Psychology Quiz 6

Which classification system is used by most mental health professionals in the United Stated of America?

Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorder

Which of the following is not considered to be an anxiety disorder?

Dissociative disorder

Phoebe has been diagnosed with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Which statement would best describe her?

Phoebe is impulsive and cannot concentrate on an activity as well as other children his age.

Claudia has not left her house in ten years. If she steps on the front porch she becomes so uneasy that she has to return inside. Claudia is most likely suffering from ________, which is a(n) ________ disorder.

agoraphobia; anxiety

Jan's roommate, Thelma, is always lying to Jan. For example, she once told Jan that she needed $400 for emergency but actually spent the money on a purse. She manipulates Jan and other people around her to get whatever she wants. She never feels any remorse and does not care about others' suffering because of her. If Thelma has a psychological disorder, it would most likely be ________ personality disorder.

antisocial

________ disorders are characterized by excessive, persistent fear and apprehension and by related disturbances in behavior.

anxiety

Gemma exhibits deficits in social interaction by not initiating conversations with other children, and she turns her head away when spoken to. Gemma probably has ________.

autism spectrum disorder

Phyllis cannot be alone. Her moods and behaviors are unstable, as are her relationships with other people. She often displays inappropriate and intense anger. Recently, Phyllis wrote a suicide note and offered to show it to her husband. Which of the following diagnoses accounts for her personality?

borderline personality disorder

Cally is taking her psychology final exam. She is concerned that the student sitting around her is trying to slit her throat using a pen. "I know she has been planning for this moment for a long time," she explains. Cally is most likely describing her _______, which is a symptom of ________.

delusion; schizophrenia

One of the primary characteristics of autism spectrum disorder is ________.

difficulty relating t others

Bruce is usually a quiet, well-mannered man. On some occasions, however, Bruce acts like a completely different person; he becomes very angry and violent and responds only to the name Hulk. Bruce has no recollection of these recurrent episodes. Bruce probably suffers from ________.

dissociative identity disorder

Norman is a hotel owner with a calm, laid-back style of living who occasionally "splits" into a different personality. This other personality is a cranky, violent old woman. Norman is exhibiting ________.

dissociative identity disorder

For the last two months Thomas has been worried that something bad is going to happen. He can't pinpoint the source of this feeling, but he is jumpy, irritable, can't sleep, and can't concentrate. His symptoms suggest that he may be suffering from ________ disorder.

generalized anxiety

Ivan has been worried for months, but he really cannot pinpoint the source of his concerns. he is also jumpy and irritable, and ha difficulty sleeping. Ivan is probably experiencing ________.

generalized anxiety disorder

20-year-old Elton inherited a predisposition to depression and was brought up by a really caring mother. until now, Elton has avoided depression, but according to the diathesis-stress model, he may develop depression if

his mother passes away suddenly

Since Jack's forced retirement, he has experiences overwhelming sadness and has withdrawn from his friends and family. He has gained twenty pounds and has been sleeping much more than usual. Most noticeably, he is no longer interested in participating in his life-long hobby of playing several rounds of golf each week. Most likely Jack is experiencing ________.

major depression

Vincent is an artist who has stayed up painting for three days straight. Despite his lack of sleep, he feels as if he has boundless energy and his paintings reflect a very high level of creativity. Although Vincent rarely feels tired, he only becomes this energetic once in a while. Vincent is most likely suffering from ________.

mania

Kristine and Nicole are seeing therapists for their psychological problems. Kristine constantly thinks that she is stupid and worthless, and sometimes she has thoughts of killing herself. Nicole cleans her house so much that she doesn't have time to do anything else; she realizes that her house is already clean, but she can't stop herself. Their therapists are most likely treating Kristine for her ________ and treating Nicole for her ________.

obsessions; compulsions

If Laura has bipolar disorder, then she ________.

often experiences mood states that vacillate between depression and mania

Cordelia, an active duty marine, served in Afghanistan. While she was on patrol with her friend, an IED went off, killing her friend and injuring her. In the two months since her friend died, Cordelia has been jumpy, irritable, avoids talking about her friend, and once every few days experiences a flashback to the explosion. Cordelia is experiencing a ________ disorder.

post-traumatic stress

What do obsessive-compulsive disorder and body dysmorphic disorder have in common?

repetitive, unwanted thoughts and urges, as well as an uncontrollable need to engage in repetitive behavior and mental acts

Beverly has been diagnosed with body dysmorphic disorder. She is likely to ________.

seek unnecessary plastic surgery

Which of the following statements about autism spectrum disorder is incorrect?

this disorder can be triggered by the MMR vaccines.