Chapter 10 Practice Quiz

Miguel was working in the North Tower when the first plane struck the Twin Towers in New York City on September 11, 2001. When someone asks him to recall the events preceding the first strike and how he managed to make it out of the building, he cannot remember what he did. What is likely the reason for Miguel's memory loss?

dissociative amnesia

Angry, intense outbursts are common features of which personality disorder?

borderline

On average, a person has the HIGHEST lifetime risk of developing schizophrenia if:

both parents are schizophrenic.

Which population has about a 1 percent lifetime risk of developing bipolar disorder?

both women and men

The eating disorder characterized by binges of overeating followed by self-induced purging is called:

bulimia nervosa.

Muhamed's psychologist has told him that his mood swings are not severe enough to qualify as bipolar disorder or major depression. He is most likely suffering from:

cyclothymic

A man was found in Florida who had been on the missing persons' list in New York for many years. When he was found, the man could not recall his "past" life, including that he had lived in New York. He also could not recall how or when he came to Florida. This man MOST likely suffers from:

dissociative amnesia with dissociative fugue.

The dissociative disorder in which a person has either only a partial ability or a total inability to recall important personal information is called:

dissociative amnesia.

An individual with schizoid personality disorder would be MOST likely to exhibit which of the following behaviors?

emotional indifference and social detachment

The key similarity between people with anorexia and people with bulimia nervosa is that both:

fear gaining weight.

Which of these is NOT one of the four categories that characterize specific phobias?

fear of people who belong to other races and cultures

Petra exhibits exaggerated, overly dramatic, attention-seeking behaviors at parties, making her the focus of other people's attention. She exhibits traits of _____ personality disorder.

histrionic

Which of the following was classified as a psychological disorder in earlier editions of the DSM but has since been removed?

homosexuality

Unlike dissociative experiences, episodes involving dissociative disorder are:

more extreme and disrupt functioning.

When compared to women, men are _____ likely to suffer from an eating disorder.

much less

The grandiose sense of self-importance associated with _____ personality disorder often involves an excessive need for admiration.

narcissistic

Dev, a 30-year-old man with schizophrenia, is being seen in the psychiatric emergency department. When medical personnel ask various questions, his responses are emotionally flat, brief, and empty. He stares into space and looks disheveled. Dev is showing the _____ symptoms common in schizophrenia.

negative

Taijin kyofusho, a disorder commonly reported by Japanese males, is characterized by the fear of:

offending others in public.

People with mental illnesses account for nearly _____ of the cigarettes smoked in the United States.

one-half

As a child, Adina was trapped in an elevator for more than 10 hours. As a result, Adina is afraid to use elevators. Using the learning principle of operant conditioning, it is likely that Adina's _____ of avoiding elevators is _____ reinforced by the relief from fear that Adina experiences when she does not get on an elevator.

operant response; negatively

The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition, also known as "DSM-5," is used to describe the _____ for different psychological disorders.

symptoms and diagnostic guidelines

Based on what is described in your textbook, which of the following is NOT a criticism of DSM-5 among clinicians?

the removal of homosexuality as a psychological disorder

Dissociative fugue is associated with:

trauma or stress.

The _____ states that a biological predisposition toward anxiety, a low sense of control over potentially life-threatening events, and an oversensitivity to physical sensations combine to make a person vulnerable to panic attacks.

triple vulnerabilities model

The risk of developing schizophrenia if both parents have the disorder is about _____ percent.

50

On average, a person with bulimia nervosa will experience eating binges_____ per week.

2 times

According to the National Comorbidity Survey Replication (NCS-R) study, around _____ percent of U.S. adults have experienced symptoms of a psychological disorder at some point in their lives.

45

Rhonda, who has just been diagnosed with schizophrenia at the age of 22, has an identical twin sister, Rosa, who does not suffer from the disorder at this point. Rosa goes to her doctor, because she is concerned that she will also develop the disorder. Her doctor tells Rosa that, because her twin has been diagnosed, she has roughly a _____ percent chance of developing schizophrenia.

50

_____ is characterized by excessive weight loss, an irrational fear of gaining weight, and distorted body self-perception.

Anorexia nervosa

_____ symptoms of major depressive disorder include tearfulness and avoidance of eye contact.

Behavioral

_____ disorders include disruptions in awareness, memory, and identity that interfere with daily life functioning.

Dissociative

Which of the following is an accurate statement about major depressive disorder?

It is much more prevalent among women than men.

_____ are most commonly diagnosed with antisocial personality disorder.

Men

According to the Critical Thinking box titled "Should Social Media Help to Diagnose Disorders?" what is one ethical concern with using social media to help identify people who may be struggling with psychological disorders?

People may be falsely identified due to exaggerated or untrue posts.

Which of the following experiences is LEAST likely to lead to posttraumatic stress disorder?

a failing exam grade

A panic disorder that evolves into a destabilizing fear of suffering a panic attack in public is called:

agoraphobia.

Those who have dissociative identity disorder commonly report:

amnesia and memory problems.

Recently, Amita has lost so much weight that almost none of her clothes fit. When Amita goes to her doctor, she finds out that she weighs well below the average weight for her height. Despite all this, Amita still sees herself as someone who is morbidly obese. What does Amita MOST likely suffer from?

anorexia nervosa

What are the key features that characterize personality disorders?

inflexible, maladaptive patterns of functioning

Makari has been diagnosed with schizophrenia. He displays many of the typical negative symptoms of schizophrenia, such as having a flat affect (reduced emotional responsiveness) and reduced motivation. Based on Thompson's (2001) research, we would assume that Makari's gray matter has experienced a dramatic:

loss in his frontal lobe.

Klava and Jenny have both agreed to take part in a research study to examine adolescent structural brain changes with high-resolution brain scans. Klava has no known mental illnesses, and Jenny has recently been diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia. Based on this, we would assume that Klava experienced _____ gray matter loss and Jenny experienced _____ gray matter loss.

low; high

According to the Critical Thinking box titled "Should Social Media Help to Diagnose Disorders?" _____ is one major concern with using social media to identify people who are struggling with psychological disorders.

maintaining privacy of users

Chronic, low-grade depression is to _____, as intense, debilitating depression is to _____.

persistent depressive disorder; major depressive disorder

Inflexible and maladaptive personality traits consistent across a broad range of situations characterize a(n) _____ disorder.

personality

Ever since Ryan came home from serving in military combat, he is unable to sleep, checks the locks repeatedly at night, and has explosive outbursts. Ryan is most likely suffering from:

posttraumatic stress disorder.

Anthony is away from home for his first year at college. A few months after classes begin, Anthony finds out that his girlfriend is pregnant. Already struggling to adjust to being on his own in college, Anthony now has to take on the responsibilities of being a father. One day while getting ready for class, Anthony is watching a national news show and is convinced that the news anchor is trying to send him a secret code. Anthony's doctor later concludes that he experienced a:

schizophrenic episode.

Which of these is a mood disorder that typically occurs during the darker and colder times of the year?

seasonal affective disorder

Researchers currently suggest that social media should only be used _____ until widely accepted ethical guidelines are developed.

with participants who give consent