psych 330 test 3

Jeremy took a pill to help cure his alcoholism. He later drank a glass of wine and felt very nauseous. The drug was a(n) _____ drug. a. Naltrexone b. Antabuse c. Methadone d. Oxycodone

Antabuse

" I have to wear aluminum foil in my hat, otherwise the truckers will put bad thoughts into my head with their CB radios," is an example of: A) a delusion. B) a hallucination. C) a loose association. D) a neologism.

a delusion

Adoption studies of alcoholics' children have uncovered: a. No genetic predisposition to alcoholism b. A significant genetic component to alcoholism c. A significant environmental component to alcoholism d. A significant genetic-environment interaction in the etiology of alcoholism

a significant genetic component to alcoholism

Which professions put one most at risk for an eating disorder? A) psychologists and psychiatrists. B) doctors and nurses. C) actors and athletes. D) dress designers and make-up artists.

actors and athletes

According to the set-point theory, a consequence of dieting to below one's weight set point is: A) that increased hypothalamic activity produces a revulsion to food. B) that body changes produce further weight loss. C) an increasing urge to binge. D) a continuing loss of weight no matter the number of calories consumed.

an increasing urge to binge

Which eating disorder has the worst long-term outcomes? A) Bulimia B) Anorexia C) Binge-eating disorder D) They all have bad outcomes.

anorexia

The medication most helpful in the treatment of bulimia is: A) antianxiety drugs. B) antidepressant drugs. C) antipsychotic drugs. D) antiemetic drugs to eliminate vomiting.

antidepressant drugs

If one could use only one treatment for schizophrenia and wanted the most effective treatment, one should choose: A) antipsychotic drugs. B) CBT. C) individual treatment. D) family therapy.

antipsychotic drugs

Compared with those with "odd" personality disorders, those with "dramatic" personality disorders: A) are more likely to wear odd assortments of clothing. B) are more common in prison populations. C) are likely to withdraw from others. D) are more obsessed with strange thoughts.

are more common in prison populations

The histrionic craves ____, while the narcissist craves ____. A) masochism; sadism B) acceptance; dominance C) contact; solitude D) attention; admiration

attention; admiration

The most common type of false perceptions in those diagnosed with schizophrenia are: A) visual hallucinations. B) auditory hallucinations. C) magical thinking. D) paranoid delusions.

auditory hallucinations

Nan took the drug she was handed and, in a few minutes, felt calm and drowsy, and then went to sleep. She probably took: a. heroin b. cocaine c. cannabis d. a barbiturate

barbiturate

The purpose of Naltrexone is to: a. stimulate the client to care about becoming drug-free b. block the effect of an addictive drug c. reduce withdrawal effects as one goes off a drug d. provide a placebo effect to replace the drug effect

block the effect of an addictive drug

Jenny has an unstable self-image, major mood shifts, and is prone to depression and impulsive behavior. She most likely should be diagnosed as having a: A) histrionic personality disorder. B) depressive personality disorder. C) narcissistic personality disorder. D) borderline personality disorder.

borderline personality disorder

Genome wide association studies of schizophrenia have implicated genes involved in _________? A) dopamine production. B) immune functioning. C) depression. D) both A and B.

both A and B (dopamine production and immune functioning)

Olive is hospitalized. She spends most of her time frozen in place. When she is moved by a nurse or physician, she remains in the position she is placed. She is experiencing: A) catatonia B) impairment in goal-directed activity. C) anhedonia. D) blunted affect.

catatonia

Daniel, an intravenous heroin user, feels intense cravings when he sees hypodermic needles. This might be an example of: a. modeling b. operant conditioning c. classical conditioning d. observational learning

classical condiitioning

Dialectical behavioral therapy is a combination of ___ and ___ methods and often considered the treatment of choice for borderline personality disorder. A) drugs, psychoanalytic B) drugs, behavioral C) psychoanalytic, cognitive D) cognitive, behavioral

cognitive, behavioral

The use of a food diary to keep track of eating behavior in the treatment of bulimic patients is most likely to be used by a therapist from the: A) biological perspective. B) humanist perspective. C) cognitive-behavioral perspective. D) psychodynamic perspective.

cognitive-behavioral perspective

If a therapist were trying to help a bulimic patient recognize and change her maladaptive attitudes toward food, weight, eating and body shape, the therapist would most likely be practicing: A) cognitive-behavioral therapy. B) family therapy. C) sociocultural therapy. D) structured medical therapy.

cognitive-behavioral therapy

Two childhood disorders that have been related to later antisocial personality disorder are: A) depression and withdrawal. B) schizophrenia and bipolar. C) mental retardation. D) conduct disorder and ADHD.

conduct disorder and ADHD

A family with a high level of expressed emotion would display a great deal of: A) concern. B) criticism. C) joyfulness. D) under-involvement.

criticism

One who believes herself to be the Virgin Mary, come to give birth to a new savior, would be experiencing: A) delusions of reference. B) delusions of persecution. C) delusions of grandeur. D) delusions of control.

delusions of grandeur

Which of the following is a medical condition more common in bulimia than anorexia? A) menstruation stops B) dental problems C) high potassium levels in the blood D) growth of fine body hair

dental problems

Helen cannot make a decision for herself and is constantly trying to please others. If she has a personality disorder, it is likely: A) avoidant. B) dependent. C) obsessive-compulsive. D) narcissistic.

dependent

A person who has an excessive need to be taken care of and is clingy is most likely to qualify for a diagnosis of: A) paranoid personality disorder. B) histrionic personality disorder. C) dependent personality disorder. D) narcissistic personality disorder.

dependent personality disorder

Research indicates that the most important neurotransmitter in the "reward center" of the brain is probably: a. Acetylcholine b. Anandamide c. Endorphins d. Dopamine

dopamine

Schizophrenia typically onsets between the ages of 20-24 years and there are no early indications of vulnerability before that time. A) False B) True

false

The most effective treatment for adolescents with anorexia is: A) cognitive-behavioral therapy. B) family therapy. C) antidepressant medication. D) mindfulness-based CBT.

family therapy

The primary motivating emotion a person with anorexia experiences is: A) fear. B) anger. C) shame. D) hate.

fear

Some with schizophrenia appear to be from a wax museum. Their faces are still and without emotion, their eye contact is poor, and their voices are monotonous. This condition is called: A) false emotions. B) poker face. C) flat affect. D) emotional shunting.

flat affect

The enlarged brain ventricles in some patients with schizophrenia is indicative of: A) impaired social cognition B) reduced white matter volume C) gray matter loss D) difficulty with smooth pursuit eye movements

gray matter loss

For people with bulimia nervosa, binge episodes produce feelings of: A) control. B) satisfaction. C) anxiety and mania. D) guilt and shame.

guilt and shame

The first step in treating anorexia nervosa is to: A) correct family coping patterns. B) resolve unresolved oral conflicts. C) correct maladaptive thought patterns. D) help the person to start to regain the lost weight.

help the person to start to regain the lost weight

Which is a focus of assertive community treatment? A) Providing the family with psychoeducation. B) Helping with housing stability. C) Improving neurocognitive deficits. D) Enhancing conversational skills.

helping with housing stability

Which treatment for binge-eating disorder has the lowest rates of drop-out? A) cognitive behavioral therapy. B) interpersonal psychotherapy. C) antidepressants. D) psychodynamic psychotherapy.

interpersonal psychotherapy

What event in the 1950's dramatically improved the outlook for patients with schizophrenia? A) deinstitutionalization B) introduction of antipsychotic drugs C) increase in urban living D) introduction of CBT

introduction of antipsychotic drugs

Vomiting as a compensatory behavior for those experiencing bulimia: A) prevents the absorption of about 90% of calories consumed. B) helps one to feel full quicker during the next binges. C) ironically, leads to greater hunger and more frequent binges. D) is often done in public with no attempt to hide the behavior.

ironically, leads to greater hunger and more frequent binges

The use of methadone in drug maintenance programs is controversial because methadone: a. use increases the risk of contracting AIDS b. costs over $50 a day per person treated c. is just as physiologically addictive as heroin d. needs to be taken several times per day in a rigid schedule

is just as physiologically addictive as heroin

A schizophrenic who said, "It's hot today. I like hot chocolate but only with marshmallows. Marshmallow are fluffy and white, like the clouds on a nice day" is experiencing: A) loose associations. B) neologisms. C) perseveration. D) clang.

loose associations

Psychosis means: a. split personality. b. loss of contact with reality. c. brain seizures. d. drug abuse.

loss of contact with reality

The apathy and inability to start or complete things experienced by some people with schizophrenia is called: A) loss of volition. B) alogia. C) flat affect. D) anhedonia.

loss of volition

Research shows that following recovery from anorexia and bulimia: A) all food and body image issues are gone for good. B) suicide is common. C) recovery is so uncommon that we don't know much about what happens after. D) many patients have residual food and body image issues.

many patients have residual food and body image issues

The medical problem that is twice as frequent in anorexic women as it is in bulimic women is: A) hair loss. B) menstruation stops. C) low potassium. D) esophageal bleeding.

menstruation stops

The currently accepted view of eating disorders is that the cause is: A) cognitive. B) biological. C) behavioral. D) multidetermined.

multidetermined

An example of a disturbed cognition that might be present in one being treated for anorexia is: A) I don't talk about my feelings; I never have. B) My weight and shape determine my value. C) I am free to speak my mind and others shouldn't turn away. D) Whatever I feel, she has to feel, too.

my weight and shape determine my value

Thomas is fairly handsome, but not as much as he thinks he is. He cares little for others, but is bothered when criticized. He likely has: A) schizoid personality disorder. B) narcissistic personality disorder. C) schizotypal personality disorder. D) antisocial personality disorder.

narcissistic personality disorder

Alogia is a(n): A) example of inappropriate affect. B) positive symptom of schizophrenia. C) negative symptom of schizophrenia. D) psychomotor symptom of schizophrenia.

negative symptom of schizophrenia

"Sometimes I ride in a car, but often in a bazoot. They are hard to come by, but you only have to snarfle and there it is." This type of talk illustrates: A) clang. B) derailment C) perseveration. D) neologisms.

neologisms

One similarity between those experiencing paranoid personality disorder and those experiencing schizoid personality disorder is that they tend: A) not to have close ties to others. B) to have odd beliefs and magical thinking. C) to be described by others as arrogant and angry. D) not to score well on typical intelligence tests.

not to have close ties to others

Jim is such a perfectionist that he is unable to finish anything. He is governed by rules and details. Jim might be experiencing: A) avoidant personality disorder. B) obsessive-compulsive personality disorder. C) antisocial personality disorder. D) dependent personality disorder.

obsessive-compulsive personality disorder

Behaviorists argue that the temporary reduction of tension or raising of spirits produced by a drug has a rewarding effect. This gives evidence that ______ may play a role in substance abuse. a. Extinction b. Negative reinforcement c. Classical conditioning d. Operant conditioning

operant conditioning

People suffering from anorexia nervosa tend to: A) overestimate their body size. B) underestimate their body size. C) correctly estimate their body size. D) vary in accuracy in estimating their body size.

overestimate their body size

One of the features of Alcoholics Anonymous is: a. Peer support b. Residential services c. Alcohol maintenance d. Antagonistic

peer support

Which of the following would be most common in the family of a person with anorexia? A) substance abuse problems and a history of personality disorders. B) poor conflict resolution skills, over-direction of children, and a focus on following rules. C) critical comments about weight and shape. D) anxiety and high expectations.

poor conflict resolution skills, over-direction of children, and a focus on following rules

The main features distinguishing positive symptoms from negative symptoms in people with schizophrenia. A) Positive symptoms are helpful, negative ones are harmful. B) Positive symptoms are changed through therapy, negative ones not. C) Positive symptoms are in excess of normal behavior, negative ones are a deficit. D) Positive symptoms are documented and negative ones are yet to be discovered.

positive symptoms are in excess of normal behavior, negative ones are a deficit

The avoidant personality disorder fears ___ , whereas the dependent personality disorder fears ___. A) abandonment; rejection B) relationships; failure C) rejection; abandonment D) acceptance; belonging

rejection; abandonment

A person who stopped eating candy and other sweets, then gradually eliminated other foods until the person was eating almost nothing could be experiencing: A) binge eating-purging type of anorexia nervosa. B) bulimia nervosa. C) restricting-type anorexia nervosa. D) binge eating disorder.

restricting-type anorexia nervosa

Which disorder is characterized by overlapping psychotic and mood symptoms? A) schizoaffective disorder. B) schizophreniform disorder C) brief psychotic disorder. D) delusional disorder.

schizoaffective disorder

A person who is least likely to be affected by criticism from other people is one suffering from the ___ personality disorder. A) avoidant B) schizoid C) paranoid D) borderline.

schizoid

The disorder that appears to be most closely related to schizotypal personality disorder is: A) anxiety. B) schizophrenia. C) obsessive-compulsive disorder. D) narcissistic personality disorder.

schizophrenia

The data from twin studies have revealed that: A) schizophrenia is 100% genetically transmitted. B) there is no important genetic component in schizophrenia. C) schizophrenia has a strong genetic component. D) male twins are more likely to develop schizophrenia.

schizophrenia has a strong genetic component

Which of the following statements is true about second generation antipsychotics? A) Second generation are associated with better outcomes. B) Second generation have fewer motor abnormality side effects. C) Second generation improve both positive and negative symptoms. D) Second generation have no side effects at all.

second generation have fewer motor abnormality side effects

Based on family pedigree studies, which relative of an individual with a diagnosis of schizophrenia would be most at risk for developing the disorder? A) niece B) sister C) uncle D) grandson

sister

Probably the worst thing one who has "partied hard" with alcohol could do right after drinking would be to: a. drink 4 or more cups of coffee b. eat a small to medium-sized meal c. sleep it off without taking drugs to minimize after effects d. take some barbiturates to fall asleep

take some barbiturates to fall asleep

One biological explanation contributing to the cause of schizophrenia points to exposure to ____ prior to birth. A) the flu virus B) alcohol C) cocaine D) high fever

the flu virus

What is a common reason for the hospitalization of people with borderline personality disorder? A) They may attempt suicide or otherwise hurt themselves. B) They finally cannot care for themselves. C) They voluntarily ask for hospitalization, out of desperation. D) They are so afraid of leaving their homes that they suffer social paralysis.

they may attempt suicide or otherwise hurt themselves

Julie began taking one amphetamine a day to control her appetite. After a month or so, it did not work as well, but two pills did. This is an example of: a. Tolerance b. Resistance c. Withdrawal d. Dependence

tolerance

A focus in CBT for schizophrenia is on changing how the patient views and react to hallucinations and delusions. A) True B) False

true

Eating disorders run in families. A) True. B) False.

true

Bulimia is always characterized by: A) forced vomiting, and misuse of laxatives and enemas. B) fasting and frantic exercise. C) being underweight. D) uncontrollable overeating.

uncontrollable overeating