Abnormal Psych Final- Revel Section 3

It may be especially difficult to differentiate bipolar disorder in children from which of the following?

ADHD

Larry had thoughts about killing himself with a gun, and planned out the exact method and time of the act. This is best described by which of the following?

Active suicidal ideation

Anorexia nervosa is more likely to begin at what time?

Adolescence

One of the first formal attempts to study human sexuality using extensive surveys of thousands of Americans was conducted by

Alfred Kinsey

Shana is drastically thin and has a very restricted diet. She likely has which of the following?

Anorexia nervosa

Which of the following is true regarding the treatment of paraphilic disorders?

Antiandrogen medications are currently used.

What is currently considered the second phase in the normal human sexual response cycle?

Arousal

Which of the following statements is true?

Asian students have less sexual activity than other ethnic groups.

Dr. Smith is seeing a new patient who is very thin and refuses to eat, but her weight is somehow still within the normal BMI index measures. Dr. Smith will likely diagnose the patient with which of the following?

Atypical anorexia nervosa

Josey's five-year-old son doesn't eat as much as he should. He may be diagnosed with which of the following?

Avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder

Research on rats has identified which neural component that may be key to appetite and weight gain?

Bed nucleus of the stria terminalis (BNST)

Brian eats massive amounts of food and feels disgusted with himself afterwards, but doesn't vomit or use laxatives. He likely has which of the following?

Binge-eating disorder

What is the most common occurring eating disorder?

Binge-eating disorder

Which of the following diagnoses is more likely to be made equally for a male or female?

Binge-eating disorder

The parents of a child who wants to take a drug to change genders are concerned about the ethical implications of their actions. Which of the following are they most likely to consult?

Bioethicist

Disruptive mood dysregulation disorder was created in part out of a concern for which of the following being diagnosed in children?

Bipolar disorder

Andrew loses control around food and then self-induces vomiting. He likely has which of the following?

Bulimia nervosa

"That bagel is going to make me explode with fat!" Someone who says this could benefit from which of the following orientations?

CBT

Dr. Smith asked his depressed client to discuss why his belief about being a failure may be unrealistic. Dr. Smith likely belongs to which of the following orientations?

CBT

Karen, who has anorexia nervosa, eats a small piece of celery and thinks "this is the most fatty thing I have ever eaten and will make me gain 100 pounds." Based on this profile, Karen might best be helped by which therapeutic orientation?

CBT

Which component of CBT appears to be the most effective in promoting behavioral change?

Changing thinking patterns

Kasandra has consumed soil because she believes it is necessary for her to have a healthy pregnancy, since her mother and grandmother have told her so. She likely has which of the following conditions?

Cultural pica

John is able to have sex but hates how long it takes him to ejaculate. He may likely be diagnosed with which of the following?

Delayed ejaculation

Which of the following is characterized as chronic state of depression that a person suffers from for at least two years?

Dysthymia

Cameron can't help getting excited when he goes to a public place and exposes his genitals. He may likely be diagnosed with which disorder?

Exhibitionistic disorder

Kenny feels sexually attracted to shoes. He may likely be diagnosed with which disorder?

Fetishistic disorder

Carl doesn't think there's anything wrong when he rubs his genitals against passengers on the subway train for a few seconds. He may likely be diagnosed with which disorder?

Frotteuristic disorder

Kyle wants to have sex but reports consistent pain during intercourse. He may likely be diagnosed with which of the following?

Genito-pelvic pain/penetration disorder

Lithium primarily works on which of the following?

Glutamate

John wants to put on a dress. According to the research, what is most likely going to be the cause of distress for John?

He will be prevented from fulfilling his desire to put it on.

To calculate BMI, weight in kg is divided by _____

Height in meters2

Sydnee was injured, had to quit running on the team, and lost the close support of her teammates. She lost her total identity. Sydnee could benefit from which of the following orientations?

Interpersonal psychotherapy

Dr. Wallace asked his depressed client to discuss the role of his current friends and family and how they may be affecting his depression. Dr. Wallace likely belongs to which of the following orientations?

Interpersonal therapy

Which of the following is accurate regarding bipolar disorder?

It is less common than major depression.

Which of the following statements best describes the epidemiology of major depressive disorder?

It is the most common psychiatric disorder worldwide and affects far more women than men.

Henry's very first date turned out to be a disaster. After that, he never went on another date again, assuming they would all turn out the same. Which of the following best describes this scenario?

Learned helplessness

Which of the following is the preferred treatment for bipolar disorder?

Lithium

What is the first step in sex reassignment surgery?

Living in new gender role

Robert feels like he should want more sex but consistently reports that he has low arousal and interest and doesn't seem to care about it. He may likely be diagnosed with which of the following?

Male hypoactive sexual desire disorder

John is acting in a super-excited way, so energetic he forgets to go to work and calls the boss to insult him. He is likely experiencing which of the following?

Mania

Which of these is not a form of childhood feeding disorder?

OSFED

Which of the following is a myth about suicide?

People who talk about committing suicide are never serious about it

Eric eats paper clips. He likely has which of the following?

Pica

Jimmy has just been diagnosed as having lead poison at a toxic level. He likely may have which of the following disorders?

Pica

Which of the following is not considered a suicide prevention technique?

Portraying famous people who have committed suicide in the media

Henry's therapist insisted that his suicidal depression was in reality a form of his anger at his parents turned against himself. Henry's doctor likely belongs to which of the following orientations?

Psychodynamic

Which of the following treatments has received the least overall empirical support?

Psychodynamic therapy

Dr. Adams, a psychiatrist, conducted in-depth interviews of family members of a man who had just killed himself. The term that might best describe this is which of the following?

Psychological autopsy

Which of the following statements accurately reflects our under-standing of sexual functioning in middle-aged and older adults?

Satisfactory sexual functioning is important to most adults over 40.

The obsessionality and rigidity associated with some eating disorders have been associated with what aspect of brain functioning?

Serotonin and dopamine levels

Which of the following statements best reflects what has been learned about sexual dysfunction from population surveys?

Sexual dysfunctions are fairly common, and many people do not seek help for their problems.

Which of the following statements best characterizes what we know about the development of sexual orientation?

Sexual orientation appears to be biologically based.

Kyle ate a tiny crumb of bread and immediately felt like his eating had gotten way out of control. He is likely demonstrating which of the following?

Subjective binge

The _____ was developed to measure addiction to food.

Yale Food Addiction Scale

The most effective way to approach the treatment of anorexia nervosa is with

a multidisciplinary team

Passive suicidal ideation includes

a wish to be dead

The most common age of onset for paraphilic disorders is

adolescence to young adulthood

Mania is not recognized in the DSM as a separate disorder because it

almost never occurs without depressive episodes

In an interview with a clinician, a woman says, "I got turned down when I asked someone for a date. I know I'll be alone the rest of my life." Such a statement is an example of

an automatic thought

To study the biology of sexual attraction, scientists study sex hormones called ____?

androgens

Antidepressants have been shown to be effective for each of the following except for _____

anorexia nervosa

Electroconvulsive therapy is most appropriate for patients who

are severely depressed and who have not responded to other treatments

The diagnosis of bulimia nervosa requires the presence of

binge eating and inappropriate compensatory behaviors

Miguel has become morbidly obese. He regularly eats at restaurants that serve meals buffet style. He prefers to eat alone, however, and he often eats until he is uncomfortable. He does not purge. He may be suffering from

binge-eating disorder

Antiandrogen medications are used to treat some forms of paraphilic disorder. Their mechanism of action is to

decrease the sexual drive by reducing testosterone levels

In behavioral activation treatment for depression, the therapist and patient

develop a comprehensive list of specific goals and activities in major life areas

Bipolar disorder is comorbid with each of the following except _____

dissociative amnesia

People with persistent depressive disorder may also have major depressive episodes, a condition known as

double depression

Congenital adrenal hyperplasia is a hormonal condition in which too much of the hormone androgen is produced during the prenatal period and the first few years of life. This condition causes

early and exaggerated male sex characteristics in both sexes

The multidisciplinary team's critical first step in the treatment of anorexia nervosa is

ensuring renutrition

The sexual dysfunction most often responsive to pharmacologic treatment is

erectile dysfunction

Major depressive disorder with a seasonal pattern is often treated by means of

exposure to bright light

The argument that one of the most frequent reasons people abuse children is that they were abused when they were young

fails to consider that the vast majority of abused children do not become pedophiles

The most common pedophilic acts are

fondling and genital exposure

Leann is going through puberty before most of her middle school classmates. She may be at

greater risk for developing an eating disorder

In India, a third gender known as _____exists.

hijra

In animal studies, surgical lesions in the brain indicate that the neuroanatomical center for appetite and weight control is the

hypothalamus

Part of the brain that is critical in weight control is the ______

hypothalamus

One trait that may underlie bipolar disorder and substance abuse is _____

impulsivity

Anorexia nervosa is considered a very serious psychological problem primarily because

it has the highest mortality rate of any psychological disorder

The most common psychiatric disorder in the United States is ________

major depressive disorder

A person experiencing hypomanic episodes might not consider them problematic because they

may be times of high productivity or creativity

The prevalence of bulimia nervosa in men may be underestimated because

men tend to use other compensatory behaviors besides purging, such as exercise

Neuroimaging studies of individuals with bipolar and depressive disorders have shown that

mood disorders involve a number of brain abnormalities

Masters and Johnson's studies of human sexuality differed from those of other researchers because they

observed and recorded the physical responses of their subjects while they engaged in sexual activity

The physical effects of anorexia nervosa after recovery may include

osteoporosis

According to an early family model, patients who seek treatment for anorexia nervosa are members of families who are experiencing enmeshment. This means that the family is

overinvolved in the affairs of the patient

According to contemporary theories, which of the following is not considered one of the four phases of the sexual response cycle?

plateau

The device that measures physical changes in the penis when a man is shown sexually arousing or nonarousing stimuli is called the penile

plethysmograph

One technique used in cognitive-behavioral therapy for depression asks patients to

record their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors

Anorexia nervosa patients show an overall ____in gray matter volume, and bulimia nervosa patients display a(n) _____ in gray matter volume.

reduction; increase

The two subtypes of anorexia nervosa are

restricting and binge eating/purging

Treatments for paraphilic disorders that eliminate or decrease inappropriate sexual arousal include

satiation, covert sensitization, and olfactory aversion

Luca has been experiencing high levels of stress because of increased layoffs at work. He and his partner Bernard have had a satisfying sexual relationship until recently. Now Luca typically experiences an ejaculation within a minute of initiating sex. He is likely to be suffering from

secondary premature ejaculation

The hallmark feature of a binge is the

sense of lack of control

Compared with death by suicide, suicide attempts are

slightly more likely in males than in females

Stressful life events seem to lead to depression in some people but not in others. A likely reason is that

some people have more genetic sensitivity to life stress

A patient with bulimia nervosa who sometimes eats a typical or even small amounts of food but still feels that the eating is out of control is experiencing

subjective binge eating

Second-generation antidepressants are often preferred over first-generation drugs because

they have fewer troublesome side effects