Quiz 6 - Ch.15

If Laura has bipolar disorder, then she ________.

often experiences mood states that vacillate between depression and mania

Cordelia, an active duty marine, served in Afghanistan. While she was on patrol with her friend, an IED went off, killing her friend and injuring her. In the two months since her friend died, Cordelia has been jumpy, irritable, avoids talking about her friend, and once every few days experiences a flashback to the explosion. Cordelia is experiencing a ________ disorder.

post-traumatic stress

What do obsessive-compulsive disorder and body dysmorphic disorder have in common?

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

Beverly has been diagnosed with body dysmorphic disorder. She is likely to ________.

seek unnecessary plastic surgery

Rudy has been a troublemaker from a very young age. At the age of nine, he was arrested for vandalism. At the age of thirteen, he forced the family cat to eat a lit firecracker. Now that Rudy is an adult, he has become a serial killer. Rudy is especially dangerous because people generally like him when they first meet him. Rudy most likely has a(n) __________ personality disorder. a. antisocial b. narcissistic c. avoidant d. schizotypal

(a) Antisocial

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

After Trung was robbed at gunpoint, he was found wandering around his neighborhood aimlessly. Although he had no physical injuries, he was unable to recall personal information, such as his name or home address. Trung was most likely suffering from a. dissociative amnesia. b. a fugue reaction. c. dissociative identity disorder. d. schizophrenia.

(a) Dissociative amnesia

Which of the following exemplifies a symptom of autism spectrum disorder? a. Gemma exhibits deficits in social interaction by not initiating conversations with other children, and she turns her head away when spoken to. 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 is submissive and physically clings to the people around her. d. Gemma is very impulsive—as soon as an idea enters her head she acts upon it.

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

Jamie's sleep patterns have been erratic over the course of the past few months, and she lacks the energy to do anything except lay on her couch. Jamie also feels completely hopeless, and she wonders if life is worth living anymore. Jamie is most likely suffering from a. major depression. b. dysthymic disorder. c. mania. d. cyclothymic disorder.

(a) Major depression

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 (adhd)

20-years-old Elton inherited a predisposition to depression and was brought up by a manic-depressive mother. Until now, Elton has avoided depression, but according to the diathesis-stress model, he may develop depression if he a. fails to undergo psychotherapy. b. encounters very stressful events. c. fails to recognize his genuine feelings about himself. d. develops serious diathesis.

(b) Encounters very stressful events

Lyndsay finds herself often thinking about the possibility of getting an infection from germs in her dorm room, and so she constantly is washing her hands to the point where her skin is red and sore. Lyndsay may be suffering from __________ disorder, and her persistent thoughts are known as __________. a. panic; compulsions b. obsessive-compulsive; obsessions c. obsessive-compulsive; compulsions d. panic; obsessions

(b) Obsessive-compulsive; obsessions

What symptom of schizophrenia is illustrated by the following example? So bees with knees have fleas and fleas jump, I jump like a jack, Jack the Giant Killer. Giants kill and transform things and something happened, but we can't hear because our eyes are like flies that flew away. A. catatonic behavior B. disorganized thinking C. hallucinations D. paranoid delusions

(c) Hallucinations

Twenty-year During an episode of the TV show Seinfeld, one of the characters was identified as "The Close Talker," meaning that he stood too close to people when he spoke to them. This person's behavior would most likely be judged abnormal on the basis of the __________ criterion for abnormality. a. dysfunction b. personal suffering c. norm violation d. impracticality

(c) Norm violation

Samuel avoids speaking in public. He's extremely afraid of appearing stupid and can't stand the thought of being embarrassed. Samuel suffers from a. obsessive-compulsive disorder. b. agoraphobia. c. social anxiety disorder. d. panic disorder.

(c) Social anxiety disorder

Which childhood disorder is characterized by deficits in social interaction and communication and repetitive patterns of behavior or interests? A. antisocial personality disorder B. social anxiety disorder C. attention deficit hyperactivity disorder D. autism spectrum disorder

(d) Autism spectrum disorder

Ayse and Ali are discussing the causes of the high rate of depression among women. Ali points out how early childhood environment affects women's depression when they encounter stress later in life. On the other hand, Ayse thinks that higher rates of depression among women are solely due to oppression of women in a male-dominated society. Ali seems to adopt a __________ approach whereas Ayse seems to adopt a __________ approach to causes of depression. a. biological; psychological b. diathesis-stress; psychological c. sociocultural; psychological d. diathesis-stress; sociocultural

(d) Diathesis-stess; Sociocultural

Vincent is an artist who has stayed up painting for three days straight. Despite his lack of sleep, he feels as if he has boundless energy and his paintings reflect a very high level of creativity. Although Vincent rarely feels tired, he only becomes this energetic once in a while. Vincent is most likely suffering from ________. a. histronia. b. dysthymic disorder. c. schizophrenia. d. mania.

(d) Mania

When Bach talks, his words are meaningless. He giggles for no reason and makes ritualistic movements while hallucinating. He is most likely suffering from a. multiple personality disorder. b. a fugue reaction. c. bipolar disorder. d. schizophrenia.

(d) Schizophrenia

Which of the following statements about autism spectrum disorder is incorrect? a. Exposure to environmental pollutants such as mercury has been linked to the development of this disorder. b. Genetic factors appear to play a prominent role in the development of this disorder. c. It is characterized by a pervasive pattern of inattention and/or hyperactive and impulsive behavior. d. This disorder can be triggered by the MMR vaccines.

(d) This disorder can be triggered by the MMR vaccines.

Phoebe has been diagnosed with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Which statement would best describe her?

Phoebe is impulsive and cannot concentrate on an activity as well as other children his age.

Claudia has not left her house in ten years. If she steps on the front porch she becomes so uneasy that she has to return inside. Claudia is most likely suffering from ________, which is a(n) ________ disorder.

agoraphobia; anxiety

Jan's roommate, Thelma, is always lying to Jan. For example, she once told Jan that she needed $400 for emergency but actually spent the money on a purse. She manipulates Jan and other people around her to get whatever she wants. She never feels any remorse and does not care about others' suffering because of her. If Thelma has a psychological disorder, it would most likely be ________ personality disorder.

antisocial

________ disorders are characterized by excessive, persistent fear and apprehension and by related disturbances in behavior.

anxiety

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

autism spectrum disorder

Phyllis cannot be alone. Her moods and behaviors are unstable, as are her relationships with other people. She often displays inappropriate and intense anger. Recently, Phyllis wrote a suicide note and offered to show it to her husband. Which of the following diagnoses accounts for her personality?

borderline personality disorder

Cally is taking her psychology final exam. She is concerned that the student sitting around her is trying to slit her throat using a pen. "I know she has been planning for this moment for a long time," she explains. Cally is most likely describing her _______, which is a symptom of ________.

delusion; schizophrenia

One of the primary characteristics of autism spectrum disorder is ________.

difficulty relating to others

Bruce is usually a quiet, well-mannered man. On some occasions, however, Bruce acts like a completely different person; he becomes very angry and violent and responds only to the name Hulk. Bruce has no recollection of these recurrent episodes. Bruce probably suffers from ________.

dissociative identity disorder

Norman is a hotel owner with a calm, laid-back style of living who occasionally "splits" into a different personality. This other personality is a cranky, violent old woman. Norman is exhibiting ________.

dissociative identity disorder

For the last two months Thomas has been worried that something bad is going to happen. He can't pinpoint the source of this feeling, but he is jumpy, irritable, can't sleep, and can't concentrate. His symptoms suggest that he may be suffering from ________ disorder.

generalized anxiety

Ivan has been worried for months, but he really cannot pinpoint the source of his concerns. he is also jumpy and irritable, and ha difficulty sleeping. Ivan is probably experiencing ________.

generalized anxiety disorder

20-year-old Elton inherited a predisposition to depression and was brought up by a really caring mother. until now, Elton has avoided depression, but according to the diathesis-stress model, he may develop depression if

his mother passes away suddenly

Since Jack's forced retirement, he has experiences overwhelming sadness and has withdrawn from his friends and family. He has gained twenty pounds and has been sleeping much more than usual. Most noticeably, he is no longer interested in participating in his life-long hobby of playing several rounds of golf each week. Most likely Jack is experiencing ________.

major depression

Kristine and Nicole are seeing therapists for their psychological problems. Kristine constantly thinks that she is stupid and worthless, and sometimes she has thoughts of killing herself. Nicole cleans her house so much that she doesn't have time to do anything else; she realizes that her house is already clean, but she can't stop herself. Their therapists are most likely treating Kristine for her ________ and treating Nicole for her ________.

obsessions; compulsions

Which classification system is used by most mental health professionals in the United Stated of America?

Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorder

Which of the following is not considered to be an anxiety disorder?

Dissociative disorder