Question 1

Which of the following is not a risk factor for suicide?

Accepted Answer

A)   alcohol dependence
B)   history of previous suicide attempts
C)   being a fan of violent media (music, television shows, movies, etc.) 
D)   have access to lethal weapons, such as firearms C

Question 2

Jeff is an unforgiving perfectionist who would rather deliver work a week late than turn in a project with even minor mistakes. In fact, he spends so much time working that he never has time for anything else. Jeff is known to be rigid, inflexible, and stubborn, and he never compromises. Which of the following diagnoses accounts for Jeff's personality?

Accepted Answer

A)   histrionic personality disorder
B)   narcissistic personality disorder
C)   obsessive-compulsive personality disorder
D)   schizoid personality disorder

Question 3

Which pair of neurotransmitters has received the most attention as a potential explanation for the symptoms of schizophrenia?

Accepted Answer

A)   gamma-aminobutyric acid and oxytocin
B)   norepinephrine and gamma-aminobutyric acid
C)   serotonin and norepinephrine
D)   dopamine and serotonin

Question 4

Peripartum onset depression is a kind of depression ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   characterized by mood states that vacillate between depression and mania
B)   in which an individual experiences mania, characterized by extremely cheerful and euphoric mood, excessive talkativeness, irritability, increased activity levels, and other symptoms
C)   in which an individual has a tendency to repetitively and passively dwell on one's depressed symptoms, their meanings, and their consequences
D)   that applies to women who experience major depressive symptoms during or in the four weeks after a pregnancy.

Question 5

According to the textbook, which of these events would have the highest likelihood of causing posttraumatic stress disorder?

Accepted Answer

A)   a fire to one's home that left no remains
B)   being assaulted and robbed of your cash and credit cards
C)   surviving a hurricane that destroyed a city
D)   reading about the death of dozens of people in a terrible airplane crash

Question 6

Which of the following is an example of a diathesis-stress model?

Accepted Answer

A)   Ozzie has a genetic predisposition towards depression, but he did not experience depression until his mother and father died.
B)   Ozzie treats his depression by exposing himself to a series of stressors so he can learn coping skills.
C)   Ozzie treats his manic episodes by using medication to induce depression.
D)   Ozzie's doctor does not believe that mental illness has a biological basis.

Question 7

Which brain region is believed to play a critical role in the development of symptoms of obsessive-compulsive disorder?

Accepted Answer

A)   anterior cortex
B)   cingulate cortex
C)   orbitofrontal cortex
D)   prefrontal cortex

Question 8

Cordelia, an active duty marine, served in Afghanistan. While she was on patrol with her friend, an IED went off, killing her friend and injuring Cordelia's left arm. In the two months since her friend died, Cordelia has been jumpy, irritable, avoids talking about her friend, and once every few days experiences a flashback to the explosion. Cordelia is experiencing ________ disorder.

Accepted Answer

A)   panic
B)   bipolar
C)   posttraumatic stress
D)   schizotypal personality

Question 9

Fidel suddenly wanders away from his home and experiences confusion about his identity. Fidel may be experiencing dissociative ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   psychosis
B)   identity disorder
C)   depersonalization
D)   fugue D

Question 10

The approach to psychology suggesting that psychological disorders may be best explained by looking at genetic factors, chemical imbalances, and brain abnormalities is the ________ perspective.

Accepted Answer

A)   diathesis-stress
B)   biological
C)   psychodynamic
D)   gestalt

Question 11

Phyllis cannot be alone. Her moods and behaviors are unstable, as are her relationships with other people. She often displays inappropriate and intense anger. Recently, Phyllis wrote a suicide note and offered to show it to her husband. Which of the following diagnoses accounts for her personality?

Accepted Answer

A)   antisocial personality disorder
B)   avoidant personality disorder
C)   borderline personality disorder
D)   schizotypal personality disorder

Question 12

Autism spectrum disorder is marked by all but which of the following categories of symptoms?

Accepted Answer

A)   deficits in communication
B)   deficits in social interactions
C)   repetitive patterns of behavior or interests
D)   severe depressive symptoms

Question 13

John survived an earthquake, but now he feels detached from himself, as if he is watching his life on television, and the world feels artificial and unreal. He often describes this as being an "out of body" experience. What is wrong with John?

Accepted Answer

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Question 14

What is meant by the term etiology?

Accepted Answer

A)   the cause of a disorder
B)   the different symptoms of a given condition
C)   likely future path of an illness
D)   frequency with which a given illness occurs

Question 15

People with ________ disorders experience thoughts and urges that are intrusive and unwanted and/or the need to engage in repetitive behaviors or mental acts.

Accepted Answer

A)   stress-related
B)   obsessive-compulsive
C)   personality
D)   phobic

Question 16

Mental or behavioral acts that reduce anxiety in social situations, such as avoiding eye contact or rehearsing sentences before speaking are called ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   obsessions
B)   ruminations
C)   safety behaviors
D)   cognitive restructures C

Question 17

What are the characteristics of borderline personality disorder?

Accepted Answer

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Question 18

Which of the following is the best example of a compulsion?

Accepted Answer

A)   Will cannot stop thinking about the exam that he has in chemistry tomorrow.
B)   Luke is wearing a bandage for longer than needed to make sure his cut is fully healed.
C)   Jean wears both sunglasses and a hat to keep the sun out of her eyes.
D)   Jordy locks his door exactly nine times every time he leaves the house to make sure it is locked.

Question 19

Identify two neurodevelopmental disorders.

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Question 20

How can you distinguish depression from ordinary feelings of sadness?

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