Chapter 12

B

Which of the following is a factor that determines whether or not a behavior or feeling is evidence of a psychological disorder? A. Whether the behavior or feeling is pleasant. B. Whether the behavior or feeling is appropriate to the situation. C. Whether or not the behavior is legal. D. Whether the behavior or feeling is acceptable to family members.

A

Which of the following is an important neurotransmitter involved in schizophrenic symptoms? A. dopamine B. estrogen C. acetylcholine D. adrenaline

D

Which of the following would be most debilitating to the work of an acrobat or trapeze artists? A. fear of public speaking B. a social phobia C. agoraphobia D. acrophobia

D

When it comes to explaining anxiety disorders, biological theorists' views are to_________________, as learning theorists' views are to________________. A. GABA; thinking B. thinking; conditioning C. conditioning; genetics D. genetic factors; conditioning

B

A doctor enters her office and greets her patient, "Good Morning, Ted." The patient answers in an unfamiliar voice, "Ted has gone away." The doctor asks, "Would you like to tell me your name?" "I'm Ernie, and I don't like you!" her patient replies. This patient has A. generalized amnesia B. dissociative identity disorder C. dissociative fugue D. an attitude disorder

B

A man witnesses an explosion in which a co-worker died, and afterward his vision failed. After many neurological tests, doctors could find no organic basis for the man's loss of his eyesight. A psychological explanation for this is A. malingering B. conversion disorder C. guilt D. amnesia

C

A separation of thoughts, emotions, identify, and memory is to____________disorders, as worrying, fear of the worst, nervousness, and an inability to relax is to_______________disorders. A. anxiety; mood B. schizophrenic; anxiety C. dissociative; anxiety D. mood; dissociative

A

A woman has difficulty concentrating on her job at work because of her preoccupation with the possibility that she has left the stove on or the iron plugged in at home. She imagines that her house will catch fire because of her mistake. She confides in her doctor. What diagnosis is the doctor most likely to consider? A. obsessive-compulsive disorder B. panic disorder C. specific phobia D. obsessive-compulsive personality

B

A woman has had a series of panic attacks and lives in fear of future attacks. In addition, she is now afraid to leave her home because she is afraid of having an attack in public. She discusses the problem with he doctor. What diagnosis is most likely? A. panic attack with anxiety B. panic disorder with agoraphobia C. panic attack with fears of persecution D. panic disorder with social phobia

A

A woman's preoccupation with the thought of her house burning down makes her become so troubled that she must begin to get ready for work an hour earlier than is necessary. She needs the extra time as she compulsively checks and rechecks all of the electrical appliances and outlets in her home. A doctor is likely to conclude that this behavior warrants a diagnosis of A. obsessive-compulsive disorder B. delusional disorder C. neurosis D. panic compulsion disorder

A

According to the dopamine theory of schizophrenia, all of the following are true except that there is A. an overproduction of dopamine B. an overuse of dopamine C. increased amounts of dopamine at the synapses D. a genetic predisposition for schizophrenia

D

Carl has always thought that other people's comments or actions were against him and an attempt to shame or ridicule him. He doesn't trust anyone, and his suspicions have cost him his job. Carl seems to be exhibiting a_____________ personality disorder. A. schizotypal B. antisocial C. schizoid D. paranoid

B

Craig is talking with his therapist, who can't get a word in the conversation. Craig just keeps talking about everything and anything. He is very restless and can't sit still. In past therapy sessions, Craig has been withdrawn and lethargic. It is likely Craig is exhibiting A. major depression B. bipolar disorder C. depresonalization disorder D. multiple personality disorder

C

Jane has blackout periods where she can't remember what she did or where she was. She found clothing in her closet that she would never wear and doesn't know how it got there. When she goes to see the doctor she introduces herself as Suzy. Jane seems to be exhibiting A. dissociative amnesia B. dissociative fugue C. dissociative identity disorder D. depresonalization disorder

B

Delmar believes that he has been sent to earth to save mankind. He believes that women are evil and that any male who speaks to, or associates with a female is doomed to a life as a servant to the female's wishes. Recently, he has told you that the females on campus want to silence him and he has become agitated and fearful. Nothing you say or do will convince him that his ideas are untrue. With what disorder would Delmar most likely be diagnosed? A. disorganized schizophrenia B. paranoid schizophrenia C. catatonic schizophrenia D. schizotypal personality disorder

C

Delmar believes that he has been sent to earth to save mankind. He believes that women are evil and that any male who speaks to, or associates with a female is doomed to a life as a servant tp the female's wishes. Recently, he has told you that the females on campus want to silence him and he has become agitated and fearful. Nothing you say or do will convince him that his ideas are untrue. What is Delmar demonstrating? A. hallucinations B. stupor C. delusions D. waxy flexibility

C

For as long as Shelley can remember, her grandmother has always been sick. She goes from doctor to doctor, even though they keep telling her she is in excellent health. Her grandmother insists the doctors don't know what they are talking about. She is sure she has some terrible disease. The doctor explains to Shelley that her grandmother is exhibiting A. conversion disorder B. pain disorder C. hypocondriasis D. disease phobia

B

Fran describes her sexual orientation as "bi-curious", can't tolerate being alone, and often gets involved in stormy relationships. Her attitude is typical of a person with A. antisocial personality disorder B. borderline personality disorder C. paranoid schizophrenia D. avoidant personality disorder

C

Gulf War veterans are at risk for feelings of anxiety and helplessness caused by the traumatic experience of the war. This are at risk for which of the following anxiety disorders? A. obsessive-compulsive disorder B. generalized anxiety disorder C. post-traumatic stress disorder D. panic disorder

C

Important research on schizophrenia evaluates the influence of_______________in order to evaluate possible interactions between psychosocial stressors biological factors in the disorder. A. peers B. schools C. poverty D. folklore

A

In panic disorder, biological imbalances might initially trigger an attack. However, later feelings of helplessness can increase fear. This description demonstrates the _______________ biological and psychological factors in mental disorders. A. interaction of B. impossibility of understanding the role of C. cause-effect relationship of D. lack of relationship between

D

Jeffery is a con artist who swindled his own grandmother out of her life savings. He shows no remorse and claims it was her own fault for being gullible. Jeffery exhibits the characteristics of______________personality disorder. A. schizoid B. schizotypal C. avoidant D. antisocial

B

Jenna has a few close friends outside her immediate family. Although she is interested in others and shows warmth towards them, she is unwilling to enter into any relationships without an assurance of full acceptance. Jenna would likely be diagnosed with A. an antisocial personality disorder B. an avoidant personality disorder C. a paranoid personality disorder D. a schizotypal personality disorder

C

Kim has a poor appetite and has experienced serious weight loss. She is unable to concentrate and make decisions. She often expresses feeling unworthy and guilty for things he has not done. She says she no longer cares about life and has talked about death and how he would welcome it. Psychologists would likely diagnose Kim with which of the following disorders? A. schizophrenia B. conversion disorder C. major depression D. bipolar disorder

C

Margaret worries about everything all the time. She is very restless and can't sleep at night. She is probably experiencing A. night phobias B. night terrors C. generalized anxiety disorder D. all of these

B

People with_____________personality disorder are typically in conflict with society and predatory in their relationships with other people. A. avoidant B. antisocial C. paranoid D. schizotypal

C

Twanna has suddenly developed an inability to see at night. Doctors cannot identify a medical reason for her blindness. Although her family is very concerned about her loss of night vision, she appears to have accepted her limitation and shows little concern. Psychologists would label this indifference feature of Twanna's behavior as A. a conversion disorder B. hypochondriasis C. la belle indifference D. hysteria

C

Preston experienced times when he couldn't remember what he had done. Sometimes he found things in the house that weren't his and mail with someone else's name on it. Preston seems to be experiencing A. dissociative amnesia B. dissociative fugue C. dissociative identity disorder D. depersonalization disorder

D

Regarding personality disorders, the learning perspective is to_______________as the biological perspective is to________________. A. developmental environment; self concept B. self concept; inherited traits C. inherited traits; self concept D. development environment; inherited traits

C

Sarah is very sympathetic towards others, but has few friends because she is so afraid of rejection. She tends to stay at home, unless her family assures her that no one will criticize her. Sarah exhibits______________personality disorder. A. antisocial B. schizoid C. avoidant D. none of these

B

Somatoform disorders are characterized by A. a disturbance in expression of emotions B. a complaint of physical problems such as paralysis, pain, or a persistent belief that one has a serious disease when one does not exist. C. the separation of mental processes such as thoughts, emotions, identity, memory, or consciousness. D. disturbances in thought and language, perception and attention, motor activity, and mood, as well as withdrawal and absorption in daydreams and fantasy

A

Terry was raped one week ago. She has been overwhelmed with feelings of anxiety and helplessness. Her doctor refers to her condition as A. acute stress disorder B. post-traumatic stress disorder C. agoraphobia D. panic disorder

A

The behavior of some people with schizophrenia is extremely agitated. In other cases, one might observe the patent to be slow and without emotional expression, that is, the patient is A. in a stupor B. hallucinating C. delusional D. paranoid

D

The difference between major depression and "run-of-the-mill" depression is that A. major depression is less likely to result in suicide B. the depression is less severe C. the depression lasts longer D. the feelings are more intense

C

The extreme emotions of a major depression can result in suicide and even displays of faulty perception of reality or_________________. A. multiple personality B. depersonalization C. psychotic behaviors D. amnesia

C

The symptoms of rapid or "pressured" speech, the tendency to switch from topic to topic, and an inability to listen to the comments of others are often observed in patients with bipolar disorder. What are these symptoms often referred to as? A. argumentative B. overly expressive C. rapid flight of ideas D. distracting

C

What is the defining trait of borderline personality disorder? A. suspicousness B. lack of guilt C. instability of moods D. delusions of grandeur

B

While standing on a bus, a man overhears a discussion about a person who is about to be terminated from his job. The man decides that the people on the bus are talking about him and that he has been targeted for termination. What is the man demonstrating? A. delusions of grandeur B. delusions of reference C. disorganized delusions D. dangerous delusions

B

You are drinking too much, smoking too much, and fighting with your family. You realize that these behaviors are_______________and you decide to seek help. A. rare B. self-defeating C. bizarre D. persecuting

B

________________is described as the most debilitating psychological disorder. A. major depression B. schizophrenia C. bipolar disorder D. panic disorder