AP Psych 16&17 MC Test

Vic has unpredictable and repeated attacks of overwhelming anxiety that frequently leave him dizzy, nauseous, short of breath, and in tears. A psychologist is likely to view Vic's behavior as indicative of

a panic disorder (A)

which of the following personality disorders is characterized by behavior that includes dishonesty, repeated trouble w/ authority figures, and an absence of remorse for these types of conduct

antisocial (A)

phobic and panic disturbances are examples of which of the following kinds of disorder

anxiety (C)

electroconvulsive therapy has been most successful in the treatment of

clinical depression (E)

a man who experiences sudden blindness on witnessing the death of his wife is probably suffering from a

conversion disorder (E)

for several weeks- ever since she did not receive a raise that was given to several colleagues- Enid has lacked energy, has been unable to go to work, and has expected bad things to happen every day. Of the following, she is most likely experiencing

depression (D)

which of the following is most characteristic of individuals w/ chronic schizophrenia?

disordered thinking (B)

multiple personality is a type of

dissociative disorder (A)

one suspected cause of schizophrenia is the abnormal increase of which of the following neurotransmitters in the brain

dopamine (C)

psychotic disorders frequently involve perceptions of nonexistent sensory stimulation, such as voices. Symptoms such as these are called

hallucinations (C)

bipolar disorders are most effectively treated w/ a combination of tricyclic antidepressants and

lithium carbonate (E)

the cognitive theory of depression states that depression results from

maladaptive interpretations of life events (D)

hypnosis has been found useful in the treatment of

pain (A)

distrust of others is symptomatic of

paranoia (D)

a person w/ OCD is best described as an individual who experiences

persistent anxiety-provoking thoughts (E)

hallucinations are characteristic of

psychotic disorders (D)

intense artificial light is most successfully used as therapy for

seasonal affective disorder (B)

Research findings in the area of interpersonal attraction indicate that individuals are most likely to be attracted to others who are

similar to them in attitudes and values (B)

training in the construction of an anxiety hierarchy and in relaxation techniques is likely to be part of the treatment for which of the following

specific phobia (C)

which of the following behavior-therapy techniques is typically used to reduce fear of heights?

systematic desensitization (E)