Chapter 14 Practice Quiz [EXTRA]

Olivia is a teenager who has been diagnosed with anorexia nervosa. What percentage of individuals with anorexia that receive treatment make a recovery? a. 40 to 60 percent b. 70 to 80 percent c. 80 to 90 percent d. approximately 95 percent

a. 40 to 60 percent

Which of the following is not an accurate portrayal of antisocial personality disorder? a. Most people with this disorder are female. b. Most people with this disorder are male. c. People with this disorder are consistently irresponsible and don't keep commitments. d. People with this disorder are consistently irresponsible and don't keep commitments.

a. Most people with this disorder are female.

Dissociative symptoms and features can be found in may different cultures. For example, in Southeast Asian and Pacific Islander cultures people sometimes experience a trancelike state called _________ that is associated with the increased agitation and violent tendencies.

amok

neuroimaging studies examining potential causes of schizophrenia have discovered that an area of the brain called _______ appears to have significantly less myelin coating on the axons of its neurons in people with schizophrenia compared to those without the condition

cingulum bundle

Studies have suggested the increased rates of major depressive disorder in women may have a basis in ________

gender roles, social factors, and emotional processing

Due to the types of degree of emotions often experienced by people with borderline personality disorder, their personal relationships are often characterized by ________

intense emotions, impulsivity, and relative instability

Which of the following concepts is not specifically associated with the DSM-5 examination of culture-related disorders? a. cultural syndrome b. cultural idioms of distress c. cultural explanations or perceived cause d. cultural binding

d. cultural binding

What disorder seems to hold an association with bipolar disorder? a. dsythymia b. cyclothymia c. phobic disorder d. ADHD

d. dsythymia

In the United States, insanity is a term typically used by a. psychologists. b. psychiatrists. c. the social work system. d. the legal system.

d. the legal system.

one suggested physiological cause of antisocial personality disorder is that people with the condition have:

lower-than-normal level of stress hormones

Melanie has just received an exam grade in her psychology class. She earned an 89 percent. All her work so far this semester has earned A grades, and she is very upset about the exam score. What kind of cognitive distortion is this?

magnification

What is the major cause of sexual dysfunction?

psychological stress

Surverys suggest that about _______ percent of women and _____ percent of men have at least one sexual dysfunction.

40-45 and 20-30

Jasmine is a teenager who has been diagnosed with anorexia nervosa. What percentage of individuals with anorexia will receive treatment make a recovery?

40-60 percent

What disorder seems to hold an association with bipolar disorder?

ADHD

Which of the following characteristics best describes differences between bulimia nervosa and anorexia nervosa?

Individuals with bulimia may have a normal body weight, whereas those with anorexia tend to be severely under their expected body weight

Biological explanations of disordered mood have focused on the effects of several different brain chemicals, and medications used to treat these disorders are designed to work on these various neurotransmitter systems. Which of the following is not one of the chemicals impacted by mood disorders?

Melatonin

What is the major difference between dissociative amnesia and retrograde amnesia? a. Retrograde amnesia patients often suffer from some form of physical brain trauma. b. Individuals suffering from dissociative amnesia often have a history of memory loss that seems to be heredity. c. Those suffering from dissociative amnesia have prior damage to the brain, which in turn causes memory loss. d. Retrograde amnesia patients aften have suffered from painful psychological trauma.

a. Retrograde amnesia patients often suffer from some form of physical brain trauma.

Sandy took part in the April 2013 Boston Marathon, where two bombs were detonated near the finish line killing three spectators. For approximately two weeks after the marathon, Sandy was unable to sleep or concentrate and often found herself reliving the moment she heard the bombs explode. What disorder might Sandy be diagnosed with? a. acute stress disorder b. posstraumatic stress disorder c. phobic disorder d. panic disoder

a. acute stress disorder

Studies have suggested the increased rates of major depressive disorder in women may have a basis in ______ a. gender roles, social factors, and emotional processing. b. hormonal differences. c. biological differences. d. heredity.

a. gender roles social factors, and emotional processing.

Researchers believe that 40 to 60 percent of the risk for anorexia, bulimia, and binge-eating disorder are due to a. genetic factors. b. hormonal factors. c. environmental factors. d. psychological factors.

a. genetic factors.

Lisa has just been fired from her new job for consistently arriving 2 hours late for work. Lisa tries to explain that she must often drive back home to ensure that all the doors are locked and that no appliances have been left on. Lisa's condition is abnormal from the _______ definition. a. maladaptive b. situational context c. social deviance d. subjective discomfort

a. maladaptive

David believes that characters in a popular science fiction show are secretly him messages. This would be an example of a delusion of a. persecution. b. reference. c. influence. d. grandeur.

b. reference.

How would the Greek physician Hippocrates have typically dealt with someone suffering from mental illness? a. He would have made a hole in the patient's skull to release the pressure, a process known today as trephining. b. He would focus on correcting the imbalance of bodily fluids, or humors. c. He would have someone conduct the religious ritual known as an exorcism. d. He would have tried to understand the person's unconscious and the forces at work there.

b. He would focus on correcting the imbalance of bodily fluids, or humors.

Which of the following characteristics best describes differences between bulimia nervosa and anorexia nervosa? a. Individuals with anorexia do not have as severe health risks that individual with bulimia have. b. Individuals with bulimia may have a normal body weight whereas those with anorexia tend to be severely under their expected body weight. c. Individuals with anorexia have been known to binge like those with bulimia on occasion. d. Anorexia tends o occur in early adulthood while bulimia often starts in early adolescence.

b. Individuals with bulimia may have a normal body weight whereas those with anorexia tend to be severely under their expected body weight.

Franklin wakes up on a cot in a homeless shelter in another town. He doesn't know where he is or how he got there, and he's confused when people say he has been calling himself Anthony. This is most likely an episode of dissociative a. amnesia. b. amnesia with fugue. c. identity disorder. d. multiple personality.

b. amnesia with fugue.

Elliot became widowed after nearly 40 years of marriage. He has convinced himself that no one will ever love him again. His irrational thinking has caused him to suffer from depression, and he rarely leaves his house. What perspective might best explain his behavior? a. psychodynamic b. cognitive c. behavioral d. biological

b. cognitive

Dr. Haldol has several patients with schizophrenia who appear to exhibit excessive or distorted characteristics in relation to what one might consider normal functioning. Specific symptoms include varied hallucinations and multiple delusions. According to the DSM-5, these are referred to as a. flat affect. b. positive symptoms. c. negative symptoms. d. catatonia.

b. positive symptoms.

Who is most likely to be diagnosed with a phobic disorder? a. Brianne, who is afraid of snakes after nearly being bitten while running b. Calista, who is afraid of snakes after watching a documentary on poisonous snakes found in her region c. Jennifer, who is morbidly afraid of snakes and refuse to even look at a picture of a snake d. Both Calista and Jennifer's behavior would qualify as a phobic disorder.

c. Jennifer, who is morbidly afraid of snakes and refuse to even look at a picture of a snake

Dr. Cowden believes that Jamison's dissociation disorder may be due to his apparent enhanced ability to think about things other than those associated with his traumatic childhood. What psychological perspective is Dr. Cowden applying? a. psychodynamic perspective b. biological perspective c. cognitive/behavioral perspective d. evolutionary perspective

c. cognitive/behavioral perspective

Jorge finds himself feeling depressed most of the day. He is constantly tired yet he sleeps very little. He has feelings of worthlessness that have come on suddenly and seemingly have no basis in reality. What mint Jorge be diagnosed with? a. seasonal affective disorder b. acute depressive disorder c. major depressive disorder d. dipolar disorder

c. seasonal affective disorder

Amelia has recently given birth to her first child. She mentions that she often goes into her baby's bedroom to check if he is shell breathing. Would this qualify as an obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)? a. If Amelia continues to carry out this behavior for more than one or two days, this would qualify as an OCD. b. If Amelia and her husband both carry out this behavior, then it would qualify as an OCD. c. If Amelia enjoys frequently checking to see that her baby is breathing, then it would qualify as an OCD. d. As long as Amelia is not compelled to check on her baby and does not suffer from severe anxiety if she is unable to do so, then this is not an OCD.

d. As long as Amelia is not compelled to check on her baby and does not suffer from severe anxiety if she is unable to do so, then this is not an OCD.

Studies show that ______ personality disorders occur more frequently in women while ______ personality disorders happen more often in men. a. antisocial; borderline b. borderline; schizotypal c. schizotypal; antisocial d. borderline; antisocial

d. borderline; antisocial

Aaron has suffered from schizophrenia for many years and now resides in a group treatment facility. One day a nurse approaches him and quietly tells him that his sister, who has been fighting cancer for many months, died that morning. Aaron has no appreciable reaction and in a very monotone voice says "okay" because of

flat affect

Researchers believe that 40-60% of the risk for anorexia comes from

genetic factors