Abnormal Psychology - Exam 3 Review

A woman complains of an assortment of physiological ailments. You think that she is intentionally producing the physical symptoms in order to appear sick, which fills some psychological need. You would diagnose: A.generalized anxiety disorder.B.factitious disorder.C.conversion disorder.D.psychophysical disorder.

B

Based on evidence from case studies, the BEST advice you could give someone who is experiencing a conversion disorder about seeking treatment is: A."Family therapy has been most heavily researched and seems to show the most promise."B."Approaches using suggestion, reinforcement, and confrontation are often used."C."Be very wary of taking antidepressants; they don't work with this disorder."D."Confrontation therapy is the treatment of choice."

B

Foreign invaders of the body that stimulate a response from the immune system are called: A.lymphocytes.B.antigens.C.killer T-cells.D.helper T-cells.

B

In 1997, Oregon passed the "Death with Dignity Act," which allows doctor-assisted suicide for persons with terminal illnesses. Since 1997, on average, how many Oregonians with terminal illness have ended their lives each year? A.a few B.a few hundred C.a few dozen D.a few thousand

C

Ambivalent about dying, Jay repeatedly played a dangerous game involving gas and a cigarette lighter. Jay is an example of what Edwin Shneidman refers to as a: A.death darer. B.death ignorer. C.death initiator. D.death seeker.

A

Knowing she was terminally ill, Bonnie swallowed a handful of barbiturates in order to save herself and her family from the final painful months of life. Bonnie is an example of what Edwin Shneidman refers to as a: A.death initiator. B.death darer. C.death seeker. D.death ignorer.

A

Relaxation training, biofeedback, meditation, and hypnosis all illustrate the use of: A.psychological treatments for physical illnesses.B.insight and social support therapies.C.combinations of physical and psychological treatments.D.physical treatments for psychological illnesses.

A

The schizoid personality disorder differs from paranoid personality disorder in that: A.those with schizoid personality disorder desire to be alone; those with paranoid personality are alone because of suspiciousness.B.those with schizoid personality disorder seek close affiliations with others, while those with paranoid personality do not.C.women are more likely to have schizoid personality disorder than paranoid personality disorder; the opposite is true for men.D.paranoid personality disorder is treatable only through drug therapy; schizoid personality can be treated with psychotherapy.

A

What differentiates normal personality characteristics from personality disorders? A.All the answers are correct.B.the specific characteristicsC.the degree of inflexibility and maladaptivenessD.the length of time one possesses the characteristics

A

Which of the following statements MOST accurately describes the relationship between religion and suicide? A.The degree of one's devoutness is a more important predictor of suicide than one's specific religion.B.A country's economic status is a more important predictor of suicide rates than its major religion.C.Countries that have high Jewish and Muslim populations also have high suicide rates.D.Religion is a more important predictor of suicide risk for women than it is for men, especially in Catholic countries.

A

If a biological explanation for suicide is valid, then doing which of the following ought to lower the possibility of a person attempting suicide? A. raising the person's serotonin level B. gene-splicing to remove the "suicide" gene C. removing the person from contact with a suicidal biological parent D. removing the person from contact with a suicidal adoptive parent

A. Raising the person's serotonin level

The authors of DSM-5 have designed their own dimensional approach in diagnosing personality disorders for possible inclusion in future revisions of the DSM. The idea is that individuals whose traits significantly impair their functioning should receive a diagnosis of: A.negative affectivity disorder.B.personality disorder trait specified.C.detachment disorder.D.psychoticism disorder.

B

Which of the following marks an individual as a pseudocommando? A.wearing combat fatigues while committing mass murderB.expecting to be killed while committing mass murderC.previously serving as a member of the military in a noncombat zoneD.forcing others to engage in mass murder

B

Abnormalities that are thought to have both biological and psychological causes are: A.psychogenic disorders.B.somatoform disorders.C.psychological factors affecting one's medical condition.D.factitious disorders.

B (WRONG ANSWER)

It is common that the majority of people who commit suicidal acts also have another psychological disorder. Which would be the MOST common disorder associated with suicidal attempts? A.attention deficit/ hyperactivity disorder B.mood disorders C.dissociative disorders D.eating disorders

B. Mood disorders

Which of the following occupations has a particularly high rate of suicide? A.used-car salespeople B.psychologists C.gourmet chefs D.priests

B. Psychologists

Among teenagers who attempt suicide: A.less than 1percent succeed the first time, and about 10 percent will try again. B.less than 1 percent succeed the first time, and about half will try again. C.about 3 percent succeed the first time, and about 10 percent will try again. D.about 3 percent succeed the first time, and about half will try again.

B. less than 1 percent succeed the first time, and about half will try again.

Obsessive-compulsive personality disorder is MOST common among: A.unemployed women.B.unemployed men.C.men with jobs.D.women with jobs.

C

Which of the following is TRUE regarding the relationship between obsessive-compulsive disorder (an anxiety disorder) and obsessive-compulsive personality disorder? A.The most likely disorder comorbid with obsessive-compulsive personality disorder is obsessive-compulsive disorder (an anxiety disorder).B.You cannot suffer from both of them at the same time.C.Some people with obsessive-compulsive personality disorder also experience obsessive-compulsive disorder (an anxiety disorder).D.The two obsessive-compulsive disorders are comorbid over half the time.

C

You might suspect an "era of narcissism" is approaching for a country when: A.the sale of "inspirational" DVDs, books, and tapes suddenly increases.B.preferences in women's and men's clothing undergo substantial shifts.C.there is increasing emphasis on self-expression and competitiveness.D.there is a decline in materialism and individualism.

C

In some religious traditions, people whip themselves or force themselves into uncomfortable physical positions as forms of repenting for their own or others' sins. These self-injurious behaviors MOST closely fit which of Edwin Shneidman's categories? A. death ignorer B. death-darer C. subintentional death D. death initiator

C. subintentional death

"I am the greatest!" a famous boxer declared loudly and often. Had he in fact acted throughout his adult life as though he were the greatest, the most appropriate diagnosis would be: A.histrionic personality disorder.B.antisocial personality disorder.C.impulse-control personality disorder.D.narcissistic personality disorder.

D

"The Poverty Clinic" provides evidence that a stressful, traumatic early childhood: A.often produces primarily psychological, not physical problems.B.often produces primarily physical, not psychological, problems.C.tends to produce learned helplessness, not aggression.D.often produces both psychological and physical problems.

D

A person diagnosed with sleep apnea is MOST likely to be someone who: A.does not snore and is overweight.B.does not snore and is significantly underweight.C.snores and is significantly underweight.D.snores and is overweight.

D

Avoidant personality disorder seems MOST closely related to: A.eating disorders.B.mania.C.schizophrenia.D.social anxiety.

D

Compared to white Americans and African Americans, Hispanic Americans have the lowest prevalences: A.only for high blood pressure.B.for neither cancer nor high blood pressure.C.only for cancer.D.for both cancer and high blood pressure

D

Someone who has Munchausen syndrome, by definition, also has: A.Munchausen by proxy.B.body dysmorphic disorder.C.dissociative identity disorder.D.a factitious disorder.

D

Which of the following aspects of Type A personality make a person MOST vulnerable to heart disease? A.cynicism and tensionB.impatience and angerC.ambition and competitionD.hostility and time urgency

D

Which of the following statements is NOT generally true of those with antisocial personality disorder? A.They think their victims deserve what happens to them.B.They lie very frequently.C.They are careless with money and often do not pay their debts.D.They have little regard for their own safety or the safety of others.

D

Biological researchers have found a link between suicide and: A. high activity levels of serotonin dopamine. B. high levels of 5-hydroxyindoleactic acid. C. elevated number of serotonin receptor sites. D. low activity levels of serotonin.

D. Low activity levels of serotonin.