Question 1

Monoamines have been linked to:

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A)  mania
B)  anxiety disorders
C)  schizophrenia
D)  personality disorders

Question 2

When using the DSM to diagnose a psychological disorder:

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A)  people are pigeonholed into a single diagnostic category
B)  it is assumed more than one psychological disorder can occur in the same individual
C)  a person's medical history is considered unimportant
D)  environmental and psychosocial problems are not considered

Question 3

Reynard was watching a documentary on some of the horrors of World War II.Even when he saw soldiers being blown to bits, he showed no emotional response.In this case, Reynard is displaying symptoms of:

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A)  catatonia
B)  obsessive-compulsive disorder
C)  flattened affect
D)  antisocial personality disorder

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT one of the neurotransmitters being considered as a factor in the development of schizophrenia?

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A)  endorphin
B)  glutamate
C)  GABA
D)  serotonin

Question 5

Persistent and uncontrollable thoughts, accompanied by the compelling need to perform repetitive acts are likely to be classified as:

Accepted Answer

A)  generalized anxiety disorder
B)  obsessive-compulsive disorder
C)  panic disorder
D)  phobic disorder

Question 6

Yvette was in a forest one day during a lightning storm.One of the trees close by was struck by lightning.Since that time Yvette has been terrified of standing close to trees.The development of her tree phobia can best be explained using principles of:

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A)  instrumental conditioning
B)  modeling
C)  retroactive interference
D)  classical conditioning

Question 7

Prozac is the commonly used brand name for:

Accepted Answer

A)  Lithium
B)  Haloperidol
C)  Respirine
D)  Fluoxtine

Question 8

Ike heard voices telling him the children had put worms in his brain.He planned for weeks how he would kill them.Ike's insanity defense failed.The jury must have decided that:

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A)  he did not have serious psychological problems
B)  he met the cultural and statistical deviance criteria but not the dysfunction or distress criteria
C)  a medical problem, not a psychological problem, caused his thought disorder
D)  he was capable of understanding the wrongfulness of his actions

Question 9

An individual with ____________________ typically has two or more distinct identities, each with their own personal histories and memories.

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dissociati...

Question 10

Research suggests that adopted children who have two biological parents with schizophrenia have:

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A)  an increased likelihood of being diagnosed with schizophrenia themselves, but only if they have extended contact with their biological parents
B)  an increased likelihood of being diagnosed with schizophrenia themselves, even if they've had little or no contact with their biological parents
C)  a decreased likelihood of being diagnosed with schizophrenia themselves, but only if they have extended contact with their biological parents
D)  a decreased likelihood of being diagnosed with schizophrenia, but an increased likelihood of being diagnosed with other psychological disorders

Question 11

Among the most effective treatments for ____________________ are medications that decrease the level of dopamine in the brain.

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The answer of Among the most effective treatments for ____________________...

Question 12

With dysthymic disorder, the symptoms of depression are very severe but they are usually short-lived and spontaneously disappear within two to three weeks.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Some people experience ____________________, which are persistent, uncontrollable thoughts.

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The answer of Some people experience ____________________, which are persistent,...

Question 14

Individuals who have an exaggerated sense of entitlement and attempt to be the focus of attention may have a(n) :

Accepted Answer

A)  narcissistic personality disorder
B)  antisocial personality disorder
C)  borderline personality disorder
D)  paranoid personality disorder

Question 15

Depression and mania have been linked to neurotransmitters called ____________________, which include serotonin, norepinephrine, and dopamine.

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The answer of Depression and mania have been linked to...

Question 16

Depression and mania have been linked to a class of neurotransmitters called:

Accepted Answer

A)  monoamines
B)  catecholamines
C)  fluoxtines
D)  respirine

Question 17

Wilma incessantly worries that she forgot to set the parking brake on her car.The only way for her to relieve her anxiety is to go out to the car and check the parking brake, which she does nearly 50 times a day.In this case, it is likely that Wilma would be classified as having:

Accepted Answer

A)  obsessive-compulsive disorder
B)  generalized anxiety disorder
C)  panic disorder
D)  schizophrenia

Question 18

Individuals who have problems with regulating emotions and with forming stable social relationships may have a(n) :

Accepted Answer

A)  narcissistic personality disorder
B)  antisocial personality disorder
C)  borderline personality disorder
D)  paranoid personality disorder

Question 19

Identify the main characteristics associated with dissociative disorders.

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Dissociative disorders are characterized...

Question 20

The concept of learned helplessness has been suggested as an explanation of:

Accepted Answer

A)  depression
B)  anxiety disorders
C)  schizophrenia
D)  personality disorders

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Some people experience ____________________, which are persistent, uncontrollable thoughts.

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Research suggests that adopted children who have two biological parents with schizophrenia have:

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Ike heard voices telling him the children had put worms in his brain.He planned for weeks how he would kill them.Ike's insanity defense failed.The jury must have decided that:

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An individual with ____________________ typically has two or more distinct identities, each with their own personal histories and memories.

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Persistent and uncontrollable thoughts, accompanied by the compelling need to perform repetitive acts are likely to be classified as:

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Among the most effective treatments for ____________________ are medications that decrease the level of dopamine in the brain.

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The concept of learned helplessness has been suggested as an explanation of:

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Wilma incessantly worries that she forgot to set the parking brake on her car.The only way for her to relieve her anxiety is to go out to the car and check the parking brake, which she does nearly 50 times a day.In this case, it is likely that Wilma would be classified as having:

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Individuals who have problems with regulating emotions and with forming stable social relationships may have a(n) :

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Reynard was watching a documentary on some of the horrors of World War II.Even when he saw soldiers being blown to bits, he showed no emotional response.In this case, Reynard is displaying symptoms of:

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Yvette was in a forest one day during a lightning storm.One of the trees close by was struck by lightning.Since that time Yvette has been terrified of standing close to trees.The development of her tree phobia can best be explained using principles of:

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When using the DSM to diagnose a psychological disorder:

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