Abnormal Psychology Quizzes

A pattern of anxiety, insomnia, depression, and flashbacks that begins shortly after a traumatic event and persists for less than a month is called:

acute stress disorder

Unipolar depression and bipolar disorder share all of the following characteristics EXCEPT:

inappropriate rises in mood

A clinician who looks at the influence of race, living conditions, marital status, and roles on the development of depression would MOST likely subscribe to which theoretical orientation?

sociocultural theoretical orientation

What percentage of all adults experience an episode of severe depression at some point in their lives?

20%

Which statement is NOT true about anorexia nervosa?

about 35% of people who experience anorexia nervosa are male

Which test is NOT a projective test?

Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI)

Which statement is the MOST accurate conclusion about the current state of abnormal psychology in the US?

There is no single definition of abnormality or theoretical understanding of mental illness causes

If one receives a good deal of attention for unusual behaviors, is it any surprise those behaviors are strengthened? This question would MOST likely be asked by what type of theorist?

cognitive behavioral theorist

Drug dependence may develop because on finds drug use rewarding when it reduces tension. A person with which view of substance abuse would MOST likely agree with this statement?

cognitive behavioral view

A friend who has unipolar depression says, "I can't do anything right. Nobody will ever love me again." This statement reflects a:

cognitive symptom

A society's {blank} is compromised of that society's history, values, institution, habits, skills, technology, and arts

culture

According to the DSM-5, a pattern diagnosed as a personality disorder must deviate substantially from the norms and expectations of the individual's:

culture

Commonly accepted features of abnormality include deviance, distress, dysfunction, and:

danger

The MOST common cognitive disturbance seen in individuals with anorexia nervosa is a:

distorted body image

When dealing with a new client, the clinical practitioner's major focus is to gather which type of information?

idiographic information

How does fear differ from anxiety?

fear is a response to a specific threat, whereas anxiety is more general

Which is an example of a specific social anxiety?

fear of public speaking

Which person is at GREATEST risk for an eating disorder?

female gymnast

Among other questions, a clinical interviewer asks, "How do you feel about yourself today? How do you feel about what's going on in your life?" MOST likely, the clinical interviewer's orientation is:

humanistic

The link between dopamine and schizophrenia is supported by the finding that:

lowering dopamine activity helps remove schizophrenic systems

Which is NOT a risk for young people abusing cocaine?

macular degeneration

A therapist treating a client diagnosed with borderline personality disorder came up with the following analysis: the parents probably did not want children in the first place; as a result, the child was just not accepted.; the child then developed low self-esteem, dependency, and an inability to cope with separation. The therapist's theoretical orientation is MOST likely:

object relations theory

Which is an anxiety disorder?

obsessive compulsive disorder

Which of these is a depressant?

opioids

Reese is distrustful of others and reacts quickly to perceived threats. Even though he has no evidence, he is sure his wife is unfaithful. He finds it almost impossible to forgive those he thinks have wronged him. Reese displays the characteristics of:

paranoid personality disorder

Nicholas has an intense fear of dogs that won't go away. He avoids looking at pictures of dogs, and sometimes he can't even leave the house when neighbors are walking their dogs. This kind of fear would be classified as:

phobic disorder

According to Thomas Szasz's views, the deviations that some call mental illness are really:

problems in living

What kind of clinician would be MOST likely to say, "Tell me about any early losses you experienced," to a client?

psychodynamic clinician

Which statement about schizophrenia is TRUE?

psychosis is a key feature of schizophrenia, but it can also occur in other disorders

The biological understanding of generalized anxiety is supported by the finding that:

relatives of people with generalized anxiety are more likely to have it than non-relatives

Andy is not affected when others criticize him or when other people praise him. What does he most likely suffer from?

schizoid personality disorder

Downward drift is BEST reflected in which statement?

schizophrenia causes people to fall into poverty and social disruption

What is considered the first line of treatment for schizophrenia?

second-generation anti-psychotic medications

A clinician follows predetermined steps while administering a clinical assessment tool, then measures the results against a norm. This is an example of:

standardization

Poor health is BEST described as a:

stressor

Ainsley has a drink in the morning on rising and a cocktail with breakfast. She usually sneaks a snort during the morning and then drinks during lunch. Later, at home, she generally has a small dinner and sits in front of the TV drinking wine, often an entire bottle. Somehow she manages to get up and go to work the next morning. Ainsley is displaying:

substance use disorder

The treatment that has been MOST popular for restoring weight among persons with anorexia is:

supportive nursing care and a high-calorie diet

If a deer jumps in front of your car while you are driving, the stress response that is initially activated is the:

sympathetic nervous system

Which of the following is a particular strength of the clinical interview process?

the chance to get a general sense of the client

Many researchers believe that one reason for higher rates of posttraumatic stress disorder in women is:

the types of trauma they experience

The MOST important similarity among the personality disorders listed in the text is that:

they are inflexible, maladaptive, and related to impaired functioning or distress

Which statement is true regarding dissociative disorders?

they involve major changes in memory

Andy, who is dependent on alcohol, is experiencing delirium tremens. This reaction is:

uncommon, starting within three days after an individual stops drinking

Bulimia is always characterized by:

uncontrollable overeating

Deviant behavior is behavior that:

violates the society's norms