Question 1

_____ is an OCD-related disorder that involves a distressing preoccupation with imagined or slight flaws in one's physical appearance.

Accepted Answer

A)  Excoriation
B)  Trichotillomania
C)  Body dysmorphic disorder
D)  Hoarding disorderE) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 2

_____ is an unrelenting lack of pleasure in life.

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A)  Anxiety
B)  Fear
C)  Anger
D)  DepressionE) A) and B)
F) B) and D) D

Question 3

_____ involve a sudden loss of memory or change in identity.

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A)  Anxiety disorders
B)  Mood disorders
C)  Personality disorders
D)  Dissociative disordersE) B) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 4

An individual diagnosed with an anxiety disorder is most likely to experience

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A)  episodes of unrealistic excitement and euphoria.
B)  hallucinations-that is, seeing or hearing things that are not there.
C)  motor tension, apprehensive expectations, and thoughts.
D)  recurrent thoughts of death and suicide.E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 5

A depressive disorder is classified as a(n)  _____ disorder.

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A)  anxiety
B)  mood
C)  personality
D)  delusionalE) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 6

The _____ approach to psychological disorders primarily focuses on the brain, genetic factors, and neurotransmitter functioning as the sources of abnormality.

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A)  psychological
B)  sociocultural
C)  biological
D)  evolutionaryE) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 7

Which of the following statements is true of panic disorder?

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A)  The brain chemical, lactate, is deficient in individuals with panic disorder.
B)  In terms of biological factors, genetic predisposition is a likely cause of panic disorder.
C)  In terms of sociocultural factors in the United States, men are twice as likely as women to have panic attacks.
D)  Individuals who suffer from panic attacks are less likely to display overgeneralization of fear learning.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 8

Jerome was held hostage by gunmen along with 30 others in a 5-star hotel.He had witnessed the gunmen shoot other hostages and was denied food and water for two whole days.Since then, Jerome has had trouble sleeping and focusing on his work.Sometimes, Jerome loses track of where he is and feels like he is back at the hotel.These flashback episodes terrify Jerome and disturb his peace of mind.In the context of anxiety and anxiety-related disorders, it can be inferred that Jerome shows symptoms suggestive of

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A)  schizophrenia.
B)  obsessive-compulsive disorder.
C)  post-traumatic stress disorder.
D)  social anxiety disorder.E) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 9

Which of the following statements is true of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) ?

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A)  An individual experiences PTSD symptoms only several months or years after a trauma.
B)  Not every individual exposed to the same event develops PTSD.
C)  Genetic inheritance does not play a role in the development of PTSD.
D)  Individuals with PTSD seek attention and are open to expressing their emotions.E) All of the above
F) None of the above B

Question 10

A fear becomes a phobia when

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A)  a doctor diagnoses it as such.
B)  an individual will go to any length to avoid the object of the fear.
C)  a person can specifically identify their object of fear.
D)  the regions of the brain like amygdala and hippocampus are deactivated.E) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 11

Which of the following statements about panic disorder is FALSE?

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A)  Panic disorder is associated with neurotransmitters such as norepinephrine and GABA.
B)  Theories of the origins of panic attack take into account biological, psychological, and sociocultural factors.
C)  Lactate, which plays a role in brain metabolism, has been found to be elevated in individuals with panic disorder.
D)  American men are twice as likely as American women to be diagnosed with panic disorder.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 12

Brenda is constantly in the habit of arranging and rearranging the things in her house.She feels very anxious when things are not arranged symmetrically and engages in this behavior to dismiss her negative feelings.Consequently, Brenda forbids children from entering her house because she is afraid that they will disturb the balance of orderliness.In the context of anxiety and anxiety-related disorders, Brenda is most likely to be diagnosed with

Accepted Answer

A)  paranoid personality disorder.
B)  attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder.
C)  post-traumatic stress disorder.
D)  obsessive-compulsive disorder.E) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 13

Alex cannot control his impulse to wash his hands every five minutes.He washes his hands almost 100 times a day because he is terrified of being contaminated by germs.If Alex doesn't wash his hands, he experiences overwhelming anxiety.In the context of anxiety and anxiety-related disorders, it can be inferred that Alex is most likely to be diagnosed with

Accepted Answer

A)  autism spectrum disorder.
B)  obsessive-compulsive disorder.
C)  post-traumatic stress disorder.
D)  attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder.E) A) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 14

Abnormal behavior is

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A)  not related to organic or internal causes.
B)  often learned through operant conditioning.
C)  a direct outcome of poor self-esteem.
D)  personally distressful over a long period of time.E) C) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 15

A man who is so afraid of flying and who would go to any length to avoid flying is most likely experiencing

Accepted Answer

A)  schizophrenia.
B)  panic disorder.
C)  specific phobia.
D)  post-traumatic stress disorder.E) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 16

What theoretical approach to psychological disorders would be most likely to consider a person's gender and ethnicity when diagnosing a disorder?

Accepted Answer

A)  sociocultural approach
B)  behavioral approach
C)  biological approach
D)  cognitive approachE) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 17

Eric has an extreme fear of being humiliated in public.As a result, he avoids public gatherings and functions.The thought of speaking in front of the crowd induces panic in him.Which of the following best describes Eric's disorder?

Accepted Answer

A)  obsessive-compulsive disorder
B)  generalized anxiety disorder
C)  algophobia
D)  social phobiaE) A) and D)
F) B) and C) D

Question 18

Which of the following statements about specific phobia is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  All disorders that involve repetitive behavior like hoarding disorder, excoriation, and trichotillomania are related to specific phobia.
B)  All people who have a specific phobia also suffer from obsessive-compulsive disorder.
C)  Specific phobia is a disorder that develops through exposure to a traumatic event that overwhelms the person's abilities to cope.
D)  Many explanations of specific phobias view these disorders as based on experiences and learned associations.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 19

Jessie, a young American, is obsessed about losing weight.She is paranoid about having calories and often starves herself.Despite being dangerously underweight for her age, Jessie refuses to eat as she is terrified of the possibility of gaining weight.Which of the following disorders best fits the description of Jessie's condition?

Accepted Answer

A)  anorexia nervosa
B)  bulimia nervosa
C)  schizophrenia
D)  bipolar disorderE) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 20

Which theoretical approach emphasizes the contributions of experiences, thoughts, emotions, and personality characteristics in explaining psychological disorders?

Accepted Answer

A)  the sociocultural approach
B)  the psychological approach
C)  the humanistic approach
D)  the biological approachE) A) and D)
F) A) and B)

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