1
Betty laughs and spins in circles throughout much of the day. She cannot give meaningful answers to questions posed by her doctors. Instead, she discusses unrelated information in a way that is difficult to follow.
Betty will most likely be diagnosed with which of the following?
Paranoid schizophrenia
Undifferentiated schizophrenia
Disorganized schizophrenia
Catatonic schizophrenia
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2
Which psychological disorder involves extreme emotions, or changes in the level of emotion?
Dissociative disorder
Anxiety disorder
Somatoform disorder
Mood disorder
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3
Tim was living in Haiti when an earthquake killed several friends and family members. A few years later, Tim continues to experience anxiety and flashbacks. The symptoms are intense, and interfere with his ability to function.
Tim probably suffers from which of the following?
Post-traumatic stress disorder
Non-traumatic stress
Acute stress disorder
Acculturative stress
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4
Antonio completes a seven-minute routine before leaving his house. He checks seven times that his stove is off, checks seven times that the lights are off, and locks and re-locks his door seven times. If Antonio does not complete this routine, he becomes extremely anxious and worries that something might happen to his home while he is gone.
Antonio would likely be diagnosed with which of the following?
Social phobia
Obsessive compulsive disorder
Generalized anxiety disorder
Agoraphobia
CONCEPT
5
Which of the following is a type of conflict in which a person wants to do or have something, but doesn't like certain aspects of it?
Avoidance-avoidance conflict
Approach-approach conflict
Appreciation-apperception conflict
Approach-avoidance conflict
CONCEPT
6
The last stage of general adaptation syndrome, in which the body's resources are depleted as a result of responding to constant stressors, is called the __________.
resistance stage
alarm stage
burnout stage
exhaustion stage
CONCEPT
Stages of Stress and Psychoimmunology
7
Which of the following can cause a substance-related disorder?
Illegal drugs, including cocaine
Painkilling drugs, including morphine
All of the answer choices are correct.
Antidepressant drugs, including Zoloft
CONCEPT
Sexual, Gender Identity, and Substance-Related Disorder
8
When a person is anxious for an extended period of time, he or she can become more susceptible to illness.
This is called which of the following?
Stress-induced illness
Lifestyle disease
Behavioral risk factor
Biofeedback
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9
Eleanor is in psychotherapy, where she is learning to cope with stress. As part of this process, she works to recognize the ways in which she criticizes herself so that she can replace negative thought patterns with positive information.
Which of the following terms refers to critical and harmful thoughts about oneself?
Hypomania
Negative self-statements
Learned helplessness
Defense mechanisms
CONCEPT
Specific Techniques of Coping with Stress
10
Which of the following is a mood disorder that causes a lack of enjoyment in activities, and is closely related to learned helplessness?
Generalized anxiety disorder
Depression
Sublimation
Projection
CONCEPT
11
All of the following are cognitive disorders EXCEPT __________.
Hypomania
Dementia
Delirium
Amnesia
CONCEPT
Cognitive and Organic Disorders
12
Which of the following describes maladaptive behavior?
Behavior that can impact daily life and make it difficult for an individual to adapt
Action that goes against the accepted values of a group of people
A legal term for the "mental fitness" of individuals and their level of responsibility
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13
Which of the following best describes frustration?
An emotional reaction that results in a lack of interest in activities that a person once enjoyed
An emotional reaction that occurs when an individual is unable to complete a task, or reach a desired outcome
An emotional reaction that causes a person to attempt to hurt someone or something
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14
Which disorder displays symptoms of depression for at least two weeks and is not caused by substances or life events?
Dysthymic disorder
Panic disorder with agoraphobia
Major depressive disorder
Anxiety disorder
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15
Willy was involved in a car accident in which he was the driver who caused the crash. Although Willy suffered no physical injuries, he is unable to remember who he is or anything about his past.
Willy is likely experiencing which of the following?
Dissociative amnesia
Agoraphobia
Somatization disorder
Dissociative identity disorder
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16
Tisha has been worrying, and has had difficulty concentrating, for over a year. In addition, she often feels dizzy and irritable. Tisha is considering psychotherapy, but wonders if it is appropriate, since she has not had panic attacks and still goes to work. Her work performance has suffered, however, and her boss has spoken to her about it.
Tisha is likely experiencing which of the following?
Generalized anxiety disorder
Panic disorder (without agoraphobia)
Panic disorder (with agoraphobia)
Agoraphobia (without panic disorder)
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17
Talli recently lost her job in banking. She has applied for a number of new jobs, but has not found one yet. It has become difficult for her to pay her bills. As her unemployment continues, Talli begins to find it hard to get out of bed, so she often sleeps much of the day. She also has no appetite, and is uninterested in food.
Talli may have which of the following?
Psychological trauma
Bipolar disorder
Neurosis
Adjustment disorder
CONCEPT
18
Which of the following combines environmental and biological approaches when assessing the causes of mental disorders?
Psychoimmunology
Stress-vulnerability model
Cognitive-behavioral model
Psychopathology
CONCEPT
19
Matt believes that the tin foil hat he wears prevents radio waves from entering his brain. He says that aliens are trying to find him.
Which of the following does Matt most likely have?
Delusion
Neurosis
Hallucination
Dysthymia
CONCEPT
20
A chronic disorder in which a person experiences a variety of mental and physical symptoms that have no apparent physical causes is called __________.
a conversion disorder
a hypochondriasis
a somatization disorder
a pain disorder
CONCEPT
21
Tilly lived most of her life in Southern California. When she moved to Maine, she began to feel more tired and stressed, and craved carbohydrates, even though she likes the cold, short winter days. During the summer, Tilly does not experience these symptoms.
Tilly is most likely experiencing __________.
seasonal affective disorder
endogenous depression
manic depression
postpartum depression
