Abnormal Psychology Final

A woman proclaims, "I am the Virgin Mary, and I've come to give birth to a new savior." This person is MOST likely experiencing: a. Delusions of reference b. Delusions of grandeur c. Delusions of control d. Delusions of persecution

b. delusions of grandeur

As many as 20 Percent of adolescents experience at least one episode of: a. Anxiety b. Depressive c. Phobia d. Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

b. depressive

Which of the following best describes what a conduct disorder is? a. A child is commonly rude and disrespectful b. A child is regularly disruptive c. A child repeatedly violates other peoples' basic rights d. A child is consistently mischievous

c. a child repeatedly violates other peoples' basic rights

The main distinction between a psychosis and a neurosis is: a. Obsessive compulsive behavior b. The symptom of depression c. A complete break in reality d. The symptom of anxiety

c. a complete break in reality

What did Prof. Carrington (and the text) say is the greatest hope for reducing the problem of conduct disorder?

Prevention

TRUE or FALSE All psychological disorders experienced by elderly people (over 65), have the equivalent disorder for all adults

False

TRUE or FALSE Since society disregards the needs of the elderly, very little research is going into the diagnosis and treatment of neurocognitive disorders

False

TRUE or FALSE. Abnormal functioning is NOT common in all cultures

False

TRUE or FALSE. Disorders experienced by children are completely different to disorders experienced by adults.

False

The stimulant used by MORE people in the world than any other drug is: A) nicotine. B) cocaine (including freebased and crack forms). C) amphetamines. D) caffeine.

d. caffeine

An individual has just been diagnosed with mild neurocognitive disorder. We know for sure that the person: a. Experiences decline in only one area of cognitive functioning b. Can no longer function independently c. Experiences little or no decline in any area of cognitive functioning d. Can still function independently

d. can still function independently

If a person accused of a crime is found not guilty by reason of insanity, he or she is committed to a psychiatric facility for treatment. This is called: a. Incarceration b. Civil commitment c. 2 PCs d. Criminal commitment

d. criminal commitment

An elderly person who develops false beliefs that are not bizarre is MOST likely suffering from: a. Memory problems b. Disorders of cognition c. Sleep disorder d. Delusional disorder

d. delusional disorder

Which did we say is one of the most common mental health problems of older adults is: a. Substance abuse b. Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder c. Stress d. Depression

d. depression

In _____, families meet with others in the same situation to share their thoughts and emotions, provide mutual support, and learn about schizophrenia. a. Residential treatment centers b. Self-help seminars c. Online chat rooms d. Support groups

d. support groups

According to Prof. Carrington, "medication without therapy is (or should be) _________

malpractice

7. Which statement about pedophiles is MOST supported by current research? A) Most pedophiles have at least one other psychological disorder. B) The majority of pedophiles develop their sexual pattern of need as adults. C) Pedophiles most commonly target boys as their victims. D) There is a clear biological cause for pedophilia.

A) Most pedophiles have at least one other psychological disorder.

Why might someone with obsessive-compulsive disorder have low sexual desire? A) The person finds contact with body fluids and odors unpleasant. B) The person compulsively seeks sexual partners. C) The person obsesses about having no sexual partners. D) The person is too afraid to enjoy sexual activity.

A) The person finds contact with body fluids and odors unpleasant.

7. Cross-dressing is another term for: A) homosexuality. B) transvestic disorder. C) orgasmic reorientation. D) satiation.

B) transvestic disorder.

7. The study of sexuality that led to a revolution in the treatment of sexual dysfunction was done by A) Kaplan and Rogers. B) Freud and Jung. C) Masters and Johnson. D) Friedman and LoPiccolo.

C) Masters and Johnson.

Which is a depressant? A) Opioids B) Cocaine C) LSD D) Amphetamines

a. opioids

Most evidence for the effectiveness of self-help programs comes from: A) carefully monitored longitudinal studies. B) laboratory experimentation and generalization of findings. C) cross-sectional surveys of self-help program participants. D) testimonials from those who have gone through such a program.

D) testimonials from those who have gone through such a program.

Which statement is an accurate conclusion one can draw about the mental health field? a. Because of the growth and impact of the mental health profession in our society, it is important that we understand the profession's strengths and weaknesses b. There is more isolation of the branches of mental health disciplines, and less cooperation across disciplines c. Mental health professionals are losing respect in society d. Interconnectedness among various social institutions inevitably works to the advantage of patients

a. Because of the growth and impact of the mental health profession in our society, it is important that we understand the profession's strengths and weaknesses

According to Prof. Carrington (and the text), the best way for a young person to prepare for the aging process is: a. Doing things that promote physical and mental health early on b. Being sensitive to cultural differences among people c. Buying long-term care insurance d. Avoiding negative life events

a. Doing things that promote physical and mental health early on

People with Intellectual Disabilities used to be confined to institutions. Since deinstitutionalization reforms took place, what alternatives were created for people who have intellectual disabilities? a. Other types of community residences were formed to teach teach things like self-sufficiency b. Most have become the homeless population c. They were integrated into the regular school system d. Families had to take care of them

a. Other types of community residences were formed to teach teach things like self-sufficiency

What must be true before a person may be tried for a crime and potentially found guilty? a. The person must be capable of helping to defending himself or herself in court b. The person must be a citizen of the United States c. The person must have normal intelligence d. The person must not act in a bizarre way in court

a. The person must be capable of helping to defending himself or herself in court

What is a common reason for the hospitalization of people with borderline personality disorder? a. They may attempt suicide or otherwise hurt themselves. b. They finally cannot care for themselves. c. They voluntarily ask for hospitalization, out of desperation. d. They are so afraid of leaving their homes that they suffer social paralysis.

a. They may attempt suicide or otherwise hurt themselves.

Which would a forensic psychologist NOT be likely to do? a. Write legislation to regulate the practice of psychology in the courts b. Profile serial killers c. Research questions pertinent to trials d. Testify in criminal or civil proceedings

a. Write legislation to regulate the practice of psychology in the courts

According to the chart in your textbook, teenagers say that the drug easiest for them to obtain is: A) alcohol. B) nicotine (cigarettes). C) marijuana. D) amphetamines.

a. alcohol

The MOST feared psychological problem among the elderly is: a. Alzheimer's disease b. Stress c. Alcoholism d. Loss of sexual function

a. alzheimer's disease

Those with schizophrenia who stop responding to their environment and remain motionless and silent for long periods of time are experiencing: a. Catatonic stupor b. Bipolar disorder c. Hypomania d. Manic depressive

a. catatonic stupor

What reason was given why the percentage of children and teens being bullied might not be accurate? a. Children and teens may not be reporting incidences of bullying b. Parents and teachers over-report incidences of bullying c. Children and teens tend to be more sensitive in today's world d. Children and teens tend to exaggerate the incidence of bullying

a. children and teens may not be reporting incidences of bullying

If you are being treated for schizophrenia and are learning to distract yourself from the voices you hear and to reinterpret them as just a symptom of your disorder rather than reality, you are MOST likely receiving: a. Cognitive-behavioral therapy. b. Newer antipsychotic drugs c. Psychotherapy d. Family therapy

a. cognitive behavioral therapy

Rosa is sure that her family is planning to kidnap her and take her inheritance. She has found her husband talking on the phone in whispers and seen her children looking at her strangely. Rosa is MOST likely suffering from: a. delusions of persecution b. delusions of grandeur c. delusions of control d. delusions of reference

a. delusions of persecution

The intersections between the mental health field and the legal and judicial systems are collectively referred to as: a. Forensic psychology b. Legal psychology c. Scientific law d. The U.S. legal system

a. forensic psychology

7. If someone felt assigned to the wrong sex and identified with the opposite gender, that person would MOST likely receive a diagnosis of: A) gender dysphoria. B) homosexuality. C) fetishism. D) sexual dysfunction.

a. gender dysphoria

If genetics plays a strong role in the development of cocaine abuse, we would expect to find the lowest concordance rates for cocaine abuse among: A) genetically unrelated pairs of people. B) parents and their children. C) identical twins. D) siblings of the same gender.

a. genetically unrelated pairs of people

The LEAST effective way to deal with conduct disorder is by: a. Having children live in juvenile training centers b. Teaching children how to deal with their anger c. Implementing prevention programs d. Conducting a family intervention

a. having children live in juvenile training centers

A man beat another man nearly to death. In court the assailant claimed that he was forced to do what he did. He just exploded and was not in control of himself. Under which insanity standard might he be found not guilty by reason of insanity? a. Irresistible impulse test b. Durham test c. Organic deficiency test d. M'Naghten rule

a. irresistible impulse test

According to Prof. Carrington (and the text), schizophrenia researchers have been: a. More successful in identifying psychological origins than biological origins of schizophrenia b. More successful in identifying biological origins than psychological origins of schizophrenia c. Frustratingly unsuccessful in identifying either biological or psychological origins of schizophrenia d. About equally successful in identifying biological and psychological origins of schizophrenia.

b. More successful in identifying biological origins than psychological origins of schizophrenia

One reason that the personality disorders are difficult to treat is that the afflicted individuals: a. Enjoy their symptoms and do not seek change. b. Are frequently unaware that they have a problem. c. Experience no distress and do not want treatment. d. Have accompanying mood disorders that must be treated first.

b. Are frequently unaware that they have a problem.

Which of the following is LEAST likely to be true regarding the psychological dysfunction of an individual? a. It affects the lives of relatives, friends, and acquaintances b. It commonly occurs in isolation c. It is influenced—sometimes caused—by societal and social factors d. It can affect the well-being and rights of people the person does not know

b. It commonly occurs in isolation

Which personality disorder is marked by a general pattern of disregard for, and violation of, other people's rights? a. borderline b. antisocial c. histrionic d. narcissistic

b. antisocial

_____ is a condition in which people show no emotions at all a. Anhedonia b. Flat affect (catatonia) c. Avolition d. Blunted affect

b. flat affect

To date, research shows that anxiety among the elderly is related to: a. Specific experiences b. Health c. Drinking d. Losses

b. health

Ty is fairly handsome but not as handsome as he thinks he is. He doesn't care about anyone but himself and is sure that everyone around him feels the same way. He is MOST likely experiencing: a. schizoid personality disorder. b. narcissistic personality disorder. c. schizotypal personality disorder. d. obsessive-compulsive personality disorder.

b. narcissistic personality disorder.

What is one treatment for disorders that is stated as unique to children a. Distraction Therapy b. Play Therapy c. Simple-Talk Therapy d. Psychodynamic Therapy

b. play therapy

The leading kind of abuse in the elderly is the misuse of: a. Alcohol b. Prescription drugs c. Sleeping Pills d. Cigarettes

b. prescription drugs

The MOST common diagnosis of those found not guilty by reason of insanity is: a. Bipolar disease b. Schizophrenia c. Sociopathy or psychopathy d. Depression

b. schizophrenia

Regarding treatment of depression in the elderly, studies show that: a. Electroconvulsive shock therapy is the treatment of choice b. Therapy is not effective most of the time c. Drug treatments may need to be altered because drugs are broken down differently in the older body d. Individual and group therapies are rarely used

c. Drug treatments may need to be altered because drugs are broken down differently in the older body

Which problem related to substance abuse is more typical among the elderly than other age groups? a. Drinking in reaction to negative life events b. Alcohol use disorder c. Misuse of prescription drugs d. Misuse of illicit drugs

c. Misuse of prescription drugs

The rise of managed care programs for treating mental disorders has resulted in: a. A focus on maintaining confidentiality at all costs b. Less detail about the patient being shared with fewer insurance employees c. A preference for short-term rather than long-term improvement d. Return of treatment decisions to the therapists rather than to the insurance companies.

c. A preference for short-term rather than long-term improvement

Criminal commitment is a legal process by which people are: a. Accused of a crime and unable to cooperate in mental health treatment b. Found guilty of a crime but mentally ill c. Accused of a crime and sent to a psychiatric institution for mental health treatment d. Found guilty of a crime but developmentally disabled

c. Accused of a crime and sent to a psychiatric institution for mental health treatment

"The problem is that they assume they can't take care of themselves, so they think others have to meet their needs. This pattern of thinking is not very helpful in trying to deal with histrionic personality disorder." A psychologist from which perspective would agree MOST strongly with this quote? a. Biological b. Sociocultural c. Cognitive-behavioral d. Object relations

c. Cognitive-behavioral

John was actively hallucinating and experiencing delusions during the time of his trial. He is MOST likely to be: a. Judged not guilty of the crime due to severe mental instability b. Committed for treatment until he improves enough to be released c. Committed for treatment until he improves enough to defend himself d. Judged not guilty of the crime by reason of insanity

c. Committed for treatment until he improves enough to defend himself

Which disorder is characterized by an excessive need to be taken care of and a fear of separation? a. Paranoid personality disorder b. Histrionic personality disorder c. Dependent personality disorder d. Narcissistic personality disorder

c. Dependent personality disorder

Group therapy is particularly useful in the treatment of avoidant personality disorder, mainly because group therapy: a. Allows those in the group to see that others have avoidant personality disorder, too. b. Involves an eclectic combination of theoretical approaches. c. Provides practice in social interactions. d. Requires attendance at therapy sessions.

c. Provides practice in social interactions.

The most effective treatment/s and things to do for people with schizophrenia is/are: a. Psychotherapy combined with cognitive-behavioral therapy b. Family and group therapy c. Psychotropic medication and psychotherapy d. Institutionalize those with schizophrenia to protect themselves and others

c. Psychotropic medication and psychotherapy

Which category of personality disorder contains the disorders MOST commonly diagnosed? a. odd b. dramatic c. anxious d. strange

c. anxious

The MOST common (and serious) type of hallucination in schizophrenia is a. Tactile b. Visual c. Auditory d. Olfactory

c. auditory

Giving in to a child's refusal to comply with a parental request may inadvertently reinforce stubborn and defiant behavior, setting the scene for the development of antisocial personality disorder. This is most like a _____ view. a. cognitive b. biological c. behavioral d. psychodynamic

c. behavioral

According to Prof. Carrington (and the text), the treatment facilities that provide a broad-base of assistance (medication, psychotherapy, job training, etc.) for psychological problems, and coordinate treatment in the community re called: a. Day hospitals b. Aftercare programs c. Community mental health centers d. Halfway houses

c. community mental health centers

The most common, and perhaps the most serious, objection to the insanity plea is that: a. It shortens the time that a guilty person must serve b. People get jail rather than treatment c. Dangerous people go free d. It prevents the punishment of people with mental disorders

c. dangerous people go free

Which of the following was NOT mentioned as a symptom (on the checklist) for schizophrenia? a. Hallucinations b. Delusions c. Disorganized speech d. Manic episodes

c. disorganized speech

What was the dominant way of treating people with schizophrenia during the first half of the twentieth century? a. Treatment with neuroleptic drugs b. Individual psychotherapy c. Institutionalization d. Outpatient services

c. institutionalization

Mike regularly attends Parents Anonymous groups. This suggests that Mike: a. Is an adolescent with conduct disorder who abuses alcohol or another substance b. Is a child with conduct disorder who abuses alcohol c. Is a parent who has abused his child d. Is the parent of a child who was physically or verbally abused

c. is a parent who has abused his child

Which of the following is an example of telemental health technologies? a. Group therapy b. Therapy to treat Internet addiction c. Therapy offered by computer interaction

c. therapy offered by computer interation

The strong relationship between antisocial personality disorder and substance abuse means that: a. substance abuse causes individuals to develop antisocial personality disorder. b. antisocial personality disorder causes individuals to abuse substances. c. there are high rates of substance abuse among those with antisocial personality disorder. d. if individuals stop abusing substances, their antisocial personality disorder will be cured

c. there are high rates of substance abuse among those with antisocial personality disorder.

The only definitive way to diagnose Alzheimer's disease is to: a. Perform a battery of cognitive tests that assess memory, attention, and reasoning (among others) b. Identify the symptoms that are present and compare them against those listed in the DSM-5 c. Examine brain activity using various neuroimaging techniques d. Conduct an autopsy to examine brain tissue after a person has died

d. Conduct an autopsy to examine brain tissue after a person has died

One of the main reasons why disorders of the elderly are getting more attention from researchers and clinicians is that: a. More research funding has been directed toward investigating disorders affecting the elderly b. A large percentage of researchers and clinicians are approaching old age c. Advances in neuroimaging technology has made it possible to study disorders that predominantly affect the elderly d. People are living longer and the proportion of the population reaching old age has been increasing steadily

d. People are living longer and the proportion of the population reaching old age has been increasing steadily

Which statement about schizophrenia is true? People with schizophrenia are often misdiagnosed as having dissociative identity disorder b. People with schizophrenia hide their symptoms and can generally function well in a variety of contexts c. Men are more likely to be diagnosed with schizophrenia than women d. Psychosis is a key feature of schizophrenia, but it can also occur in other disorders

d. Psychosis is a key feature of schizophrenia, but it can also occur in other disorders

What does it mean to say that intelligence tests are culturally biased? a. They measure "street smarts," so rural children are disadvantaged b. They measure abilities that are related to having been in school, disadvantaging home-schooled children c. They are biased against children who have experienced a great variety of cultures and who are bilingual d. They are biased in favor of those from middle and upper socioeconomic levels who are exposed to the kinds of language and typical experiences that the test evaluates

d. They are biased in favor of those from middle and upper socioeconomic levels who are exposed to the kinds of language and typical experiences that the test evaluates

Damage to the prefrontal cortex would likely cause which symptom to be observed? a. Fear and other negative emotions b. a thought disorder c. odd but imaginative language d. Deficits in planning, self-control, and decision m

d. Deficits in planning, self-control, and decision m

Which statement about hallucinations is FALSE? a. Hallucinations that are unrelated to a disorder or substance ingestion have been reported by many people b. Hallucinations are experienced by people with disorders other than schizophrenia c. Hallucinations are different from perceptual illusions d. Hallucinations have historically been a sign of a psychological disorder

d. Hallucinations have historically been a sign of a psychological disorder

People with _____ personality disorder deeply distrust other people and are suspicious of others' motives. a. Antisocial b. Avoidant c. Borderline d. Paranoid

d. Paranoid

Joey has been wetting his bed since he was a baby. He is 10 years old now. As a result, he will not stay over at his friends' houses or go to camp. His condition is called: Conduct disorder b. Encopresis c. Nocturnal emission d. Enuresis

d. enuresis

Jordan is a terrible bully. He is very aggressive and repeatedly takes advantage of others. He will say anything to get his way or to try to stay out of trouble. Recently he was arrested for vandalism and ended up getting probation. He will MOST likely be labeled as displaying: a. Conduct disorder b. Passive-aggressive disorder c. Oppositional defiant disorder d. Juvenile delinquency

d. juvenile delinquency

The definition of insanity used in legal cases is written by: a. Criminologists b. Judges c. Psychologists d. Legislators

d. legislators

A partially supervised apartment, a senior housing complex for mildly impaired elderly people, and a nursing home with round-the-clock care are all examples of: a. Wellness programs b. Health-maintenance facilities c. Double-jeopardy facilities. d. Long-term care

d. long term care

If a court decides that a defendant is mentally unstable, the defendant will: a. Be committed to a mental hospital for the rest of his or her life b. Not be tried for the crime c. Be sentenced to jail time without a trial d. Not be punished in the usual way

d. not be punished in the usual way

The absence of parental love results in emotional detachment and the use of power to form relationships. This is most likely believed by _____ therapists. Select one: a. cognitive-behavioral b. biological c. behavioral d. psychodynamic

d. psychodynamic

The theorist who describes schizoid personality disorder as developing from coping with parental rejection by avoiding relationships represents the: a. cognitive-behavioral perspective. b. humanistic perspective. c. existential perspective. d. psychodynamic perspective.

d. psychodynamic perspective.

A child does almost everything with her mother and seems extremely anxious at school, getting frequent stomachaches and wanting to go home. If the child has an anxiety disorder, it is MOST likely: a. Bipolar disorder b. Agoraphobia c. Dependent personality disorder d. Separation anxiety disorder

d. separation anxiety disorder

Which does dialectical behavior therapy NOT emphasize? a. social skills training b. mindfulness meditation (a Zen technique involving observing one's emotions) c. the client-therapist relationship d. the use of antipsychotic medications in an outpatient setting

d. the use of antipsychotic medications in an outpatient setting

Which of the following was NOT mentioned as a possible cause of ADHD? a. High levels of Stress b. Biological c. Family dysfunction d. Vaccinations

d. vaccinations

Which of the following is proposed as possible cause/s of conduct disorder? a. Biological Factors b. Drug Abuse c. Traumatic Events d. Poverty e. Any of the Above

e. all of the above