Psych 380 Exam 3

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Hypoxyphilia, the strangulation or smothering of a person to enhance their sexual pleasure, is one form of ___________________

sexual masochism disorder

Pairing the craving for a drug with an electric shock is an example of ______________________

aversion therapy

A person whose symptoms fulfill some external need, such as avoiding something unpleasant, is achieving ________________ gain

secondary

The biological cause of male _______________________ is MOST frequently vascular problems.

erectile disorder

A substance that may change someone's perception of color or make someone see things that aren't really there is called a(n) ____________________

hallucinogen

Yasmin woke up with a mild cough and sniffles. Terrified, she searches on the internet for all the diseases that have coughing as a symptom. Yasmin is convinced she has a serious, life-threatening illness. The current term for this disorder is _________________

illness anxiety disorder

A person with __________________________experiences equal or greater sexual arousal from children than from physically mature people.

pedophilic disorder

According to Salvador Minuchin, a(n) _______________ family pattern is one in which members are overly concerned with one another's affairs.

enmeshed

The preoccupation with food characteristic of anorexia nervosa is thought to: a. result from starvation. b. result from overeating. c. be the underlying cause of the disorder. d. be more pronounced in younger children with anorexia.

a. result from starvation

After a binge, people with bulimia nervosa may force themselves to vomit; misuse laxatives, diuretics, or enemas; begin fasting; or engage in excessive exercise. These are called _________________

compensatory behaviors

Which is NOT a compensatory behavior for someone with bulimia? a. use of diuretics b. excessive exercise c. forced vomiting d. liquid-only diet

d. liquid-only diet

All of the following are possible causes of dyspareunia EXCEPT: a. vaginal infection. b. wiry pubic hair. c. semen allergies. d. misshapen genitalia

d. misshapen genitalia

Most clinicians agree with the ____________ explanation of the origins of vaginismus. a. cognitive-behavioral b. psychodynamic c. sociocultural d. biological

a. cognitive-behavioral

Henry is drinking at a party. The first effects he experiences are changes in: a. judgment. b. the language center. c. motor control. d. memory

a. judgment

The disorder characterized by low body weight and a distorted body image is called _____________

anorexia nervosa

________ is often given to people who are trying to stop consuming alcohol. a. Naloxone b. Disulfiram c. Methadone d. The alcohol patch

b. Disulfiram

Four individuals are receiving treatment for anorexia nervosa. Which person is expected to have a better long-term prognosis? a. the person who lost the most weight and had anorexia the longest b. the person who is the youngest c. the person with troubled interpersonal relationships d. the person who had psychological or sexual problems before the onset of the disorder

b. the person who is the youngest

A person who has anorexia nervosa has dry, rough, cracked skin and may develop lanugo. Why would you not expect to see these symptoms in someone with binge-eating disorder? a. These symptoms result from excessive, unhealthy levels of exercise. b. These symptoms result from nutritional deficiencies caused by starvation. c. These symptoms are the result of an overactive thyroid. d. These symptoms develop primarily in women.

b. these symptoms result from nutritional deficiencies caused by starvation

Neelah is a long-time serious drinker. In the last year she has started having huge memory lapses. When this happens, she makes up wild stories to help her fill in what she does not remember. This symptom is called: a. alcohol-induced psychotic disorder. b. Wernicke's encephalopathy. c. confabulation. d. Korsakoff's syndrome.

c. confabulation

The starting body weight of a person who develops anorexia nervosa is typically: a. underweight or normal weight b. obese c. slightly overweight or normal weight d. significantly underweight

c. slightly overweight or normal weight

Which drug increases the activity of the central nervous system? a. alcohol b. barbiturates c. marijuana d. cocaine

d. cocaine

A person with _____ experiences severe pain in the genitals during sexual activity. a. frotteurism b. nocturnal penile tumescence c. vaginismus d. dyspareunia

d. dyspareunia

When Melody stopped taking barbiturates, she suffered a period of nausea, insomnia, and sleep problems. This phenomenon is known as ___________

withdrawal

______________ is a stimulant drug that is manufactured in a laboratory.

Amphetamine

A blood alcohol concentration of _____ percent typically produces the symptoms of intoxication. a. 0.09 b. 0.06 c. 0.55 d. 0.01

a. 0.09

Persons with _____ have a low opinion of their body shape and are likely to overestimate their actual proportions. a. both anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa b. anorexia nervosa c. bulimia nervosa d. neither anorexia nervosa nor bulimia nervosa

a. both anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa

If a person says, "I must be perfect in every way. I'll be a better person if I deprive myself of food," that person is engaging in: a. distorted thinking. b. critical thinking. c. obsessive thinking. d. wishful thinking.

a. distorted thinking

What is the primary motivation of people with anorexia nervosa? a. fear b. a preoccupation with food c. the desire to be thin d. a death wish

a. fear

LaTisha experiences little sexual response to erotic cues and physical stimulation. She is MOST likely experiencing: a. female sexual interest/arousal disorder. b. gender dysphoria. c. vaginismus. d. hypersexuality

a. female sexual interest/arousal disorder

Which of these is a depressant? a. opioids b. amphetamines c. LSD d. cocaine

a. opioids

According to the DSM-5 criteria, a person may be diagnosed with _____ whether or not the person suffers impairment in functioning or distress. a. pedophilia b. fetishism c. cross-dressing d. voyeurism

a. pedophilia

A college professor's work performance has recently deteriorated, and his colleagues find him difficult to talk to. If this is due to a problem with drugs, the best description of this professor's behavior would be: a. substance use disorder. b. substance intoxication. c. withdrawal. d. tolerance.

a. substance use disorder

Alcohol binds to receptors on neurons that normally receive: a. norepinephrine. b. GABA. c. serotonin. d. dopamine.

b. GABA

Which of these is a type of factitious disorder? a. mass hysteria b. untreated migraine disorder c. Munchausen syndrome d. hypochondriasis

c. Munchausen syndrome

Binge drinking has been linked with all of the following EXCEPT: a. impaired brain functioning. b. compromised heart functioning. c. homicide. d. sexual assault.

c. homicide

__________________ is the inability to achieve an erection.

erectile disorder

The principle of mutual responsibility is one of the principles and techniques included in modern ______________

sex therapy

A person who has _______________ experiences lesions or holes in the wall of his or her stomach.

ulcers

Mendon began by taking one amphetamine a day to control his appetite. After a month or so, the one pill did not work as well but two pills did. This is an example of: a. withdrawal. b. dependence. c. tolerance. d. resistance.

c. tolerance

Chronic and excessive use of alcohol or benzodiazepines may lower the brain's production of: a. endorphins. b. dopamine. c. anandamides. d. GABA.

d. GABA

A young girl has been hospitalized due to a serious illness. Later, it's found that her mother had been giving her higher than normal doses of medication and contaminating her feeding tube. This is an example of: a. multiple personality disorder. b. Briquet's syndrome. c. Munchausen syndrome. d. Munchausen syndrome by proxy.

d. Munchausen syndrome by proxy

A newly developed drug causes users to lose some muscle control and slur their words. The drug also results in a slowing of central nervous system activity. MOST likely this drug is a: a. polydrug. b. stimulant. c. hallucinogen. d. depressant.

d. depressant

Bulimia is always characterized by: a. being underweight. b. obsessive-compulsive disorder. c. fasting and frantic exercise. d. uncontrollable overeating.

d. uncontrollable overeating

Anorexia nervosa that is characterized exclusively by controlling the intake of food is called __________________ anorexia nervosa

restricting-type

Regular use of opioids may reduce the brain's production of: a. endorphins. b. anandamides. c. GABA. d. dopamine.

a. endorphins

Melanie has been out with friends and using drugs. Despite being obviously uncoordinated and under the influence, she wants to drive her car. Her condition is an example of: a. intoxication. b. hallucinosis. c. physical dependence. d. addiction.

a. intoxication

Which condition is NOT associated with anorexia nervosa? a. low self-esteem b. a personality disorder c. substance abuse d. anxiety

b. a personality disorder

What theory explains how the sight of a hypodermic needle can comfort a person who is dependent on heroin? a. opponent-process b. classical conditioning c. cognitive dissonance d. operant conditioning

b. classical conditioning

Which hormone can cause decreased sexual desire when present in either low or high levels? a. prolactin b. estrogen c. testosterone d. progesterone

b. estrogen

The belief that people with voyeurism are seeking to gain power over others by their actions is a _____ perspective. a. cognitive-behavioral b. psychodynamic c. sociocultural d. biological

b. psychodynamic

Which psychological problem is LEAST likely to be associated with anorexia nervosa? a. substance abuse b. schizophrenia c. depression d. obsessive-compulsive disorder

b. schizophrenia

The long-term pattern of maladaptive behavior caused by the regular use of some chemical or drug is called: a. tolerance. b. substance use disorder. c. intoxication disorder. d. hallucinosis.

b. substance use disorder

A person is preoccupied with food, self-evaluates based on her or his weight and shape, and misperceives and is dissatisfied with her or his body. The individual goes on uncontrollable eating sprees and does not perform compensatory behavior. This person suffers from ________________________

binge-eating disorder

Episodes of overeating followed by vomiting characterize the eating disorder termed ______________ , or binge-purge syndrome.

bulimia nervosa

What use disorder has aversion therapy primarily been used to treat? a. nicotine b. cocaine c. alcohol d. heroin

c. alcohol

The scarring of the liver caused by alcohol consumption is known as: a. vasoconstriction. b. hemorrhaging. c. cirrhosis. d. Korsakoff's syndrome.

c. cirrhosis

Which of these was used as a cough medicine before its addictive properties became known? a. cannabis b. whiskey c. heroin d. opium

c. heroin

Someone who intentionally feigns an illness to receive external gain is described as someone who: a. has an illness anxiety disorder. b. has a factitious disorder. c. is malingering. d. is experiencing somatization.

c. is malingering

Crack is a form of ___________

Cocaine

The ________________ was developed by Thomas Holmes and Richard Rahe in 1967.

Social Readjustment Rating Scale

Studies show that students living in substance-free dorms engage in binge drinking about ____ as often as students living in fraternity or sorority houses. a. 50 percent b. 75 percent c. 10 percent d. 25 percent

a. 50 percent

Which statement is TRUE regarding treatment of bulimia nervosa? a. Antidepressant drugs used in combination with psychotherapy are more effective than either treatment alone. b. Antidepressant drugs do not help prevent the person from engaging in purging behaviors. c. Treatment with antidepressant drugs is more effective than psychotherapy. d. Antidepressant drugs are not effective in patients who purge via laxatives or enemas.

a. Antidepressant drugs used in combination with psychotherapy are more effective than either treatment alone

What statement BEST describes modern sex therapy? a. It is short term and instructive. b. It is psychodynamic in approach. c. It is long term and insight-oriented. d. It does not make use of biological approaches.

a. It is short term and instructive

What is the most immediate danger of heroin use? a. an overdose b. delirium tremens c. being arrested d. methadone toxicity

a. an overdose

Which hormone has NOT been linked to hypoactive sexual desire? a. oxytocin b. estrogen c. testosterone d. prolactin

a. oxytocin

Binge drinking is defined as drinking at least _____ drinks on a single occasion. a. three b. five c. four d. six

b. five

The typical person with transvestism is almost always: a. homosexual. b. heterosexual. c. pedophilic. d. effeminate.

b. heterosexual

An individual with Munchausen syndrome by proxy usually: a. has a low level of intelligence. b. is emotionally needy. c. is severely independent. d. has a history of psychotic episodes.

b. is emotionally needy

Isaac has difficulty enjoying sexual intercourse because he is unable to respond normally in key areas of sexual functioning. He is most likely experiencing: a. pedophilia. b. sexual dysfunction. c. homosexuality. d. fetishism.

b. sexual dysfunction

Isabella moves into a facility where she will undergo individual and group therapy while living, working, and socializing in a drug-free environment. This is an example of what kind of therapy? a. humanistic b. cognitive-behavioral c. sociocultural d. psychodynamic

c. sociocultural

Karen intentionally induces her own symptoms by mistaking medications so that she can be admitted to hospitals and receive treatment. This behavior BEST reflects: a. hypochondriasis. b. Briquet's syndrome. c. psychophysiological insomnia. d. Munchausen syndrome.

d. Munchausen syndrome

People who frequently consume large quantities of food but do not perform inappropriate compensatory behavior may be struggling with which disorder? a. bulimia nervosa b. acute stress disorder c. anorexia nervosa d. binge-eating disorder

d. binge-eating disorder

Which psychological problem is often associated with anorexia nervosa? a. autism spectrum disorder b. antisocial personality disorder c. dissociative identity disorder d. obsessive-compulsive patterns

d. obsessive-compulsive patterns

A person who has __________________ may rub his genitals against an unsuspecting person in a crowded theater

frotteurism

In males, delay in achieving orgasm, or not achieving it even after adequate stimulation, is termed ______________

male orgasmic disorder

Jonas has a sexual dysfunction. Which phase of the sexual response cycle would he NOT experience difficulty with? a. the resolution phase b. the orgasm phase c. the desire phase d. the excitement phase

a. the resolution phase

The treatment approach in which electrical signals from the body are used to train people how to control physiological processes is called _________

biofeedback

Modern sex therapy usually lasts _____ sessions. a. 5 to 10 b. 20 to 30 c. 15 to 20 d. 3 to 5

c. 15 to 20

How long does delirium tremens (the DTs) last? a. up to 10 days b. less than 24 hours c. 2 or 3 days d. about a week

c. 2 or 3 days

As many as 90 percent of men with ____________ experience some degree of erectile dysfunction. a. bipolar disorder b. posttraumatic stress disorder c. severe depression d. generalized anxiety disorder

c. severe depression

Which term is applied to an individual who demonstrates a pattern of maladaptive behaviors and reactions brought about by repeated use of a substance? a. substance overdose b. substance intoxication c. substance use disorder d. substance abuse

c. substance use disorder

Andy, who is dependent on alcohol, is experiencing delirium tremens. This reaction is: a. common, starting about a week after an individual stops drinking. b. uncommon, starting about a week after an individual stops drinking. c. uncommon, starting within three days after an individual stops drinking. d. common, starting within three days after an individual stops drinking.

c. uncommon, starting within three days after an individual stops drinking

A long-term excessive drinker of alcohol can develop _____________ from overworking their liver.

cirrhosis

People with a _____________ display physical symptoms that affect voluntary motor or sensory functioning, but the symptoms are inconsistent with known medical diseases.

conversion disorder

Studies indicate that _____ percent of women have never had an orgasm. a. 65 b. 37 c. 25 d. 10

d. 10

The decline of sexual activity in older adult men is usually attributed to: a. reporting lack of sexual interest. b. the death of a spouse. c. experiencing no sexual fantasies. d. age and failing health.

d. age and failing health

Some clinicians treat premature ejaculation with _____ drugs because those treatments often reduce sexual arousal or orgasm. a. antierection b. antipsychotic c. antianxiety d. antidepressant

d. antidepressant

Pain in the genitals during intercourse is called __________________

dyspareunia

DSM-5 has added an addictive disorder that doesn't involve use of a substance to its substance use disorder section. That disorder is ___________________

gambling disorder

Individuals who feel that their actual gender identity is different from the gender they were born with would be diagnosed as having __________________

gender dysphoria

A therapist uses a mixture of empathy and inquiring review to help motivate a client to recognize that she has a serious eating problem and to commit to making constructive choices and behavior changes. This therapy approach is called ____________________

motivational interviewing

A theorist identifies several key factors that place a person at risk for eating disorders, contending that the risk factors unfold over the course of a person's development, that interaction between the factors are key, and that different risk factors and combinations of factors may lead to the same eating disorders. This theorist is using a _____________________

multidimensional risk perspective

A snap gauge band is a screening device that measures _____________________

nocturnal penile tumescence (NPT)

Treatment of anorexia nervosa includes helping the person quickly return to a healthy body weight and improving the person's nutritional status. This phase of treatment is called _______________________

nutritional rehabilitation

Masters and Johnson state that sexual disorders are often maintained because during intercourse one or both partners adopt a spectator role or have crippling fears about _____________________

performance

From a psychodynamic perspective, people whose symptoms keep their internal conflicts from emerging into consciousness achieve ______________ gain

primary

Learning coping strategies to deal with situations known to stimulate drinking is part of ______________ training

relapse-prevention

Some psychodynamic theorists believe a __________________ develops in certain people who have experienced early deprivations of childhood dependency needs.

substance abuse personality

A woman experiencing _____________________ has vaginal muscle spasms that prevent comfortable entry of a penis.

vaginismus

The ____________________ regulates eating by reducing hunger when it is activated.

ventromedial hypothalamus

Which description BEST represents someone with bulimia nervosa? a. A woman regularly tells herself that she is going to eat a small healthy meal but then commonly finds herself eating an entire pizza, a carton of ice cream, and a box of doughnuts at one sitting. She immediately feels shame and guilt and then forces herself to throw it all up. b. During periods of peak stress, a woman repeatedly finds herself devouring any sweets she can find: brownies, donuts, ice cream, and so on. She consumes thousands of calories in one sitting and immediately experiences guilt. c. A woman concerned about putting on a few extra pounds decides to replace her usual junk food snacks with fruit and begins a new high-intensity exercise program. d. A woman carefully monitors everything she eats. She always skips breakfast and restricts meals to less than 200 calories. She avoids social situations at which food is likely to be served.

a. A woman regularly tells herself that she is going to eat a small healthy meal but then commonly finds herself eating an entire pizza, a carton of ice cream, and a box of doughnuts at one sitting. She immediately feels shame and guilt and then forces herself to throw it all up.

Which is a correct statement about Viagra and/or oral contraceptives? a. Insurance providers were, in general, much quicker to cover the cost of Viagra than they were to cover the cost of oral contraceptives. b. If an insurance plan pays for Viagra, it must pay for oral contraceptives. c. Insurance providers took years to cover Viagra but covered oral contraceptives almost immediately upon their approval by the FDA. d. Both Viagra and oral contraceptives are required by law to be covered under insurance plans.

a. Insurance providers were, in general, much quicker to cover the cost of Viagra than they were to cover the cost of oral contraceptives.

Which statement is TRUE regarding anorexia nervosa? a. Most people recover, but those who do not are most likely to die from starvation or suicide. b. The death rate from anorexia has declined to less than 1 percent. c. Death from starvation is a common outcome in people with this condition. d. About half of all people with this condition will experience a life-threatening cardiac event.

a. Most people recover, but those who do not are most likely to die from starvation or suicide

Harrison, a 31-year-old man, is sexually aroused by wearing women's undergarments. He enjoys wearing a woman's thong when going out in public and likes to fantasize about wearing women's lingerie. Does Harrison meet the criteria for transvestic disorder? a. Probably not; there is no indication that Harrison is distressed by his fantasies or actions. b. Yes; Harrison, a male, fantasizes about and wears women's clothing regularly. c. No; Harrison enjoys dressing like a woman and therefore is transgender. d. Probably; Harrison is aroused by his behavior, which suggests transvestic disorder.

a. Probably not; there is no indication that Harrison is distressed by his fantasies or actions

Which statement BEST represents the relationship between binge-eating disorder and being overweight or obese? a. Roughly half of people with binge-eating disorder become overweight or obese. b. Binge-eating disorder is not associated with changes in body weight. c. Binge-eating disorder is not linked to being overweight or obese. d. Most overweight and obese individuals engage in binge eating

a. Roughly half of people with binge-eating disorder become overweight or obese

The healthcare provider is examining a woman in the emergency department who is complaining of having bloody diarrhea. The healthcare provider discovers that the woman is inducing her own condition by taking laxatives and anticoagulant medication. When asked why, the woman notes "I like being a patient here." What is the best explanation for the woman's behavior? a. She has a factitious disorder. b. She is malingering. c. She has a somatic disorder. d. She has a psychophysical disorder.

a. She has a factitious disorder

What is the effect of vomiting after a binge episode? a. The individual loses about half of the calories consumed during the binge. b. Bingeing increases the level of satiety that the person experiences. c. Bingeing increases the body's metabolism. d. The body releases glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1).

a. The individual loses about half of the calories consumed during the binge

Which is NOT an accurate statement about men who have exhibitionism? a. They generally have great confidence in their sense of masculinity. b. They typically develop exhibitionism before the age of 18. c. Most of them have been or are currently married. d. They often have unsatisfactory sexual relationships with their wives.

a. They generally have great confidence in their sense of masculinity

Which statement about women with bulimia nervosa is accurate? a. They generally maintain their normal weight, with some fluctuations. b. They weigh about 20 percent more than they should. c. They are commonly obese. d. They are substantially below their normal weight.

a. They generally maintain their normal weight, with some fluctuations

Which individual is LEAST likely to suffer from factitious disorder? a. a woman who underwent successful surgery for ovarian cancer b. a woman who works as a nurse or a medical assistant c. a man who has a subscription to the New England Journal of Medicine, even though he does not work in the medical field d. a man who works as a full-time paramedic

a. a woman who underwent successful surgery for ovarian cancer

Which type of medication has been used to help reduce binges and vomiting in persons with bulimia nervosa? a. antidepressants b. antipsychotics c. antianxiety drugs d. beta blockers

a. antidepressants

A modern explanation of why many people with anorexia continually have food-related thoughts and dreams is that such thoughts and dreams: a. are the result of food deprivation. b. serve as a substitute for actual eating. c. fulfill basic needs of the id. d. help the individual limit food consumption while awake.

a. are the result of food deprivation

Someone who fasts or exercises strenuously following a binge is engaging in: a. compensatory behaviors. b. enmeshment. c. exposure and response prevention. d. purging.

a. compensatory behaviors

Gus was involved in a serious car accident that killed his parents and his sibling. The next morning, Gus awoke and found that he could not see. This is an example of a(n): a. conversion disorder. b. somatic symptom disorder with a predominant pain pattern. c. factitious disorder. d. illness anxiety disorder.

a. conversion disorder

Josiah is a cellist preparing for his audition at Julliard, a world-renowned music school. The night before his audition, Josiah suffers an abrupt paralysis in his right arm. He has no known medical conditions that are associated with this symptom. This description MOST closely aligns with: a. conversion disorder. b. somatization disorder. c. factitious disorder. d. pain disorder associated with psychological factors.

a. conversion disorder

Cassandra is entering a treatment facility for bulimia nervosa. What will be the first priority in treating her? a. correcting her disordered eating pattern b. stopping her negative internal dialogue and replacing it with empowering dialogue c. helping her accurately assess her body size d. teaching her healthy coping mechanisms for managing stress

a. correcting her disordered eating pattern

A therapist is treating a young woman with bulimia nervosa. Which treatment approach would the therapist use to break the binge-purge cycle seen with this condition? a. exposure and response prevention b. systematic desensitization c. psychodynamic therapy d. flooding

a. exposure and response prevention

Martina has vivid sexual fantasies, but she is unable to experience either clitoral or labial swelling. She also cannot experience vaginal lubrication. What would be the MOST likely diagnosis? a. female sexual interest/arousal disorder b. frigidity c. female orgasmic disorder d. vaginismus

a. female sexual interest/arousal disorder

Phillip has repeated and intense sexual urges to rub his genitals against women in crowded subways. He probably has: a. frotteuristic disorder. b. sexual sadism. c. exhibitionism. d. voyeurism.

a. frotteuristic disorder

Which statement is TRUE regarding the typical onset of binge-eating disorder? a. It occurs later in life than other eating disorders, often in the individual's twenties. b. It occurs after a period of intense restrictive dieting. c. It is more common in individuals with a long history of mood swings. d. It generally has a very gradual onset, with the person incrementally increasing intake over years.

a. it occurs later in life than other eating disorders, often in the individual's twenties

Dominic has never been able to achieve or maintain an erection for sexual intercourse, which means he would MOST likely be diagnosed with _____ erectile dysfunction. a. lifelong b. generalized c. acquired d. situational

a. lifelong

Which factor is NOT associated with an increased risk of relapse in people who have recovered from bulimia nervosa? a. living alone b. a history of substance abuse c. longer history of bulimia nervosa before treatment d. an increased frequency of vomiting during their eating disorder

a. living alone

A risk factor for development of a psychophysiological disorder is: a. living in poverty. b. living in a rural area. c. being employed in a white-collar field. d. having more than one child

a. living in poverty

Ivan is very healthy, but he is distressed by his lack of interest in sexual activity and lack of sexual experiences over the past several years. He MOST likely is experiencing: a. male hypoactive sexual desire disorder. b. paraphilia. c. sexual repulsion. d. sexual aversion.

a. male hypoactive sexual desire disorder

One of the dangers of a diagnosis of conversion disorder is that the patient: a. may have a genuine medical problem. b. will then seek only psychodynamic therapy. c. will most likely seek a second medical opinion. d. may view all future physical symptoms as a symptom of this disorder.

a. may have a genuine medical problem

Many people with bulimia nervosa also suffer from: a. mood disorders. b. learning disorders. c. opioid abuse. d. Asperger's syndrome.

a. mood disorders

Individuals with anorexia nervosa often have which psychological problem? a. obsessive thoughts b. borderline personality disorder c. episodes of mania d. multiple phobias

a. obsessive thoughts

Individuals with illness anxiety disorder typically receive the kinds of treatment that are applied to _____ disorder. a. obsessive-compulsive b. major depressive c. bipolar d. substance abuse

a. obsessive-compulsive

Vaginismus and dyspareunia are considered disorders of sexual: a. pain. b. resolution. c. arousal. d. desire.

a. pain

Which person would be MOST likely to cut out sweets, then eliminate more and more types of foods, but not engage in forced vomiting? a. someone experiencing restricting-type anorexia nervosa b. someone experiencing bulimia nervosa c. someone experiencing purging-type anorexia d. someone experiencing acute-type bulimia

a. someone experiencing restricting-type anorexia nervosa

In the treatment of anorexia nervosa, the objective of motivational interviewing is BEST described as seeking to: a. strengthen the person's motivation for change. b. establish rapport with the person early in the treatment process. c. determine what motivated the person to diet in the first place. d. evaluate the person's understanding of the treatment goals.

a. strengthen the person's motivation for change

The combined impact of different drugs multiplying or potentiating each other's effects is known as the _____ effect. a. synergistic b. potentiation c. double-bind d. cross-tolerance

a. synergistic

Which hormone can cause decreased sexual desire when present in low but not high levels? a. testosterone b. progesterone c. estrogen d. prolactin

a. testosterone

Which statement is NOT true about anorexia nervosa? a. It can follow a stressful event such as divorce, a move from home, or a personal failure. b. About 35 percent of people who experience anorexia nervosa are male. c. Fatalities occur by suicide or serious medical problems due to starvation. d. It usually follows a diet in someone who is of normal weight or slightly overweight.

b. About 35 percent of people who experience anorexia nervosa are male

How do delirium tremens (DTs) differ from other withdrawal reactions? a. DTs occur only after someone has completely quit alcohol, versus just reducing intake. b. DTs are associated with serious health consequences that could result in death. c. People who experience DTs are less likely to relapse. d. There are no known medical procedures to assist someone experiencing DTs.

b. DTs are associated with serious health consequences that could result in death

Which statement is TRUE regarding gender differences in heavy drinkers? a. Women are slightly more likely than men to be classified as heavy drinkers. b. Heavy drinking is at least twice as likely in men as it is in women. c. Women are more susceptible to becoming heavy drinkers due to their typically smaller body size and weight. d. Female heavy drinkers outnumber male heavy drinkers through adolescence, but the reverse is true in adulthood.

b. Heavy drinking is at least twice as likely in men as it is in women

A patient in an alcohol rehabilitation center tells you a detailed story about growing up in the mountains of Tennessee. Later, you find out that the person had never even visited Tennessee. A day later you visit the patient again, and the patient does not recognize you. This patient is MOST likely suffering from: a. cirrhosis. b. Korsakoff's syndrome. c. withdrawal delirium. d. fetal alcohol syndrome.

b. Korsakoff's syndrome

Charley brings her young daughter into the emergency room with internal bleeding. The attending physician later concludes that Charley caused the symptoms in her daughter intentionally, wanting to gain attention and praise for her devoted care of her sick child. If this assessment is correct, the appropriate diagnosis is: a. a conversion disorder. b. Munchausen syndrome by proxy. c. a psychophysiological disorder. d. Munchausen syndrome

b. Munchausen syndrome by proxy

A woman with anorexia has lanugo. What has happened? a. She has lost body hair. b. She has grown fine silky hair on her body. c. Her menstrual cycle has become irregular. d. She has developed double vision.

b. She has grown fine silky hair on her body

A friend has done some heavy drinking and asks you what to do to "sober up" as quickly as possible. The response that is MOST appropriate is: a. Drink carbonated soda. b. Stop drinking. c. Take an ice-cold shower. d. Drink coffee, lots of coffee.

b. Stop drinking

In a person who has an unusually long resolution phase of the sexual response cycle, which of these is MOST likely? a. The person was never aroused. b. The person did not have an orgasm. c. The person is a teenager. d. The person is a man.

b. The person did not have an orgasm

In the past, Shonda always experienced normal to above-normal levels of sexual desire. However, recently she feels that her sexual desire is much lower than normal. This would be considered a _____ sexual dysfunction. a. situational b. acquired c. lifelong d. generalized

b. acquired

Linda had normal sexual functioning for many years. However, over time she began to have trouble becoming aroused, no matter what the situation. This type of dysfunction would be called: a. acquired and situational. b. acquired and generalized. c. lifelong and generalized. d. lifelong and situational.

b. acquired and generalized

Although Arlene had experienced normal sexual functioning for years, she began experiencing problems with arousal when she was with her long-term partner. This type of dysfunction would be called: a. lifelong and generalized. b. acquired and situational. c. acquired and generalized. d. lifelong and situational.

b. acquired and situational

Certain professions are associated with increased risk for anorexia nervosa or bulimia nervosa. Which professional would be at GREATEST risk of developing one of these eating disorders? a. teacher b. actor c. laborer d. chef

b. actor

Which is a characteristic of a person with restricting-type anorexia nervosa? a. compulsively eating large amounts of food b. being afraid of losing control over the size of his or her body c. avoiding thinking about food d. feeling guilty over purging food

b. being afraid of losing control over the size of his or her body

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. variable-limited anorexia nervosa. b. binge-eating/purging-type anorexia nervosa. c. restricted-type anorexia nervosa. d. food-phobia anorexia nervosa.

b. binge-eating/purging-type anorexia nervosa

A serious, irreversible condition affecting the liver that is associated with long-term excessive drinking is: a. Korsakoff's syndrome. b. cirrhosis. c. fetal alcohol syndrome. d. delirium tremens.

b. cirrhosis

A key component of treating bulimia nervosa is helping the affected person recognize and change his or her maladaptive attitudes toward food, eating, weight, and shape. Which treatment approach is the BEST option to achieve this? a. interpersonal psychotherapy b. cognitive techniques c. psychodynamic therapy d. self-care manuals

b. cognitive techniques

Sometimes two or more drugs are so similar in their actions on the brain and the body that as people build a tolerance for one drug, they are simultaneously developing a tolerance for the other. This is known as: a. synergism. b. cross-tolerance. c. comorbidity. d. polysubstance disorder

b. cross-tolerance

A person with a gambling disorder is more likely to gamble when he or she is: a. happy. b. distressed. c. hungry. d. tired.

b. distressed

The significant clinical difference between binge-eating disorder and bulimia nervosa is that individuals with binge-eating disorder: a. do not feel out of control during a binge episode. b. do not engage in purging behaviors. c. lack emotion after a binge-eating episode. d. binge much less frequently.

b. do not engage in purging behaviors

A patient consistently complains of an assortment of physiological ailments. After physical evaluation and close monitoring, the healthcare provider determines that she is intentionally producing the physical symptoms in order to appear sick to fill some psychological need. This would be classified as a: a. conversion disorder. b. factitious disorder. c. psychophysical disorder. d. generalized anxiety disorder.

b. factitious disorder

Two people of the same gender consume the same amount of alcohol in the same amount of time. Nevertheless, one of them sobers up substantially sooner than the other. MOST likely, this difference is due to differences in: a. activity level while drinking; increased activity increases the metabolism rate. b. liver function; some people's livers metabolize alcohol faster than others' livers. c. breathing rate; people who breathe more often can exhale the carbon dioxide by-product of alcohol metabolism faster. d. food intake, specifically food eaten immediately after drinking concluded.

b. liver function; some people's livers metabolize alcohol faster than others' livers

Which statement BEST describes eating disorders in men? a. Men are significantly more likely to develop anorexia nervosa than bulimia nervosa. b. Male eating disorders are often linked to the requirements and pressures of a job or a sport. c. Men and women develop eating disorders in similar ways for similar reasons. d. Eating disorders are easier to treat in men.

b. male eating disorders are often linked to the requirements and pressures of a job or a sport

Zane has not had any interest in sex for the past year. Because of this, his sexual activity has been very limited. What would he MOST likely be diagnosed with? a. masturbatory focus b. male hypoactive sexual desire disorder c. performance anxiety d. sexual aversion disorder

b. male hypoactive sexual desire disorder

Which type of eating disorder is found almost exclusively in men? a. binge eating disorder b. muscle dysmorphia c. non-binging bulimotoxicity d. abdominal dissatisfaction disorder

b. muscle dysmorphia

When treating a patient with erectile disorder, the clinician should measure _____________ to determine whether physical factors are responsible for the condition. a. masturbatory arousal b. nocturnal penile tumescence c. spectator role d. performance anxiety

b. nocturnal penile tumescence

Which theory explains drug-seeking behavior as led by a rewarding effect that makes using the substance again more likely? a. learned helplessness b. operant conditioning c. opponent-process theory d. synergistic theory

b. operant conditioning

Females with bulimia tend to be more concerned about _____ than females with anorexia. a. avoiding shame b. pleasing others c. restricting food intake d. controlling urges to eat

b. pleasing others

A cognitive-behavioral therapist would be MOST likely to use _____ to treat pedophilia. a. systematic desensitization b. relapse-prevention training c. flooding d. shock therapy

b. relapse-prevention training

Each of these phases of the human sexual response cycle are affected by sexual dysfunction EXCEPT: a. desire. b. resolution. c. excitement. d. orgasm.

b. resolution

A person who stopped eating candy and other sweets, then gradually eliminated other foods until he or she was eating almost nothing, could be experiencing: a. exercise-induced anorexia nervosa. b. restricted-type anorexia nervosa. c. sweet-phobia type of anorexia nervosa. d. binge-purge type of anorexia nervosa.

b. restricted-type anorexia nervosa

What is the significance of the 1940s study by Keys et al. in which healthy individuals placed on a semistarvation diet developed a preoccupation with food? a. This study demonstrates that a preoccupation with food is a natural event and not of medical concern. b. This study supports the idea that a preoccupation with food is a result of starvation. c. This study shows that healthy individuals are likely to develop anorexia nervosa when placed on a semistarvation diet. d. This study suggests that a preoccupation with food is a distinguishing characteristic between those with anorexia nervosa and those without it.

b. this study supports the idea that a preoccupation with food is a result of starvation

The segment of the U.S. population with the lowest prevalence of alcoholism is: a. African American males. b. non-Hispanic white males. c. Asian males and females. d. non-Hispanic white females.

c. Asian males and females

Which statement about cannabis use is TRUE? a. Cannabis is not addictive; the risk associated with its use is related to negative side effects when consumed in large doses. b. The primary danger associated with cannabis use is overdose. c. At high doses, cannabis can cause intoxication; at very high doses, it can cause hallucinations. d. Although cannabis can cause some physical effects when taken in large doses, no serious side effects are associated with its use.

c. At high doses, cannabis can cause intoxication; at very high doses, it can cause hallucinations

Which statement is NOT a sociocultural explanation of the cause of substance disorders? a. Substance use and dependence are more likely to occur in families in which substance use is valued or at least accepted. b. Being a member of a low socioeconomic class contributes to substance abuse. c. Children whose needs are not met by parents grow up depending on others for comfort, and this may develop into a dependent relationship with a substance. d. Regions with higher levels of unemployment have higher rates of alcoholism.

c. Children whose needs are not met by parents grow up depending on others for comfort, and this may develop into a dependent relationship with a substance

Which disorder is considered by law enforcement to be a form of child abuse? a. factitious disorder b. illness anxiety disorder c. Munchausen syndrome by proxy d. conversion disorder

c. Munchausen syndrome by proxy

Pat and Kelly each have five of the same cocktail. Pat gets very drunk. Kelly does not. Which factor would MOST likely account for this difference? a. Pat is non-Hispanic white, and Kelly is African American. b. Pat is older than Kelly. c. Pat is a woman, and Kelly is a man. d. Pat is healthier than Kelly.

c. Pat is a woman, and Kelly is a man

A classmate is arrested on your college campus. How likely is it that the person had been drinking alcohol? a. Not that likely; only approximately 5 percent of all campus arrests are associated with drinking. b. Somewhat likely; approximately 25 to 30 percent of all campus arrests are associated with drinking. c. Very likely; more than 80 percent of all campus arrests are associated with drinking. d. Likely; approximately two-thirds of all campus arrests are associated with drinking.

c. Very likely; more than 80 percent of all campus arrests are associated with drinking

Mason was a chronically ill child who was seen repeatedly in the emergency department for a number of ailments. After several visits, Mason was removed from his home and placed in foster care. While staying in foster care, Mason became quite healthy. In this case, one might suspect that the parent was experiencing: a. malingering. b. a psychophysical disorder. c. a factitious disorder. d. a somatoform disorder.

c. a factitious disorder

Someone who has Munchausen syndrome also, by definition, has: a. Munchausen by proxy. b. somatic symptom disorder. c. a factitious disorder. d. conversion disorder.

c. a factitious disorder

A patient is seeing a therapist to treat low sexual desire. During the session, the therapist instructs the patient to imagine different sexual scenarios to discover any sex-related anxiety or vulnerability. What technique is this therapist using? a. self-instruction training b. sensate focus c. affectual awareness d. tease technique

c. affectual awareness

When is bulimia nervosa or anorexia nervosa most likely to begin? a. upon entry into college, when fear of the "freshman fifteen" becomes overwhelming b. at the onset of puberty, when bodies change and begin taking on a more adult form c. after a period of intense dieting that has been successful and has earned praise from others d. at the legal age to create social media accounts and engage with others online

c. after a period of intense dieting that has been successful and has earned praise from others

A clinician is caring for a patient going through detoxification in a hospital. What can the clinician administer to help reduce severe alcohol withdrawal reactions, such as delirium tremens and seizures? a. antipsychotic drugs b. sedatives c. antianxiety drugs d. antiemetics

c. antianxiety drugs

Research shows that sexual dysfunctions among homosexual couples: a. generally are more severe than among heterosexual couples. b. include two distinct categories not included among heterosexual dysfunctions. c. are the same as those seen in heterosexual couples. d. are virtually nonexistent.

c. are the same as those seen in heterosexual couples

Assessing one's self-worth largely based on weight and body shape is a characteristic common to individuals with: a. bulimia. b. depression. c. binge eating disorder. d. anorexia.

c. binge eating disorder

The disorder that is characterized by eating binges followed by a compensatory behavior such as forced vomiting is called: a. anorexia nervosa. b. obsession. c. bulimia nervosa. d. obesity

c. bulimia nervosa

According to Masters and Johnson, the resolution phase of the sexual response cycle is more gradual in women when they: a. do not experience arousal. b. experience a sexual aversion. c. do not experience orgasm. d. have experienced multiple orgasms.

c. do not experience orgasm

A person who intentionally produces or fakes physical symptoms simply out of a wish to be a patient might be diagnosed with a: a. conversion disorder. b. psychotic disorder. c. factitious disorder. d. stress disorder.

c. factitious disorder

The BEST example of malingering is a person who: a. pretends to have an illness to get sympathy. b. falsely claims to have a terminal illness. c. feigns an illness to achieve some external gain, such as financial compensation. d. fakes an illness because he or she enjoys being a patient.

c. feigns an illness to achieve some external gain, such as financial compensation

Sonia has been stressed at work. As soon as she gets home, she compulsively eats everything that she can find. Next, she will likely feel: a. unsatiated. b. content. c. guilty. d. cognitively sluggish.

c. guilty

Compared with anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa, the prevalence of binge-eating disorder is: a. higher than the rate for anorexia but lower than the rate for bulimia. b. lower than the rates for bulimia and anorexia. c. higher than the rates for bulimia and anorexia. d. higher than the rate for bulimia but lower than the rate for anorexia

c. higher than the rate for bulimia but lower than the rate for anorexia

When Marigold sees her healthcare provider for treatment of an allergy, her healthcare provider tells her that her symptoms are factitious. Marigold will most likely: a. create new symptoms that are more difficult to disprove. b. produce false medical records to support her original symptoms. c. leave the facility and immediately seek treatment from a different physician. d. take measures that increase the intensity of her original symptoms.

c. leave the facility and immediately seek treatment from a different physician

At lunch, Vincent, a patient in therapy, eats exactly 23 almonds, which he chews exactly 23 times each. This is a symptom of anorexia nervosa related to: a. depression. b. schizophrenia. c. obsessive-compulsive disorder. d. substance abuse.

c. obsessive-compulsive disorder

Alcohol is a factor in approximately _____ of all college dropouts. a. one-third b. half c. one-fourth d. one-tenth

c. one-fourth

Which characteristic is MOST consistent with anorexia nervosa? a. the view that one's body is too thin b. a refusal to think about food at all c. overestimating body size d. a distorted perception of others' sizes

c. overestimating body size

People with _____ have repeated and intense sexual urges or fantasies in response to objects or situations that society deems inappropriate, and they may behave inappropriately as well in response to those urges. a. gender identity disorder b. cross-sexual arousal disorder c. paraphilias d. abnormal object desire syndrome

c. paraphilias

According to psychodynamic theorists, the two primary mechanisms at work in hysterical somatoform disorders are: a. primary grief and secondary grief. b. projection and rejection. c. primary gain and secondary gain. d. ritual and undoing.

c. primary gain and secondary gain

Engle is not able to reach orgasm with a partner, either through sexual intercourse or through the partner's manual stimulation. However, Engle easily orgasms when masturbating. Engle MOST likely would be diagnosed with a(n) _____ orgasmic disorder. a. acquired b. generalized c. situational d. lifelong

c. situational

Which individual would be MOST likely to receive a diagnosis of factitious disorder? a. someone who breaks a leg while skiing but tells friends and family that the injury occurred in a car accident b. someone who has chronic nausea and vomiting due to high stress but denies that stress is a possible cause c. someone who purposefully drinks gasoline and then seeks treatment for an unknown stomach ailment d. someone who engages in cutting and tries to hide it from everyone

c. someone who purposefully drinks gasoline and then seeks treatment for an unknown stomach ailment

Emily promises to help her child with homework but then takes drugs right after dinner. Emily falls asleep after the high and wakes up groggy and late for work. Her weekly brunch with friends is tomorrow, but Emily resolves to cancel because she'd prefer to do drugs and sleep in. Emily is experiencing: a. substance tolerance. b. substance intoxication. c. substance use disorder. d. substance withdrawal.

c. substance use disorder

Munchausen syndrome by proxy is MOST likely to adversely affect the physical well-being of: a. the medical personnel caring for the person experiencing it. b. the person experiencing it. c. the child of the person experiencing it. d. the spouse of the person experiencing it.

c. the child of the person experiencing it

A professional health-care provider has evidence that a patient has intentionally faked her illness. To determine whether the patient is malingering or experiencing a factitious disorder, what must be examined? a. who else, if anyone, the patient is making ill b. the method the patient used to make herself ill c. the motivation the patient has for assuming the sick role d. the severity of the symptoms the patient has experienced

c. the motivation the patient has for assuming the sick role

A key difference between bulimia nervosa and binge-eating disorder is that in binge-eating disorder the person does not engage in ________________

compensatory behaviors

Priscilla is twenty-three years old and usually has a fairly high sex drive. Recently, she has experienced an unexpected drop in sex drive, although she doesn't have any new medical problems. What would be an important question to ask her before recommending psychotherapy? a. "Have you been exposed to high levels of testosterone lately?" b. "Have you recently stopped using marijuana?" c. "Have you experienced lower levels of prolactin lately?" d. "Have you recently started taking birth control pills?"

d. "Have you recently started taking birth control pills?"

A person becomes intoxicated when their alcohol blood concentration reaches what percent? a. 0.10 percent b. 0.05 percent c. 0.08 percent d. 0.09 percent

d. 0.09 percent

Which statement accurately describes the risk for African American women of developing eating disorders? a. Over the past several decades, African American women have shown a marked decrease in their risk of developing an eating disorder compared with non-Hispanic white American women. b. African American and non-Hispanic white American women have always had similar risks of developing eating disorders. c. It is clear that race has played no role in the risk of developing an eating disorder in the past three decades. d. As African Americans acculturate and adopt an ideal body image more similar to that valued by non-Hispanic white American women, their risk of developing eating disorders has increased.

d. As African Americans acculturate and adopt an ideal body image more similar to that valued by non-Hispanic white American women, their risk of developing eating disorders has increased.

Which is TRUE regarding treatments for binge-eating disorders? a. It resembles care provided to patients with anorexia nervosa. b. It involves close relationships with weight-loss centers. c. It is similar to recovery plans for depressed patients. d. It has evolved from the treatment provided to those with bulimia nervosa.

d. It has evolved from the treatment provided to those with bulimia nervosa

People who do not have anorexia and are placed on a starvation diet show many of the food preoccupations of people with anorexia nervosa. Which conclusions can be drawn from this finding? a. Forced starvation increases the likelihood of developing anorexia nervosa. b. Preoccupation with food cannot be viewed as a defining characteristic of anorexia. c. Restrictive diets cause anorexia nervosa. d. Preoccupation with food is likely the result of starvation, rather than the underlying cause of anorexia.

d. Preoccupation with food is likely the result of starvation, rather than the underlying cause of anorexia

Having a background in medicine, but also a grudge against the profession, puts a person at risk for: a. body dysmorphic disorder. b. amnesia conversion disorder. c. somatic symptom disorder. d. a factitious disorder.

d. a factitious disorder

Which description is LEAST likely to characterize the behavior of someone experiencing anorexia nervosa? a. feeling oneself to be unattractively overweight b. careful preparation and planning of the food one eats during the day c. a view that food deprivation makes one a better person d. a hesitancy to think about food

d. a hesitancy to think about food

Quinten has been taking two different medications. Both meds have similar actions in the body. What could this cause? a. an antagonistic action b. a polysubstance rush c. pharmacologic potentiation d. a synergistic effect

d. a synergistic effect

According to the multidimensional risk perspective, which of these is NOT a factor in the development of eating disorders? a. biological factors b. psychological problems c. sociocultural conditions d. academic problems

d. academic problems

Aline abuses drugs. After she undergoes a PET scan of her brain, her doctor tells her that she has reward deficiency syndrome. Which of these is a drug that directly stimulates the structures in Aline's reward circuit? a. alcohol b. opioids c. marijuana d. amphetamines

d. amphetamines

Behaviorists believe that the fears found in illness anxiety disorder have been acquired through: a. overinterpretation of bodily cues. b. unsatisfied sexual desires. c. hypnotic suggestion. d. classical conditioning or modeling.

d. classical conditioning or modeling

Hysterical disorders are forms of communication; they provide the person with a means for expressing emotions that would otherwise be difficult to convey. This statement BEST reflects the perspective of _____ theorists. a. biological b. humanistic c. psychodynamic d. cognitive-behavioral

d. cognitive-behavioral

A community-based drug treatment program gives participants cash prizes for every drug-free urine sample they provide. The value of the prizes increases with the number of consecutive drug-free screenings. This is an example of: a. acceptance and commitment therapy. b. relapse-prevention training. c. a self-help group. d. contingency management.

d. contingency management

If a person's bodily symptoms affect his or her voluntary motor and sensory functions, but the symptoms are inconsistent with any known medical disease, this condition is referred to as: a. malingering. b. selective symptomatology. c. illness anxiety disorder. d. conversion disorder.

d. conversion disorder

A therapist is treating a client for cocaine abuse. As part of the treatment, the therapist addresses the stresses that commonly lead to relapse. This therapist is MOST likely providing: a. psychodynamic therapy. b. cognitive-behavioral treatment. c. maintenance drug therapy. d. culturally sensitive treatment.

d. culturally sensitive treatment

All of the following are believed to contribute to female arousal and orgasmic disorders EXCEPT: a. adhering to dating restrictions in adolescence. b. being told that enjoying sex is immoral. c. having a religious upbringing. d. engaging in masturbation in childhood.

d. engaging in masturbation in childhood

Ophelia is a college-aged woman with a history of dieting. Over the past few months, she has drastically reduced how much food she consumes. She views her constant hunger pain as a positive sign that she is maintaining control over her eating. Even though her weight is now below average, Ophelia still views herself as overweight. As her health care provider, you suspect possible anorexia nervosa. Which other sign or symptoms would be present with anorexia nervosa? a. history of being a picky eater b. a history of mental illness c. extroverted personality d. fear of becoming overweight

d. fear of becoming overweight

If Ransom has hypoactive sexual desire disorder, he experiences all of these EXCEPT: a. a lack of interest in sexual activity. b. engagement in a low level of sexual activity. c. normal physical sexual responses. d. finding sexual activity repulsive.

d. finding sexual activity repulsive

Women tolerate alcohol less well than men because they: a. have a higher proportion of body fat. b. drink alcohol in more concentrated forms. c. metabolize alcohol in the liver less well. d. have less of a stomach enzyme that breaks down alcohol.

d. have less of a stomach enzyme that breaks down alcohol

Thomas always checks his blood pressure multiple times a day. Whenever he sees any change in numbers, he believes it is a sign of a developing heart attack. This is an example of: a. body dysmorphic disorder. b. Munchausen syndrome. c. hysterical disorder. d. illness anxiety disorder.

d. illness anxiety disorder

Flora has never experienced normal sexual functioning or arousal with her husband. However, she has found she could be aroused when with other men. This type of dysfunction would be called: a. lifelong and generalized. b. acquired and generalized. c. acquired and situational. d. lifelong and situational.

d. lifelong and situational

Which characteristic is very common in individuals with anorexia nervosa but is significantly less common in those who have bulimia nervosa or binge eating? a. distortion of body image b. preoccupation with food c. fear of becoming overweight d. loss of menstrual periods

d. loss of menstrual periods

The MOST appropriate approach for treating an individual with fetishism is: a. use of a snap gauge band during sleep. b. sensate focus. c. drug therapy. d. masturbatory satiation.

d. masturbatory satiation

The psychological disorder that anorexia nervosa MOST resembles is: a. borderline personality disorder. b. narcissistic personality disorder. c. a simple phobia. d. obsessive-compulsive disorder

d. obsessive-compulsive disorder

People suffering from anorexia nervosa tend to: a. vary in accuracy in estimating their body size. b. correctly estimate their body size. c. underestimate their body size. d. overestimate their body size.

d. overestimate their body size

Today's leading explanations for conversion and somatic symptom disorders come from the: a. cognitive-behavioral model. b. psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral, and eclectic models. c. psychodynamic and cognitive-behavioral models. d. psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral, and multicultural models.

d. psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral, and multicultural model

If low levels of alcohol may enhance the sex drive by lowering a person's inhibitions, high levels will: a. enhance it further. b. have an impact only if the person is already engaged in sexual activity. c. have no effect on sex drive. d. reduce it.

d. reduce it

Ainsley has a drink in the morning on rising and a cocktail with breakfast. She usually sneaks a snort during the morning ("just to get through the day") and then drinks during lunch. Later, at home, she generally has a small dinner and sits in front of the TV drinking wine, often an entire bottle. Somehow she manages to get up and go to work the next morning. Ainsley is displaying: a. withdrawal. b. delirium tremens. c. binge drinking. d. substance use disorder.

d. substance use disorder

Which activity will have the greatest effect on making an intoxicated person sober? a. moderate to intense physical exertion b. taking a cold shower c. drinking strong, hot coffee d. taking a nap

d. taking a nap

So many soldiers received morphine injections during the Civil War that addiction to morphine was known as: a. an early codeine. b. the wartime plague. c. skin popping. d. the "soldier's disease."

d. the "soldier's disease"

A common cardiovascular effect of anorexia is a slow heart rate (bradycardia). Which explanation BEST describes why this is true? a. Less blood flow is needed in persons who are underweight. b. The body has lost its insulating outer layer of fat. c. Exercise lowers a person's heart rate. d. The body is trying to conserve energy.

d. the body is trying to conserve energy

When Keanu seeks treatment for premature ejaculation, his therapist is MOST likely to recommend: a. masturbatory prohibition. b. Viagra. c. sensate focus. d. the stop-start procedure.

d. the stop-start procedure

A frequent drug user finds that larger doses of a drug are necessary to produce the same "high" that much lower doses once produced. That drug user is developing: a. intoxication. b. withdrawal symptoms. c. hallucinosis. d. tolerance.

d. tolerance

Nina, a transgender woman, has had 2 years of hormone administration. She still feels dysphoric and looks into a further option: ______________________

gender reassignment surgery

he effect of taking two different drugs may be more than the sum of the two effects. This is called a(n) ___________________

synergistic effect

The cessation of menstruation common to women with anorexia is known as _______________

amenorrhea

________________ is a drug that has been used as a substitute for heroin in the treatment of addiction.

Methadone

_______________ is another name for factitious disorder.

Munchausen syndrome

__________________ is the study of the connections between stress, the immune system, and illness.

Psychoneuroimmunology

A person who experiences vomiting and shaking when she tries to stop drinking alcohol has developed: a. increased tolerance. b. withdrawal reactions. c. hallucinosis. d. intoxication.

b. withdrawal reactions

Which of these would NOT be considered a drug? a. heroin b. nicotine c. sugar d. caffeine

c. sugar

Which drug is NOT known to directly stimulate the brain's reward center? a. amphetamine b. cocaine c. marijuana d. heroin

d. heroin

A therapist is treating a client who misuses alcohol. As part of the therapy, the therapist teaches her client how to recognize when he is almost at his drinking limit. This therapist is using: a. acceptance and commitment therapy. b. aversion therapy. c. contingency management. d. relapse-prevention training.

d. relapse-prevention training

Cognitive-behavioral theorists propose that the physical symptoms of conversion and somatic disorders bring _____ to sufferers. a. punishment b. escape c. emotional relief d. rewards

d. rewards

What is the first type of food usually eliminated from the diet of a person who is developing restricting-type anorexia? a. nuts and grains b. breads c. meat d. sweets

d. sweets

A withdrawal reaction that consists of terrifying visual hallucinations is called ________________

delirium tremens (DTs)

When Todd arrived at the center, he was given a physical examination and then allowed time to go through withdrawal symptoms. That process is called ____________________

detoxification

Tony has sexually arousing fantasies about shoes and feet. He has a ____________________

fetishistic disorder

______________ are disorders in which biological, psychological, and sociocultural factors interact to cause or worsen a physical illness.

psychophysiological disorders

Alcoholism sometimes leads to a disease marked by confusion and extreme memory impairment. This disease is called ___________________

Korsakoff's syndrome

Which neurotransmitter system does cocaine have the GREATEST effect on? a. GABA b. norepinephrine c. dopamine d. serotonin

c. dopamine

In people with bulimia nervosa, binges are usually preceded by feelings of: a. tension. b. low self-esteem. c. shame. d. disgust.

a. tension

Early ejaculation is defined as ejaculation within _____ minute(s) of beginning sexual activity and before the person wishes it. a. two b. one c. three d. four

b. one

Julian finally admits to himself that he has a problem with drinking, so looks into Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) for treatment. He finds that AA offers peer support along with moral and spiritual guidelines to help people overcome alcoholism. This treatment model is an example of what kind of approach? a. psychodynamic b. cognitive c. sociocultural d. behavioral

c. sociocultural


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