Question 1

Learned helplessness is most closely associated with the development of

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A)   depression.
B)   mania.
C)   bipolar disorder.
D)   disruptive mood dysregulation disorder.E) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 2

Although Mark realizes that his behavior is unreasonable,he is so alarmed by high bridges or expressway overpasses that he avoids them by taking an unnecessarily lengthy route to and from work each day.Mark appears to suffer from

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A)   obsessive-compulsive disorder.
B)   social anxiety disorder.
C)   a phobia.
D)   generalized anxiety disorder.E) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 3

Recovery from a major depressive episode is likely to be permanent the ________ the first episode appears and the ________ the number of previous episodes.

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A)   earlier;fewer
B)   earlier;greater
C)   later;fewer
D)   later;greaterE) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 4

James has never been able to keep a job.He has been in and out of prison for theft,sexual assault,and spousal abuse.James,who feels no guilt or remorse for his actions,would most likely be diagnosed as having

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A)   antisocial personality disorder.
B)   avoidant personality disorder.
C)   a dissociative disorder.
D)   borderline personality disorder.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 5

One cluster of personality disorders marked by dramatic or impulsive behaviors is exemplified by the ________ personality disorder.

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A)   avoidant
B)   dissociative
C)   schizotypal
D)   borderlineE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 6

In which of the following disorders is a person continually tense,apprehensive,and in a state of autonomic arousal?

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A)   generalized anxiety disorder
B)   phobia
C)   obsessive-compulsive disorder
D)   survivor resiliencyE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 7

The billionaire aviator Howard Hughes insisted that his assistants carry out elaborate hand-washing rituals and wear white gloves when handling any document he would later touch.His behavior best illustrated the symptoms of

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A)   panic disorder.
B)   obsessive-compulsive disorder.
C)   generalized anxiety disorder.
D)   agoraphobia.E) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 8

The ability of mental health professionals to quickly communicate the characteristics of their patients' complex symptoms is most clearly facilitated by the use of

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A)   field studies.
B)   diagnostic labels.
C)   the medical model.
D)   the biopsychosocial approach.E) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 9

Kaylee is so afraid of snakes that she avoids most outdoor activities and even refuses to spend time in her own backyard alone.Kaylee appears to suffer from

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A)   obsessive-compulsive disorder.
B)   posttraumatic stress disorder.
C)   depression.
D)   a phobia.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 10

Individuals who are most vulnerable to anorexia nervosa are those who live in cultures that idealize

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A)   excessive exercise.
B)   binge eating.
C)   thin bodies.
D)   novel foods.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 11

Failures are most likely to lead to depression if they are explained in terms that are

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A)   internal,temporary,and specific.
B)   external,temporary,and global.
C)   internal,stable,and global.
D)   external,stable,and specific.E) B) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 12

Changes in the DSM-5 will likely reduce the number of children and adolescents diagnosed with

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A)   phobias.
B)   persistent depressive disorder.
C)   bipolar disorder.
D)   major depressive disorder.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 13

Panic attacks are most closely associated with

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A)   depression.
B)   anxiety disorders.
C)   traumatic brain injuries.
D)   compulsions.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 14

Although questions remain concerning the cause(s) of depression,we do know that

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A)   most major depressive episodes do not self-terminate.
B)   women are nearly twice as likely as men to suffer from major depressive disorder.
C)   the rate of major depressive disorder is decreasing.
D)   major depressive episodes are never preceded by stressful events.E) A) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 15

After Charles Darwin began suffering panic disorder,he lived in relative seclusion and traveled only in his wife's company.His panic disorder was apparently accompanied by

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A)   depression.
B)   agoraphobia.
C)   free-floating anxiety.
D)   posttraumatic stress disorder.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 16

False beliefs of persecution that may accompany schizophrenia are called

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A)   obsessions.
B)   compulsions.
C)   delusions.
D)   hallucinations.E) B) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 17

The term psychopath refers to an individual with

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A)   borderline personality disorder.
B)   schizotypal personality disorder.
C)   dissociative identity disorder.
D)   antisocial personality disorder.E) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 18

According to the DSM-5,one of the five major symptoms of major depressive disorder is

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A)   problems thinking,concentrating,and making decisions.
B)   frequent or unexpected panic attacks.
C)   high levels of energy.
D)   ability to complete routine tasks involved in daily living easily.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 19

An adopted child's chances of developing schizophrenia ________ if the biological parents have schizophrenia.The child's chances ________ if the adopted parents have schizophrenia.

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A)   increase;increase
B)   do not increase;do not increase
C)   increase;do not increase
D)   do not increase;increaseE) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 20

One cluster of personality disorders marked by anxiety is exemplified by the ________ personality disorder.

Accepted Answer

A)   schizotypal
B)   antisocial
C)   avoidant
D)   dissociativeE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Exam 16: Psychological Disorders

An adopted child's chances of developing schizophrenia ________ if the biological parents have schizophrenia.The child's chances ________ if the adopted parents have schizophrenia.

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The term psychopath refers to an individual with

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Although Mark realizes that his behavior is unreasonable,he is so alarmed by high bridges or expressway overpasses that he avoids them by taking an unnecessarily lengthy route to and from work each day.Mark appears to suffer from

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Learned helplessness is most closely associated with the development of

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After Charles Darwin began suffering panic disorder,he lived in relative seclusion and traveled only in his wife's company.His panic disorder was apparently accompanied by

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Kaylee is so afraid of snakes that she avoids most outdoor activities and even refuses to spend time in her own backyard alone.Kaylee appears to suffer from

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False beliefs of persecution that may accompany schizophrenia are called

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Recovery from a major depressive episode is likely to be permanent the ________ the first episode appears and the ________ the number of previous episodes.

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In which of the following disorders is a person continually tense,apprehensive,and in a state of autonomic arousal?

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According to the DSM-5,one of the five major symptoms of major depressive disorder is

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Changes in the DSM-5 will likely reduce the number of children and adolescents diagnosed with

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James has never been able to keep a job.He has been in and out of prison for theft,sexual assault,and spousal abuse.James,who feels no guilt or remorse for his actions,would most likely be diagnosed as having

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Individuals who are most vulnerable to anorexia nervosa are those who live in cultures that idealize

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The billionaire aviator Howard Hughes insisted that his assistants carry out elaborate hand-washing rituals and wear white gloves when handling any document he would later touch.His behavior best illustrated the symptoms of

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One cluster of personality disorders marked by dramatic or impulsive behaviors is exemplified by the ________ personality disorder.

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One cluster of personality disorders marked by anxiety is exemplified by the ________ personality disorder.

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The ability of mental health professionals to quickly communicate the characteristics of their patients' complex symptoms is most clearly facilitated by the use of

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Panic attacks are most closely associated with

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Although questions remain concerning the cause(s) of depression,we do know that

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Failures are most likely to lead to depression if they are explained in terms that are

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An adopted child's chances of developing schizophrenia if the biological parents have schizophrenia.The child's chances if the adopted parents have schizophrenia.

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