PSYC 101

____ phobia is an intense fear of being humiliated or embarrassed around other people.

social

People with _____ anxiety disorder worry about work, health, and relationships, but also about little things, such as whether their clothes fit just right.

generalized

What disorder is characterized by long-term, persistent anxiety, and uncontrollable worry?

generalized anxiety disorder

A therapist who uses the technique of reflective speech does which of the following?

mirrors the clients' own feelings back to them.

Which of the following disorders is not related to obsessive-compulsive disorder?

post - traumatic stress disorder

_____ refers to a disorder, or class of disorders, in which severe distortion of reality occurs.

schizophrenia

Select all that apply The three most common eating disorders are which of the following?

- anorexia nervosa - binge eating - bulimia nervosa

Select all that apply Many factors contribute to eating disorders such as anorexia and bulimia nervosa, including which of the following? (Select all that apply.)

- biological - social - genes

Select all that apply Individuals with psychological disorders must do which of the following to overcome stigma? (Select all that apply.)

- carry on despite their disorder - recognize their strengths - confront their disorder

Select all that apply Which of the following are true with respect to antisocial personality disorder? (Select all that apply.)

- characterized by impulsivity - more commonly diagnosed in men than women - characterized by failure to conform to social norms or obey the law.

Select all that apply Which of the following are considered to be the four major approaches to psychotherapy?

- cognitive - behavioral - humanistic - psychodynamic

Select all that apply Which of the following can be contributing factors to the development of schizophrenia? (Select all that apply.)

- extreme environmental stressors - biological predisposition - problems in neurotransmitters

Select all that apply Which of the following are true of psychoanalysis? (Select all that apply.)

- free association and dream analysis are important components of psychoanalysis. - it assumes that early childhood experiences are important influences on adult behavior. - it is freud's therapeutic technique for analyzing a person's unconscious thoughts.

Select all that apply What are some examples of positive symptoms of schizophrenia? (Select all that apply.)

- hallucinations - delusions

Select all that apply Ella's therapist has told her that he practices insight therapy in which an important therapeutic goal is gaining insight. Ella's therapist is most likely either _____ or _____.

- humanistic - psychodynamic

Select all that apply ADHD is characterized by which of the following? (Select all that apply.)

- hyperactivity - inattention - impulsivity

Select all that apply Which of the following best represent the symptoms of PTSD? (Select all that apply.)

- impulsive outbursts of behavior - flashbacks - problems with memory and concentration

Select all that apply Which of the following are true in regard to schizophrenia? (Select all that apply.)

- it is a serious psychological disorder. - it is characterized by disordered thought.

Select all that apply Which of the following statements are true regarding the DSM-5? (Select all that apply.)

- it is published by the American psychiatric association. - it is the product of a 14 year revision process.

Select all that apply Which of the following reflect the American Psychiatric Association's definition of abnormal behavior? (Select all that apply.)

- it manifests itself as affecting the way that a person thinks, behaves, and interacts with others. - it is a mental illness.

Approximately _____ percent of individuals who commit suicide are estimated to have a diagnosable psychological disorder. Multiple choice question.

90

Select all that apply Which of the following are features of the biological approach to psychological disorders? (Select all that apply.) Multiple select question.

- medications are often prescribed. - individuals are treated by doctors.

Select all that apply Anorexia nervosa may require hospitalization and feeding tubes; however, other forms of treatment include which of the following? (Select all that apply.)

- psychotherapy - drug therapies

Select all that apply The goals of psychodynamic therapy are to help individuals to do which of the following? (Select all that apply.) Multiple select question.

- recognize the role of early childhood experiences in the development of the individual's problems - recognize the sources of their unconscious conflicts

Select all that apply The goals of psychodynamic therapy are to help individuals to do which of the following? (Select all that apply.)

- recognize the sources of their unconscious conflicts - recognize the role of early childhood experiences in the development of the individual's problems

Select all that apply The two features that characterize autism spectrum disorder are which of the following?

- showing restrictive repetitive behaviors, interests, and activities. - showing persistent deficits in social communication and interaction across various settings.

Select all that apply Which of the following are types of anxiety disorders? (Select all that apply.)

- specific phobia - panic disorder - generalized anxiety disorder

Select all that apply Which of the following is true of personality disorders? (Select all that apply.)

- they are relatively common. - they are difficult to treat. - they are long - standing and maladaptive

Select all that apply In the practice of integrative therapy, a therapist might do which three of the following?

- use a behavioral approach alongside a psychodynamic approach. - treat the same individual with both psychotherapy and drug therapy. - use a cognitive form of therapy and a medical treatment option

Approximately _____ percent of individuals who commit suicide are estimated to have a diagnosable psychological disorder.

90

A neurodevelopmental disorder that is marked by persistent problems in maintaining attention and difficulty engaging in quiet activities is _____. Multiple choice question.

ADHD

Which of the following situations describes the definition of a phobia?

Brent is deathly afraid of spiders, and this is problem for him because he repairs heating systems.

Which statement best describes the DSM-5? Multiple choice question.

It is a classification of psychological disorders in the United States.

Which of the following is NOT an example of social phobia? Multiple choice question.

Liam has an intense fear of heights

Which of the following is true with respect to suicide? Multiple choice question.

Many who die by suicide have an anxiety disorder.

Which of the following best summarizes the results of the "pseudo-patient" study? Multiple choice question.

The individuals were hospitalized for 3 to 52 days and given a schizophrenia diagnosis.

A mental illness that affects or is manifested in a person's brain and can affect the way the individual thinks, behaves, and interacts with others is known by the the American Psychiatric Association as _____.

an abnormality

_____ is characterized by a failure to conform to social norms, deceitfulness, impulsivity, reckless disregard for the safety of self or others, and lack of remorse.

antisocial personality disorder

Someone who shows persistent deficits in social communication and social interactions in addition to engaging in repetitive behaviors would likely be diagnosed with _____. Multiple choice question.

autism spectrum disorder

During the week, Zack eats healthily and watches his caloric intake. On the weekends, Zack eats large amounts of food and feels out of control. Zack is exhibiting ____ -eating disorder.

binge

_____ - eating disorder is characterized by recurrent patterns of eating large amounts of food during which a person feels a lack of control.

binge

Drug therapy, electroconvulsive therapy, and psychosurgery are all examples of what kind of therapy? Multiple choice question.

biological

Which of the following is NOT one of the four major approaches to psychotherapy?

biological

____ disorder is a mood disorder that is characterized by extreme mood swings.

bipolar

A disorder that has to do with OCD and has been included in the DSM-5 is which of the following?

body dysmorphic disorder

Bonnie has been diagnosed with a personality disorder. Her sense of self is unstable, and she is often irritable and unpredictable. Which of the following personality disorders best describes Bonnie? Multiple choice question.

borderline

A disorder that includes a pervasive pattern of instability in relationships with other people, self-image, and emotions, and of marked impulsivity starting by early adulthood is called _____.

borderline personality disorder

____ nervosa is to binging and purging as anorexia nervosa is to self-starvation.

bulimia

_____ nervosa is an eating disorder in which an individual engages in binging and purging behaviors.

bulimia

The field of psychology that focuses on the integration of science and theory to prevent and treat psychological disorders is ____ psychology.

clinical

A child with ASD goes through the social world without understanding that other people have subjective experiences different from their own. This understanding of ASD reflects the _____ approach.

cognitive

____ treatment approaches teach people to think in more adaptive ways by changing their dysfunctional cognitions about the world and about themselves.

cognitive

When individuals have been diagnosed with more than one disorder, their conditions are referred to as being _____. Multiple choice question.

comorbid

_____ is the simultaneous presence of two or more disorders in one person.

comorbidity

_____ establishes the norms by which people evaluate their own behaviors. Multiple choice question.

culture

A situation in which a person suffers from an unrelenting lack of pleasure in life is a(n) _____ disorder.

depressive

___ disorders are characterized by an unrelenting lack of pleasure in life.

depressive

Abnormal behavior is atypical behavior that _____ from what is acceptable in a culture.

deviates

Behavior is considered deviant if it _____.

differs from what is acceptable in a culture

Someone who is in a psychological state in which they feel disconnected from immediate experience is experiencing _____. Multiple choice question.

dissociation

____ refers to psychological states in which the person feels disconnected from his or her immediate experience.

dissociation

____ disorders are characterized by extreme disturbances in an individual's food consumption behavior.

eating

True or false: Schizophrenia is caused exclusively by biological factors.

false

It is quite possible that we are unaware of the many _____ lives that are being lived by individuals who have psychological disorders. Multiple choice question.

good

The "pseudo-patient" study by David Rosenhan was a classic study that illustrated which of the following?

how labels can be hard to remove once they are applied

Which of the following is NOT a typical symptom of PTSD?

indulging in repetitive and ritualistic behaviors

The psychodynamic approach and the humanistic approach are both examples of which more general term?

insight therapy

Andrea has been diagnosed with schizophrenia. She has a persistent delusion that she is the Virgin Mary. What is the best description for her delusion?

it is a positive symptom

When we use terms such as symptoms, mental illness, and mental hospitals, we are reflecting the terminology used in the_____ model or approach.

medical

Having a disorder and dealing with the stigma that comes with it can do which of the following?

negatively affect the physical health of an individual

Anorexia ____ is an eating disorder that involves the pursuit of thinness through starvation.

nervosa

Disorders that happen in childhood and are traced to genetic differences, atypical brain development, or prenatal exposure to substances that adversely affect development are know as _____ disorders. Multiple choice question.

neurodevelopmental

Down Syndrome is an example of a _____ disorder.

neurodevelopmental

Cultural ___ provide guidance about how people should behave and what behavior is healthy.

norms

____ - ____ disorder is characterized by anxiety-provoking thoughts that will not go away and/or urges to perform repetitive behaviors to prevent or produce some future outcome.

obsessive - compulsive

_____ disorder is characterized by anxiety-provoking thoughts that will not go away and/or urges to perform repetitive behaviors to prevent or produce some future outcome. Multiple choice question.

obsessive- compulsive

Which of the following has not been identified as a factor in binge-eating disorder?

oxytocin levels in the brain

Adele has experienced a number of discrete periods of terror in which she sweats, trembles, feels dizzy, and is quite certain that she is "going crazy." Her physician has assured her that there is no medical reason for these episodes. What is Adele's most likely diagnosis? Multiple choice question.

panic disorder

What disorder is characterized by the episodes involving the following symptoms: heart palpitations, shortness of breath, and faintness? Multiple choice question.

panic disorder

If a worker does not have formal mental health training but has been trained by a professional to provide some mental health services, this worker is known as a _____.

paraprofessional

Leslie co-facilitates a therapy discussion group once per week at her local community center. While she has had some training, she does not have a graduate degree in counseling or clinical psychology. She would be referred to as which of the following?

paraprofessional

A _____ disorder is characterized by a set of inflexible, maladaptive behavior patterns that keep a person from functioning appropriately in society.

personality

What type of psychological service provider has an MD, postgraduate training in abnormal behavior, and the ability to prescribe medication for psychological disorders?

psychiatrist

What type of psychological service provider has an MD, postgraduate training in abnormal behavior, and the ability to prescribe medication for psychological disorders? Multiple choice question.

psychiatrist

_____ therapy consists of guiding clients to consider their past experiences, from their first memories on, as well as uncovering unconscious conflict. Multiple choice question.

psychodynamic

In an attempt to get a client to identify and understand his or her own genuine feelings, a therapist using client-centered therapy might use which technique? Multiple choice question.

reflective speech

Ivan is undergoing psychodynamic therapy. He is frequently late for therapy sessions. He sometimes argues with his therapist and may speak endlessly about trivial matters. His therapist describes this as _____.

resistance

Psychoanalysts see a lack of cooperation during therapy as the unconscious strategy called _____.

resistance

A(n) ____ _____ is a psychological disorder in which an individual has an irrational, overwhelming, persistent fear of a particular object or situation.

specific phobia

The ____ attached to psychological disorders can provoke prejudice and discrimination toward individuals who are struggling with these problems.

stigma

The areas of the brain and endocrine system that respond to _____ are overactive in people with binge-eating disorder.

stress

The cognitive approach to ASD emphasizes deficits in which of the following? Multiple choice question.

theory of mind

Which is true in regard to anxiety disorders, according to the DSM-5? Multiple choice question.

there are 12 types of anxiety disorders.

Anorexia nervosa is much more common in girls and women than boys and men.

true

True or false: Bipolar disorder is a mood disorder that is characterized by extreme mood swings. True false question.

true

True or false: Clinical psychology is the area of psychology that integrates science and theory to prevent and treat psychological disorders.

true

True or false: Cognitive treatment works to change behavior or feelings by changing thoughts.

true

True or false: Drug therapy involves the use of drugs to treat psychological disorders. True false question.

true

True or false: Psychiatrists are medical doctors.

true

True or false: Psychoanalysis is Freud's therapeutic technique for analyzing unconscious thoughts.

true