Question 1

Which of the following degrees is earned by a psychiatrist?

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A)   Ph.D.
B)   Ed.D.
C)   M.D.
D)   Psy.D.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 2

Why is the requirement that the behavior be atypical or not culturally expected important in defining a psychological disorder?

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Question 3

Borderline personality disorder, in which some behavior "borders" on being out of touch with reality, was first associated with the ideas of

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A)   Otto Kernberg.
B)   Sigmund Freud.
C)   Alfred Adler.
D)   Carl Jung.E) C) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 4

Vince is extremely impressed with himself. Although he has only achieved a moderate amount of success, he thinks of himself as being uniquely special and deserving of the best of everything. Vince fantasizes frequently about great wealth and fame and does not really pay much attention to other people except to note how they react to him. Vince would
Most likely be diagnosed with personality disorder.

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A)   antisocial
B)   histrionic
C)   narcissistic
D)   dependentE) A) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 5

Hideki has been diagnosed with schizotypal personality disorder and has begun psychotherapy. Since he is willing to undergo a combined treatment approach, the result

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A)   is excellent since most patients seeking treatment eventually are symptom free.
B)   may be a reduction in symptoms or postponement of schizophrenia.
C)   is excellent only if he is willing to take medication.
D)   is poor since most patients go on to develop schizophrenia.E) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 6

According to psychoanalytic theory, the role of the ego involves

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A)   counteracting the aggressive and sexual drives of the id.
B)   maximizing pleasure and reducing tension.
C)   mediating conflict between the id and the superego.
D)   utilizing fantasy and primary process thinking.E) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 7

In psychoanalytic psychotherapy, it is important for patients to

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A)   keep their thoughts and feelings to themselves.
B)   make eye contact with the psychoanalyst.
C)   describe the content of their dreams to the analyst.
D)   remain in a horizontal posture to induce emotional processing.E) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 8

Mustafa was bitten by a dog when he was 5 years old. Now he is afraid of any dog he sees. His fear of dog is a(n)

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A)   unconditioned stimulus.
B)   unconditioned response.
C)   conditioned stimulus.
D)   conditioned response.E) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 9

In the classic case of Anna O. in 1895, neurologist Josef Breuer treated her "hysterical" symptoms by using

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A)   psychoanalysis.
B)   hypnosis.
C)   faith healing.
D)   the placebo effect.E) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 10

According to the DSM-5, cluster A groups which of the following personality disorders?

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A)   Borderline, compulsive, psychotic
B)   Paranoid, schizoid, schizotypal
C)   Avoidant, dependent, obsessive-compulsive
D)   Antisocial, histrionic, narcissisticE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 11

A classmate in your psychology course is worried about the selfish and sometimes dangerous drives of his id and wonders if it will make him commit crimes. You respond by saying that

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A)   each of us also develops an ego to help us behave more realistically.
B)   id fantasies actually reflect the opposite of what you really want and believe.
C)   scientists disproved Freud's theories a long time ago.
D)   since id impulses are usually part of the unconsciousness, they do not manifest in real behaviors.E) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 12

Research regarding psychological treatment for borderline personality disorder suggests that helpful in improving mood and reducing suicidal and self-injurious behaviors. appears to be

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A)   dialectical behavior therapy
B)   cognitive therapy
C)   operant conditioning
D)   nothingE) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 13

You are listening to old musical tunes, including "My Melancholy Baby." Your friends are impressed when you tell them that "melancholic," referring to a depressive personality, derives from a Greek word meaning

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A)   blood.
B)   phlegm.
C)   yellow bile.
D)   black bile.E) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 14

Marie has a history of being arrested for arson and shows no remorse for her destructive actions; Marion has a perfect legal record, but often manipulates her friends to get what she wants and doesn't feel guilt when she hurts their feelings. Marie most likely has , while Marion most likely has _.

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A)   schizoid personality disorder; antisocial personality disorder
B)   antisocial personality disorder; schizoid personality disorder
C)   psychopathy; antisocial personality disorder
D)   antisocial personality disorder; psychopathyE) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 15

Individuals who have "ideas of reference" but who sense that these beliefs are probably unrealistic are generally diagnosed with personality disorder.

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A)   schizotypal
B)   paranoid
C)   antisocial
D)   histrionicE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 16

Which of the following is NOT included as part of Freud's structure of the mind?

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A)   Id
B)   Psyche
C)   Superego
D)   EgoE) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 17

Mrs. B received a very poor rating by her supervisor, who had been constantly criticizing her in front of her coworkers. When she got home, her kids ran up to greet her, all talking at once. Mrs. B responded by yelling, "Leave me alone! Can't you see I'm tired?" According to psychoanalytic theory, this is an example of the defense mechanism known as

Accepted Answer

A)   displacement.
B)   projection.
C)   repression.
D)   rationalization.E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 18

At various times in history, in an attempt to explain problematic, irrational behavior, humans have focused on supernatural causes that include

Accepted Answer

A)   witchcraft.
B)   demons and evil spirits.
C)   the moon and stars.
D)   all of the above.E) B) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 19

The language barrier of refugees from other countries and people with hearing impairments may make these individuals particularly susceptible to

Accepted Answer

A)   histrionic personality disorder.
B)   paranoid personality disorder.
C)   schizotypal personality disorder.
D)   schizoid personality disorder.E) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 20

In the late 1800s, the emphasis on a biological cause of mental disorder ironically resulted in reduced interest in treatments for mental patients because it was thought that

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A)   physicians should devote more time to the physically ill.
B)   patients would improve more rapidly if they were not hospitalized.
C)   the hospital staff was not adequately trained to administer new treatments.
D)   mental illness due to brain pathology was incurable.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

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Individuals who have "ideas of reference" but who sense that these beliefs are probably unrealistic are generally diagnosed with personality disorder.

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Which of the following is NOT included as part of Freud's structure of the mind?

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In the late 1800s, the emphasis on a biological cause of mental disorder ironically resulted in reduced interest in treatments for mental patients because it was thought that

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You are listening to old musical tunes, including "My Melancholy Baby." Your friends are impressed when you tell them that "melancholic," referring to a depressive personality, derives from a Greek word meaning

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Borderline personality disorder, in which some behavior "borders" on being out of touch with reality, was first associated with the ideas of

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According to psychoanalytic theory, the role of the ego involves

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Marie has a history of being arrested for arson and shows no remorse for her destructive actions; Marion has a perfect legal record, but often manipulates her friends to get what she wants and doesn't feel guilt when she hurts their feelings. Marie most likely has , while Marion most likely has _.

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Which of the following degrees is earned by a psychiatrist?

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Mustafa was bitten by a dog when he was 5 years old. Now he is afraid of any dog he sees. His fear of dog is a(n)

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Research regarding psychological treatment for borderline personality disorder suggests that helpful in improving mood and reducing suicidal and self-injurious behaviors. appears to be

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According to the DSM-5, cluster A groups which of the following personality disorders?

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Hideki has been diagnosed with schizotypal personality disorder and has begun psychotherapy. Since he is willing to undergo a combined treatment approach, the result

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In psychoanalytic psychotherapy, it is important for patients to

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A classmate in your psychology course is worried about the selfish and sometimes dangerous drives of his id and wonders if it will make him commit crimes. You respond by saying that

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The language barrier of refugees from other countries and people with hearing impairments may make these individuals particularly susceptible to

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At various times in history, in an attempt to explain problematic, irrational behavior, humans have focused on supernatural causes that include

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In the classic case of Anna O. in 1895, neurologist Josef Breuer treated her "hysterical" symptoms by using

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Why is the requirement that the behavior be atypical or not culturally expected important in defining a psychological disorder?

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Which of the following is NOT included as part of Freud's structure of the mind?

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In the late 1800s, the emphasis on a biological cause of mental disorder ironically resulted in reduced interest in treatments for mental patients because it was thought that

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You are listening to old musical tunes, including "My Melancholy Baby." Your friends are impressed when you tell them that "melancholic," referring to a depressive personality, derives from a Greek word meaning

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Borderline personality disorder, in which some behavior "borders" on being out of touch with reality, was first associated with the ideas of

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According to psychoanalytic theory, the role of the ego involves

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Marie has a history of being arrested for arson and shows no remorse for her destructive actions; Marion has a perfect legal record, but often manipulates her friends to get what she wants and doesn't feel guilt when she hurts their feelings. Marie most likely has , while Marion most likely has _.

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Which of the following degrees is earned by a psychiatrist?

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Mustafa was bitten by a dog when he was 5 years old. Now he is afraid of any dog he sees. His fear of dog is a(n)

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Research regarding psychological treatment for borderline personality disorder suggests that helpful in improving mood and reducing suicidal and self-injurious behaviors. appears to be

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According to the DSM-5, cluster A groups which of the following personality disorders?

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Hideki has been diagnosed with schizotypal personality disorder and has begun psychotherapy. Since he is willing to undergo a combined treatment approach, the result

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In psychoanalytic psychotherapy, it is important for patients to

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The language barrier of refugees from other countries and people with hearing impairments may make these individuals particularly susceptible to

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At various times in history, in an attempt to explain problematic, irrational behavior, humans have focused on supernatural causes that include

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In the classic case of Anna O. in 1895, neurologist Josef Breuer treated her "hysterical" symptoms by using

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