psy 310 exam 4
Only about 1 in _____ cases of delirium are correctly diagnosed when a patient is admitted to a hospital.
15
Different areas of research have found that depression in old age is related to a decrease in physical health. For example, one study found that depressed older people with high blood pressure are about _____ times as likely to suffer a stroke as nondepressed older people with high blood pressure.
3
There is another serial killer loose in Oregon. So far three bodies have been discovered, all along the same road in a wooded area. The FBI is working with a psychological profiler to identify the killer. Which of the following can be taken as a fact concerning this serial killer?
The facts should be determined with physical evidence, like DNA, not conjecture.
Elderly people have _____ of psychotic symptoms_____ younger people.
a higher rate; than
What is considered to be a kind of "triple jeopardy"?
being an elderly woman in a minority group
Katie is a white American girl who was born and raised in the United States. Although her weight is within the normal range, she is very dissatisfied with her body. Katie's dissatisfaction may be grounded in:
being raised in a society that values and demands extreme thinness as the ideal.
An elderly person begins to develop progressively worsening cognitive problems for the first time in her life. The cause of these problems is MOST likely:
biological.
Some theorists believe that _____ personality disorder should be viewed and treated as a special form of posttraumatic stress disorder.
borderline
An individual is extremely sad, can't sleep well, and experiences very low self-esteem. These are features of depression among:
both the elderly and the young.
Which of these is the MOST likely cause of major neurocognitive disorders?
brain abnormalities
Surveys throughout the world repeatedly reveal that _____ ranks as a major problem for children and teenagers.
bullying
Although some individuals worry about forgetting that they have seen a particular movie, this type of forgetfulness is a normal feature of:
aging
Jonathan was recently diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease and has been progressively having trouble with orientation, memory, and confusion. This major neurocognitive disorder is MOST often tied to:
aging
Which psychological problem is NOT common among the elderly?
alcohol misuse
Studies indicate that individuals with antisocial personality disorder have higher rates of _____ than the rest of the population.
alcohol use disorder and other substance use disorders
All of the following are true of people with severe intellectual disability (ID) EXCEPT they:
can eventually support themselves.
An individual has just been diagnosed with mild neurocognitive disorder. One knows for sure that the person:
can still function independently.
Psychodynamic theory has attempted to explain obsessive-compulsive personality disorder as arising from fixation at one of the psychosexual stages of development during childhood. What type of fixation has been specifically suggested as the culprit behind this personality disorder?
anal retentive
People with _____ personality disorder have a general pattern of disregard for, and violation of, other people's rights; in addition, they feel no guilt or remorse for their actions.
antisocial
To people who know her casually, Penny is very charming, but underneath her superficial charm, she is a manipulative person with no conscience. She is impulsive, self-centered, and irresponsible, and she feels no guilt or remorse when she hurts someone else. Penny blames other people for her problems and rarely learns from her mistakes. She sees other people as tools to be used to meet her own needs. Although she can appear to be the nicest person in the world, she can be very vengeful to people who get in her way. Penny is MOST likely manifesting _____ personality disorder.
antisocial
According to the text, the most common reaction of a mental health professional who finds themselves attracted to a client is:
anxiety and concern.
Dependent personality disorder is part of the "_____" cluster of personality disorders.
anxious
Which of the following does NOT characterize conduct disorder (CD)?
argumentative and defiant, angry and irritable, but not involved in criminal behavior
Which characteristic is NOT present in children with autism spectrum disorder?
hallucinations
Encouraging individuals to eat healthy, well-balanced meals, exercise regularly, maintain positive social relationships, avoid smoking, and use stress management techniques is known as the _____ toward the aging process.
health-maintenance approach
A woman walked in on her husband in bed with her best friend and shot and killed both of them in a "fit of passion." The woman may be eligible for an insanity defense under the _____ test.
irresistible impulse
Rory is a 5-year-old who is displaying symptoms of a depressive disorder. Given his age, he does not have the cognitive skills necessary to hold expectations of the future, a component needed to explain depression. What else might be contributing to his issues?
life situations or biological predisposition
Adam's grandfather recently moved into a nursing home due to health problems. After a few weeks, Adam began receiving calls from the nurses about his grandfather consuming excessive amounts of alcohol. Which of the following is the MOST likely cause for his grandfather's recent alcohol consumption?
living apart from his family
Cameron, who lacks the ability to feel pleasure and struggles constantly with sadness, disinterest in other people and activities, stomachaches and other physical ailments, may qualify for a diagnosis of:
major depressive disorder.
All of the following psychological disorders are common among people of all ages, but may be related to the process of aging when they occur in an elderly person EXCEPT:
major neurocognitive disorders.
The prescribing of antidepressant medications to elderly individuals must be done with great caution because the medications can cause _____ in some older patients.
cognitive impairment
An 80-year-old hospitalized individual is recovering from surgery but now has gotten an infection. Over the course of a few days, the person shows increasing confusion, and consistently misinterprets what others are trying to communicate. The MOST probable diagnosis for this condition would be:
delirium
Psychotic disorders are more common in the elderly than they are in younger people, but the rates of schizophrenia in older adults are actually lower. Which psychotic disorder is seen in higher rates in the elderly?
delusional disorder
Regarding treatment of depression in the elderly, studies show that:
drug treatments may need to be altered because drugs are broken down differently in the older body.
Studies have shown that misuse of medications in U.S. nursing homes occurs MOST often when staff members:
use antipsychotic drugs to control the behaviors of those who don't show psychotic symptoms.
Vera's husband recently died after many years with cancer. Vera continued to work during his illness, but she now finds it difficult to perform even the most basic tasks and has fallen behind in her responsibilities. Her lack of productivity has caught the attention of her supervisor. In order to help Vera, her supervisor might advise her to:
use the company's employee assistance program.
Which of these is NOT considered a form of telemental health?
using Web sites to obtain useful mental health information
Before therapy could begin, a therapist had to submit her plan for therapy to the insurance company for approval. Her client was approved for eight one-hour sessions. This insurance company uses a(n) _____ system.
managed care
Encopresis is frequently connected to some sort of _____ disorder.
medical
A 65-year-old in otherwise very good health typically will experience occasional:
memory difficulties.
Today, which stress-reduction and problem-solving technique is offered by about one-third of employers?
mindfulness training
Marian recently decided to re-wallpaper her kitchen. She selected a complex wallpaper pattern with flowers and trees. Each time she put a strip of paper on the wall, she became upset if there was not a perfect match in the pattern from one strip to the next. If one flower was misaligned by as little as one-tenth of an inch, she would tear down the strip, remove the excess paste, and try again with the next strip. More than eight hours after she began this job, she had only succeeded in putting up six strips of wallpaper, which covered about 10 percent of the room in which she was working. Marian MOST likely suffers from _____ personality disorder.
obsessive-compulsive
Which of these is NOT among the drinking-related behavioral problems that are four times more common in men under 30 compared to those over 60?
openly drinking
This treatment for conduct disorder combines both cognitive-behavioral and family interventions, with the goal of improving family functioning and helping parents become more effective in dealing with their children.
parent management training
Allan has been diagnosed with conduct disorder. Every Wednesday night, Allan's parents wear bluetooth earpieces and livestream dinnertime via webcam. A remotely located therapist coaches the parents in their response to undesirable behaviors exhibited by Allan. This enables the parents to effectively respond to Allan in a way that reinforces their parental authority. This videoconferencing technique is an example of:
parent-child interaction therapy.
The elderly abuse _____ more than any other substance.
prescription medications
All of these are goals of the science and profession of abnormal psychology EXCEPT:
profiling and labeling people and their abnormal behavior.profiling and labeling people and their abnormal behavior.
Clinicians must take into account their older patients' _____ as they try to diagnose and treat their mental health problems.
race, ethnicity, and gender
Which type of emotions/behaviors would MOST likely be seen in someone with Personality Disorder—Trait Specified (PDTS) detachment?
restricted emotional reactivity, anhedonia, and intimacy avoidance
Which anxiety disorder seems to be the MOST common for those over the age of 65?
generalized anxiety disorder
_____ is a new diagnostic category created by the framers of the DSM-5, used to describe children with severe rage.
Disruptive mood dysregulation
The MOST common chromosomal disorder leading to intellectual disability is _____ syndrome.
Down
Psychologists who work with the elderly and help them with mental health problems are:
geropsychologists
The field of _____ is the area of psychology dedicated to the mental health of elderly people.
geropsychology
A friend says, "My 70-year-old grandmother is in good physical health, but has been diagnosed with depression. Should she even bother getting therapy?" Your BEST research-based answer is:
"Yes, over half of elderly patients show improvement with treatment."
Which scenario is NOT a violation of confidentiality?
A therapist contacts the police after a client reveals his plans to kill his spouse.
Aiko lives in isolation due to an "odd" type personality disorder. Which of the following is LEAST likely to be the reason for Aiko's isolation?
Aiko is so notoriously odd that society has ostracized her.
Dr. Chang is developing a treatment plan for his client who has antisocial personality disorder. His client, Aisha, has been seeing him for two months. Which of her attitudes, behaviors, or feelings is NOT likely to be an obstacle to treatment?
Aisha's tendency to feel anxious
Cheryl's 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 and his condition is worsening. He is MOST likely experiencing:
Alzheimer's disease.
Which statement is TRUE regarding the treatment of childhood anxiety disorders?
Cognitive-behavioral therapy has fared the best as a treatment option.
Which of the following is NOT a type of sociocultural treatment?
Coping Power Programs
_____ type is a conduct disorder that is characterized by secretive destructive behaviors, such as violating other people's property, breaking and entering, and setting fires.
Covert-Destructive Pattern
Neurocognitive disorder due to _____ disease is caused by a slow-acting virus that may live in the body for years before the disease develops, but once launched the disease has a rapid course.
Creutzfeldt-Jakob
Some researchers believe Alzheimer's disease could be caused by a slow-acting virus similar to the one that causes:
Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease.
_____ is bullying and includes humiliating messages sent by e-mail, text messages, and Facebook that result in worry and anxiety.
Cyberbullying
Which of the following is NOT a reason why it is common for elderly members of racial and ethnic minority groups to rely largely on family members or friends for remedies and health care?
Elderly people do not trust younger clinicians because of their lack of experience.
Henry, who just celebrated his seventieth birthday, on average takes five different medications to manage his health conditions. He sometimes forgets he has taken medication and then overmedicates. Sometimes, when he combines his medications, he feels confused and disoriented. Which of these is NOT a likely reason he misuses drugs?
He is intentionally abusing drugs.
As a child, Marko had a fear of spiders, but because it really did not affect him or interfere with his life he was never treated for his phobia. What is MOST likely going to happen as he ages?
He will continue to have a fear of spiders.
The treatment for obsessive-compulsive personality disorder is complicated by one major factor; this factor is also problematic in treating narcissistic and antisocial personality disorders. Which factor so impedes successful treatment for these disorders?
Individuals with the disorder simply do not accept the notion that anything is wrong with them, and so are not motivated to seek or participate cooperatively with treatment.
Emily is online nearly eight hours a day. If she is not communicating via social media, she is shopping and surfing for new sites and new things to do. Some psychologists worry that in the future, Emily may be diagnosed with _____ addiction.
Internet
Although many elderly people resist the Internet and social networking, which of these findings supported by research is a good reason to encourage them to join a social networking Web site?
It improves cognitive skills such as memory and alertness.
Leon is an elderly male who resists joining a social networking site. He asks for one compelling reason why he should socialize online. Which of these answers is the MOST compelling reason supported by research?
It improves cognitive skills such as memory and alertness.
What is a "black box" warning?
It is a warning that the Food and Drug Administration has ordered be included on all antidepressant medications, indicating the possibility of increased suicidal thoughts or actions in children and adolescents.
In 1843, a young man in England killed the secretary of Prime Minister Robert Peel in a failed attempt to assassinate Peel. As a result of this case, a legal test of insanity called the _____ was developed to help determine future cases of criminal insanity.
M'Naghten rule
Who among the following is MOST likely to suffer from depression?
Jolene, a slightly overweight 16-year-old female
A woman suffering from schizophrenia got into a fight and killed her opponent. Which state would NOT allow her to plead not guilty by reason of insanity (NGRI)?
Kansas
Thirty minutes after Luis took his medication, he started having chest pains and was rushed to the hospital. It was determined by the doctors that Luis had taken an incorrect mixture of prescription medication, resulting in a bad interaction. Which of the following is the LEAST likely cause of Luis's mishap?
Luis was trying to get high.
Which of the following statements is true regarding childhood anxiety disorders?
Multiple factors, including genetics, parental divorce, and serious illness have been identified as contributing to anxiety disorders.
How does the cognitive-behavioral perspective explain narcissistic personality disorder?
Narcissistic personality disorder may develop when admiring or doting parents reward children for minor accomplishments or no accomplishments at all, leading the children to overvalue their self-worth.
According to the text, which of the following children is more likely to be diagnosed with ADHD rather than a behavior problem?
Nine-year-old Tommy who is a non-Hispanic white American
Jay is a cognitive therapist. Which explanation for the causes of schizoid personality disorder would he MOST likely endorse?
People with schizoid personality disorder suffer from deficiencies in their thinking.
_____ problems are the third leading cause of work absences, behind minor sicknesses and back and neck pain.
Stress and mental health
Which individual is LEAST likely to have obsessive-compulsive personality disorder?
Tasha, who is very suspicious of the motivations of other people, who she believes are trying to take her money
_____ is a type of awareness in which people base their behaviors on their own beliefs, intentions, and other mental states, not on information they have no way of knowing. This ability has not developed or is severely impaired in those with autism spectrum disorder.
Theory of mind
According to the text, which statement describes the current understanding of the treatment of antisocial personality disorder?
There is no effective treatment for people with antisocial personality disorder.
The _____ was the first organization to approve of psychologists prescribing psychotropic medications.
U.S. Department of Defense (DOD)
Xiomei has avoidant personality disorder. She withdraws from the other students during her physical education class because she is afraid that the other students will make fun of her. Because of her low confidence, she always makes mistakes when called on to do homework in front of the class, and this just proves to her that her fears are justified. Which statement BEST describes an aspect of Xiomei's avoidant personality disorder?
Xiomei is specifically afraid of close social relationships.
Dr. Majeur believes in a biosocial theory of borderline personality disorder. Dr. Majeur explains that the behavior of his clients with this disorder is caused by:
a combination of internal forces such as abnormal neurotransmitter activity, as well as external forces such as an environment in which a child's emotions are punished or ignored.
Kelsey is an air traffic controller. Her employer requires her to attend a seminar on dealing with stress in healthy ways. Kelsey is attending:
a problem-solving seminar.
Which of the following is marked by the inability to focus attention, or overactive and impulsive behavior, or both?
attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
Eight-year-old Jimmy is having problems at home and at school. He cannot seem to pay attention to the teacher's instructions, sit still to do his work, and cannot seem to finish his assignments. At home, he has problems running about or climbing excessively in situations in which it is inappropriate, he doesn't listen to his parents, and he talks excessively. Jimmy is likely to be diagnosed with:
attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder.
Lakita wants to get a degree in accounting so that she can become an accountant. However, she has decided to take classes online because she is afraid of attending a class with 50 other students in front of whom she might be expected to speak. She believes that if she says something silly, gives a wrong answer, or just acts in an inappropriate way, she will be shamed in front of her peers. Lakita has always struggled with this problem, and has thus lived a relatively isolated life for many years. Lakita MOST likely has _____ personality disorder.
avoidant
Malcolm has no friends except for his brother. He would desperately love to date women, but he is certain that no woman would be interested in him, and is fearful that other people would ridicule his public behavior. Malcolm tried a dating service but was convinced that the secretary was trying to get rid of him because he was such a poor candidate. Any thought of meeting a woman in public causes him to experience an intense fear of rejection. The MOST likely diagnosis for Malcolm is _____ personality disorder.
avoidant
Although biological explanations of autistic disorder have not revealed a specific explanation of this illness, some research has uncovered abnormalities in the _____ that may help explain some of the attentional deficits of autism spectrum disorder.
cerebellum
Doris is 75 years old and regularly uses the Internet for social networking purposes. She MOST likely has improved _____ skills as a result of this behavior.
cognitive
Hassam is a psychologist. He wants to accept Shanara as a client. Last year they had a sexual relationship. According to the American Psychological Association's code of ethics guidelines, Hassam:
could not see Shanara as a client.
On their recent first date, Rachel became irritated when Jason would not make any decisions for himself. He insisted that she choose the restaurant they went to for dinner, which drinks they ordered, which movie they saw, and whether to go for coffee afterward. When the date was over, Rachel was sure she did not want to see him again because she did not want to deal with Jason's indecisiveness. If Jason were to see a psychologist, he MOST likely would be diagnosed with _____ personality disorder.
dependent
The cluster of "dramatic" personality disorders does NOT include which diagnosis?
dependent personality disorder
Aliyah is a psychologist being treated by another therapist. Aliyah is MOST likely to exhibit:
depression or anxiety.
Which attachment style is associated with borderline personality disorder?
disorganized
Latasha has avoidant personality disorder. She is MOST likely to:
display hypersensitivity to any sign of criticism or rejection.
What diagnosis would a child receive according to DSM-5 if they displayed severe outbursts of temper at least three times a week and also were irritable or angry between outbursts?
disruptive mood dysregulation disorder
Monica displays a number of different symptoms. She is very aggressive and often "flies off the handle" at the simplest things. She is confrontational and angry. If Monica was evaluated, her diagnosis is MOST likely going to be:
disruptive mood dysregulation disorder.
All of these brain chemicals have been found to be related to Alzheimer's disease EXCEPT:
dopamine.
Jesus is a 71-year-old Hispanic immigrant who speaks little English. He has lived in the United States for 13 years with his wife. Their grandchildren live nearby. The BEST term that observers would use to describe Jesus's difficulties in getting mental healthcare is:
double jeopardy.
Jonah wants to go into a discipline where he can apply knowledge from the mental health field and the legal and judicial systems. Jonah should probably apply to programs that specialize in _____ psychology.
forensic
Darell wants to go into a discipline where he can apply knowledge from both the mental health field and the legal and judicial systems. Darell should probably look into applying to programs that specialize in:
forensic psychology
Which of these is NOT a type of forgetfulness that is a normal feature of aging?
forgetting one's own name
What is a key task of a therapist when treating an individual with avoidant personality disorder?
gaining the individual's trust
Mr. Knowles recently had a lot of life changes that have made him increasingly nervous and upset. He also has begun to develop heart palpitations in response to these changes. Despite this, 70-year-old Mr. Knowles does not tell his therapist, but instead goes to see his primary care doctor. This is because symptoms of _____ are often interpreted as a medical condition in the elderly.
generalized anxiety disorder
Which of these is NOT a common symptom of depression in childhood?
hopelessness
Dr. Walker has selected a therapy to help her treat depression in her severely depressed elderly patients. Based on the evidence for therapeutic effectiveness, which therapy is she unlikely to include in her treatment plan?
humanistic
The clinical impression of social networking sites suggests all of the following may be problems EXCEPT:
increased PTSD (posttraumatic stress disorder).
Studies find that stress in the workplace contributes to all of the following EXCEPT:
increased productivity.
Which is NOT one of the groups of problematic traits that would be eligible for a diagnosis of personality disorder—trait specified?
inhibition
Dr. Wernicke has a number of elderly and young patients with alcohol abuse disorder. He uses Antabuse as well as group therapy and other commonly used treatments as needed. From this description, one can ascertain that he treats alcohol abuse disorder in his elderly patients:
much the same as he treats it in his younger patients.
Which is NOT in the "odd" cluster of personality disorders?
narcissistic personality disorder
Monty never drank in his younger years, but since he entered his late sixties, he has begun to drink excessively. His unhealthy drinking patterns are MOST likely in response to:
negative events and the pressures of growing older.
Alzheimer's disease is the MOST common _____ disorder.
neurocognitive
What typically is the main cause of psychotic symptoms in elderly people?
neurocognitive disorders
Among aged people, psychotic symptoms are usually caused by underlying medical conditions such as:
neurocognitive disorders.
On Conner's first day of kindergarten he seemed excited to go to school, but when he arrived in the school parking lot with his mother, he became very upset and began to cry. He refused to get out of his mother's car and clung to her shoulder. Conner's reaction can be described as:
normal
Arash committed a violent armed robbery but was found _____; as a result, Arash was sentenced to a mental health facility until he improved sufficiently to be released.
not guilty by reason of insanity
Dr. Woodgate explains to his class that the treatment of paranoid personality disorder should emphasize relationships. He tells his class that clinicians should try to see past a patient's anger and work on what they view as their deep wishes for satisfying relationships. Dr. Woodgate is explaining the _____ perspective to treating paranoid personality disorder.
object relations
Nabil is a real pain in his teacher's neck. He doesn't seem to be willing to follow any rules; he constantly argues with even the most basic instruction, and he can be counted on to constantly do the exact opposite of what is requested of him. When he makes mistakes he is quick to blame others, and he seems overly hostile and aggressive. Nabil may suffer from:
oppositional defiant disorder
Tajaun suffers from conduct disorder. The primary type of behavior that he displays is excessive lying. Even when confronted with the truth, he will still fabricate stories or deny that he is being untruthful. Which type of conduct disorder is Tajaun displaying?
overt-nondestructive
Which pattern of conduct disorder is associated with nonconfrontational behaviors like lying?
overt-nondestructive
Marcus became furious when a waitress made a mistake on his bill. He accused her of trying to cheat him, even though she apologized for her mistake. When Marcus noticed dirt on his car, he accused his neighbors of throwing mud on it. This type of pervasive distrust and suspicion of other people is MOST likely a characteristic of _____ personality disorder.
paranoid
Monil has a pervasive mistrust and suspicion of other people. Monil's distrust inhibits his ability to maintain relationships, and causes him to believe in conspiracies that have no basis in reality. These characteristics are the defining features of _____ personality disorder.
paranoid
Which is NOT one of the five groups of problematic traits proposed by the Personality Disorder—-Trait Specified (PDTS) model?
paranoid
Moody is obsessed with the idea that someone may poison him. He carries a hip flask on his person and doesn't accept drinks or food from other people. He even installed cameras on his property, including one that sends a live feed of his water line to his cell phone. Moody most likely is suffering from:
paranoid delusions.
Critics of the categorical approach have presented an alternative approach called the dimensional procedure. This is because they believe that:
personality disorders differ more in degree than in type of dysfunction, and should instead be classified by the severity of personality traits rather than by the presence or absence of specific traits.
What is a leading substance problem in the elderly?
pescription drug misuse
Across many studies, this therapeutic treatment has been shown to improve cognitive functioning in those diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease.
physical exercise
Many children have difficulty recognizing, identifying, or verbalizing the kinds of emotions they are experiencing, particularly when those emotions are negative or distressing. For this reason, the use of _____ therapy has been found to be of value in helping to identify a child's emotional or psychological state.
play
Dr. Walker's clients with borderline personality disorder all seem to have histories of trauma in their childhoods and adolescence. Because of this, Dr. Walker treats his clients as if they have a special form of _____ disorder.
posttraumatic stress
The American Psychological Association's guidelines forbid sexual relationships between a therapist and a client for a period of _____ after the end of treatment.
two years , 2
In addition to working a full-time job, Lisa is the primary care-giver for her mother (who has Alzheimer's), her two teenage sons, and her cute but mischievous toddler. Lisa's husband is often away, and Lisa is overworked and stressed. As a result, she has put on quite a lot of weight, which makes her even more unhappy. Lisa is a _____ generation caregiver.
sandwich
David works at home as a computer programmer and rarely leaves his home. He will go days, and even weeks, with no contact with other people except when he has to go to a store to purchase clothes or food. David spends most of every day alone, does not often experience positive emotions, and rarely has any interest in romance or sex. He has no friends and genuinely prefers to be alone. David MOST likely suffers from _____ personality disorder.
schizoid
Individuals with this personality disorder avoid social contact simply because they want to be alone.
schizoid personality disorder
Which is NOT a disorder for which people with dependent personality disorder are at risk?
schizophrenia
Kumar is often described as an "odd duck" by his peers. He dresses strangely, has very unusual habits, and believes that he has extrasensory perception and can predict future events before they occur. His predictions, however, are often very general so that he never has to admit that he was wrong. Kumar MOST likely suffers from _____ personality disorder.
schizotypal
This personality disorder is characterized by an individual's extreme discomfort in close relationships, odd patterns of thinking and perceiving, and behavioral eccentricities.
schizotypal personality disorder
Of the following, which is the MOST reported source of stress among children and adolescents?
school performance
Once a year, Pete attends a company-sanctioned retreat where he engages in numerous activities including meditation. Pete is MOST likely engaging in:
stress-reduction and problem-solving seminars.
Sara has intense problems with leaving her house. She often refuses to do so and in cases when she will go out she simply must be by her mother's side at all times. This goes as far as requiring her mother to be in physical contact with her (e.g., holding hands or clinging to her mother's clothing) whenever they go shopping. Sara also refuses to go to a friend's house for a play date unless her mother stays the whole time and is never more than one room away. Sara may be diagnosed with:
separation anxiety disorder.
Which psychological disorder seems to be the MOST influential factor in predicting that someone will perform violent acts?
substance use disorder
Kovanie is currently in treatment for conduct disorder. Due to his behavior, he has been removed from his parental home and placed into foster care designed to address his behavioral and emotional issues. Kovanie's foster parents, his biological parents, and he all receive support, training, and intervention. Kovanie's treatment is a _____ approach.
sociocultural
A company addresses the work-related stress of its employees by using employee workshops or group sessions in which mental health professionals teach employees techniques for coping, solving problems, and handling and reducing stress. These programs are called:
stress-reduction and problem-solving programs.
One difference between employee assistance programs and stress-reduction and problem-solving seminars is that:
stress-reduction and problem-solving seminars are often required by an employer, while employee assistance programs are optional.
Janice and her colleagues gather at a local community center. While there, they engage in a number of activities designed to improve the relationships among the employees in Janice's company. Janice and her colleagues are MOST likely engaged in:
stress-reduction and problem-solving seminars.
Layla is a 72-year-old woman. She recently began getting angry at her doctor, accusing him of charging her too much for her visits in order to cheat her out of the money she receives from Social Security. Her anger and irritability are MOST likely:
symptoms of delusional disorder.
Milo belongs to a managed care program and is currently treated for anxiety. Because his managed care program will only pay for a limited number of sessions with a therapist, what is his MOST likely option for treatment?
take medication
Using technology to deliver mental health services in a setting in which the therapist is NOT physically present is called:
telemental health.
The leading criticism of DSM-5's approach to personality disorders is:
that the classification system defines such disorders by using categories of personality.
What is the MOST common fear therapists report with regard to their clients?
that their client will commit suicide
Marty has been diagnosed with schizophrenia with primary symptoms of hallucinations and delusions. He was arrested and charged with murdering a homeless man. Marty claims the voices in his head convinced him that the homeless man was going to kill him and he acted in self-defense. Marty, with the help of medication, is lucid enough to help in his own defense, so he is put on trial. However, Marty may plead insanity under:
the M'Naghten rule.
Dr. Zemble is a licensed psychologist who conducts therapy online. Even though Dr. Zemble does not practice in a conventional setting, he must be aware of and adhere to:
the ethical guidelines provided by the American Psychological Association.
Nathan was arrested for kidnapping a girl and keeping her in a hole under his shed for three days. Nathan called the police several times during this time period, claiming that people were trying to break into his house. He thought that he was saving the girl by hiding her in his yard. Nathan was subsequently diagnosed with schizophrenia and admitted to a mental hospital. Nathan will have all of the following rights, EXCEPT:
the right to bear arms.
Surveys indicate that the leading source of stress for people is:
their work
As a result of the case of Tarasoff v. Regents of the University of California, courts ruled that:
therapists have an obligation to break the confidentiality of a client who poses a serious threat to the safety of another individual.
Many therapists and clients dislike managed care programs and peer reviews. They believe that the reports require:
therapists to breach confidentiality.
Despite the prevalence of therapists seeking help for their own issues:
there is no clear reason why so many have psychological problems.
Which symptom of anxiety disorders are NOT typically found in children?
worry about future events like having a car accident or fainting in front of others
A neuroscientist is studying the brain of an elderly woman who died of a major neurocognitive disorder. The neuroscientist noted that there were a high number of senile plaques and neurofibrillary tangles as well as a high level of _____ in her brain.
zinc or lead
