. C. specific and temporary. D. stable and specific.

C

Andrea experiences extreme anxiety when she approaches any lake. Her therapist suggests that her fear may be the result of a traumatic childhood boating accident. The therapist's suggestion reflects a(n) _____ perspective. A. biological B. learning C. psychoanalytic D. evolutionary

C

An integrated understanding of psychological disorders in terms of stressful memories, evolutionary processes, and gender roles is MOST clearly provided by: A. a biopsychosocial approach. B. the medical model. C. the learning perspective. D. a linkage analysis.

A

Elsa is a 50-year-old teacher who is openly gay. According to the American Psychiatric Association (APA) in 2013, Elsa's homosexuality: A. is NOT classified as an illness. B. The APA has no opinion about homosexuality. C. does NOT put her at greater risk for mental health problems. D. is classified as an illness.

A

A sudden loss of memory is one symptom of _____ disorder. A. panic B. dissociative C. bipolar D. obsessive-compulsive

B

Which substance is NOT a stimulant? A. caffeine B. alcohol C. nicotine D. cocaine

B

A major characteristic of schizophrenia is inappropriate emotion. For example, some people suffering from schizophrenia exhibit _____, often described as a "zombielike" state of apparent apathy. A. obsessions B. hallucinations C. delusionsa D. flat affect

D

If someone avoids situations in which help may not be available when panic strikes, that person may be suffering from: A. a manic state. B. obsessive-compulsive disorder. C. persistent depressive disorder. D. agoraphobia.

D

Depression is a serious, common psychological problem that affects many people. Although questions remain concerning the cause(s) of depression, we do know that: A. women are nearly twice as likely to suffer from major depression than are men. B. the rate of major depressive disorder is decreasing. C. major depressive episodes are never preceded by stressful events. D. most major depressive episodes do not self-terminate.

A

In an attempt to lose some of the weight gained by binge eating, Melissa uses laxatives and exercises until she is exhausted. Melissa demonstrates symptoms of: A. bulimia nervosa. B. bipolar disorder. C. hypervigilance. D. anorexia nervosa.

A

It has been estimated that _____ presidents endured a psychological disorder. A. 18 B. 22 C. 10 D. 12

A

Lynette is released after a four-week stay at a psychiatric hospital. She needs to find an apartment near her workplace because she cannot afford a car. When she talks to potential landlords, how should she describe herself? A. She should NOT tell them she was in a psychiatric hospital; many people react negatively to those labeled "mentally ill" B. She SHOULD tell them she was in a psychiatric hospital; many people react more positively and empathically toward those labeled "mentally ill" C.She SHOULD tell them because it is against the law for her NOT to disclose that she was in a mental hospital D. She should tell them because negative attitudes toward those labeled "mentally ill" only exist in other countries, so she does not need to worry about telling potential landlords she was in a psychiatric hospital.

A

Obsessive-compulsive disorder is part of a general set of disorders that involve: A. anxiety B. depressed mood C. delusions D. impulse control

A

Bobby stole money from the local grocery store on the corner to buy beer. He later assaulted a 72-year-old woman and stole her purse. In the alley, he dumped the purse, went to Starbucks for a cup of coffee, and proceeded to take the train to the suburbs. On the train, someone stepped on his shoes, and he threw the hot coffee on their face and laughed. Bobby may have a _____ disorder. A. major depressive B. dissociative identity C. antisocial personality D. disruptive mood dysregulation

C

Corey is trying to cut back on his consumption of caffeinated beverages. He will NOT experience: A. headaches. B. depression. C. increased energy. D. irritability.

C

Last week, Becky read that labels can bias perceptions, so she does not support placing diagnostic labels on psychological problems. If someone were trying to convince her that these types of labels do have benefits, the person might tell her that mental health professionals do NOT use labels to: A. comprehend the underlying causes of psychological problems. B. choose the most effective course of treatment. C. assume previous diagnoses of a client's diseases. D. communicate about their clients.

C

Montell was rushed to the emergency room because he had convulsions and went into cardiac arrest after trying: A. barbiturates B. cocaine C. marijuana D. alcohol

C

People who are troubled by unwanted repetitive thoughts and actions or both are suffering from: A. panic attacks. B. panic disorder. C. obsessive-compulsive disorder. D. generalized anxiety disorder.

C

People who have a sibling or parent with schizophrenia have about a _____ chance of developing the disorder. A. 1 in 2 B. 1 in 20 C. 1 in 10 D. 1 in 100

C

What percentage of Americans agreed that "increased government spending on mental health screening and treatment" would be a "somewhat" or "very" effective "approach to preventing mass shootings at schools?" A. 55 percent B. 72 percent C. 84 percent D. 64 percent

C

When schizophrenia develops slowly (chronic or process schizophrenia), how likely is it that individuals will recover? A. Recovery is unlikely unless the person is immediately medicated. B. Recovery is likely; this is a milder form of schizophrenia. C. Recovery is unlikely for chronic schizophrenia. D. Recovery is likely because this type tends to occur in late childhood.

C

Which 15-year-old girl might be MOST at risk for drug abuse? A. one who occasionally overeats B. one with continually married parents C. one who has a history of physical abuse and depression D. one who is Amish and from an impoverished family

C

Which psychoactive drug produces a quick and very powerful rush of euphoria? A. marijuana B. alcohol C. cocaine D. barbiturates

C

Who is MOST likely to commit a violent act? A. Jerry, who has Alzheimer's disease B. Mary, who is suffering from depression C. Mark, who is an alcoholic D. Stacey, who has characteristics of an eating disorder

C

_____ disorders are characterized by inflexible and enduring maladaptive character traits that impair social functioning. A. Substance use B. Anxiety C. Personality D. Mood

C

_____ is the study of environmental influences on gene expression that occur without a change in DNA. A. The biopsychosocial approach B. Behaviorism C. Epigenetics D. The medical model

C

Augustus has chronic back pain and has started taking powerful pain medication to alleviate the pain. His doctor told him to take one pill every four hours, which seemed to manage the pain at first. Now, Augustus finds that he needs to take two pills at a time to relieve the pain. Which statement does NOT exhibit a reason for this phenomenon? A. His brain is adapting to the drug. B. Repeated exposure to the drug has reduced its effect. C. Tolerance has increased because of his continued use of the pain medication. D. He is experiencing withdrawal.

D

Seven months ago, Quinn witnessed the gruesome murder of a close friend. Although many people expected him to suffer from this, he seemed to have the opposite reaction. He had a greater appreciation for life, his relationships with his family became more meaningful, and he became more involved in his faith. Quinn's response is known as: A. hypervigilance. B. stimulus generalization. C. posttraumatic stress disorder. D. survivor resiliency.

D

Spencer has been diagnosed with schizophrenia. His parents have a difficult time understanding him because his speech is fragmented and bizarre. He jumps from one idea to another, sometimes within sentences, creating a: A. paranoid state. B. compulsive action. C. flat affect. D. "word salad."

D

Susan has been diagnosed with panic disorder and refuses to leave her home without her husband. She fears any situation in which she cannot escape or find help when a panic attack would strike. Susan suffers from panic disorder with: A. hypervigilance B. dysthmia C. social anxiety D. agoraphobia

D

The brains of people who suffer from depression tend to have low levels of: A. electrical activity. B. blood flow. C. dopamine. D. serotonin.

D

The risk of suicide is _____ times greater in individuals who have experienced depression. A. 3 B. 10 C. 2 D. 5

D

Which factor is NOT affected by a psychological disorder? A. emotion regulation B. behavior C. cognition D. vision

D

Which perspective states that for many disorders (such as schizophrenia) environmental factors can switch on genes, making an individual at greater risk for developing a disorder? A. evolutionary B. psychodynamic C. cognitive-behavioral D. epigenetic

D