Abnormal Psychology

A person who alternates between periods of depression and periods of mania is probably suffering from: a bipolar disorder. b depression. c post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). d amnesia. e schizophrenia.

a

Karen is afraid of heights. This fear actually inhibits her daily life. This is an example of: a schizophrenic disorder. b phobic disorder. c somatoform disorder. d anxiety disorder. e panic disorder.

b

Suzanne reports persistent irrational thoughts that produce tension and repetitive impulses to perform certain acts that cause significant impairment. She would most likely be diagnosed with: a Tourette's syndrome. b schizoid personality disorder. c obsessive-compulsive disorder. d Post-traumatic stress disorder. (PTSD) e schizophrenia.

c

Which of the following is NOT a common symptom of schizophrenia? a auditory hallucinations b delusions c disorganized thought d inappropriate affect e panic attacks

e

While at school, Joel experiences an acute onset of anxiety. His heart rate increases, his blood pressure increases, and he feels jittery. Joel is probably experiencing a or an: a catatonic experience b psychotic break c heart attack d episode of mania e panic attack

e