Question 1

Ellen was kicked by a horse as a child.She now has a severe fear of horses.Even pictures of horses can make her sweat and feel anxious.Ellen's fear reaction to horses is an example of a(n) _____ response.

Accepted Answer

A)  operant
B)  prepared
C)  unconditioned
D)  conditioned

Question 2

On most days,Rebecca feels depressed and finds it difficult to get out of bed and go about her daily tasks.About once a month,however,she becomes extremely energized,sociable,and feels extremely happy.This high mood lasts for about a week,and then she goes back to feeling depressed.Based on her symptoms,Rebecca probably would be diagnosed with:

Accepted Answer

A)  bipolar disorder.
B)  multiple personality disorder.
C)  borderline personality disorder.
D)  dysthymia.

Question 3

Both of Demarco's parents suffer from depression,but Demarco himself showed no symptoms of depression until his girlfriend of 2 years broke up with him.This incident triggered a major depressive episode.Demarco's case is a good example of:

Accepted Answer

A)  hereditary-induced stress.
B)  etiology and prognosis.
C)  the diathesis-stress model.
D)  the medical model.

Question 4

Ann has experienced depression many times in her life.She is now unhappy because a close friend no longer calls her.According to the helplessness theory,she would NOT be likely to respond to the situation with the statement:

Accepted Answer

A)  "I never keep friends for long."
B)  "I may never find another close friend."
C)  "This must be my fault."
D)  "He wasn't really a good friend anyway."

Question 5

Approximately _____% of people in North America develop a specific phobia at some point in their lives.

Accepted Answer

A)  12
B)  22
C)  32
D)  42

Question 6

The brains of those diagnosed with antisocial personality disorder tend to exhibit increased activity in the amygdala.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Calling shyness social phobia is an example critics of the medical model use to make the point that the medical model:

Accepted Answer

A)  confuses disorders for diseases.
B)  pathologizes normal human behaviour.
C)  places too much emphasis on subjective symptoms.
D)  diagnoses but does not provide treatment for common disorders.

Question 8

Due to the unexpected nature of panic attacks,some people develop a fear of public places;they are afraid that they will have a panic attack and help will not be available.The fear of public places is which disorder?

Accepted Answer

A)  claustrophobia
B)  social phobia
C)  agoraphobia
D)  acrophobia

Question 9

Borderline personality disorder is associated with unstable moods and stormy personal relationships.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Possible social or environmental factors in mental disorders do NOT include:

Accepted Answer

A)  maladaptive learning and coping.
B)  poor socialization.
C)  stressful life experiences.
D)  cultural and social inequities.

Question 11

The _____ model is an approach that conceptualizes abnormal psychological experiences as illnesses that,like physical illnesses,have biological and environmental causes,defined symptoms,and possible cures.

Accepted Answer

A)  diathesis-stress
B)  medical
C)  psychodynamic
D)  cognitive

Question 12

Just before she experiences a panic attack,Margot feels that the world has suddenly become very strange.This feeling is termed:

Accepted Answer

A)  deindividuation.
B)  depersonalization.
C)  derealization.
D)  dysthymia.

Question 13

Situation-related anxiety is:

Accepted Answer

A)  a symptom that one of the anxiety disorders probably is present.
B)  a defining feature of obsessive-compulsive disorder.
C)  a defining feature of panic disorder.
D)  normal and adaptive.

Question 14

The DSM-5 provides detailed diagnostic criteria for over _____ mental disorders.

Accepted Answer

A)  50
B)  100
C)  150
D)  200

Question 15

Children who experience ADHD do NOT experience:

Accepted Answer

A)  persistent problems with sustained attention.
B)  avoiding interrupting others.
C)  problems with memory.
D)  disorganization.

Question 16

Most of the situations and objects of people's phobias could pose a real threat.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Which heritability estimate for major depression is within the range typically found by researchers?

Accepted Answer

A)  25
B)  40
C)  65
D)  80

Question 18

The distinction between nonfatal suicide attempts and nonsuicidal self-injury is based on:

Accepted Answer

A)  how dangerous the behaviour is.
B)  the presence or absence of previous suicide attempts.
C)  intent.
D)  whether or not mood disorders are present.

Question 19

Which personality disorder is NOT among the anxious/inhibited cluster?

Accepted Answer

A)  schizoid
B)  avoidant
C)  dependent
D)  obsessive-compulsive

Question 20

Which statement about gender and suicide is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A)  Women are more likely to commit suicide than are men.
B)  Men are more likely to commit nonfatal suicide attempts than are women.
C)  The rate of suicide attempts increases dramatically during adolescence for boys but not for girls.
D)  Women are more likely to think about suicide than are men.

Exam 15: Psychological Disorders

Due to the unexpected nature of panic attacks,some people develop a fear of public places;they are afraid that they will have a panic attack and help will not be available.The fear of public places is which disorder?

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The _____ model is an approach that conceptualizes abnormal psychological experiences as illnesses that,like physical illnesses,have biological and environmental causes,defined symptoms,and possible cures.

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Borderline personality disorder is associated with unstable moods and stormy personal relationships.

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Situation-related anxiety is:

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Possible social or environmental factors in mental disorders do NOT include:

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The DSM-5 provides detailed diagnostic criteria for over _____ mental disorders.

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Ann has experienced depression many times in her life.She is now unhappy because a close friend no longer calls her.According to the helplessness theory,she would NOT be likely to respond to the situation with the statement:

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The brains of those diagnosed with antisocial personality disorder tend to exhibit increased activity in the amygdala.

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Calling shyness social phobia is an example critics of the medical model use to make the point that the medical model:

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Ellen was kicked by a horse as a child.She now has a severe fear of horses.Even pictures of horses can make her sweat and feel anxious.Ellen's fear reaction to horses is an example of a(n) _____ response.

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Most of the situations and objects of people's phobias could pose a real threat.

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The distinction between nonfatal suicide attempts and nonsuicidal self-injury is based on:

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Approximately _____% of people in North America develop a specific phobia at some point in their lives.

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Both of Demarco's parents suffer from depression,but Demarco himself showed no symptoms of depression until his girlfriend of 2 years broke up with him.This incident triggered a major depressive episode.Demarco's case is a good example of:

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Which heritability estimate for major depression is within the range typically found by researchers?

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Which statement about gender and suicide is TRUE?

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Which personality disorder is NOT among the anxious/inhibited cluster?

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Children who experience ADHD do NOT experience:

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Just before she experiences a panic attack,Margot feels that the world has suddenly become very strange.This feeling is termed:

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Exam 15: Psychological Disorders

Due to the unexpected nature of panic attacks,some people develop a fear of public places;they are afraid that they will have a panic attack and help will not be available.The fear of public places is which disorder?

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The _____ model is an approach that conceptualizes abnormal psychological experiences as illnesses that,like physical illnesses,have biological and environmental causes,defined symptoms,and possible cures.

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Borderline personality disorder is associated with unstable moods and stormy personal relationships.

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Situation-related anxiety is:

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Possible social or environmental factors in mental disorders do NOT include:

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The DSM-5 provides detailed diagnostic criteria for over _____ mental disorders.

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Ann has experienced depression many times in her life.She is now unhappy because a close friend no longer calls her.According to the helplessness theory,she would NOT be likely to respond to the situation with the statement:

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The brains of those diagnosed with antisocial personality disorder tend to exhibit increased activity in the amygdala.

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Calling shyness social phobia is an example critics of the medical model use to make the point that the medical model:

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Ellen was kicked by a horse as a child.She now has a severe fear of horses.Even pictures of horses can make her sweat and feel anxious.Ellen's fear reaction to horses is an example of a(n) _____ response.

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Most of the situations and objects of people's phobias could pose a real threat.

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The distinction between nonfatal suicide attempts and nonsuicidal self-injury is based on:

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Approximately _____% of people in North America develop a specific phobia at some point in their lives.

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Both of Demarco's parents suffer from depression,but Demarco himself showed no symptoms of depression until his girlfriend of 2 years broke up with him.This incident triggered a major depressive episode.Demarco's case is a good example of:

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Which heritability estimate for major depression is within the range typically found by researchers?

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Which statement about gender and suicide is TRUE?

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Which personality disorder is NOT among the anxious/inhibited cluster?

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Children who experience ADHD do NOT experience:

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