Psychology Module 14 Chapter 12 Mini-Quizzes

A man who believes that he is the reincarnation of a famous preacher is exhibiting the schizophrenic symptom of

Delusion

Individuals with dissociative disorders have

A less voluminous hippocampus and amygdala.

The thinking style called splitting is associated with which of the following disorders?

Borderline personality disorder

_____ is characterized by a pervasive pattern of instability in interpersonal relationships, self-image, and emotions, and of marked impulsivity beginning by early adulthood and present in various contexts.

Borderline personality disorder

A superficially charming person who is indifferent to the pain of others and has spent his life in and out of prison for violent crimes would most likely be diagnosed with which type of personality disorder?

Antisocial personality disorder

_____ involve a sudden loss of memory or change in identity.

Dissociative disorders

Which of the following was formerly called multiple personality disorder?

Dissociative identity disorder

All of the following are positive symptoms of schizophrenia EXCEPT

Flat affect

Which of the following statements is true of dissociative identity disorder (DID)?

In DID, one identity dominates at one time; another takes over at another time.

Which of the following statements is true of the psychological and sociocultural factors involved in schizophrenia?

Marriage and warm supportive friends are related to better outcomes for individuals diagnosed with schizophrenia.

In 1973, Rosenhan conducted a study in which eight healthy individuals were asked to see a psychiatrist at various hospitals. What did the results of this study demonstrate?

Once a person has been labeled with a psychological disorder, that label colors how others perceive everything else he or she does.

Dissociative disorders often occur in individuals who also show signs of

Post-traumatic stress disorder

All of the following are symptoms of borderline personality disorder EXCEPT

Reduced awareness

The disordered thoughts in schizophrenia are referred to as psychotic because

They are far removed from reality.

Catatonia

is a state of immobility and unresponsiveness that lasts for long periods of time.