Chapter 12: Psychological Disorders

People suffering from this disorder, because of their fear of rejection and criticism, are generally unwilling to enter into close relationships without some assurance of acceptance. a. delusional disorder b. illness anxiety disorder c. bipolar disorder d. avoidant personality disorder

avoidant personality disorder

Which model or perspective of conversion disorders holds that people with the condition are susceptible to being hypnotized? a. diathesis-stress model b. learning perspective c. demonologic model d. biopsychosocial perspective

biopsychosocial perspective

A person who is overly dramatic and emotional while constantly needing to be the center of attention, closely fits the description for which disorder? a. narcissistic personality disorder b. dependent personality disorder c. borderline personality disorder d. histrionic personality disorder

histrionic personality disorder

Body dysmorphic disorder is most closely related to which disorder? a. illness anxiety disorder b. bipolar disorder c. delusional disorder d. obsessive-compulsive disorder

obsessive-compulsive disorder

Little Albert was conditioned to fear a white lab rat in the classic experiment done by John B. Watson. If Little Albert had grown up with a phobia of rats, which was tied directly to his conditioning, what type of view for explaining the origins of anxiety disorders would fit best? a. psychological b. biopsychosocial c. evolutionary d. biological

psychological

A person with antisocial personality disorder would exhibit which of the following behaviors? a. Seeking excessive reassurance and praise from those around them b. Avoidance of social settings and people in general c. Often be suspicious of others and think everyone is out to get them d. Do something to hurt someone's feelings and not feel any regret for their actions

Do something to hurt someone's feelings and not feel any regret for their actions

Which of the following is a physical symptom of anxiety disorder? a. low blood pressure b. inability to sweat c. a racing heart d. a pale face

a racing heart

When there is a person, such as a serial killer, who kills or violently harms people without feeling any sense of guilt or remorse, with what disorder would they most likely be diagnosed? a. psychosis b. antisocial personality disorder c. borderline personality disorder d. schizophrenia

antisocial personality disorder

The body's production of excessive amounts of noradrenaline and adrenaline are linked to which type of disorders? a. schizophrenia-spectrum disorders b. obsessive-compulsive disorders c. anxiety disorders d. mood disorders

anxiety disorders

Bettina has schizophrenia and exhibits symptoms of hallucinations, delusions, lack of emotional expression, and social withdrawal. Bettina exhibits __________. a. both positive and negative symptoms b. neither positive nor negative symptoms c. positive symptoms but not negative symptoms d. negative symptoms but not positive symptoms

both positive and negative symptoms

A major difference between schizophrenia and paranoid personality disorder is__________. a. paranoid personality disorder is characterized by short-term instances of behavior. b. paranoid personality disorder can be treated with medication and cured. c. delusions are not a symptom of schizophrenia. d. delusions are not a symptom of paranoid personality disorder.

delusions are not a symptom of paranoid personality disorder.

Amnesia is frequently associated with _________. a. dissociative disorders b. somatoform disorders c. mood disorders d. anxiety disorders

dissociative disorders

People with mood disorders: a. are incapable of recalling important personal information. b. insist that they are suffering from a serious physical illness, even though no medical evidence of the illness can be found. c. experience episodes of feeling detached from themselves or feeling that the world around them is unreal. d. may become severely depressed when things are going well or when they encounter mildly upsetting events.

may become severely depressed when things are going well or when they encounter mildly upsetting events.

A woman has difficulty concentrating on her job because she keeps worrying about things like leaving the door unlocked or the tap turned on. She feels that her house might be robbed or damaged any day because of her carelessness. According to this scenario, she is most likely suffering from __________. a. dissociative identity disorder b. posttraumatic stress disorder c. obsessive-compulsive disorder d. illness anxiety disorder

obsessive-compulsive disorder

Psychological disorders are: a. sometimes associated with faulty perception or interpretation of reality. b. predictable responses to specific events. c. considered normal and do not cause personal distress. d. certain dangerous behaviors that are acceptable in society.

sometimes associated with faulty perception or interpretation of reality.