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Abnormal Psychology Pearson New International Edition, 15E James N. Butcher

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Contents CHAPTER 1 CHAPTER 2 CHAPTER 3 CHAPTER 4 CHAPTER 5 CHAPTER 6 CHAPTER 7 CHAPTER 8 CHAPTER 9 CHAPTER 10 CHAPTER 11 CHAPTER 12 CHAPTER 13 CHAPTER 14 CHAPTER 15 CHAPTER 16 CHAPTER 17

Abnormal Psychology: An Overview Historical and Contemporary Views of Abnormal Behavior Causal Factors and Viewpoints Clinical Assessment and Diagnosis Stress and Physical and Mental Health Panic, Anxiety, and Their Disorders Mood Disorders and Suicide Somatoform and Dissociative Disorders Eating Disorders and Obesity Personality Disorders Substance-Related Disorders Sexual Variants, Abuse, and Dysfunctions Schizophrenia and Other Psychotic Disorders Neurocognitive Disorders Disorders of Childhood and Adolescence Therapy Contemporary and Legal Issues in Abnormal Psychology

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Chapter 1 Abnormal Psychology: An Overview

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What Do We Mean by Abnormality?

The World Around Us: Extreme Generosity or Pathological Behavior?

How Common Are Mental Disorders?

Research Approaches in Abnormal Psychology Sources of Information

Forming and Testing Hypotheses

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Chapter 1: Abnormal Psychology: An Overview Multiple-Choice Questions 1.1-1. Which of the following is an example of family aggregation? a. Both Jane and her husband are alcoholic. b. Jim and John, 21-year-old twins, are both schizophrenic. c. Karen, her mother, and her grandmother all have been diagnosed with generalized anxiety disorder. d. Kim's suicide was apparently a reaction to her mother's abuse. Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 1.1-1 Page Ref: 2 Topic: Abnormal Psychology/An Overview Skill: Applied Answer: c. Karen, her mother, and her grandmother all have been diagnosed with generalized anxiety disorder. 1.1-2. What does Monique’s case best illustrate? a. Most individuals with mental disorders are violent. b. Women are more likely to commit suicide than men. c. Most individuals who experience a mental breakdown are clearly unwell long before treatment is sought. d. Mental illness can have a significant impact on one's life. Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 1.1- 2 Page Ref: 2 Topic: Abnormal Psychology/An Overview Skill: Conceptual Answer: d. Mental illness can have a significant impact on one's life. 1.1-3. What does Monique’s case best illustrate? a. Abnormal behavior usually produces more distress in others than the person who engages in the abnormal behavior. b. Abnormal behavior covers a wide range of behavioral disturbances. c. Most people who suffer from abnormal behavior are quickly identified as deviant by other people. d. When people suffer from mental disorders, they are unable to work or live independently. Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 1.1-3 Page Ref: 2 Topic: Abnormal Psychology/An Overview Skill: Conceptual Answer: b. Abnormal behavior covers a wide range of behavioral disturbances. .

1.1-4. What makes defining abnormality difficult? a. There are so many types of abnormal behavior that they can't be accurately described. b. There is no one behavior that serves to make someone abnormal. c. Most of us are abnormal much of the time so that we cannot tell what is normal. d. Criteria for abnormality have yet to be developed. Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 1.1-4 Page Ref: 3 Topic: What Do We Mean by Abnormality? Skill: Factual Answer: b. There is no one behavior that serves to make someone abnormal. 1.1-5. Which of the following is a sufficient element to determine abnormality? a. Suffering b. Maladaptiveness c. Deviancy d. There is no sufficient element. Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 1.1-5 Page Ref: 3 Topic: What Do We Mean by Abnormality? Skill: Factual Answer: d. There is no sufficient element. 1.1-6. The fact that body piercings are commonplace today while they would once have been viewed as abnormal illustrates that a. modern society is always open to change. b. what is acceptable for men and women is no longer different. c. American culture values independence. d. the values of a society may change over time. Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 1.1-6 Page Ref: 5 Topic: What Do We Mean by Abnormality? Skill: Conceptual Answer: d. the values of a society may change over time. 1.1-7. Brett persistently injects himself with pain killers. This has greatly increased his chance of overdosing and dying. His behavior harms no one else. According to the DSM, is Brett's behavior consistent with the definition of a mental disorder? a. Yes, because very few people in society engage in this behavior. b. Yes, because he is persistently acting in a way that harms him. c. No, because his behavior must also harm the well-being of others in the community. .

d. No, because there is no evidence that his actions are out of his own control. Difficulty: 3 Question ID: 1.1-7 Page Ref: 4 Topic: What Do We Mean by Abnormality? Skill: Applied Answer: b. Yes, because he is persistently acting in a way that harms him. 1.1-8. According to the DSM, when is deviant behavior viewed as indicative of a mental disorder? a. Always b. Only when the behavior is inconsistent with cultural norms c. When it is a symptom of a dysfunction in the individual d. Never Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 1.1-8 Page Ref: 3 Topic: What Do We Mean by Abnormality? Skill: Factual Answer: c. When it is a symptom of a dysfunction in the individual 1.1-9. In the field of abnormal psychology, what does DSM stand for? a. Disorders, Science, and the Mind b. Diagnostic and Statistical Manual c. Descriptors for the Science of the Mind d. Diagnostic Science of the Mind Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 1.1-9 Page Ref: 5 Topic: The DSM-5 and the Definition of Mental Disorder Skill: Factual Answer: b. Diagnostic and Statistical Manual 1.1-10. Which of the following is included in the DSM? a. A discussion of the various causes of mental disorders b. A means of identifying different mental disorders c. A description of the necessary and sufficient conditions for mental illness d. A description of all of the possible treatments for each disorder Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 1.1-10 Page Ref: 5 Topic: The DSM-5 and the Definition of Mental Disorder Skill: Applied Answer: b. A means of identifying different mental disorders 1.1-11. In the United States, the standard for defining types of mental disorders is .

contained in the a. American Psychological Association's bylaws. b. American Psychiatric Association's bylaws. c. World Health Organization's classification code. d. Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders. Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 1.1-11 Page Ref: 5 Topic: The DSM-5 and the Definition of Mental Disorder Skill: Factual Answer: d. Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders. 1.1-12. Which of the following best describes the DSM? a. A complete guide to the origin, diagnosis and treatment of mental disorders b. A work in progress that classifies mental disorders based on what is currently known c. A fundamentally flawed collection of unfounded assumptions about mental disorders d. An objective guide to diagnosing mental disorders Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 1.1-12 Page Ref: 6 Topic: The DSM-5 and the Definition of Mental Disorder Skill: Conceptual Answer: b. A work in progress that classifies mental disorders based on what is currently known 1.1-13. According to the textbook, Zell Kravinsky the burden to _______ was almost unbearable. a. hoard personal possessions b. wash his hands compulsively c. help others d. write and rewrite letters to his family Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 1.1-13 Page Ref: 6 Topic: Extreme Generosity or Pathological Behavior? Skill: Factual Answer: c. help others. 1.1-14. What is a reason for classifying mental disorders? a. A classification system allows information to be organized. b. Then professionals won't need to look at as much information about a person. c. Then professionals can make assumptions about people based on their diagnosis. d. The diagnosis then often has an effect on peoples' behaviors. .

Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 1.1-14 Page Ref: 7 Topic: Why Do We Need to Classify Mental Disorders? Skill: Factual Answer: a. A classification system allows information to be organized. 1.1-15. ________ is a necessary first step toward introducing order to any discussion of the cause or treatment of abnormal behavior. a. Epidemiology b. Classification c. Brain research d. Labeling Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 1.1-15 Page Ref: 7 Topic: Why Do We Need to Classify Mental Disorders? Skill: Conceptual Answer: b. Classification 1.1-16. Which of the following is a disadvantage of having a classification system for mental disorders? a. A classification system establishes the types of problems that mental professionals can treat. b. When a label is used to describe an individual's behavior, information about the person is lost. c. A classification system allows for research to advance. d. Identifying the disorder that an individual has guides treatment. Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 1.1-16 Page Ref: 8 Topic: What are the Disadvantages of Classification? Skill: Conceptual Answer: b. When a label is used to describe an individual's behavior, information about the person is lost. 1.1-17. Which of the following statements is true concerning classification systems for mental disorders? a. It is far more important that they be reliable than it is for them to be valid. b. Classification systems make it more difficult to gather statistics on the incidence and prevalence of disorders. c. Classification systems meet the needs of medical insurance companies who need diagnoses in order to authorize payment of claims. d. Although they assist scientists who are researching disorders, they inhibit our ability to communicate about abnormal behavior in a consistent way. Difficulty: 2 .

Question ID: 1.1-17 Page Ref: 7 Topic: Why Do We Need to Classify Mental Disorders? Skill: Conceptual Answer: c. Classification systems meet the needs of medical insurance companies who need diagnoses in order to authorize payment of claims. 1.1-18. All of the following are disadvantages of classifying and diagnosing mental disorders EXCEPT a. stereotyping. b. labeling. c. the potential stigma. d. providing structure. Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 1.1-18 Page Ref: 8 Topic: What are the Disadvantages of Classification? Skill: Factual Answer: d. providing structure. 1.1-19. Stereotyping is an example of the stigma of mental illness. It means a. people are reluctant to discuss their psychological problems because they are afraid others won't like them. b. people feel very sad and upset when they find out they have a mental illness. c. the automatic and often incorrect beliefs people have about people with mental illness. d. the problem of removing the diagnosis, even if people make a full recovery from mental illness. Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 1.1-19 Page Ref: 7 Topic: What Are the Disadvantages of Classification? Skill: Factual Answer: c. the automatic and often incorrect beliefs people have about people with mental illness. 1.1-20. What is wrong with describing someone as being "schizophrenic"? a. Nothing. b. Such a definitive diagnosis is rare. c. The behavior of the schizophrenic changes so rapidly that this is only true a small percentage of the time. d. Labels should be applied to disorders, not to people. Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 1.1-20 Page Ref: 8 Topic: What Are the Disadvantages of Classification? .

Skill: Conceptual Answer: d. Labels should be applied to disorders, not to people. 1.1-21. Which of the following has been shown to reduce stigma of the mentally ill? a. Educating people that a mental illness is a “real” brain disorder b. Referring to a mental illness as a “mental disease” c. Increasing contact with individuals who have a mental illness d. Applying labels to individuals, such as “schizophrenic” or “bipolar” Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 1.1-21 Page Ref: 9 Topic: How Can We Reduce Prejudicial Attitudes Toward the Mentally Ill? Skill: Factual Answer: c. Increasing contact with individuals who have a mental illness. 1.1-22. What does the case of JGH, a Native American elder, illustrate? a. Alcoholism has long lasting effects on mood and behavior, even when drinking has ceased. b. A person may focus on somatic symptoms, rather than mood, when depressed. c. Depression is not universal. d. The symptoms of some illnesses are not apparent until after lengthy psychological evaluation. Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 1.1-22 Page Ref: 9 Topic: How Does Culture Affect What Is Considered Abnormal? Skill: Applied Answer: b. A person may focus on somatic symptoms, rather than mood, when depressed. 1.1-23. What is a culture-specific disorder? a. A disorder seen in all cultures b. A disorder that is seen universally, but presents itself differently depending on cultural factors c. A disorder that is a product of cultural stressors d. A disorder seen only in certain cultures Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 1.1-23 Page Ref: 10 Topic: Culture-Specific Disorders Skill: Factual Answer: d. A disorder seen only in certain cultures 1.1-24. Practically speaking, “abnormal” behavior means a. any behavior that is "away from the normal" and causes any distress. b. any behavior that causes the person distress. .

c. any behavior that causes us to consider our values. d. any behavior that deviates from the norms of the society in which the person lives. Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 1.1-24 Page Ref: 10 Topic: Culture-Specific Disorders Skill: Conceptual Answer: d. any behavior that deviates from the norms of the society in which the person lives. 1.1-25. Maria believes that her dead grandmother occasionally speaks to her. In deciding if Maria has a mental illness or not, which of the following is important? a. How old is Maria? b. Is Maria's belief consistent with the beliefs of her culture? c. Do people in general consider Maria's belief abnormal? d. Does her belief match any of the symptoms in the disorders in the DSM? Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 1.1-25 Page Ref: 10 Topic: Culture-Specific Disorders Skill: Conceptual Answer: b. Is Maria's belief consistent with the beliefs of her culture? 1.1-26. Members of which culture are likely to make the distinction between mental illness (a term used to denote less severe conditions) and madness (a term used to describe more severe problems)? a. Iranians b. Jamaicans c. Americans d. Japanese Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 1.1-26 Page Ref: 11 Topic: Mad, Sick, Head Nuh Good: Mental Illness and Stigma in Jamaica Skill: Factual Answer: b. Jamaicans 1.1-27. Why is it important to know how many people have diagnosable mental illnesses? a. Such information is needed to plan for the provision of adequate services. b. The number of people with mental illness and the level of crime are highly correlated. c. If the incidence of mental illness is rising, there needs to be a corresponding increase in the level of funding for medical research. d. Pharmaceutical companies need such information to ensure the appropriate .

level of drug production. Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 1.1-27 Page Ref: 11 Topic: How Common Are Mental Disorders? Skill: Factual Answer: a. Such information is needed to plan for the provision of adequate services. 1.1-28. ___________ refers to the estimated proportion of actual, active cases of the disorder in a given population at a given point of time. a. Point prevalence b. Absolute prevalence c. 1-year prevalence d. Lifetime prevalence Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 1.1-28 Page Ref: 12 Topic: Prevalence and Incidence Skill: Factual Answer: a. Point prevalence. 1.1-29. What is epidemiology? a. The exploration of what forms of treatment are most effective b. A form of psychotherapy c. The study of the role of genes in mental illness d. The study of the distribution of a disorder in a population Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 1.1-29 Page Ref: 12 Topic: Prevalence and Incidence Skill: Factual Answer: d. The study of the distribution of a disorder in a population 1.1-30. Mental health epidemiology is a. the study of epidemics in mental disorders among the general population. b. the study of organic brain diseases among different ethnic populations of a defined geographic region. c. the study of the distribution of mental disorders in a given population. d. a sociological study of psychological disorders. Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 1.1-30 Page Ref: 12 Topic: Prevalence and Incidence Skill: Factual Answer: c. the study of the distribution of mental disorders in a given population.

1.1-31. What does it mean if a disorder is said to be highly prevalent? a. It is common. b. It is not curable. c. It is treatable. d. It is contagious. Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 1.1-31 Page Ref: 12 Topic: Prevalence and Incidence Skill: Factual Answer: a. It is common. 1.1-32. What type of prevalence estimate tends to be lowest? a. Point prevalence b. One-year prevalence c. Lifetime prevalence d. Virtual prevalence Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 1.1-32 Page Ref: 12 Topic: Prevalence and Incidence Skill: Factual Answer: a. Point prevalence 1.1-33. ________ rates may be reported in terms of the lifetime risk of contracting a particular disorder. a. Prevalence b. Point prevalence c. Point incidence d. Incidence Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 1.1-33 Page Ref: 12 Topic: Prevalence and Incidence Skill: Factual Answer: a. Prevalence 1.1-34. Which of the following is an example of point prevalence? a. Forty people had a panic attack in the last year. b. Seventy people in her graduating class had been diagnosed with anorexia at some time during the past four years. c. 1% of the population is currently experiencing depressive symptoms. d. 15% of women will suffer from an anxiety disorder before the age of 30. Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 1.1-34 Page Ref: 12 .

Topic: Prevalence and Incidence Skill: Applied Answer: c. 1% of the population is currently experiencing depressive symptoms. 1.1-35. What type of prevalence data only counts active cases of a disorder? a. Point prevalence b. One-year prevalence c. Lifetime prevalence d. All prevalence data count both those who have the disorder and those who have recovered. Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 1.1-35 Page Ref: 12 Topic: Prevalence and Incidence Skill: Applied Answer: a. Point prevalence 1.1-36. The mayor of a city wants to know the number of new cases of a disorder over the past year. The mayor should ask an epidemiologist for the ________ of the disorder. a. prevalence rate b. incidence rate c. point prevalence d. acute occurrence Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 1.1-36 Page Ref: 12 Topic: Prevalence and Incidence Skill: Applied Answer: b. incidence rate 1.1-37. What type of prevalence estimate tends to be highest? a. Point prevalence b. One-year prevalence c. Lifetime prevalence d. Virtual prevalence Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 1.1-37 Page Ref: 12 Topic: Prevalence and Incidence Skill: Factual Answer: c. Lifetime prevalence 1.1-38. What term refers to the number of new cases of a disorder that occur over a given time period? a. Point prevalence .

b. One-year prevalence c. Incidence d. Valence Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 1.1-38 Page Ref: 12 Topic: Prevalence and Incidence Skill: Factual Answer: c. Incidence 1.1-39. Why is it believed that the NCS survey used to estimate the prevalence of mental illness underestimated that prevalence? a. Most problems are acute. b. Few people report symptoms of mental illness when completing surveys. c. The incidence of comorbidity is too high. d. Measures of several types of disorders were not included. Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 1.1-39 Page Ref: 12 Topic: Prevalence Estimates for Mental Disorders Skill: Factual Answer: d. Measures of several types of disorders were not included. 1.1-40. What is the most prevalent grouping of psychological disorder? a. Anxiety disorders b. Depressive disorders c. Substance abuse disorders d. Dissociative disorders Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 1.1-40 Page Ref: 12 Topic: Prevalence Estimates for Mental Disorders Skill: Factual Answer: a. Anxiety disorders 1.1-41. What is important to remember about the apparent high lifetime rate of mental disorders? a. Many people were probably misdiagnosed. b. So many people have disorders and have them seriously that this has become a major health issue. c. Many people with disorders are not seriously affected by them or may have them for only a short time. d. A large majority of people with disorders seek treatment, so the problem is not as bad as it seems. Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 1.1-41 .

Page Ref: 12 Topic: Prevalence Estimates for Mental Disorders Skill: Conceptual Answer: c. Many people with disorders are not seriously affected by them or may have them for only a short time. 1.1-42. What can be said about individuals who have a history of at least one serious psychological disorder? a. Most are effectively treated and never experience mental illness again. b. Over 50% have at least two or more other disorders. c. Few have a comorbid disorder. d. Individuals who have sought treatment for one illness are unlikely to ever experience another. Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 1.1-42 Page Ref: 13 Topic: Prevalence Estimates for Mental Disorders Skill: Factual Answer: b. Over 50% have at least two or more other disorders. 1.1-43. Comorbidity means a. that a disorder is often fatal. b. that a person has two or more disorders. c. that a person has a more severe form of a disorder. d. that a person is unlikely to recover from the disorder. Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 1.1-43 Page Ref: 13 Topic: Prevalence Estimates for Mental Disorders Skill: Factual Answer: b. that a person has two or more disorders. 1.1-44. A major finding from the National Comorbidity Survey (NCS) was that a. those people who have three or more comorbid disorders have one or more mild and transitory disorders. b. over half of the people with a history of one serious disorder had two or more comorbid disorders. c. people who have one mental disorder are unlikely to have a second comorbid disorder. d. as people grow older they are more likely to have multiple severe disorders. Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 1.1-44 Page Ref: 13 Topic: Prevalence Estimates for Mental Disorders Skill: Factual Answer: b. over half of the people with a history of one serious disorder had two or more .

comorbid disorders. 1.1-45 Most mental health treatment a. occurs in an outpatient setting. b. requires an overnight stay. c. does not involve professionals. d. occurs in psychiatric hospitals. Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 1.1-45 Page Ref: 14 Topic: Treatment Skill: Applied Answer: a. occurs in an outpatient setting. 1.1-46. Most people with psychological disorders a. seek treatment as soon as they realize there is a problem. b. recover only if they seek treatment. c. delay seeking treatment, sometimes for many years. d. exaggerate their symptoms so it takes longer for them to recover. Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 1.1-46 Page Ref: 14 Topic: Treatment Skill: Factual Answer: c. delay seeking treatment, sometimes for many years. 1.1-47. The trend toward deinstitutionalization in recent years means that a. inpatient hospitalization in public institutions has increased. b. people with psychological problems more often receive inpatient treatment than outpatient treatment. c. people are hospitalized more briefly and then treated on an outpatient basis. d. the number of community services has skyrocketed. Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 1.1-47 Page Ref: 14 Topic: Treatment Skill: Factual Answer: c. people are hospitalized more briefly and then treated on an outpatient basis. 1.1-48. Which of the following mental health professionals has a doctoral degree in psychology with both research and clinical skill specialization? a. the clinical psychologist b. the occupational therapist c. the psychoanalyst d. the psychiatrist Difficulty: 1 .

Question ID: 1.1-48 Page Ref: 14 Topic: Mental Health Professionals Skill: Factual Answer: a. the clinical psychologist 1.1-49. Which of the following mental health professionals has a medical degree? a. The clinical psychologist b. The psychiatrist c. The counseling psychologist d. The occupational therapist Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 1.1-49 Page Ref: 14 Topic: Mental Health Professionals Skill: Factual Answer: b. The psychiatrist 1.1-50. A clinical psychologist is a. a Ph.D. in psychology with experience in mental health. b. a person with doctoral training and experience in academic and learning problems. c. an M.D. or Ph.D. with intensive experience in psychoanalysis. d. a Ph.D. in social work. Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 1-1.50 Page Ref: 14 Topic: Mental Health Professionals Skill: Factual Answer: a. a Ph.D. in psychology with experience in mental health. 1.1-51. Describing a disorder as acute means that a. it causes very severe distress and impairment. b. it causes very mild distress and impairment. c. it is a very long-lasting disorder. d. it is a disorder that is short in duration. Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 1.1-51 Page Ref: 15 Topic: Research Approaches In Abnormal Psychology Skill: Factual Answer: d. it is a disorder that is short in duration. 1.1-52. Why is it important to have some understanding of what causes a psychological disorder? a. A disorder cannot be identified unless there is an understanding of where it .

came from. b. All recognized disorders have known causes. c. Biological treatments only work when a disorder has a biological cause. d. The selection of a treatment approach is largely determined by assumptions about causality. Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 1.1-52 Page Ref: 15 Topic: Research Approaches In Abnormal Psychology Skill: Conceptual Answer: d. The selection of a treatment approach is largely determined by assumptions about causality. 1.1-53. One strength of case studies is a. they can help prove causal relationships between variables. b. they can generate new ideas to explore. c. they do not involve bias. d. they are usually highly accurate. Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 1.1-53 Page Ref: 16 Topic: Sources of Information/Case Studies Skill: Factual Answer: b. they can generate new ideas to explore. 1.1-54. Why is it dangerous to make conclusions based on case studies? a. Case studies can provide little information about a disorder. b. Few patients are willing to be used as case studies. c. It is unethical. d. Conclusions based on so little data are likely to be flawed. Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 1.1-54 Page Ref: 16 Topic: Sources of Information/Case Studies Skill: Conceptual Answer: d. Conclusions based on so little data are likely to be flawed. 1.1-55. Which of the following typically involves having a patient or research participant fill out questionnaires? a. Case study method b. Direct observation c. Self-report data collection d. Psychophysiological data collection Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 1.1-55 Page Ref: 16 .

Topic: Sources of Information/Self-Report Data Skill: Factual Answer: c. Self-report data collection 1.1-56. Which of the following typically involves the use of trained observers? a. Case study method b. Direct observation c. Self-report data collection d. Psychophysiological data collection Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 1.1-56 Page Ref: 17 Topic: Sources of Information/Observational Approaches Skill: Factual Answer: b. Direct observation 1.1-57. A psychologist reports a single case of a disorder, detailing the person's feelings and responses. This research strategy is a. very strong and widely used in abnormal psychology. b. rarely used in abnormal psychology because few people are willing to examine their own lives closely. c. weak because it rarely provides information we can generalize to others with the disorder. d. weak because it confuses correlational data with experimental data. Difficulty: 3 Question ID: 1.1-57 Page Ref: 16 Topic: Sources of Information/Case Studies Skill: Applied Answer: c. weak because it rarely provides information we can generalize to others with the disorder. 1.1-58. Carl is asked to provide information about his drinking. Despite the fact that he has had several arrests for driving while intoxicated, Carl reports that he has no problems with drinking. This is an example of a. the problems with self-report data. b. the problems with case studies. c. the problems of diagnosis. d. the problems of forming hypotheses. Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 1.1-58 Page Ref: 16 Topic: Sources of Information/Self-Report Data Skill: Applied Answer: a. the problems with self-report data.

1.1-59. ________ are more or less plausible ideas used to explain something (e.g., a behavior) and can be tested using research methods. a. Observations b. Hypotheses c. Variables d. Correlations Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 1.1-59 Page Ref: 18 Topic: Forming and Testing Hypotheses Skill: Factual Answer: b. Hypotheses 1.1-60. An important FIRST step in studying a particular disorder is a. selecting the best case study for analysis. b. determining the criteria for identifying people who have the disorder. c. deciding upon the appropriate statistical analyses to use on the data to be collected. d. selecting the appropriate subjects for study. Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 1.1-60 Page Ref: 19 Topic: Forming and Testing Hypotheses/Sampling and Generalization Skill: Conceptual Answer: b. determining the criteria for identifying people who have the disorder. 1.1-61. Upon deciding to study individuals with a given disorder, what is the next step that should be taken? a. Select criteria for identifying individuals with the disorder. b. Determine what treatment approach will be tested. c. Establish which subjects will be the control group and which will be in the experimental group. d. Gather survey data to determine where your subjects are most likely to reside. Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 1.1-61 Page Ref: 19 Topic: Forming and Testing Hypotheses/Sampling and Generalization Skill: Factual Answer: a. Select criteria for identifying individuals with the disorder. 1.1-62. Ideally, a sample is described as what? a. Random b. Representative c. Generalizable d. Demographically pure Difficulty: 1 .

Question ID: 1.1-62 Page Ref: 19 Topic: Forming and Testing Hypotheses/Sampling and Generalization Skill: Factual Answer: b. Representative 1.1-63. Why is a representative sample desirable? a. Such samples are random. b. Hypotheses can only be tested on representative samples. c. Only representative samples yield meaningful results. d. The more representative a sample is, the more generalizable the data. Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 1.1-63 Page Ref: 19 Topic: Forming and Testing Hypotheses/Internal and External Validity Skill: Factual Answer: d. The more representative a sample is, the more generalizable the data. 1.1-64. Dr. Katz is researching the causes of phobias. He puts an ad in a newspaper asking for people who have an intense, distressing fear of snakes to come and participate in his study. The major problem with this is a. the people who come may not have a phobia. b. his sample will be too small. c. he is not getting a representative sample. d. he doesn't know if people are telling the truth about their fears or not. Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 1.1-64 Page Ref: 19 Topic: Forming and Testing Hypotheses/Sampling and Generalization Skill: Applied Answer: c. he is not getting a representative sample. 1.1-65. Why would a researcher want to ensure that every person in the larger group of study has an equal chance of being included in the sample? a. This helps eliminate a correlational relationship. b. It increases the chances of finding a causal relationship. c. It provides important epidemiological information such as the prevalence and incidence of the disorder. d. It increases the researcher's ability to generalize findings to the larger group. Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 1.1-65 Page Ref: 19 Topic: Forming and Testing Hypotheses/Sampling and Generalization Skill: Conceptual Answer: d. It increases the researcher's ability to generalize findings to the larger group.

1.1-66. A researcher interested in the health problems of people with schizophrenia interviews only those people diagnosed with the disorder who are in an inpatient facility. The most glaring weakness in this study is a. the absence of correlational statistics. b. the failure to use DSM-IV criteria for health problems. c. having an inappropriate control group. d. nonrepresentative sampling. Difficulty: 3 Question ID: 1.1-66 Page Ref: 19 Topic: Forming and Testing Hypotheses/Sampling and Generalization Skill: Applied Answer: d. nonrepresentative sampling. 1.1-67. In Dr. Lu's study of eating disorders, she looked at the academic histories of girls with an eating disorder and girls who did not have such problems. In this example, the girls with eating disorders are the ________ group. a. comparison b. control c. criterion d. treatment Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 1.1-67 Page Ref: 19 Topic: Forming and Testing Hypotheses/Criterion and Comparison Groups Skill: Applied Answer: c. criterion 1.1-68. In Dr. Lu's study of eating disorders, she looked at the academic histories of girls with an eating disorder and girls who did not have such problems. In this example, the girls without eating disorders are the ________ group. a. conforming b. control c. criterion d. treatment Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 1.1-68 Page Ref: 19 Topic: Forming and Testing Hypotheses/Criterion and Comparison Groups Skill: Applied Answer: b. control 1.1-69. In what significant ways do correlational research designs differ from experimental research designs? a. Observational research does not require the selection of a sample to study. b. Observational research does not generate hypotheses. .

c. There is no comparison group in observational research. d. There is no manipulation of variables in observational research. Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 1.1-69 Page Ref: 20 Topic: Research Designs/Studying the World as It Is: Correlational Research Designs Skill: Factual Answer: d. There is no manipulation of variables in observational research. 1.1-70. To determine whether certain characteristics are true of people in general, and not just of people with mental disorders, it is important to use a. an experimental design. b. a representative sample of individuals with the disorder. c. a control group. d. a criterion group. Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 1.1-70 Page Ref: 20 Topic: Forming and Testing Hypotheses/Sampling and Generalization Skill: Conceptual Answer: c. a control group. 1.1-71. What is a good control group for a research study on people with eating disorders? a. People who have an eating disorder and a wide range of educational backgrounds. b. A group that is comparable to those with eating disorders except that they eat normally. c. A group that is drawn from the sample of people with eating disorders. d. People who used to have eating disorders but no longer say they do. Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 1.1-71 Page Ref: 20 Topic: Forming and Testing Hypotheses/Criterion and Comparison Groups Skill: Applied Answer: b. A group that is comparable to those with eating disorders except that they eat normally. 1.1-72. Why are correlational research designs often used in abnormal psychology? a. They are best at determining cause and effect. b. They are the most useful for comparing groups. c. They give in-depth descriptions of the disorder being studied. d. It is often unethical or impossible to directly manipulate the variables involved in abnormal psychology. Difficulty: 2 .

Question ID: 1.1-72 Page Ref: 20 Topic: Research Designs/Studying the World as It Is: Correlational Research Designs Skill: Conceptual Answer: d. It is often unethical or impossible to directly manipulate the variables involved in abnormal psychology. 1.1-73. What is the most important limitation of correlational studies? a. They cannot determine cause and effect. b. They are very subject to bias. c. They rarely have representative samples. d. They are very difficult to do. Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 1.1-73 Page Ref: 20 Topic: Research Designs/Studying the World as It Is: Observational Research Designs Skill: Factual Answer: a. They cannot determine cause and effect. 1.1-74. Researchers have observed that women who wear bras for more than 16 hours a day are more likely to develop breast cancer than those who spend less time in a bra. In other words, there is a correlation between wearing a bra and breast cancer. Based on this finding, which of the following statements is true? a. Wearing a bra causes cancer. b. All women should avoid wearing a bra for more than 16 hours a day. c. There is no relationship between wearing a bra and breast cancer; these data are clearly flawed. d. Some additional variable may serve to explain the relationship observed between wearing a bra and developing cancer. Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 1.1-74 Page Ref: 20 Topic: Research Designs/Measuring Correlation Skill: Conceptual Answer: d. Some additional variable may serve to explain the relationship observed between wearing a bra and developing cancer. 1.1-75. Which of the following may be safely inferred when a significant negative correlation is found between variables x and y? a. x causes y b. y causes x c. as x increases, y increases d. as x increases, y decreases Difficulty: 2 .

Question ID: 1.1-75 Page Ref: 20 Topic: Research Designs/Measuring Correlation Skill: Conceptual Answer: d. as x increases, y decreases 1.1-76. Dr. Gordon finds that heroin-addicted adults almost always smoked cigarettes and drank alcohol when they were young adolescents. Knowing this strong association we can conclude that a. cigarette smoking causes drinking, which causes heroin addiction. b. if cigarette smoking and drinking could be stopped in adolescence, heroin addiction would be stopped too. c. heroin addiction is caused by the same factors that cause early smoking and drinking. d. there is an association among the variables, but no causal inferences should be drawn. Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 1.1-76 Page Ref: 20 Topic: Research Designs/Measuring Correlation Skill: Applied Answer: d. there is an association among the variables, but no causal inferences should be drawn. 1.1-77. Individuals who have alcohol problems tend to come from families with other individuals who have alcohol problems. This would suggest that a. genetic factors cause an individual to have alcohol problems. b. environmental factors cause an individual to have alcohol problems. c. both genetic and environmental factors cause an individual to have problems. d. although there is an association, no cause-effect relationship can be concluded. Difficulty: 3 Question ID: 1.1-77 Page Ref: 20-21 Topic: Research Designs/Measuring Correlation Skill: Conceptual Answer: d. although there is an association, no cause-effect relationship can be concluded. 1.1-78. Dr. Francis has discovered that the more spaghetti people eat, the less likely they are to be diagnosed with depression. Based on this finding, what statement can be made about the relationship between spaghetti and depression? a. There is a positive correlation between spaghetti eating and depression. b. There is a negative correlation between spaghetti eating and depression. c. Spaghetti prevents depression. d. There is no relationship between spaghetti eating and depression. Difficulty: 2 .

Question ID: 1.1-78 Page Ref: 20 Topic: Research Designs/Measuring Correlation Skill: Applied Answer: b. There is a negative correlation between spaghetti eating and depression. 1.1-79. It has been demonstrated that those who were prenatally exposed to the influenza virus are more likely to develop schizophrenia. In other words, prenatal exposure to the influenza virus is ________ correlated with developing schizophrenia. a. not b. randomly c. negatively d. positively Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 1.1-79 Page Ref: 20 Topic: Research Designs/Measuring Correlation Skill: Factual Answer: d. positively 1.1-80. A significant positive correlation is found between variables x and y. Which of the following may be safely inferred? a. x causes y b. y causes x c. as x increases, y increases d. as x increases, y decreases Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 1.1-80 Page Ref: 20 Topic: Research Designs/Measuring Correlation Skill: Conceptual Answer: c. as x increases, y increases 1.1-81. What does the notation p < .05 next to a correlation mean? a. The probability that a correlation would occur purely by chance is less than 95 out of 100 b. The probability that a correlation would occur purely by chance is less than 5 out of 100 c. The probability that a positive correlation will be found purely by chance d. The probability that a negative correlation will be found purely by chance Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 1.1-81 Page Ref: 21 Topic: Research Designs/Statistical Significance Skill: Conceptual .

Answer: b. The probability that a correlation would occur purely by chance is less than 5 out of 100 1.1-82. Which of the following terms is defined as the size of the association between two variables independent of the sample size? a. Statistical significance b. Clinical significance c. Effect size d. Association size Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 1.1-82 Page Ref: 21 Topic: Research Designs/Effect Size Skill: Conceptual Answer: b. Clinical significance 1.1-83. What is the term for the statistical approach that calculates and then combines the effect sizes from multiple studies? a. Meta-analysis b. Effect analysis c. Multiple-effect analysis d. Correlational analysis Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 1.1-83 Page Ref: 21 Topic: Research Designs/Meta-analysis Skill: Conceptual Answer: a. Meta-analysis 1.1-84. Which research approach requires subjects to recall the past? a. Reconstructive b. Repressed c. Retroactive d. Retrospective Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 1.1-84 Page Ref: 22 Topic: Research Designs/Retrospective Versus Prospective Strategies Skill: Factual Answer: d. Retrospective 1.1-85. A researcher says, "These studies make it too easy for investigators to find the background factors they expect to find. However, they are more valid if we find documents like school reports that show the background factor before the disorder emerges." What kind of research strategy is the researcher referring to? a. Prospective strategies .

b. N=1 strategies c. Retrospective strategies d. Analogue studies Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 1.1-85 Page Ref: 22 Topic: Retrospective Versus Prospective Strategies Skill: Conceptual Answer: c. Retrospective strategies 1.1-86. What type of research design begins with the identification of individuals who are likely to develop a particular disorder? a. Correlational b. Experimental c. Prospective d. Retrospective Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 1.1-86 Page Ref: 22 Topic: Research Designs/Retrospective Versus Prospective Strategies Skill: Applied Answer: c. Prospective 1.1-87. In most prospective studies, a. large samples of individuals are interviewed to see if there are any risk factors that differentiate those with the disorder of interest. b. children who share a risk factor for a disorder are studied before signs of the disorder show up. c. analogue research is used because of the ethical problems with other experimental research. d. a representative sample of a general population of adults is used. Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 1.1-87 Page Ref: 22 Topic: Research Designs/Retrospective Versus Prospective Strategies Skill: Factual Answer: b. children who share a risk factor for a disorder are studied before signs of the disorder show up. 1.1-88. A researcher who provides a certain treatment for one group and withholds treatment from a completely comparable group is using the ________ research method. a. correlational b. epidemiological c. case study d. experimental .

Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 1.1-88 Page Ref: 23 Topic: Research Designs/Manipulating Variables: The Experimental Method in Abnormal Psychology Skill: Conceptual Answer: d. experimental 1.1-89. A researcher who studies children who are home-schooled and compares them to children who attend school is using the ________ research method. a. correlational b. epidemiological c. case study d. experimental Difficulty: 3 Question ID: 1.1-89 Page Ref: 23 Topic: Research Designs/Manipulating Variables: The Experimental Method in Abnormal Psychology Skill: Applied Answer: a. correlational 1.1-90. Which variable is manipulated in an experiment? a. Comparison b. Criterion c. Dependent d. Independent Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 1.1-90 Page Ref: 23 Topic: Research Designs/Manipulating Variables: The Experimental Method in Abnormal Psychology Skill: Factual Answer: d. Independent 1.1-91. In a study of the effects of ice cream on mood, the ice cream can be described as what? a. The dependent variable b. The independent variable c. A correlational variable d. A confounding variable Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 1.1-91 Page Ref: 23 Topic: Research Designs/Manipulating Variables: The Experimental Method in Abnormal Psychology .

Skill: Applied Answer: b. The independent variable 1.1-92. In a study of the effects of ice cream on mood, the mood after ice cream exposure can be described as what? a. The dependent variable b. The independent variable c. A correlational variable d. A confounding variable Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 1.1-92 Page Ref: 23 Topic: Research Designs/Manipulating Variables: The Experimental Method in Abnormal Psychology Skill: Applied Answer: a. The dependent variable 1.1-93. Which of the following is an example of an ABAB design? a. Half of the subjects receive one treatment and the other half are not treated. b. All subjects received one of two treatments. c. A subject is observed and treated. d. A subject is observed both before and after two exposures to the treatment. Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 1.1-93 Page Ref: 25 Topic: Research Designs/Single-Case Experimental Designs Skill: Conceptual Answer: d. A subject is observed both before and after two exposures to the treatment. 1.1-94. Fred refuses to speak at school, although he speaks normally at home. His therapist plans out a treatment where Fred is given a gold star every time he answers his teacher, and he can then trade in his stars for prizes. Fred begins speaking in class. The therapist then tells the teacher to stop the program for a couple of weeks. Fred stopped talking during that time. The teacher then starting giving Fred stars again, and Fred again began to talk. This is an example of a. a case study. b. a correlational study. c. an ABAB experimental design study. d. a self-report study. Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 1.1-94 Page Ref: 25 Topic: Research Designs/Single-Case Experimental Designs Skill: Applied Answer: c. an ABAB experimental design study.

1.1-95. What is the value of using an ABAB design? a. It permits the study of the effects of multiple forms of treatment on a single subject. b. Subjects can be selected randomly. c. The effects of a single form of treatment are studied twice in the same subject. d. Generalizability is ensured. Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 1.1-95 Page Ref: 25 Topic: Research Designs/Single-Case Experimental Designs Skill: Conceptual Answer: c. The effects of a single form of treatment are studied twice in the same subject. 1.1-96. A psychologist wishes to test the hypothesis that the experience of chronic physical pain can cause clinical depression, but the Ethics Committee of his university won't allow him to conduct a study in which he inflicts pain on the subjects. What kind of research design might best allow the psychologist to test this hypothesis while circumventing the committee's objection? a. Experimental b. Prospective c. Analogue d. Longitudinal Difficulty: 3 Question ID: 1.1-96 Page Ref: 26 Topic: Research Designs/Animal Research Skill: Factual Answer: c. Analogue 1.1-97. Which of the following is an example of an analogue study? a. Families with a history of schizophrenia are compared to families with no family history of mental illness. b. Rats prenatally exposed to alcohol are studied to further our understanding of Fetal Alcohol Syndrome. c. Blood is taken from a group of individuals with panic disorder both before and after viewing a disturbing film. d. Survey data is examined to determine the prevalence of mental illness. Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 1.1-97 Page Ref: 26 Topic: Research Designs/Animal Research Skill: Applied Answer: b. Rats prenatally exposed to alcohol are studied to further our understanding of Fetal Alcohol Syndrome.

1.1-98. Dr. Brown wants to study social phobia. She induces temporary anxiety by having normal subjects believe they will be negatively evaluated by another person. This is an example of a. a path analysis. b. an analogue study. c. an experimental epidemiological study. d. a correlational study. Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 1.1-98 Page Ref: 26 Topic: Research Designs/Manipulating Variables: The Experimental Method in Abnormal Psychology Skill: Conceptual Answer: b. an analogue study. 1.1-99. What did Seligman find by studying dogs exposed to uncontrollable shock? a. Seligman demonstrated that dogs can get depressed. b. Seligman found that the dogs became aggressive. c. Seligman found that uncontrollable shock led the dogs to behave much like depressed humans. d. Seligman found that the exposure to the shock altered the level of brain chemicals known to be involved in depression. Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 1.1-99 Page Ref: 27 Topic: Research Designs/Animal Research Skill: Applied Answer: c. Seligman found that uncontrollable shock led the dogs to behave much like depressed humans. 1.1-100. A major scientific problem with analogue studies is a. the difficulty of disentangling intercorrelated factors. b. the difficulty of manipulating variables in a laboratory. c. the inability to draw causal inferences from such studies. d. the difficulty of generalizing to the naturally occurring phenomenon. Difficulty: 3 Question ID: 1.1-100 Page Ref: 27 Topic: Research Design/Animal Research Skill: Conceptual Answer: d. the difficulty of generalizing to the naturally occurring phenomenon. Fill-in-the-Blank Questions 1.2-1. _______________are automatic beliefs concerning other people based on little information. .

Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 1.2-1 Page Ref: 7 Topic: What Are the Disadvantages of Classification? Skill: Factual Answer: Stereotypes 1.2-2. The number of people who have suffered from a particular disorder at any time in their lives is __________ . Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 1.2-2 Page Ref: 12 Topic: How Common Are Mental Disorders?/Prevalence and Incidence Skill: Conceptual Answer: lifetime prevalence 1.2-3. When mental disorders are short in duration, they are known as acute. When they are long in duration, they are __________ . Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 1.2-3 Page Ref: 15 Topic: Research Approaches in Abnormal Psychology Skill: Conceptual Answer: chronic 1.2-4. If the score on one variable is high and the score on another variable is low, this is known as a __________ correlation. Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 1.2-4 Page Ref: 20 Topic: Research Designs/Measuring Correlation Skill: Factual Answer: negative 1.2-5. ______________is used to study questions that would not be possible to study with human subjects. Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 1.2-5 Page Ref: 26 Topic: Research Designs/Animal Research Skill: Factual Answer: Analogue research Short Answer Questions 1.3-1. Why is it difficult to agree on a definition of abnormal behavior? .

Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 1.3-1 Page Ref: 3-5 Topic: What Do We Mean by Abnormality? Skill: Conceptual Answer: There are no sufficient or necessary conditions. Also, what is abnormal at one point in time may no longer be considered abnormal at another time. 1.3-2. What are the benefits of classifying mental disorders? Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 1.3-2 Page Ref: 7 Topic: Why Do We Need to Classify Mental Disorders? Skill: Factual Answer: Allows information to be organized, needed for research, most sciences do it, establishes the range of problems mental health professionals can address. 1.3-3. Discuss one disadvantage of developing a classification system for mental disorders. Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 1.3-3 Page Ref: 7 Topic: What Are the Disadvantages of Classification? Skill: Applied Answer: Multiple possible answers: 1. There is a loss of information when a classification scheme is applied to behavior, as will happen when any single word is used to convey something as complex as a mental disorder. 2. In addition, there may be some stigma attached to receiving a psychiatric diagnosis. 3. Stereotyping may occur, leading to incorrect assumptions about and expectations of an individual who has received a psychiatric diagnosis. 1.3-4. Explain what a culture-specific syndrome is and provide an example of one. Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 1.3-4 Page Ref: 10 Topic: What Do We Mean By Abnormality?/Culture-Specific Disorders Skill: Applied Answer: A culture-specific syndrome is a disorder that occurs most commonly in or exclusively in a specific culture. While many disorders may present themselves differently in different cultures, these are disorders that are unique to a particular culture. Koro, a disorder seen most commonly in young Asian males, is one example. This anxiety disorder is characterized by an extreme fear that a body part is shrinking. 1.3-5. What is mental health epidemiology? How is it studied? Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 1.3-5 .

Page Ref: 12 Topic: How Common Are Mental Disorders?/Prevalence and Incidence Skill: Factual Answer: Epidemiology is the study of the distribution of a health-related problem within a population. Mental health epidemiology is the distribution and frequency of mental disorders. A key element in studying this is the frequency of mental disorder, which includes prevalence rates. 1.3-6. Discuss the difference between prevalence and incidence. Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 1.3-6 Page Ref: 12 Topic: How Common Are Mental Disorders?/Prevalence and Incidence Skill: Conceptual Answer: Prevalence is the number of active cases of a disorder in a given population during a given period of time. Incidence is the number of new cases that occur over a given period of time. 1.3-7. What is comorbidity? Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 1.3-7 Page Ref: 13 Topic: How Common Are Mental Disorders?/Prevalence Estimates for Mental Disorders Skill: Factual Answer: The presence of two of more disorders in the same person. This is common in serious mental disorders, rarer for mild disorders. 1.3-8. Briefly discuss why research in abnormal psychology is important. Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 1.3-8 Page Ref: 15 Topic: Research Approaches in Abnormal Psychology Skill: Conceptual Answer: Through the use of research, the characteristics of disorders can be studied and our understanding of the etiology of disorders is furthered. In addition, research must be used to determine the effectiveness of treatment. 1.3-9. What is a case study and what are its benefits and drawbacks? Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 1.3-9 Page Ref: 16 Topic: Sources of Information/Case Studies Skill: Applied Answer: An in-depth, detailed account of a single case. They are good sources of research ideas and hypotheses. However, information from them does not generalize. .

They are uncontrolled and often impressionistic, so any conclusions drawn may be incorrect. 1.3-10. What is sampling and why is it important? Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 1.3-10 Page Ref: 18-19 Topic: Forming and Testing Hypotheses/Sampling and Generalization Skill: Applied Answer: Sampling is the procedure used to select subjects to study. As it is not possible to study all of the population of interest, a subset of the population is selected. The sample studied needs to resemble the larger population on all relevant variables so that findings made when studying the sample can be generalized to the population. In other words, results obtained with a sample should provide accurate information about the larger population. 1.3-11. Discuss the limitations of self-report data. Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 1.3-11 Page Ref: 16 Topic: Sources of Information/Self-Report Data Skill: Factual Answer: Can be misleading, sometimes deliberately lie, misinterpret questions or try to present themselves more favorably or less favorably than is true. 1.3-12. What is an analogue study? Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 1.3-12 Page Ref: 26-27 Topic: Research Designs/Animal Research Skill: Factual Answer: A study of an approximation of the real thing in which the researcher is interested. Often done if studying the real thing is difficult or it would be unethical to manipulate the variables of interest. Essay Questions 1.4-1. Discuss some of the difficulties involved in attempting to define abnormal behavior. Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 1.4-1 Page Ref: -5 Topic: What Do We Mean by Abnormality? Skill: Conceptual Answer: "Abnormal" presupposes some norm from which behavior deviates, but there is no definition of "normal" about which people can all agree. Abnormal is also related to .

behavior that is deemed undesirable by society. Value issues therefore always complicate the objective definition of disorders. What, exactly, comprises distress, disability, or dysfunction is also difficult to define. In addition, definitions of abnormality vary not only with culture, but over time. GRADING RUBRIC: 6 points total, 2 points for each difficulty discussed. 1.4-2. What is the DSM and what is the proposed definition of a mental disorder for the DSM-5? Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 1.4-2 Page Ref: 5 Topic: What Do We Mean By Abnormality? Skill: Factual Answer: The DSM is the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders. The DSM is published by the American Psychiatric Association and provides information to be used in identifying mental disorders. The DSM does not provide information as to the cause of mental disorders. A mental disorder, according to the DSM, is a behavioral or psychological syndrome or pattern that occurs in an individual. It reflects an underlying psychobiological dysfunction. The consequences of which are clinically significant distress (e.g., a painful symptom) or disability (impairment in one or more important areas of functioning). It must not be a merely expected response to common stressors and losses (for example the loss of a loved one) or a culturally sanctioned response to a particular event (for example, trance states in religious rituals). It is not primarily a result of social deviance or conflicts with society. GRADING RUBRIC: 8 points total, 2 points for what DSM stands for, 2 points for explaining what it is, 4 points for correct definition of "mental disorder." 1.4-3. Describe the retrospective and prospective research designs. What are the benefits and problems of these designs? Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 1.4-3 Page Ref: 22 Topic: Research Designs/Retrospective Versus Prospective Strategies Skill: Applied Answer: Retrospective: Study people with a disorder by collecting information about their lives before they became sick. Problem is faulty and selective memory, bias on the part of the person and the researcher. Prospective: Find people with high risk of developing a disorder before they have it, measure variables ahead of time and track the person to see who develops the disorder. Problem: Can't know how many will develop the disorder; small sample size. GRADING RUBRIC: 10 points, 5 points each. 1.4-4. What is an observational research design and how can such an approach further our understanding of abnormal behavior. What limitations are there of such designs and how can these be overcome? Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 1.4-4 .

Page Ref: 21-22 Topic: Research Designs/Correlations and Causality Skill: Applied Answer: When an observational research design is employed, no manipulation is made, and data is merely gathered on the subject or subjects of interest. A group that is at risk for some disorder or one that has a particular disorder may be studied in order to gather information as to the factors that might influence the development of the disorder or the progression of the disorder. Just as a control group is used in an experiment, a control group must be used when conducting observational research. It is important, however, to recognize that no conclusions can be made about cause and effect. Correlational data, observing that two factors are related, does not permit such conclusions to be made as other factors may be the true cause for the observed relationship. For example, if a researcher observes a correlation between obesity and depression, it can't be concluded that depression causes obesity or that obesity causes depression. While either may be true, it cannot be determined from such data. In addition to these obvious causal connections, there could be additional factors that are causing both problems. Thus, while observational research designs provide information as to how things are related, no conclusions can be made as to cause and effect. GRADING RUBRIC: 10 points total, 2 points for explaining observational research design, 2 points for how it can be used, 3 points for limitations, 3 points for how limitations can be overcome. 1.4-5. Describe the ABAB research design and give an example. Difficulty: 3 Question ID: 1.4-5 Page Ref: 25 Topic: Research Designs/Single-Case Experimental Designs Skill: Factual Answer: A type of single case research design. A way of using case study to develop and test therapy techniques within a scientific framework. The same subject is studied over time. Phase A - collect information about the subject but don't intervene. Phase B intervention. Repeating the phases tells whether it is what was done in the B phase that produced any changes. Many possible examples. GRADING RUBRIC: 10 points - 5 for description, 5 for example.

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Chapter 2: Historical and Contemporary Views of Abnormal Behavior Multiple-Choice Questions 2.1-1. Archaeology and early writing indicate that the first people to think that the brain was the site of mental functions were the a. ancient Egyptians. b. ancient Greeks. c. Chinese. d. Hebrews. Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 2.1-1 Page Ref: 30 Topic: Historical Views of Abnormal Behavior Skill: Factual Answer: a. ancient Egyptians. 2.1-2. Early writings show that the Chinese, Egyptians, Hebrews, and Greeks often attributed abnormal behavior to a. poor parenting. b. physical disease. c. demonic possession. d. chemical imbalance in the brain. Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 2.1-2 Page Ref: 31 Topic: Demonology, Gods, and Magic Skill: Factual Answer: c. demonic possession. 2.1-3. In ancient societies, if a person's abnormal conduct consisted of speech that appeared to have a religious or mystical significance, then the person was a. assumed to have willingly entered into a pact with the devil. b. thought to be a witch. c. thought to be possessed by a good spirit or god. d. assumed to have something physically wrong with the heart. Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 2.1-3 Page Ref: 31 Topic: Demonology, Gods, and Magic Skill: Factual Answer: c. thought to be possessed by a good spirit or god. 2.1-4. Prayer, incantations, and noise-making were all techniques for a. altering a person's brain functioning. .

b. improving a person's dreams. c. helping a person become possessed by good spirits. d. exorcising demons. Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 2.1-4 Page Ref: 31 Topic: Demonology, Gods, and Magic Skill: Factual Answer: d. exorcising demons. 2.1-5. According to Hippocrates, mental disorders were part of which three general categories? a. Schizophrenia, mania, and melancholia. b. Schizophrenia, mania, and phrenitis. c. Melancholia, mania, and phrenitis. d. Melancholia, mania, and anxiety. Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 2.1-5 Page Ref: 31 Topic: Hippocrates’ Early Medical Concepts Skill: Factual Answer: c. Melancholia, mania, and phrenitis. 2.1-6. Each of the following is one of the "four humors" EXCEPT a. blood. b. phlegm. c. phrenitis. d. bile. Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 2.1-6 Page Ref: 31 Topic: Hippocrates' Early Medical Concepts Skill: Factual Answer: c. phrenitis. 2.1-7. The belief in the four humors as a means of explaining temperament a. is inconsistent with a biological explanation for mental illness. b. has yet to be disproven. c. proposed that mental disorders were the result of an imbalance. d. provides that first indication that ancient people recognized the significance of the brain in determining behavior. Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 2.1-7 Page Ref: 31 Topic: Hippocrates' Early Medical Concepts Skill: Conceptual .

Answer: c. proposed that mental disorders were the result of an imbalance. 2.1-8. The doctrine of the four humors a. was an attempt to support moral management. b. was an explanation for personality traits. c. was an early suggested treatment for melancholy. d. was the first psychological explanation of mental disorders. Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 2.1-8 Page Ref: 31 Topic: Hippocrates' Early Medical Concepts Skill: Factual Answer: b. was an explanation for personality traits. 2.1-9. According to early beliefs, what would characterize an individual with an excess of blood? a. Depression b. Schizophrenia c. Irritability d. Cheerfulness Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 2.1-9 Page Ref: 31 Topic: Hippocrates' Early Medical Concepts Skill: Applied Answer: d. Cheerfulness 2.1-10. Hippocrates suggested marriage as a cure for a. impotence. b. hysteria in women. c. phrenitis (brain fever) in men. d. melancholia. Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 2.1-10 Page Ref: 31 Topic: Hippocrates' Early Medical Concepts Skill: Factual Answer: b. hysteria in women. 2.1-11. Cicero was feeling depressed. He sought help from Hippocrates. Hippocrates would probably have a. prescribed the roots of certain plants and unusual elixirs. b. utilized a talking cure. c. prescribed exercise, tranquility, and celibacy. d. performed an exorcism. Difficulty: 2 .

Question ID: 2.1-11 Page Ref: 32 Topic: Hippocrates' Early Medical Concepts Skill: Applied Answer: c. prescribed exercise, tranquility, and celibacy. 2.1-12. According to your textbook, which mental disorder received the most attention from early scholars? a. Phobias b. Depression c. Schizophrenia d. Multiple personality disorder Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 2.1-12 Page Ref: 32 Topic: Melancholia Through the Ages Skill: Factual Answer: b. Depression 2.1-13. Plato was one of the first to argue for a. medical treatment of mental illness. b. demonic possession in mental illness. c. different punishments for mentally disturbed individuals. d. the use of bleeding as a treatment for mental illness. Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 2.1-13 Page Ref: 33 Topic: Early Philosophical Conceptions of Consciousness Skill: Applied Answer: c. different punishments for mentally disturbed individuals. 2.1-14. Aristotle believed that a. mental disorders could be caused by psychological factors. b. mental disorders could not be caused by psychological factors. c. bodily fluids had nothing to do with mental illness. d. mental illness was due to demonic possession. Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 2.1-14 Page Ref: 33 Topic: Early Philosophical Conceptions of Consciousness Skill: Factual Answer: b. mental disorders could not be caused by psychological factors. 2.1-15. One of Aristotle's major contributions to psychology was a. his belief that dreams explained most mental disorders. b. his theory that psychological disorders were due to psychological rather than .

physical factors. c. his description of personality traits. d. his description of consciousness. Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 2.1-15 Page Ref: 33 Topic: Early Philosophical Conceptions of Consciousness Skill: Factual Answer: d. his description of consciousness. 2.1-16. The physicians of Alexandria, Egypt, in the era after Alexander the Great were most likely to treat mental patients by a. putting them in prisons. b. using brutal forms of exorcism. c. having them make sacrifices to gods. d. providing activities, massage, and education. Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 2.1-16 Page Ref: 33 Topic: Later Greek and Roman Thought Skill: Factual Answer: d. providing activities, massage, and education. 2.1-17. What is Galen credited with? a. Providing the first biological explanation for mental disorders b. Performing the first human autopsies c. Demonstrating that the doctrine of the four humors was flawed d. Recognizing that psychological disorders could have both biological and psychological causes Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 2.1-17 Page Ref: 33 Topic: Later Greek and Roman Thought Skill: Conceptual Answer: d. Recognizing that psychological disorders could have both biological and psychological causes 2.1-18. Chung Ching wrote two well-known medical works around A.D. 200 and has been referred to as the ____________ of China. a. Aristotle b. Galen c. Plato d. Hippocrates Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 2.1-18 Page Ref: 34 .

Topic: Early Views of Mental Disorders in China Skill: Conceptual Answer: d. Hippocrates. 2.1-19. Compared to the West, in the Chinese "Dark Ages," views of mental illness a. began at a more sophisticated level but regressed, like the West, to belief in the supernatural forces, although not for as long or with as negative a reaction to patients. b. began at a less sophisticated level but regressed, like the West, to belief in the supernatural forces, although they regressed earlier and with a more negative reaction to patients. c. always believed that mental illness was due to supernatural forces. This belief is still prevalent in China. d. were always more sophisticated than the West; the focus was always on medical causes and humane treatment. Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 2.1-19 Page Ref: 34 Topic: Early Views of Mental Disorders in China Skill: Conceptual Answer: a. began at a more sophisticated level but regressed, like the West, to belief in the supernatural forces, although not for as long or with as negative a reaction to patients. 2.1-20. Which statement about treatment of abnormal behavior in the Middle Ages is accurate? a. Although the Hippocratic tradition was continued in most of Europe, Islamic countries emphasized demonology. b. Scientific reasoning and humane treatments were valued in both European and Islamic societies. c. Islamic forms of treatment were more humane than European approaches. d. The Chinese emphasized prayer, the Europeans emphasized exercise, and the Islamic peoples emphasized balancing the four bodily humors. Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 2.1-20 Page Ref: 34 Topic: Views of Abnormality During the Middle Ages Skill: Conceptual Answer: c. Islamic forms of treatment were more humane than European approaches. 2.1-21. The approaches to treatment of the mentally ill during the Middle Ages in Europe are best characterized as a. superstitious. b. humane. c. medical. d. scientific. Difficulty: 1 .

Question ID: 2.1-21 Page Ref: 34 Topic: Views of Abnormality During the Middle Ages Skill: Factual Answer: a. superstitious. 2.1-22. What trend was observed during the Middle Ages in Europe? a. Belief in theology was declining. b. Approaches to mental disorders were becoming increasingly scientific. c. Supernatural explanations for mental disorders grew in popularity. d. Humane treatments were developed. Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 2.1-22 Page Ref: 34 Topic: Views of Abnormality During the Middle Ages Skill: Conceptual Answer: c. Supernatural explanations for mental disorders grew in popularity. 2.1-23. What is "mass madness"? a. An exhibition of disordered behavior by a group of people that appears to be caused by hysteria b. A reaction to the harsh and inhumane treatment of the mentally ill during the Middle Ages c. A reference to the increased incidence of schizophrenia seen 16 years after a flu epidemic d. A reaction to hallucinogenic compounds taken as part of religious rituals in ancient Egypt Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 2.1-23 Page Ref: 35 Topic: Views of Abnormality During the Middle Ages Skill: Factual Answer: a. An exhibition of disordered behavior by a group of people that appears to be caused by hysteria 2.1-24. What is lycanthropy? a. A form of mass hysteria characterized by wild dance-like movements b. A condition in which people believe themselves to be possessed by wolves c. A form of mass madness seen only in men d. A form of mass hysteria now known to have been drug-induced Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 2.1-24 Page Ref: 35 Topic: Views of Abnormality During the Middle Ages Skill: Factual Answer: b. A condition in which people believe themselves to be possessed by wolves . 45

2.1-25. The fact that episodes of mass madness peaked at the time of the Black Death illustrates that a. mass hysteria usually has a biological basis. b. mental and physical illnesses commonly occur together. c. phenomena that impact the society and its structure may also affect mental health. d. mental illnesses really are caused by imbalances in the four bodily humors. Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 2.1-25 Page Ref: 35 Topic: Views of Abnormality During the Middle Ages Skill: Conceptual Answer: c. phenomena that impact the society and its structure may also affect mental health. 2.1-26. In 1983, a large group of West Bank Palestinian girls showed signs of illness. Some thought they were poisoned, but later it was discovered that psychological factors played a key role in most cases. This incident best illustrates a. St. Vitus's dance. b. exorcism. c. lycanthropy. d. mass madness. Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 2.1-26 Page Ref: 35 Topic: Views of Abnormality During the Middle Ages Skill: Applied Answer: d. mass madness. 2.1-27. The disorder Koro, where males fear that their genitals have retracted into their body, possibly leading to death, is similar to the episodes of mass madness during the Black Death because a. both demonstrated that mass madness is primarily a physiological disorder. b. both demonstrated the effect that sociocultural stressors can have on mental functioning of large groups of people. c. both demonstrated that the responses of other people to the person with mass madness determines whether the person will recover. d. both demonstrated that it is extremely difficult, if not impossible, to discover the cause of mass madness. Difficulty: 3 Question ID: 2.1-27 Page Ref: 35 Topic: Views of Abnormality During the Middle Ages Skill: Conceptual Answer: b. both demonstrated the effect that sociocultural stressors can have on mental . 46

functioning of large groups of people. 2.1-28. A common treatment for mental illness during the Middle Ages in Europe was a. exorcism. b. fresh air and supportive surroundings. c. banishment. d. an early form of psychoanalytic dream interpretation. Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 2.1-28 Page Ref: 35 Topic: Views of Abnormality During the Middle Ages Skill: Factual Answer: a. exorcism. 2.1-29. Recent historical reviews of the literature indicate that the typical accused witch in the Middle Ages in Europe was a. a person we would now consider to have a mental illness. b. a priest who was a rival of a more powerful priest. c. an ill-tempered, impoverished woman. d. a person we would now consider to have mental retardation. Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 2.1-29 Page Ref: 35 Topic: Views of Abnormality During the Middle Ages Skill: Factual Answer: c. an ill-tempered, impoverished woman. 2.1-30. People in the Middle Ages a. believed that mentally ill people were witches. b. believed that witches were mentally ill. c. believed that mentally ill witches should be treated differently than other types of witches. d. believed that most witches and mentally ill people were possessed by demons, but in different ways. Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 2.1-30 Page Ref: 35 Topic: Views of Abnormality During the Middle Ages Skill: Factual Answer: d. believed that most witches and mentally ill people were possessed by demons, but in different ways. 2.1-31. During the Middle Ages in Europe, which of the following was most likely to treat mental illness? a. a priest .

b. a physician c. a scientist d. a surgeon Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 2.1-31 Page Ref: 35 Topic: Views of Abnormality During the Middle Ages Skill: Applied Answer: a. a priest 2.1-32. Exorcism is a. still occasionally practiced today for the treatment of psychological problems, sometimes with fatal results. b. a religious rite that is no longer used for the treatment of psychological problems. c. a symbolic act that can still be useful in changing psychological functioning. d. a treatment that, throughout history, was never a very popular method of treating psychological problems. Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 2.1-32 Page Ref: 35 Topic: Views of Abnormality During the Middle Ages Skill: Factual Answer: a. still occasionally practiced today for the treatment of psychological problems, sometimes with fatal results. 2.1-33. The emergence of humanism brought about changes in all of the following EXCEPT a. an increase in the belief in supernatural causes of behavior. b. scientific questioning. c. more humane treatment. d. fewer superstitious beliefs about demonic possession. Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 2.1-33 Page Ref: 36 Topic: Resurgence of Scientific Questioning in Europe Skill: Factual Answer: a. an increase in the belief in supernatural causes of behavior. 2.1-34. Johann Weyer, in the early 1500s, a. was a popularly accepted writer who argued that mental illness was due to demon possession. b. was a popularly accepted writer who argued that mental illness was due to imbalances in the four humors. c. wrote a book that was condemned by many, arguing that many witches were actually mentally ill. .

d. wrote a book that was scorned by many, arguing that mental illness was due to bodily magnetism. Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 2.1-34 Page Ref: 36 Topic: Resurgence of Scientific Questioning in Europe Skill: Factual Answer: c. wrote a book that was condemned by many, arguing that many witches were actually mentally ill. 2.1-35. Who was one of the first physicians in the early 1500s to criticize the idea that mental illness was due to demon possession (although he did believe the moon influenced the brain)? a. Paracelsus b. Galen c. Pinel d. Hippocrates Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 2.1-35 Page Ref: 36 Topic: Resurgence of Scientific Questioning in Europe Skill: Factual Answer: a. Paracelsus 2.1-36. What was the purpose of the early asylums? a. To remove those who could not care for themselves from society b. To provide exorcisms c. To offer humanitarian treatment to those afflicted with mental illnesses d. To offer biological approaches to the treatment of mental disorders Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 2.1-36 Page Ref: 36 Topic: Establishment of Early Asylums Skill: Conceptual Answer: a. To remove those who could not care for themselves from society 2.1-37. How did early treatment of mental patients in the United States compare to that offered in Europe? a. Treatment in the United States was more humanitarian. b. It was comparable to that offered in Europe. c. The techniques employed were more scientifically based than those used in Europe. d. The treatment approaches used in the United States were more effective than those used in Europe. Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 2.1-37 .

Page Ref: 37 Topic: Establishment of Early Asylums Skill: Factual Answer: b. It was comparable to that offered in Europe. 2.1-38. If you visited an asylum in the 16th Century in Europe you would likely find a. a place which mixed together the mentally ill, the poor, criminals, and the physically ill. b. exorcisms being done by priests. c. a place where people were given good food, work, and rest so they could recover. d. mentally ill people living in conditions of filth and cruelty. Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 2.1-38 Page Ref: 37 Topic: Establishment of Early Asylums Skill: Applied Answer: d. mentally ill people living in conditions of filth and cruelty. 2.1-39. The early asylums a. were primarily warehouses for the mentally ill. b. were designed to be places of refuge for the mentally ill. c. were designed to treat the mentally ill with physiological treatments, such as bloodletting. d. were similar to the places the early Greeks used for people with mental illness. Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 2.1-39 Page Ref: 37 Topic: Establishment of Early Asylums Skill: Factual Answer: a. were primarily warehouses for the mentally ill. 2.1-40. Shackling a patient to a wall with little food or heat would be most typical of a. the hospitals run by Philippe Pinel. b. the sanatoriums of Alexandria, Egypt. c. the early asylums in Europe. d. the treatment advocated by Hippocrates. Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 2.1-40 Page Ref: 37 Topic: Establishment of Early Asylums Skill: Factual Answer: c. the early asylums in Europe. 2.1-41. "Bedlam" in London was one of several hospitals for the mentally ill in different countries that .

a. treated the mentally ill with physiological treatments. b. exhibited their patients for profit. c. viewed themselves as religious houses for the demonically possessed. d. allowed patients a lot of freedom. Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 2.1-41 Page Ref: 37 Topic: Establishment of Early Asylums Skill: Factual Answer: b. exhibited their patients for profit. 2.1-42. In the United States, an early treatment involved the belief that a. patients needed to choose rationality over insanity and treatments were designed to intimidate patients into choosing correctly. b. patients were demonically possessed and needed to be made uncomfortable to get the demons to leave. c. patients were medically ill and needed physiological treatments. d. patients were basically animals and were treated as such. Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 2.1-42 Page Ref: 37 Topic: Establishment of Early Asylums Skill: Factual Answer: a. patients needed to choose rationality over insanity and treatments were designed to intimidate patients into choosing correctly. 2.1-43. Humanitarian treatment would be most typical of a. the hospitals run by Philippe Pinel. b. Bedlam. c. the early asylums in Europe. d. the early asylums in the United States. Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 2.1-43 Page Ref: 38 Topic: Humanitarian Reform Skill: Factual Answer: a. the hospitals run by Philippe Pinel. 2.1-44. There is some debate about whether Philippe Pinel a. was the first person to remove chains from mental patients in a French mental hospital. b. was the first person to refute the idea of witchcraft as an explanation for abnormal behavior. c. supported Mesmer's ideas of animal magnetism and hypnosis. d. approved of the use of bleeding, beatings, and imprisonment for mental patients. .

Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 2.1-44 Page Ref: 38 Topic: Humanitarian Reform Skill: Factual Answer: a. was the first person to remove chains from mental patients in a French mental hospital. 2.1-45. Philippe Pinel a. believed that mental illness was due to possession by demons and exorcism was the only useful treatment. b. believed that mental patients needed to choose rationality over insanity, so treatment was aimed at making their lives as patients uncomfortable. c. believed that mental patients were ill and needed to be treated as such – with kindness and caring. d. believed that mental illness was purely a physiological phenomena, and could only be treated by physical means such as bloodletting. Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 2.1-45 Page Ref: 38 Topic: Humanitarian Reform Skill: Factual Answer: c. believed that mental patients were ill and needed to be treated as such with kindness and caring. 2.1-46. A contemporary of Pinel's in England who started a Quaker religious retreat for the mentally ill was a. John Wesley. b. Benjamin Rush. c. Dorothea Dix. d. William Tuke. Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 2.1-46 Page Ref: 38 Topic: Humanitarian Reform Skill: Factual Answer: d. William Tuke. 2.1-47. Which of the following is credited with continuing the work of Pinel in the United States? a. John Wesley b. Benjamin Rush c. John Connolly d. Samuel Hitch Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 2.1-47 .

Page Ref: 39 Topic: Humanitarian Reform Skill: Factual Answer: b. Benjamin Rush 2.1-48. Benjamin Rush is credited with all of the following EXCEPT a. signing the Declaration of Independence. b. encouraging more humane treatment of the mentally ill. c. taking a scientific approach to the study and treatment of mental disorders. d. being the first American to organize a course in psychiatry. Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 2.1-48 Page Ref: 39 Topic: Humanitarian Reform Skill: Conceptual Answer: c. taking a scientific approach to the study and treatment of mental disorders. 2.1-49. Benjamin Rush, who encouraged more humane treatment of the mentally ill in the United States, used as his principal remedies a. rest and talk. b. bloodletting and the tranquilizer chair. c. exorcism and purging. d. the tranquilizer chair and relaxation. Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 2.1-49 Page Ref: 39 Topic: Humanitarian Reform Skill: Factual Answer: b. bloodletting and the tranquilizer chair. 2.1-50. Who is considered the founder of American psychiatry? a. William Tuke b. Dorothea Dix c. Benjamin Rush d. Clifford Beers Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 2.1-50 Page Ref: 39 Topic: Humanitarian Reform Skill: Factual Answer: c. Benjamin Rush 2.1-51. The moral management treatment a. focused on the physiological problems that mental patients supposedly had rather than their mental state. b. focused on the symptoms that mental patients had rather than on their moral .

character. c. focused on warehousing and punishing mental patients, so that they would choose to become well. d. focused on the moral and spiritual development of mental patients rather than their disorder. Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 2.1-51 Page Ref: 39 Topic: Humanitarian Reform Skill: Factual Answer: d. focused on the moral and spiritual development of mental patients rather than their disorder. 2.1-52. All of the following were likely to be part of moral treatment in the 1800s EXCEPT a. manual labor. b. spiritual discussions. c. character development. d. antipsychotic medication. Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 2.1-52 Page Ref: 39 Topic: Humanitarian Reform Skill: Factual Answer: d. antipsychotic medication. 2.1-53. The level of success achieved with the use of moral management is surprising because a. most mental illnesses are not treatable. b. the drugs used were usually inappropriate. c. the majority of those hospitalized for mental illness were schizophrenic. d. many patients suffered from syphilis that was, at the time, incurable. Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 2.1-53 Page Ref: 39 Topic: Humanitarian Reform Skill: Conceptual Answer: d. many patients suffered from syphilis that was, at the time, incurable. 2.1-54. Which of the following was a form of treatment that addressed a patient's social, individual, and occupational needs? a. Moral management b. The treatments provided at the Geel Shrine c. Anton Mesmer's approach to treating the mentally ill d. The treatment started by the Nancy School Difficulty: 1 .

Question ID: 2.1-54 Page Ref: 39 Topic: Humanitarian Reform Skill: Factual Answer: a. Moral management 2.1-55. Which of the following contributed to the virtual absence of moral management by the nineteenth century? a. The fact that it was rarely effective in treating the mentally ill b. The shrinking of the size of most mental hospitals c. Society's displeasure with the idea that mentally ill people were morally inferior d. Advances in biomedical science Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 2.1-55 Page Ref: 39 Topic: Humanitarian Reform Skill: Factual Answer: d. Advances in biomedical science 2.1-56. Which of the following approaches to treatment focuses almost exclusively on physical well-being? a. Moral management b. Mental hygiene c. Humanitarian d. Deinstitutionalization Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 2.1-56 Page Ref: 39 Topic: Humanitarian Reform Skill: Factual Answer: b. Mental hygiene 2.1-57. Which of the following was a consequence of the rise of the mental hygiene movement and the occurrence of biomedical advances? a. The social and psychological environments of mental patients were ignored. b. Biological causes for most mental disorders were identified. c. Physical comfort was neglected. d. Most humanitarian gains were lost. Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 2.1-57 Page Ref: 39 Topic: Humanitarian Reform Skill: Conceptual Answer: a. The social and psychological environments of mental patients were ignored. 2.1-58. The demise of moral management occurred for all of the following reasons .

EXCEPT a. research showed that it had never been effective. b. the rise of the moral hygiene movement put a focus on patient well-being. c. the rise of biological explanations diminished the importance of the social environment. d. hospital facilities got so large that it was difficult to maintain the staff-patient relationships necessary for moral management. Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 2.1-58 Page Ref: 39 Topic: Humanitarian Reform Skill: Factual Answer: a. research showed that it had never been effective. 2.1-59. Dorothea Dix a. urged that religious conversion was a primary means of treatment for the mentally disturbed. b. was a major impediment to the mental hygiene movement in this country. c. was a leading force in the emphasis on finding biological cures for mental disorders. d. is credited with establishing numerous humane mental hospitals in many countries. Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 2.1-59 Page Ref: 40 Topic: Humanitarian Reform Skill: Factual Answer: d. is credited with establishing numerous humane mental hospitals in many countries. 2.1-60. Which one of the following increased the availability of treatment for the mentally ill in the United States? a. Dorothea Dix b. Benjamin Rush c. Emil Kraepelin d. Philippe Pinel Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 2.1-60 Page Ref: 40 Topic: Humanitarian Reform Skill: Applied Answer: a. Dorothea Dix 2.1-61. The work of Dorothea Dix has been criticized for a. interfering with the provision of moral therapy. b. increasing the use of unproven treatment approaches. .

c. popularizing humanitarian approaches. d. preventing the development of biomedical approaches to mental illness. Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 2.1-61 Page Ref: 40 Topic: Humanitarian Reform Skill: Conceptual Answer: a. interfering with the provision of moral therapy. 2.1-62. In the early nineteenth century, psychiatrists were referred to as a. alienists. b. lunatics. c. soothsayers. d. purgatists. Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 2.1-62 Page Ref: 41 Topic: Nineteenth Century Views of the Causes and Treatment of Mental Disorders Skill: Factual Answer: a. alienists. 2.1-63. Imagine that it is 1885. A man complains of "shattered nerves." He is lacking in energy and shows low mood. Physicians specializing in mental conditions (alienists) would likely consider this person a. a morally deficient individual. b. as suffering from neurasthenia. c. as suffering from hysteria. d. as untreatable because the condition was biological. Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 2.1-63 Page Ref: 41 Topic: Nineteenth Century Views of the Causes and Treatment of Mental Disorders Skill: Applied Answer: b. as suffering from neurasthenia. 2.1-64. During the late nineteenth century, alienists a. focused on removing evil demons from the psyche. b. employed techniques such as drugging, restraint, and bleeding. c. did not view mental illnesses as treatable. d. incorporated moral management therapy into treatments. Difficulty: 3 Question ID: 2.1-64 Page Ref: 41 Topic: Nineteenth Century Views of the Causes and Treatment of Mental .

Disorders Skill: Factual Answer: d. incorporated moral management therapy into treatments. 2.1-65. The "neurasthenia" recognized in the 1800s resembles today’s diagnosis of a. anxiety. b. schizophrenia. c. bipolar disorder. d. depression. Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 2.1-65 Page Ref: 41 Topic: Nineteenth Century Views of the Causes and Treatment of Mental Disorders Skill: Applied Answer: d. depression. 2.1-66. By the end of the nineteenth century a. effective treatments had been developed for many forms of mental illness. b. little was known about most mental illnesses. c. asylums were recognized as humanitarian institutions that served an important function. d. most mental hospitals effectively addressed the physical needs of patients, but ignored other needs. Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 2.1-66 Page Ref: 41 Topic: Changing Attitudes Toward Mental Health in the Early 20th Century Skill: Conceptual Answer: b. little was known about most mental illnesses. 2.1-67. At the start of the twentieth century in America, public attitudes toward the mentally ill a. had become enlightened and humane. b. associated mental disorder with "tainted genes" and divine retribution. c. had become a conviction that the mentally ill were incurable and should be executed or jailed for the rest of their lives. d. were characterized by fear, horror, and ignorance. Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 2.1-67 Page Ref: 41 Topic: Changing Attitudes Toward Mental Health in the Early 20th Century Skill: Conceptual Answer: d. were characterized by fear, horror, and ignorance. 2.1-68. What is Clifford Beers known for? .

a. He developed the first effective antidepressant. b. His efforts lead to the establishment of over thirty mental hospitals. c. He vigorously rejected the Victorian idea that sexual fantasies caused mental disorders. d. He publicized the brutal treatment that many mental patients received. Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 2.1-68 Page Ref: 41 Topic: Changing Attitudes Toward Mental Health in the Early 20th Century Skill: Factual Answer: d. He publicized the brutal treatment that many mental patients received. 2.1-69. During the early twentieth century, a. more asylums and mental hospitals were established. b. most of the institutionalized mentally ill received moral therapy. c. hospital stays tended to be brief. d. housed very few people. Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 2.1-69 Page Ref: 42 Topic: Mental Hospital Care in the 20th Century Skill: Factual Answer: a. more asylums and mental hospitals were established. 2.1-70. During the first half of the twentieth century, mental hospital care would best be characterized as a. effective. b. humane. c. moral. d. punitive. Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 2.1-70 Page Ref: 42 Topic: Mental Hospital Care in the 20th Century Skill: Factual Answer: d. punitive. 2.1-71. Which of the following served to publicize the plight of the mentally ill in the mid 1940s? a. The publication of "A Mind That Found Itself" b. The publication of "The Snake Pit" c. The research funded by the National Institutes of Mental Health d. The passage of the Community Health Services act Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 2.1-71 Page Ref: 43 .

Topic: Mental Hospital Care in the 20th Century Skill: Applied Answer: b. The publication of "The Snake Pit" 2.1-72. The Hill-Burton Act a. ended the moral hygiene movement. b. contributed to the practice of warehousing the mentally ill. c. provided funding for mental health treatment in the community. d. legislated the creation of 50% more inpatient facilities for the mentally ill. Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 2.1-72 Page Ref: 43 Topic: Mental Hospital Care in the 20th Century Skill: Applied Answer: c. provided funding for mental health treatment in the community. 2.1-73. Which of the following occurred in the late twentieth century? a. The establishment of large inpatient facilities for the mentally ill b. A movement of the mentally ill from institutions to the community c. Dramatic increases in the cost of caring for the mentally ill d. The inpatient mentally ill population doubled Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 2.1-73 Page Ref: 43 Topic: Mental Hospital Care in the 20th Century Skill: Factual Answer: b. a movement of the mentally ill from institutions to the community 2.1-74. Medications for psychological disorders a. were first used centuries ago. b. were first used only recently. c. still currently use some ancient ingredients, such as "mummy powder." d. made the search for the causes of disorders more difficult. Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 2.1-74 Page Ref: 46 Topic: Mental Hospital Care in the 20th Century Skill: Factual Answer: a. were first used centuries ago. 2.1-75. The rationale behind deinstitutionalization was a. a belief that physicians could better medicate and give physical treatment to patients in their own homes. b. a concern that prolonged hospitalization could keep patients from being able to adjust to and function in the outside world. c. a belief that most mental patients were faking and would cease to do so if they .

were not "rewarded" by allowing them to stay in the hospital. d. a concern that mental hospitals were such unpleasant places that for mental patients, living on their own could only be better. Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 2.1-75 Page Ref: 43 Topic: Mental Hospital Care in the 20th Century Skill: Conceptual Answer: b. a concern that prolonged hospitalization could keep patients from being able to adjust to and function in the outside world. 2.1-76. Which of the following was a reason for the growth of the deinstitutionalization movement? a. A desire to involve the family in the care of the mentally ill. b. It was thought to be more humane. c. New medications were not successful. d. It was less cost effective than institutionalization. Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 2.1-76 Page Ref: 43 Topic: Mental Hospital Care in the 20th Century Skill: Applied Answer: b. it was thought to be more humane. 2.1-77. Which of the following was an effect of the deinstitutionalization movement? a. A large number of psychiatric hospitals remained open. b. Mental hospital populations were re-institutionalized in medical hospitals. c. Most of the services once offered on an inpatient basis were available at community health centers. d. Some of those released would have been better off remaining hospitalized. Difficulty: 3 Question ID: 2.1-77 Page Ref: 43 Topic: Mental Hospital Care in the 20th Century Skill: Applied Answer: d. Some of those released would have been better off remaining hospitalized. 2.1-78. Which of the following individuals is credited with emphasizing the link between brain pathology and mental illness? a. Dix. b. Skinner. c. Bandura. d. Kraepelin. Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 2.1-78 Page Ref:44 .

Topic: Biological Discoveries: Establishing the Link Between the Brain and Mental Disorder Skill: Factual Answer: d. Kraepelin. 2.1-79. The insanity associated with general paresis a. has no known physical cause. b. is caused by excessive alcohol consumption. c. is seen only in the aging who have compromised health. d. results from an infection of the brain. Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 2.1-79 Page Ref: 44 Topic Biological Discoveries: Establishing the Link Between the Brain and Mental Disorder Skill: Applied Answer: d. results from an infection of the brain. 2.1-80. Why was malarial therapy effective in treating general paresis? a. The fever that was induced killed off the cause of the observed symptoms. b. General paresis was caused by malaria, and malarial therapy triggered an immune response that destroyed the existing infection. c. Malarial therapy prevented the syphilis spirochetes from entering the brain. d. There is no known treatment for general paresis. Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 2.1-80 Page Ref: 44 Topic: Biological Discoveries: Establishing the Link Between the Brain and Mental Disorder Skill: Applied Answer: a. The fever that was induced killed off the cause of the observed symptoms. 2.1-81. Which of the following is recognized as a major biomedical breakthrough in psychopathology because it established the link between mental and physical illnesses? a. the discovery of the cause and later a cure for general paresis (syphilitic insanity) b. the discovery of penicillin as a cure for syphilis c. the development of electroshock therapy for general paresis (syphilitic insanity) d. the discovery that brain injuries could be associated with mental disorders Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 2.1-81 Page Ref: 45 Topic: Biological Discoveries: Establishing the Link Between the Brain and Mental Disorder Skill: Factual .

Answer: a. the discovery of the cause and later a cure for general paresis (syphilitic insanity) 2.1-82. The use of malarial fever to treat paresis a. is an example of the barbaric treatment that mental patients received at the beginning of the twentieth century. b. proved to be so ineffectual that many professionals abandoned the biological explanation of mental disorders. c. represented the first clear-cut defeat of a mental disorder by medicine. d. was the first time scientists used knowledge of brain chemistry to develop specific drugs for treating mental disorders. Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 2.1-82 Page Ref: 44 Topic: Biological Discoveries: Establishing the Link Between the Brain and Mental Disorder Skill: Conceptual Answer: c. represented the first clear-cut defeat of a mental disorder by medicine. 2.1-83. Which one of the following is credited with developing a classification system for mental disorders? a. Dix b. Pinel c. Alzheimer d. Kraepelin Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 2.1-83 Page Ref: 45 Topic: The Development of a Classification System Skill: Factual Answer: d. Kraepelin 2.1-84. Kraepelin is credited with a. discovering that penicillin was an effective treatment for malaria. b. determining the cause of senile dementia. c. identifying different types of mental disorders. d. writing the first edition of the DSM. Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 2.1-84 Page Ref: 46 Topic: The Development of a Classification System Skill: Factual Answer: c. identifying different types of mental disorders. 2.1-85. The first classification of mental disorders involved a. identifying the biological causes of the disorders, so a person could be tested . 63

for them. b. understanding the theoretical descriptions of different disorders. c. recognizing symptoms that occurred together often enough to be regarded as a type of mental disorder. d. identifying the types of thoughts that people with different mental illnesses tended to have. Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 2.1-85 Page Ref: 45 Topic: The Development of a Classification System Skill: Factual Answer: c. recognizing symptoms that occurred together often enough to be regarded as a type of mental disorder. 2.1-86. The ancestral roots of what we now know as psychoanalysis can be traced back to a. the study of hypnosis. b. early beliefs in demonology and possession. c. the discovery of the cause of general paresis. d. Dorothea Dix. Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 2.1-86 Page Ref: 46 Topic: Development of the Psychological Basis of Mental Disorder Skill: Factual Answer: a. the study of hypnosis. 2.1-87. Mesmer was a proponent of a. humanitarianism. b. community mental health clinics. c. the mental hygiene movement. d. the power of animal magnetism. Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 2.1-87 Page Ref: 47 Topic: Development of the Psychological Basis of Mental Disorder Skill: Factual Answer: d. the power of animal magnetism. 2.1-88. Who is credited with making the first major steps toward understanding the psychological factors involved in mental illness? a. Alois Alzheimer b. Wilhelm Griesinger c. Clifford Beers d. Sigmund Freud Difficulty: 1 .

Question ID: 2.1-88 Page Ref: 48 Topic: Development of the Psychological Basis of Mental Disorder Skill: Factual Answer: d. Sigmund Freud 2.1-89. The study of hypnosis and its relationship to hysteria was the starting point for a. the medical model. b. the biological classification of mental disorders. c. psychoanalysis. d. the mental hygiene movement. Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 2.1-89 Page Ref: 48 Topic: Development of the Psychological Basis of Mental Disorder Skill: Factual Answer: c. psychoanalysis. 2.1-90. The physicians of the Nancy School a. opposed the use of hypnotism. b. demonstrated the power of suggestion. c. found that hypnotism was not effective in the treatment of any mental illnesses. d. believed that hysteria was the result of brain degeneration. Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 2.1-90 Page Ref: 46 Topic: Development of the Psychological Basis of Mental Disorder Skill: Applied Answer: b. demonstrated the power of suggestion. 2.1-91. The Nancy School a. advanced the recognition that psychological factors were involved in the development of mental disorders. b. furthered our understanding of the role of biological factors in the development of mental illness. c. fell out of favor when the evidence supporting the views of Charcot accumulated. d. failed to recognize that most forms of psychopathology are incurable. Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 2.1-91 Page Ref: 46 Topic: Development of the Psychological Basis of Mental Disorder Skill: Factual Answer: a. advanced the recognition that psychological factors were involved in the development of mental disorders. .

2.1-92. The Nancy School/Charcot debate is best described as one that focuses on a. biology vs. genes. b. learning vs. nurture. c. drugs vs. surgery. d. psychology vs. biology. Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 2.1-92 Page Ref: 48 Topic: Development of the Psychological Basis of Mental Disorder Skill: Applied Answer: d. psychology vs. biology. 2.1-93. In 1893, Breuer and Freud published a paper on hysteria. In it they announced that a. unconscious factors can determine behavior and produce mental disorders. b. hysteria was caused by hypnosis. c. hysteria and hypnosis were both the result of neurological abnormalities. d. many forms of mental disorder are the conscious result of seeking attention from others. Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 2.1-93 Page Ref: 48 Topic: The Beginnings of Psychoanalysis Skill: Factual Answer: a. unconscious factors can determine behavior and produce mental disorders. 2.1-94. Freud is the first to describe the ________: that the mind could contain information of which it is unaware, but by which it is still affected. a. catharsis b. unconscious c. hysteria d. operant conditioning Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 2.1-94 Page Ref: 48 Topic: Development of the Psychological Basis of Mental Disorder Skill: Factual Answer: b. unconscious 2.1-95. A catharsis is a. a type of hypnosis. b. an emotional release. c. the part of the brain where the unconscious exists. d. a type of hysteria. Difficulty: 1 .

Question ID: 2.1-95 Page Ref: 48 Topic: Development of the Psychological Basis of Mental Disorder Skill: Factual Answer: b. an emotional release. 2.1-96. Free association and dream analysis a. are techniques typically used in hypnotized subjects. b. provide insight into the workings of the unconscious. c. were developed in the early 1800s. d. have been used extensively in behavioral therapy. Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 2.1-96 Page Ref: 48 Topic: Development of the Psychological Basis of Mental Disorder/The Beginnings of Psychoanalysis Skill: Applied Answer: b. provide insight into the workings of the unconscious. 2.1-97. Who established the first experimental psychology laboratory? a. Wundt b. Watson c. Freud d. Kraepelin Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 2.1-97 Page Ref: 49 Topic: The Evolution of the Psychological Research Tradition: Experimental Psychology Skill: Factual Answer: a. Wundt 2.1-98. Witmer is credited with a. establishing psychology as a field in the United States. b. bringing psychoanalysis to the United States. c. writing the first psychology text. d. being the founder of clinical psychology. Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 2.1-98 Page Ref: 49 Topic: The Evolution of the Psychological Research Tradition: Experimental Psychology Skill: Factual Answer: d. being the founder of clinical psychology. 2.1-99. Behaviorism was .

a. a reaction to what the behaviorists perceived as a lack of scientific rigor in psychoanalysis. b. a reaction to the lack of moral and spiritual factors in most theories at the time. c. an attempt to focus on the thinking styles of people with mental illness. d. a spin-off theory that elaborated on the psychoanalytic viewpoint. Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 2.1-99 Page Ref: 49 Topic: The Evolution of the Psychological Research Tradition: Experimental Psychology Skill: Applied Answer: a. a reaction to what the behaviorists perceived as a lack of scientific rigor in psychoanalysis. 2.1-100. A behavioral psychologist would be most likely to use a. hypnotism. b. observational techniques. c. free association. d. dream analysis. Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 2.1-100 Page Ref: 50 Topic: The Evolution of the Psychological Research Tradition: Experimental Psychology Skill: Applied Answer: b. observational techniques. 2.1-101. A psychologist who takes a behavioral perspective would focus on a. learning. b. early experiences. c. unconscious conflicts. d. the role of behavioral factors. Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 2.1-101 Page Ref: 50 Topic: The Evolution of the Psychological Research Tradition: Experimental Psychology Skill: Applied Answer: a. learning. 2.1-102. Who is considered to be the "father" of behaviorism? a. Pavlov b. Freud c. Wundt d. Watson Difficulty: 2 .

Question ID: 2.1-102 Page Ref: 49 Topic: The Evolution of the Psychological Research Tradition: Experimental Psychology Skill: Factual Answer: d. Watson 2.1-103. The central principle of classical conditioning is that a. after repeated pairings with a stimulus that naturally causes a response, a neutral stimulus will cause a similar response. b. we repeat those actions that we see others engage in. c. the consequences of behavior influence its likelihood of being repeated. d. the interaction of genetics and social factors best explains human behavior. Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 2.1-103 Page Ref: 49 Topic: The Evolution of the Psychological Research Tradition: Experimental Psychology Skill: Conceptual Answer: a. after repeated pairings with a stimulus that naturally causes a response, a neutral stimulus will cause a similar response. 2.1-104. The role of learning is the central theme in a. Breuer's approach to treating people with mental disorders. b. Wundt's approach to psychological research. c. the psychoanalytic approach. d. the behavioral perspective. Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 2.1-104 Page Ref: 49 Topic: The Evolutions of the Psychological Research Tradition: Experimental Psychology Skill: Conceptual Answer: d. the behavioral perspective. 2.1-105. Both ________ and ________ studied the effects of consequences on the occurrence of behaviors. a. Skinner; Pavlov b. Pavlov; Thorndike c. Thorndike; Skinner d. Pavlov; Freud Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 2.1-105 Page Ref: 50 Topic: The Evolution of the Psychological Research Tradition: Experimental Psychology .

Skill: Factual Answer: c. Thorndike; Skinner 2.1-106. The central principle of operant conditioning is that a. certain reflexes cause us to engage in habitual behavior. b. we repeat those actions that we see others engage in. c. the consequences of behavior influence its likelihood of being repeated. d. the interaction of genetics and social factors best explains human behavior. Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 2.1-106 Page Ref: 50 Topic: The Evolution of the Psychological Research Tradition: Experimental Psychology Skill: Conceptual Answer: c. the consequences of behavior influence its likelihood of being repeated. Fill-in-the-Blank Questions 2.2-1. ____________was the affliction in the Middle Ages in which people believed themselves to be possessed by wolves. Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 2.2-1 Page Ref: 35 Topic: Views of Abnormality During the Middle Ages Skill: Factual Answer: Lycanthropy 2.2-2. ______________ was the person who revolutionized moral management in the treatment of mental patients in the late 1700s. Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 2.2-2 Page Ref: 39 Topic: Toward Humanitarian Reform/Humanitarian Reform Skill: Factual Answer: Benjamin Rush 2.2-3. __________________is the process of moving mental patients from the hospital to the community. Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 2.2-3 Page Ref: 43 Topic: Mental Hospital Care in the 21st Century Skill: Factual Answer: Deinstitutionalization 2.2-4. The surgical procedure used by physicians that initially used an ice pick to . 70

treat severe mental disorder is a __________ . Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 2.2-4 Page Ref: 45 Topic: Biological Discoveries: Establishing the Link Between the Brain and Mental Disorder Skill: Factual Answer: lobotomy Short Answer Questions 2.3-1. What was the most common explanation for abnormal behavior among many ancient peoples including the Chinese, Egyptians, Hebrews, and Greeks? Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 2.3-1 Page Ref: 31 Topic: Historical Views of Abnormal Behavior Skill: Factual Answer: The most common explanation was possession by a demon or a god. 2.3-2. What is tarantism? Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 2.3-2 Page Ref: 35 Topic: Views of Abnormality During the Middle Ages Skill: Factual Answer: Tarantism is a form of "mass madness" characterized by wild dancing. The behavior seen was similar to early orgiastic rites, but came to be viewed as a consequence of having been bitten by a tarantula. 2.3-3. How did people in the Middle Ages think that possession and mental illness were related? Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 2.3-3 Page Ref: 35 Topic: Views of Abnormality During the Middle Ages Skill: Conceptual Answer: People who experienced physical possession were mentally ill, those who experienced spiritual possession were witches. 2.3-4. What was Bedlam? Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 2.3-4 Page Ref: 37 Topic: The Establishment of Early Asylums Skill: Factual .

Answer: Bedlam was an asylum in London that became well known for its deplorable conditions and practices. It was typical of many asylums of the sixteenth century that served primarily as storage facilities for the mentally ill. 2.3-5. Who was Benjamin Rush? Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 2.3-5 Page Ref: 39 Topic: Humanitarian Reform Skill: Factual Answer: Benjamin Rush is credited with encouraging the use of more humane treatment of the mentally ill in the United States. He was the first American to organize a course in psychiatry, and, although some of his practices may have been less than humane, he is recognized as a transitional figure between the poor treatment of the old era and the humane approaches of the new. 2.3-6. What was moral management? Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 2.3-6 Page Ref: 39 Topic: Humanitarian Reform Skill: Factual Answer: Moral management was an approach to the care of the mentally ill that emerged in the early part of the period of humanitarian reform. It focused on addressing the patient's social, individual, and occupational needs. 2.3-7. What contributions did Dorothea Dix make to the treatment of the mentally ill? Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 2.3-7 Page Ref: 40 Topic: Humanitarian Reform Skill: Applied Answer: Between 1841 and 1881 Dorothea Dix brought to light the inhuman treatment the mentally ill usually received and persuaded legislatures to fund the building of many mental hospitals. She is credited with improving conditions in American hospitals, establishing 32 mental hospitals, and fostering the growth of the mental hygiene movement in the United States. 2.3-8. Who was Clifford Beers? Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 2.3-8 Page Ref: 42 Topic: Changing Attitudes Toward Mental Health in the Early 20th Century Skill: Factual Answer: A former mental patient who wrote about his experiences in the institutions of .

his time. He helped change the attitude about the mentally ill and their treatment. 2.3-9. What is the current attitude about hospitalization of the mentally ill? Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 2.3-9 Page Ref: 41 Topic: Mental Hospital Care in the 20th Century Skill: Conceptual Answer: It is preferable to treat people in the community, and treatment should be deinstitutionalized, although it is not the perfect solution it was once thought to be. 2.3-10. Why was the discovery of the malarial treatment for general paresis important? Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 2.3-10 Page Ref: 44 Topic: Biological Discoveries: Establishing the Link Skill: Conceptual Answer: It was the first scientifically demonstrated connection between a mental illness and brain pathology. 2.3-11. Who was Emil Kraepelin? Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 2.3-11 Page Ref: 45 Topic: The Development of a Classification System Skill: Factual Answer: The first to recognize that certain symptoms occurred regularly together and to begin the classification of mental disorders. 2.3-12. What contribution to our thinking about abnormal behavior did Freud and Breuer make? Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 2.3-12 Page Ref: 48 Topic: Development of the Psychological Basis of Mental Disorder Skill: Applied Answer: They made the discovery of the unconscious and argued that processes outside the person's awareness could help determine behavior. They showed that emotional tensions that patients were not aware of could cause hysteria. 2.3-13. Who was Wilhelm Wundt? Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 2.3-13 Page Ref: 49 Topic: The Evolution of the Psychological Research Tradition: Experimental .

Psychology Skill: Factual Answer: The man who established the first experimental psychology laboratory. 2.3-14. What is the central theme of the behavioral perspective? Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 2.3-14 Page Ref: 49 Topic: The Evolution of the Psychological Research Tradition: Experimental Psychology Skill: Conceptual Answer: The role of learning in human behavior. Essay Questions 2.4-1. Abnormal behavior often has been attributed to the influence of supernatural forces. Describe how these forces were used to explain abnormal behavior during various time periods and the treatments that resulted. Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 2.4-1 Page Ref: 30 Topic: Historical Views of Abnormal Behavior Skill: Factual Answer: Early writings of the Egyptians, Chinese, Hebrews, and Greeks show they attributed such behavior to possession by a demon or god. This was treated by exorcism. In the Middle Ages, the clergy were largely responsible for treatment because possession was considered causal. In fifteenth- and sixteenth-century Europe, witchcraft became another related explanation for which torture, burning, and other such methods were used. Recent historical analyses, however, suggest that the mentally ill may not have been taken to be witches, as was often once thought. Even in contemporary culture, one can find those who believe that supernatural forces cause psychological problems. Exorcisms are still occasionally practiced. GRADING RUBRIC - 10 points total, 5 points each for a discussion of the use of supernatural explanations during two different time periods. 2.4-2. What was moral management? What caused its near abandonment in the second part of the nineteenth century? Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 2.4-2 Page Ref: 39 Topic: Humanitarian Reform Skill: Factual Answer: Moral management was a broad treatment that included a patient's social, individual, and occupational needs. The moral and spiritual development of patients was a focus. More emphasis was placed on patients’ character than on their disorder. Typical treatments were spiritual discussion and manual labor. It was surprisingly effective. It .

was abandoned because of changing attitudes toward the mentally ill and the increasing size of hospitals. The mental hygiene movement and advances in biomedical science also contributed to its decrease in popularity. The focus on physical and biological explanations and care meant that other factors in a patient's life were considered irrelevant. GRADING RUBRIC - 10 points total, 5 for each part of the question. 2.4-3. Explain how the link between the brain and mental disorders was first established. Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 2.4-3 Page Ref: 44 Topic: Biological Discoveries: Establishing the Link Between the Brain and Mental Disorder Skill: Applied Answer: While Hippocrates and others had long proposed that mental disorders had some physical cause, it was not until the 1800s that a clear link between a physical disease process and mental illness was established. This finding then paved the way for further exploration of how brain malfunctions could result in mental illness. General paresis was an illness that produced paralysis, insanity, and, typically, death within two to five years. This mental illness was recognized as a specific type of mental disorder in 1825. Thus, it was recognized as a unique disorder, and attempts could then be made to treat it. It was eventually recognized that this illness was caused by syphilis. This is the first documented link between an identifiable brain infection and mental illness. With this finding, and the rising influence of modern experimental science, the investigation of brain pathology as the cause of mental illness began in earnest. GRADING RUBRIC – 10 points total. 2.4-4. What was the dispute between Charcot and the Nancy School? Why is this significant? Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 2.4-4 Page Ref: 46-48 Topic: Development of the Psychological Basis of Mental Disorder Skill: Conceptual Answer: The Nancy School, named for the town of Nancy in France, refers to a group of physicians who believed that hysteria was a form of self-hypnosis. In other words, they believed that hysteria had a psychological cause. They came to this conclusion as it was observed that the symptoms of hysteria could be both produced and removed by means of hypnosis. Charcot, a neurologist, had not been able to replicate the findings of the Nancy School and argued that degenerative brain changes led to hysteria. The dispute between Charcot and the Nancy School was a debate about what the nature of the cause of hysteria was biological or psychological. In the end, the view of the Nancy School was accepted. This is said to represent the first recognition of a psychologically caused mental disorder. GRADING RUBRIC - 10 points total, 4 points for stating the dispute, 2 points for explaining why it developed, 4 points for explaining its significance. .

2.4-5. Describe classical conditioning. Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 2.4-5 Page Ref: 49 Topic: The Evolution of the Psychological Research Tradition: Experimental Psychology/Behavioral Perspective Skill: Factual Answer: Classical conditioning is a form of learning in which a neutral stimulus is paired repeatedly with an unconditioned stimulus. After repeated pairings, the neutral stimulus becomes a conditioned stimulus that elicits a conditioned response. GRADING RUBRIC – 10 points total.

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Chapter 3: Causal Factors and Viewpoints Multiple-Choice Questions 3.1-1. Understanding the causes of mental disorders is important because a. effective treatment is not possible without such an understanding. b. classification of disorders cannot be done without such information. c. such knowledge might make both the prevention and cure of mental disorders possible. d. disagreements about the causes of psychopathology have long limited the advancements made in the study of abnormal psychology. Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 3.1-1 Page Ref: 56 Topic: Causes and Risk Factors for Abnormal Behavior Skill: Conceptual Answer: c. such knowledge might make both the prevention and cure of mental disorders possible. 3.1-2. Dr. Fox studies the causes of depression. In other words, she looks at factors that play a role in the ________ of depression. a. etiology b. epidemiology c. prevalence d. resiliency Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 3.1-2 Page Ref: 56 Topic: Causes and Risk Factors for Abnormal Behavior Skill: Factual Answer: a. etiology 3.1-3. Etiology is a. a condition that tends to maintain maladaptive behavior. b. the causal pattern of a disorder. c. a predisposition toward developing a disorder. d. a condition that makes it less likely a person will experience the negative consequences of stress. Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 3.1-3 Page Ref: 56 Topic: Causes and Risk Factors for Abnormal Behavior/Necessary, Sufficient, and Contributory Causes Skill: Factual Answer: b. the causal pattern of a disorder. .

3.1-4. In order to develop chicken pox, one must be exposed to the virus that causes chicken pox. Note, however, that not everyone who is exposed to the virus is affected. In other words, the virus is a a. risk factor. b. necessary cause. c. sufficient cause. d. contributory cause. Difficulty: 3 Question ID: 3.1-4 Page Ref: 56 Topic: Causal Factors and Viewpoints in Abnormal Behavior/Necessary, Sufficient, and Contributory Causes Skill: Applied Answer: b. necessary cause. 3.1-5. While having a gene for Parkinson's disease guarantees that Parkinson's disease will develop, this is not the only factor that can lead to Parkinson's disease. In other words, the presence of the gene is a ________, but not a ________. a. risk factor; sufficient cause b. sufficient cause; necessary cause c. necessary cause; risk factor d. contributory cause; sufficient cause Difficulty: 3 Question ID: 3.1-5 Page Ref: 56 Topic: Causes and Risk Factors in Abnormal Behavior/Necessary, Sufficient, and Contributory Causes Skill: Applied Answer: b. sufficient cause; necessary cause 3.1-6. If having a gene for Parkinson's disease guarantees that Parkinson's disease will develop, the presence of the gene can be described as a a. risk factor. b. necessary cause. c. sufficient cause. d. contributory cause. Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 3.1-6 Page Ref: 56 Topic: Causes and Risk Factors for Abnormal Behavior/Necessary, Sufficient, and Contributory Causes Skill: Applied Answer: c. sufficient cause. 3.1-7. Suppose that the presence of a particular gene is a necessary cause for the . 79

occurrence of schizophrenia. Which of the following statements is TRUE? a. The gene is also a sufficient cause for the occurrence of schizophrenia. b. There are other things besides this gene that can cause schizophrenia. c. Most people with schizophrenia will have that gene. d. A person with that gene may or may not become schizophrenic. Difficulty: 3 Question ID: 3.1-7 Page Ref: 56 Topic: Causes and Risk Factors for Abnormal Behavior/Necessary, Sufficient, and Contributory Causes Skill: Conceptual Answer: d. A person with that gene may or may not become schizophrenic. 3.1-8. Childhood abuse is commonly seen in those who develop dissociative disorders later in life. Childhood abuse would best be described as a a. necessary contributory cause. b. proximal contributory cause. c. reinforcing contributory cause. d. distal contributory cause. Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 3.1-8 Page Ref: 57 Topic: Causes and Risk Factors for Abnormal Behavior/Necessary, Sufficient, and Contributory Causes Skill: Conceptual Answer: d. distal contributory cause. 3.1-9. Karen was sexually abused by her father at the age of 5. She developed a severe separation anxiety reaction whenever her mother tried to leave. As an adult, Karen developed a dissociative disorder. This is an example of how the same factor, in this case abuse, can be a. both a sufficient and a necessary cause. b. both a reinforcing contributory cause and a punishing contributory cause. c. both a primary and a secondary process. d. both a proximal and a distal causal factor. Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 3.1-9 Page Ref: 57 Topic: Causes and Risk Factors for Abnormal Behavior/Necessary, Sufficient, and Contributory Causes Skill: Applied Answer: d. both a proximal and a distal causal factor. 3.1-10. A couple is in counseling. She states that she drinks because he rejects her. He states that he rejects her because she drinks. It appears that a. the drinking is probably the actual predisposing cause for the problems in this . 80

marriage. b. the rejection is probably the actual predisposing cause for the problems in this marriage. c. the drinking and rejection influence and maintain each other. d. the drinking and rejection are caused by another third variable unknown to the couple. Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 3.1-10 Page Ref: 57 Topic: Causes and Risk Factors for Abnormal Behavior/Feedback and Bidirectionality in Abnormal Behavior Skill: Applied Answer: c. the drinking and rejection influence and maintain each other. 3.1-11. A diathesis can best be described as a a. proximal necessary cause. b. sufficient cause. c. contributory cause. d. proximal causal factor. Difficulty: 3 Question ID: 3.1-11 Page Ref: 58 Topic: Causes and Risk Factors for Abnormal Behavior/Diathesis-Stress Models Skill: Conceptual Answer: c. contributory cause. 3.1-12. A predisposition toward developing a disorder a. necessarily is biological. b. is called a diathesis. c. increases the likelihood of developing any given disorder by 50%. d. necessarily is a psycho-social stressor. Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 3.1-12 Page Ref: 57 Topic: Causes and Risk Factors for Abnormal Behavior/Diathesis-Stress Models Skill: Factual Answer: b. is called a diathesis. 3.1-13. In the diathesis-stress model, a stressor is a. a distal, sufficient cause of a mental disorder. b. a necessary or contributory cause that is distal from the onset of symptoms. c. a necessary or contributory cause that is proximal to the onset of symptoms. d. a biological vulnerability. Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 3.1-13 Page Ref: 58 .

Topic: Causes and Risk Factors for Abnormal Behavior/Diathesis-Stress Models Skill: Factual Answer: c. a necessary or contributory cause that is proximal to the onset of symptoms. 3.1-14. In the diathesis-stress model, a diathesis is a. a distal necessary or contributory cause of a mental disorder. b. a sufficient cause that is distal from the onset of symptoms. c. a necessary or contributory cause that is proximal to the onset of symptoms. d. a biological vulnerability that virtually guarantees the development of the disorder. Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 3.1-14 Page Ref: 58 Topic: Causes and Risk Factors for Abnormal Behavior/Diathesis-Stress Models Skill: Factual Answer: a. a distal necessary or contributory cause of a mental disorder. 3.1-15. Suppose that low self-esteem is a diathesis for developing depression later in life. This means that a. people who currently are depressed will have low self-esteem. b. low self-esteem is a proximal trigger for depression. c. people with low self-esteem have a predisposition for developing depression. d. the psychological processes associated with low self-esteem are the trigger for depression. Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 3.1-15 Page Ref: 58 Topic: Causes and Risk Factors for Abnormal Behavior/Diathesis-Stress Models Skill: Conceptual Answer: c. people with low self-esteem have a predisposition for developing depression. 3.1-16. The loss of a parent may be a. a stressor. b. a diathesis. c. a diathesis and/or a stressor. d. Neither a diathesis nor a stressor. Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 3.1-16 Page Ref: 58 Topic: Causes and Risk Factors for Abnormal Behavior/Diathesis-Stress Models Skill: Factual Answer: c. a diathesis and/or a stressor. 3.1-17. The additive model of the diathesis stress theory proposes that a. people with a very high level of a diathesis may need a very large amount of .

stress to develop the disorder. b. people with a very high level of a diathesis may need only a small amount of stress to develop the disorder. c. someone with no diathesis will never develop the disorder. d. someone with no genes for the disorder will never develop the disorder. Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 3.1-17 Page Ref: 58 Topic: Causes and Risk Factors for Abnormal Behavior/Diathesis-Stress Models Skill: Factual Answer: b. people with a very high level of a diathesis may need only a small amount of stress to develop the disorder. 3.1-18. A protective factor is a. an influence that modifies a person’s response to environmental stressors. b. an influence that modifies a person’s response to genetic problems. c. a distal causal factor for a mental disorder. d. a biological makeup that makes people more resistant to stress. Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 3.1-18 Page Ref: 58 Topic: Causes and Risk Factors for Abnormal Behavior/Diathesis-Stress Models Skill: Factual Answer: a. an influence that modifies a person’s response to environmental stressors. 3.1-19. Ryan, age 8, was cut from the school soccer team. After the initial disappointment, he became a boy scout, which he really enjoyed. Now as an adult, when he did not get into graduate school, rather than become depressed, Ryan found a job in his field that he enjoys, and plans to try again later. This is an example of a. a necessary and sufficient cause. b. the diathesis - stress theory. c. the interactive model of the diathesis - stress theory. d. the steeling or inoculation effect of some stressful experiences. Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 3.1-19 Page Ref: 58 Topic: Causes and Risk Factors for Abnormal Behavior/Diathesis-Stress Models Skill: Applied Answer: d. the steeling or inoculation effect of some stressful experiences. 3.1-20. According to the text, which of the following has not been identified as a potential protective factor? a. Exposure to moderate stressors b. High intelligence .

c. An introverted personality d. A warm and supportive parent Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 3.1-20 Page Ref: 58 Topic: Causes and Risk Factors for Abnormal Behavior/Diathesis-Stress Models Skill: Applied Answer: c. An introverted personality 3.1-21. When psychologists say that a person shows resilience, it means a. the person has not been faced with significant stressors. b. that regardless of the stresses the person faces, he or she will feel no emotional distress. c. the person can successfully adapt and survive in threatening circumstances. d. recovering from traumatic events without the need for psychological protective factors. Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 3.1-21 Page Ref: 59 Topic: Causes and Risk Factors for Abnormal Behavior/Diathesis-Stress Models Skill: Conceptual Answer: c. the person can successfully adapt and survive in threatening circumstances. 3.1-22. Which of the following is an example of the three phenomena that the term resilience has been used to describe? a. Julie dreams of becoming a successful banker but never finished. b. After failing French the first time, Carl did not earn a passing grade when he took the course for a second time. c. After his father died, Julio had a hard time maintaining responsibilities at work. d. Following the events of September 11th, the children of PS100 in New York City were able to resume their studies and finish the school year without incident. Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 3.1-22 Page Ref: 59 Topic: Causes and Risk Factors for Abnormal Behavior/Diathesis-Stress Models Skill: Conceptual Answer: b. After failing French the first time, Carl did not earn a passing grade when he took the course for a second time. 3.1-23. Resilient children a. show resilience in all domains. b. may still experience emotional distress. c. usually have survived chronic maltreatment. d. are increasingly rare. .

Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 3.1-23 Page Ref: 59 Topic: Causes and Risk Factors for Abnormal Behavior/Diathesis-Stress Models Skill: Applied Answer: b. may still experience emotional distress. 3.1-24. What is the focus of the field of developmental psychopathology? a. Understanding how critical incidents in childhood affect people as adults. b. To understand what is within the range of normal development so as to have a better understanding of what is abnormal. c. To discover and improve the environmental factors that can contribute to a child later developing a mental illness. d. Understanding how disorders develop over time. Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 3.1-24 Page Ref: 60 Topic: Causes and Risk Factors for Abnormal Behavior/Diathesis-Stress Models Skill: Factual Answer: b. To understand what is within the range of normal development so as to have a better understanding of what is abnormal. 3.1-25. Which of the following most accurately describes the notion of different viewpoints of abnormal behavior? a. Each viewpoint accurately describes the causes and symptoms of 2-3 different disorders. b. Each viewpoint offers its own explanation of abnormal behavior. c. All viewpoints are equally valid. d. Only the biological viewpoint has been studied experimentally. Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 3.1-25 Page Ref: 60 Topic: Viewpoints for Understanding the Causes of Abnormal Behavior Skill: Factual Answer: b. Each viewpoint offers its own explanation of abnormal behavior. 3.1-26. Dr. Simon, a psychiatrist, takes a biopsychosocial viewpoint of psychopathology. Which of the following treatments is he most likely to suggest for Julia's current state of depression? a. Intense psychotherapy b. A prolonged vacation c. A combination of psychological therapy and antidepressant drugs d. Family therapy and a change in her work environment Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 3.1-26 .

Page Ref: 60 Topic: Viewpoints for Understanding the Causes of Abnormal Behavior Skill: Applied Answer: c. A combination of psychological therapy and antidepressant drugs 3.1-27. The disorders first recognized as having biological bases are best characterized as disorders that a. involved significant damage to brain tissue. b. were characterized by neurochemical imbalances. c. did not cause neurological damage. d. resulted from contact with other animal species. Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 3.1-27 Page Ref: 61 Topic: The Biological Viewpoint and Biological Causal Factors Skill: Factual Answer: a. involved significant damage to brain tissue. 3.1-28. Which of the following is true? a. Most mental disorders are caused by psychological factors. b. Most mental disorders have a simple biological explanation. c. Most mental disorders are caused by neurological damage. d. Most mental disorders are not caused by neurological damage. Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 3.1-28 Page Ref: 63 Topic: The Biological Viewpoint and Biological Causal Factors Skill: Factual Answer: d. Most mental disorders are not caused by neurological damage. 3.1-29. The site of communication between two neurons is the a. synapse. b. neurotransmitter. c. nucleus. d. vesicle. Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 3.1-29 Page Ref: 61 Topic: The Biological Viewpoint and Biological Causal Factors/Neurotransmitter and Hormonal Abnormalities Skill: Factual Answer: a. synapse. 3.1-30. Which statement about neural communication is accurate? a. All neurotransmitters increase the likelihood that the postsynaptic neuron will transmit a message. .

b. The reason neural messages are transmitted from cell to cell is because they physically touch each other. c. The part of the neuron that receives messages is called the synapse. d. Neurotransmitters released into the synapse determine whether messages are sent from one neuron to another. Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 3.1-30 Page Ref: 62 Topic: The Biological Viewpoint and Biological Causal Factors/Neurotransmission and Abnormal Behavior Skill: Factual Answer: d. Neurotransmitters released into the synapse determine whether messages are sent from one neuron to another. 3.1-31. Normally, the enzyme monoamine oxidase is involved in the breaking down of some neurotransmitters. This process is called a. re-uptake. b. deactivation. c. recapture. d. inhibitory transmission. Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 3.1-31 Page Ref: 62 Topic: The Biological Viewpoint and Biological Causal Factors/Neurotransmitter and Hormonal Abnormalities Skill: Factual Answer: b. deactivation. 3.1-32. Suppose the reuptake of a specific neurotransmitter were deficient and the deactivation enzymes associated with the neurotransmitter were also deficient. What effect would this have? a. There would be more of the neurotransmitter in the synapse. b. There would be less of the neurotransmitter in the synapse. c. Since the two deficiencies would balance each other out, there would be no change in the levels of the neurotransmitter. d. The neurons would become especially sensitive to the neurotransmitter. Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 3.1-32 Page Ref: 63 Topic: The Biological Viewpoint and Biological Causal Factors/Neurotransmission and Abnormal Behavior Skill: Conceptual Answer: a. There would be more of the neurotransmitter in the synapse. 3.1-33. Reuptake of neurotransmitters is a. the process by which neurotransmitters are repeatedly released into the synapse. .

b. the process by which neurotransmitters are reabsorbed by the axon. c. the process by which neurotransmitters stimulate the post-synaptic neuron to fire. d. the process by which neurotransmitters are connected to hormones. Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 3.1-33 Page Ref: 63 Topic: The Biological Viewpoint and Biological Causal Factors/Neurotransmitter and Hormonal Abnormalities Skill: Conceptual Answer: b. the process by which neurotransmitters are reabsorbed by the axon. 3.1-34. Norepinephrine, dopamine, serotonin, and GABA are all a. hormones that affect behavior. b. catecholamines that inhibit nerve impulses. c. neurotransmitters that are involved in psychopathology. d. forms of neurotransmitters called amino acids that can cause brain damage. Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 3.1-34 Page Ref: 63 Topic: The Biological Viewpoint and Biological Causal Factors/ Neurotransmitter and Hormonal Abnormalities Skill: Factual Answer: c. neurotransmitters that are involved in psychopathology. 3.1-35. Cortisol is a hormone that a. is released by the hypothalamus and travels to the pituitary gland, causing it to respond. b. the pituitary gland releases to stimulate the adrenal gland. c. the adrenal gland produces that mobilizes the body to deal with stress. d. reduces the reuptake of the monamine neurotransmitters. Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 3.1-35 Page Ref: 64 Topic: The Biological Viewpoint and Biological Causal Factors/Imbalances of Neurotransmitters and Hormones Skill: Factual Answer: c. the adrenal gland produces that mobilizes the body to deal with stress. 3.1-36. Which of the following statements is true? a. Most behavioral disorders are determined exclusively by genes. b. Genes play a role in most mental disorders. c. Genes do not affect biochemical processes. d. The genes that will be expressed in an individual are not affected by experience. Difficulty: 2 .

Question ID: 3.1-36 Page Ref: 64 Topic: The Biological Viewpoint and Biological Causal Factors/Genetic Vulnerabilities Skill: Factual Answer: b. Genes play a role in most mental disorders. 3.1-37. What do genes consist of? a. Trisomes b. Chromosomes c. DNA d. Proteins Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 3.1-37 Page Ref: 64 Topic: The Biological Viewpoint and Biological Causal Factors/Genetic Vulnerabilities Skill: Factual Answer: c. DNA 3.1-38. Down syndrome has been linked to a. a chemical imbalance. b. a gene on the X chromosome. c. possessing an extra X chromosome. d. possessing an extra chromosome in chromosome 21. Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 3.1-38 Page Ref: 64 Topic: The Biological Viewpoint and Biological Causal Factors/Genetic Vulnerabilities Skill: Factual Answer: d. possessing an extra chromosome in chromosome 21. 3.1-39. Normal human cells have a. twenty-two chromosome pairs and one pair of sex chromosomes. b. twenty-one trisomy chromosome pairs, one autosomal pair and one pair of sex chromosomes. c. twenty-one chromosome pairs and two trisomy chromosome pairs. d. twenty-three chromosome pairs. Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 3.1-39 Page Ref: 64 Topic: The Biological Viewpoint and Biological Causal Factors/Genetic Vulnerabilities Skill: Factual Answer: a. twenty-two chromosome pairs and one pair of sex chromosomes. 3.1-40. When examining heredity, mental disorders are almost always a. influenced by one particular gene. b. influenced by multiple genes. .

c. influenced by recessive genes. d. not influenced by genes. Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 3.1-40 Page Ref: 65 Topic: The Biological Viewpoint and Biological Causal Factors/Genetic Vulnerabilities Skill: Factual Answer: b. influenced by multiple genes. 3.1-41. Mental disorders are almost always influenced by multiple genes. This means they are a. easy to discover. b. chemical circuits. c. polygenic. d. probands. Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 3.1-41 Page Ref: 65 Topic: The Biological Viewpoint and Biological Causal Factors/Genetic Vulnerabilities Skill: Factual Answer: c. polygenic. 3.1-42. The genetic influences that determine behavior may never be fully understood due to a. the ease of research to differentiate between the effects of the environment and the effects of genes. b. the likelihood that most behaviors are determined by the interaction of many genes and the environment. c. the tendency to rely upon twin studies in genetic research. d. our limited understanding of how genes impact brain chemistry. Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 3.1-42 Page Ref: 65 Topic: The Biological Viewpoint and Biological Causal Factors/Genetic Vulnerabilities Skill: Factual Answer: b. the likelihood that most behaviors are determined by the interaction of many genes and the environment. 3.1-43. Genes a. determine how a person will behave. b. cause people to develop mental disorders. c. determine what characteristics a person will have. d. determine the range of characteristics a person has. Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 3.1-43 Page Ref: 65 .

Topic: The Biological Viewpoint and Biological Causal Factors/Genetic Vulnerabilities Skill: Factual Answer: d. determine the range of characteristics a person has. 3.1-44. Ian was predisposed to being very aggressive with his peers in school, who responded by rejecting him. Later in life Ian began to associate with other aggressive youth and to participate in a variety of delinquent behaviors. This is an example of a. phenotypic vulnerability to aggression. b. a phenotypic diathesis. c. polygenic expression. d. the way the genotype may shape the phenotype. Difficulty: 3 Question ID: 3.1-44 Page Ref: 65 Topic: The Biological Viewpoint and Biological Causal Factors/Genetic Vulnerabilities Skill: Applied Answer: d. the way the genotype may shape the phenotype. 3.1-45. Attractive children and unattractive babies tend to be treated differently. In other words, an infant's physical phenotype may alter how others respond to him or her. What type of genotype-environment correlation is this an example of? a. Active b. Evocative c. Passive d. Persuasive Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 3.1-45 Page Ref: 65 Topic: The Biological Viewpoint and Biological Causal Factors/Genetic Vulnerabilities Skill: Applied Answer: b. Evocative 3.1-46. Andrea and her parents are shy and quiet. Her parents never take Andrea to any activities where there are many people. They buy her books and crafts that she can do by herself. This shows a. an evocative effect of genotype on environment. b. a passive effect of genotype on environment. c. an active effect of genotype on environment. d. a lack of genotype-environment correlation. Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 3.1-46 Page Ref: 65 Topic: The Biological Viewpoint and Biological Causal Factors/Genetic Vulnerabilities Skill: Applied .

Answer: a. an evocative effect of genotype on environment. 3.1-47. Highly coordinated children are picked out at an early age by coaches and given special opportunities to excel at sports. Extraverted children seek out social situations and become unusually comfortable with strangers. Both of these phenomena illustrate a. the power of the phenotype over the genotype. b. genotype-environment correlations. c. the polygenic effect of chromosomes on behavior. d. how the environment shapes one's genetic endowment. Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 3.1-47 Page Ref: 65 Topic: The Biological Viewpoint and Biological Causal Factors/Genetic Vulnerabilities Skill: Factual Answer: b. genotype-environment correlations. 3.1-48. Which method for studying genetic influences fails to control for the possible effect of sharing a common environment? a. Family history or pedigree method b. Adoption method c. Association studies d. Linkage analysis Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 3.1-48 Page Ref: 66 Topic: The Biological Viewpoint and Biological Causal Factors/Genetic Vulnerabilities Skill: Factual Answer: a. Family history or pedigree method 3.1-49. If trait is highly heritable, it would be expected that a. the concordance rate for dizygotic twins and monozygotic twins would be comparable. b. the concordance rate for dizygotic twins would be greater than the concordance rate for monozygotic twins. c. the concordance rate for monozygotic twins would be greater than the concordance rate for dizygotic twins. d. the concordance rate for dizygotic twins would be close to 100%. Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 3.1-49 Page Ref: 66 Topic: The Biological Viewpoint and Biological Causal Factors/Genetic Vulnerabilities Skill: Applied Answer: c. the concordance rate for monozygotic twins would be greater than the concordance rate for dizygotic twins. .

3.1-50. If fraternal (or dizygotic) twins are more likely to be concordant for a trait than other siblings, can it be concluded that the higher concordance rate is due to the greater degree of genetic relatedness? a. Yes. b. Yes, but only if the siblings studied are of the same sex and age. c. No, because the greater similarity can be attributed to environmental influence. d. No, because fraternal twins are no more genetically alike than other siblings. Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 3.1-50 Page Ref: 66 Topic: The Biological Viewpoint and Biological Causal Factors/Genetic Vulnerabilities Skill: Factual Answer: d. No, because fraternal twins are no more genetically alike than other siblings. 3.1-51. Which of the following is NOT a common method for studying genetic influences? a. The study of specific gene defects b. Twin studies c. Adoption studies d. Family history (pedigree) studies Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 3.1-51 Page Ref: 67 Topic: The Biological Viewpoint and Biological Causal Factors/Genetic Vulnerabilities Skill: Factual Answer: a. The study of specific gene defects 3.1-52. Why is it particularly useful to study identical twins who were raised in different environments? a. Differences in brain function can easily be identified. b. Concordance rates tend to be higher. c. It is possible that the genetics of twins who have been separated have changed in ways to explain any differences found. d. It is possible that high concordance rates between identical twins reared together is due to their being treated more similarly than nonidentical twins. Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 3.1-52 Page Ref: 67 Topic: The Biological Viewpoint and Biological Causal Factors/Genetic Vulnerabilities Skill: Factual Answer: d. It is possible that high concordance rates between identical twins reared together is due to there being treated more similarly than nonidentical twins. 3.1-53. George and Logan are brothers. They live in a small apartment in the city with some other relatives. Their family is extremely poor. Their father is hardest on George, the eldest, and sometimes physically abuses him. Which environmental .

factor is likely to be more important in the later adjustment of George and Logan? a. Their poverty. b. The overcrowding of their living situation. c. The physical abuse. d. The fact that they live with other family members. Difficulty: 3 Question ID: 3.1-53 Page Ref: 68 Topic: The Biological Viewpoint and Biological Causal Factors/Genetic Vulnerabilities Skill: Applied Answer: c. The physical abuse. 3.1-54. Which of the following is an example of a nonshared environmental influence? a. Family economic status b. Divorce c. Death of a parent d. Sibling rivalry Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 3.1-54 Page Ref: 68 Topic: The Biological Viewpoint and Biological Causal Factors/Genetic Vulnerabilities Skill: Applied Answer: d. Sibling rivalry 3.1-55. Which of the following is a misconception about genetics and behavior? a. The influence of genetics on behavior disappears as we get older. b. Just because a disorder runs in families does not mean genetics are the reason. c. Genetic research strategies provide useful tests of the influence of the environment on behavior. d. Genetics influence behavior by making the person more or less susceptible to environmental influences. Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 3.1-67 Page Ref: 68 Topic: The Biological Viewpoint and Biological Causal Factors/Genetic Vulnerabilities Skill: Conceptual Answer: a. The influence of genetics on behavior disappears as we get older. 3.1-56. Todd and his siblings have parents who are physically abusive to each other. When they fight, they expect Todd to stay quiet and keep the other children under control. They allow the other children to cry and hide, but Todd must stay in the room with them and referee. This is an example of a. a genotype-environment correlation. b. a shared environmental influence. c. a nonshared environmental influence. .

d. a protective factor. Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 3.1-56 Page Ref: 68 Topic: The Biological Viewpoint and Biological Causal Factors/Genetic Vulnerabilities Skill: Applied Answer: c. a nonshared environmental influence. 3.1-57. Which of the following strives to describe the location of genes responsible for mental disorders? a. Association studies b. Family histories c. Twin studies d. Adoption studies Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 3.1-57 Page Ref: 68 Topic: The Biological Viewpoint and Biological Causal Factors/Genetic Vulnerabilities Skill: Factual Answer: a. Association studies 3.1-58. Suppose that, using linkage analysis, a researcher finds that family members with a high likelihood of developing depression also are very likely to be of below average height. This would mean a. being short is a contributory factor for depression. b. the gene for depression is probably located near the gene for height. c. height and depression are probably caused by the same gene. d. having depression causes people not to grow as tall as they would if they didn't have depression. Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 3.1-58 Page Ref: 68 Topic: The Biological Viewpoint and Biological Causal Factors/Genetic Vulnerabilities Skill: Applied Answer: b. the gene for depression is probably located near the gene for height. 3.1-59. Tracy and Shahid are both 3 months old. Tracy is highly active, easily irritated, and cries easily. Shahid is quiet, adapts easily to change, and seems fearless. These differences illustrate a. the impact of shared environmental influences. b. how physical handicaps can have a genetic origin. c. differences in temperament. d. the fact that personality is more influenced by the environment than by genetics. Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 3.1-59 .

Page Ref: 68 Topic: The Biological Viewpoint and Biological Causal Factors/Temperament Skill: Conceptual Answer: c. differences in temperament. 3.1-60. A child consistently identified as behaviorally inhibited is most likely to a. be an outgoing adult. b. develop conduct disorder. c. be diagnosed with an anxiety disorder in adulthood. d. have been born prematurely. Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 3.1-60 Page Ref: 69 Topic: The Biological Viewpoint and Biological Causal Factors/Temperament Skill: Factual Answer: c. be diagnosed with an anxiety disorder in adulthood. 3.1-61. Which of the following statements about brain dysfunction and psychiatric disorders is correct? a. Identifiable brain damage is often the cause of psychiatric disorders. b. Brain damage may decrease the risk of developing a psychiatric condition. c. Changes in brain function appear to play a role in many psychiatric disorders. d. Brain development can be altered by experience, potentially leading to changes in the brain that decrease the risk of developing a psychiatric condition. Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 3.1-61 Page Ref: 69 Topic: The Biological Viewpoint and Biological Causal Factors/Brain Dysfunction and Neural Plasticity Skill: Conceptual Answer: c. Changes in brain function appear to play a role in many psychiatric disorders. 3.1-62. Neural plasticity is a. the process by which neurotransmitters are broken down in the brain. b. the flexibility of the brain - existing neural circuits can change or new ones can be made. c. strong evidence of brain damage, leading to the development of a mental disorder. d. the best indicator of temperament and its effect on the personality development of a child. Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 3.1-62 Page Ref: 70 Topic: The Biological Viewpoint and Biological Causal Factors/Brain Dysfunction and Neural Plasticity Skill: Factual .

Answer: b. the flexibility of the brain - existing neural circuits can change or new ones can be made. 3.1-63. Biological discoveries a. have lessened the subjectivity of definitions of abnormal. b. demonstrate that the environment plays only a minimal role in the development of psychopathology. c. make it clear that mental disorders are diseases and should be dealt with by the medical profession. d. have led to a recognition of the role that genetic factors and other biological influences play in the development of many disorders. Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 3.1-63 Page Ref: 71 Topic: The Biological Viewpoint and Biological Causal Factors/Impact of the Biological Viewpoint Skill: Conceptual Answer: d. have led to a recognition of the role that genetic factors and other biological influences play in the development of many disorders. 3.1-64. According to Freud, a person who does not appropriately resolve each psychosexual stage would be ___________ at that stage. a. defended b. fixated c. repressed d. displaced Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 3.1-64 Page Ref: 73 Topic: The Psychological Perspectives/The Psychodynamic Perspective Skill: Conceptual Answer: b. fixated 3.1-65. In psychoanalytic theory, which psychosexual stage centers on castration anxiety? a. Genital b. Oral c. Anal d. Phallic Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 3.1-65 Page Ref: 73 Topic: The Psychological Viewpoints/The Psychoanalytic Perspectives Skill: Factual Answer: d. Phallic .

3.1-66. Which period of psychosexual development occurs when a child becomes preoccupied with the development of skills and activities? a. Genital b. Phallic c. Latency d. Pubertal Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 3.1-66 Page Ref: 73 Topic: The Psychological Viewpoints/The Psychodynamic Perspectives Skill: Factual Answer: c. Latency 3.1-67. One important contribution of Freud's theory was that a. he truly understood the role of women in society. b. he heavily utilized experimental evidence to support his theories. c. he applied the same principles to normal and abnormal behavior. d. he increased the focus on positive growth for individuals. Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 3.1-67 Page Ref: 76 Topic: The Psychological Viewpoints/The Psychodynamic Perspectives Skill: Applied Answer: c. he applied the same principles to normal and abnormal behavior. 3.1-68. John Bowlby's attachment theory emphasized a. the social environment in forming attachments. b. the quality of parental care in forming attachments. c. the quality of early reinforcers and stimulation in forming attachments. d. the necessity of independence from parental figures in forming attachments. Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 3.1-68 Page Ref: 75 Topic: The Psychological Viewpoints/The Psychodynamic Perspectives Skill: Factual Answer: b. the quality of parental care in forming attachments. 3.1-69. Which of the following perspectives focused upon social determinants of behavior? a. The attachment perspective b. The interpersonal perspective c. The humanistic perspective d. The existential perspective Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 3.1-69 Page Ref: 75 .

Topic: The Psychological Viewpoints/The Psychodynamic Perspectives Skill: Factual Answer: b. The interpersonal perspective 3.1-70. Which perspective or viewpoint focuses on intrapsychic conflicts as the cause of psychopathology? a. Biological b. Behavioral c. Psychodynamic d. Sociocultural Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 3.1-70 Page Ref: 74 Topic: The Psychological Viewpoints/The Psychodynamic Perspectives Skill: Factual Answer: c. Psychodynamic 3.1-71. Which of the following psychodynamic elements of the personality can be described as impulsive and selfish? a. Ego b. Id c. Superego d. Ideal self Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 3.1-71 Page Ref: 72 Topic: The Psychological Viewpoints/The Psychodynamic Perspectives Skill: Applied Answer: b. Id 3.1-72. Freud's view of mental disorders was that they were a result of a. unresolved conflicts between the id, the ego, and the superego. b. genetic abnormalities that influence people's ability to cope with their environment. c. problematic tendencies we develop while dealing with our early interpersonal environments. d. learned maladaptive behaviors that were rewarded with attention. Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 3.1-72 Page Ref: 72 Topic: The Psychological Viewpoints/The Psychodynamic Perspectives Skill: Factual Answer: a. unresolved conflicts between the id, the ego, and the superego. 3.1-73. Which of the following did Freud believe played a causal role in the development of most forms of psychopathology? .

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a. the concept of the Oedipal complex. b. the concept of the unconscious and how it can affect behavior. c. the concept of the Electra complex. d. the understanding of the three structures of personality. Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 3.1-80 Page Ref: 75 Topic: The Psychological Viewpoints/The Psychodynamic Perspectives Skill: Factual Answer: b. the concept of the unconscious and how it can affect behavior. 3.1-81. Which of the following is a criticism of traditional psychoanalytic theory? a. Underemphasis on the sex drive b. Overly positive view of women c. Lack of scientific evidence d. Too much focus on symptoms and not enough on underlying causes Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 3.1-81 Page Ref: 76 Topic: The Psychological Viewpoints/The Psychodynamic Perspectives Skill: Factual Answer: c. Lack of scientific evidence 3.1-82. Which psychosocial perspective was initially developed through laboratory research? a. Behavioral b. Biological c. Humanistic d. Psychodynamic Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 3.1-82 Page Ref: 76 Topic: The Psychosocial Viewpoints/The Behavioral Perspective Skill: Factual Answer: a. Behavioral 3.1-83. After being bitten by a dog, Jose finds that he feels afraid whenever he sees a dog. In classical conditioning terms, the dog can be described as a(n) a. conditioned response. b. unconditioned response. c. conditioned stimulus. d. unconditioned stimulus. Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 3.1-83 Page Ref: 77 Topic: The Psychological Viewpoints/The Behavioral Perspective .

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Skill: Applied Answer: c. conditioned stimulus. 3.1-84. After being bitten by a dog, Jose finds that he feels afraid whenever he sees a dog. He goes for treatment, where he is gradually exposed to dogs, until he can be in the same room with a dog without feeling any fear. Three weeks later, while walking in his neighborhood, Jose hears a dog barking viciously. For a few weeks after this, his fear returns. This shows a. the treatment had no effect. b. extinction. c. stimulus-stimulus expectancy. d. spontaneous recovery. Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 3.1-84 Page Ref: 77 Topic: The Psychological Viewpoints/The Behavioral Perspective Skill: Applied Answer: d. spontaneous recovery. 3.1-85. If a response has been learned through conditioning, it would be appropriate to treat it using the process of a. displacement. b. extinction. c. spontaneous recovery. d. stimulus-stimulus expectancy. Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 3.1-85 Page Ref: 77 Topic: The Psychological Viewpoints/The Behavioral Perspective Skill: Applied Answer: b. extinction. 3.1-86. Learning not to do something because you are punished when you do it is an example of a. classical conditioning. b. generalization. c. instrumental conditioning. d. observational learning. Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 3.1-86 Page Ref: 77 Topic: The Psychological Viewpoints/The Behavioral Perspective Skill: Factual Answer: c. instrumental conditioning. 3.1-87. Alicia developed a fear of spiders after being bitten by one. However, she has .

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no problems looking at pictures of spiders. This is an example of a. discrimination. b. generalization. c. instrumental conditioning. d. intrapsychic conflict. Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 3.1-87 Page Ref: 79 Topic: The Psychological Viewpoints/The Behavioral Perspective Skill: Applied Answer: a. discrimination. 3.1-88. Due to ________, we can learn from the experiences of others. a. classical conditioning b. generalization c. instrumental conditioning d. observational learning Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 3.1-88 Page Ref: 79 Topic: The Psychological Viewpoints/The Behavioral Perspective Skill: Factual Answer: d. observational learning 3.1-89. The behavioral perspective has been criticized for a. focusing on symptoms. b. not providing an explanation for how abnormal behavioral responses are acquired. c. viewing basic human nature as good. d. its overemphasis on the use of punishment. Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 3.1-89 Page Ref: 80 Topic: The Psychological Viewpoints/The Behavioral Perspective Skill: Factual Answer: a. focusing on symptoms. 3.1-90. Behaviorists suggest maladaptive behavior can be a result of a. extinction. b. lack of generalization of behaviors. c. a poor response-outcome expectancy. d. failure to learn adaptive behaviors. Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 3.1-90 Page Ref: 79 Topic: The Psychological Viewpoints/The Behavioral Perspective .

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Skill: Factual Answer: d. failure to learn adaptive behaviors. 3.1-91. From the cognitive-behavioral perspective, an important limitation with the behavioral perspective is the fact that a. behaviorists went too far in attacking the psychoanalytic perspective. b. behaviorists failed to attend to the importance of mental processes. c. behaviorists held an overly stringent view of what constitutes scientific inquiry. d. behaviorists overemphasized the importance of subjective experience. Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 3.1-91 Page Ref: 80 Topic: The Psychological Viewpoints/The Cognitive-Behavioral Perspective Skill: Conceptual Answer: b. behaviorists failed to attend to the importance of mental processes. 3.1-92. Cognitive-behavioral psychologists believe that abnormal behavior a. consists of learned maladaptive response patterns. b. results from distorted thinking and information processing. c. results from neurotic thought processes. d. results from impaired patterns of interpersonal relationships. Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 3.1-92 Page Ref: 80 Topic: The Psychological Viewpoints/The Cognitive-Behavioral Perspective Skill: Factual Answer: b. results from distorted thinking and information processing. 3.1-93. A(n) ________ serves to guide our processing of information and may serve to distort memories. a. attribution. b. conditioned stimulus c. schema d. unconditioned stimulus Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 3.1-93 Page Ref: 80 Topic: The Psychological Viewpoints/The Cognitive-Behavioral Perspective Skill: Factual Answer: c. schema 3.1-94. Schemas a. do not really influence how we interpret the world. b. may be a source of psychological vulnerability. c. are always types of biases that color our interpretation of the world. d. are attempts to change other people's behavior. .

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Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 3.1-94 Page Ref: 80 Topic: The Psychological Perspectives/The Cognitive-Behavioral Perspective Skill: Factual Answer: b. may be a source of psychological vulnerability. 3.1-95. The process of assigning causes to things that happen is called a. attribution. b. internal reinforcement. c. schema therapy. d. cognition. Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 3.1-95 Page Ref: 81 Topic: The Psychological Viewpoints/The Cognitive-Behavioral Perspective Skill: Factual Answer: a. attribution. 3.1-96. It is a hot day and a child sprays you with a garden hose. You might react with amusement (and even thanks!) or considerable anger. The fact that one event can be interpreted in different ways is central to the ________ approach to therapy. a. operant conditioning b. classical conditioning c. cognitive d. sociocultural Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 3.1-96 Page Ref: 82 Topic: The Psychological Viewpoints/The Cognitive-Behavioral Perspective Skill: Applied Answer: c. cognitive 3.1-97. New perceptions and experiences tend to be worked into our existing schemas, even if the new information must be distorted to fit them. This process is called a. accommodation. b. assimilation. c. appropriation. d. attribution. Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 3.1-97 Page Ref: 81 Topic: The Psychological Perspectives/The Cognitive-Behavioral Perspective Skill: Factual Answer: b. assimilation. .

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3.1-98. Making a new experience fit existing frameworks is associated with ________; changing our existing frameworks to incorporate a new experience is associated with ________. a. positive attributions; negative attributions b. accommodation; assimilation c. self-efficacy; self-identity d. assimilation; accommodation Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 3.1-98 Page Ref: 81 Topic: The Psychological Perspectives/The Cognitive-Behavioral Perspective Skill: Conceptual Answer: d. assimilation; accommodation 3.1-99. According to cognitive theorists, a lot of information that contributes to a person's psychopathology a. is processed at a conscious, intentional level. b. is processed at a nonconscious level. c. is not processed at all. d. is processed only when in interpersonal relationships. Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 3.1-99 Page Ref: 81 Topic: The Psychological Viewpoints/The Cognitive-Behavioral Perspective Skill: Factual Answer: b. is processed at a nonconscious level. 3.1-100. The effects of early social deprivation a. are explained differently by the various psychosocial perspectives. b. have not been well-established. c. can't be explained by psychosocial theories. d. are not seen when physical needs are adequately met. Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 3.1-100 Page Ref: 85 Topic: Psychological Causal Factors/Early Deprivation or Trauma Skill: Factual Answer: a. are explained differently by the various psychosocial perspectives. 3.1-101. Lasting negative effects of abuse on psychological functioning are most likely when the abuse occurs in a. early childhood. b. adolescence. c. early adulthood. d. old age. .

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Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 3.1-101 Page Ref: 84 Topic: Psychological Causal Factors/Early Deprivation or Trauma Skill: Factual Answer: a. early childhood. 3.1-102. Abused infants and toddlers a. tend to develop into resilient adults. b. have a tendency to be passive and to avoid conflict with both peers and authorities. c. are likely to show inconsistent attachment behavior. d. are likely to develop close bonds with same-sex peers. Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 3.1-102 Page Ref: 86 Topic: Psychological Causal Factors/Early Deprivation or Trauma Skill: Factual Answer: c. are likely to show inconsistent attachment behavior. 3.1-103. According to Bowlby, a. despair is a normal response to separation. b. the display of despair in response to separation is indicative of an insecure attachment. c. frequent parental separation in infancy contributes to the development of resiliency. d. the failure to experience normal parental separations in infancy contributes to an inability to tolerate relationship-related stressors in adulthood. Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 3.1-103 Page Ref: 87 Topic: Psychological Causal Factors/Early Deprivation or Trauma Skill: Factual Answer: a. despair is a normal response to separation. 3.1-104. Infant characteristics a. do not affect parental behavior. b. only affect parental behavior when psychopathology is present. c. are not influenced by biological factors. d. can influence the quality of attachment relationships. Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 3.1-104 Page Ref: 87 Topic: Psychological Causal Factors/Inadequate Parenting Styles Skill: Factual Answer: d. can influence the quality of attachment relationships. .

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3.1-105. Dana's mother suffers from serious depressive episodes. Dana is likely to a. be at risk for depression herself. b. become a happy-go-lucky child because she had to cope with so much. c. act in an aggressive, criminal manner. d. have intense attachments to her mother. Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 3.1-105 Page Ref: 90 Topic: Psychological Causal Factors/Inadequate Parenting Styles Skill: Applied Answer: a. be at risk for depression herself. 3.1-106. Which parental style is characterized by warmth, control, and communication? a. Authoritarian b. Permissive/indulgent c. Authoritative d. Neglectful-uninvolved Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 3.1-106 Page Ref: 88 Topic: Psychological Causal Factors/Inadequate Parenting Styles Skill: Factual Answer: c. Authoritative 3.1-107. The four parenting styles described in the text differ along two dimensions, warmth and control. The style associated with the most positive developmental outcome is best described as ________ in warmth and ________ in control. a. high; low b. low; low c. high; moderately high d. low; moderately high Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 3.1-107 Page Ref: 88 Topic: Psychological Causal Factors/Inadequate Parenting Styles Skill: Factual Answer: c. high; moderately high 3.1-108. A lack of social skills, poor school performance, and moodiness have all been associated with which of the following parenting styles? a. Authoritarian b. Permissive/indulgent c. Authoritative d. Neglectful-uninvolved .

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Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 3.1-108 Page Ref: 89 Topic: Psychological Causal Factors/Inadequate Parenting Styles Skill: Factual Answer: d. Neglectful-uninvolved 3.1-109. Which of the following statements regarding divorce and psychopathology is true? a. A causal relationship has been established between psychopathology and a parental divorce. b. There is a positive correlation between psychopathology and divorce. c. The adverse effects of parental divorce are always temporary. d. While a relationship between parental divorce and psychopathology has been established, there are no data to suggest that divorced persons experience an increased rate of psychopathology. Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 3.1-109 Page Ref: 89 Topic: Psychological Causal Factors/Marital Discord and Divorce Skill: Factual Answer: b. There is a positive correlation between psychopathology and divorce. 3.1-110. Why is it difficult to determine the nature of the relationship between divorce and the psychological functioning of family members? a. Cause and effect cannot be determined as preexisting behavioral abnormalities in either the parents or the children may make divorce more likely. b. The findings have been too inconsistent for any conclusions to be drawn. c. While the effects of divorce are negative on children, the effects on the spouses are generally positive. d. Due to modern acceptance of divorce, there has been an ongoing decrease in the negative effects of divorce. As the impact of divorce has been decreasing, the effect of divorce on family functioning has become impossible to detect. Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 3.1-110 Page Ref: 90 Topic: Psychological Causal Factors/Marital Discord and Divorce Skill: Conceptual Answer: a. Cause and effect cannot be determined as preexisting behavioral abnormalities in either the parents or the children may make divorce more likely. 3.1-111. A major factor associated with a child's rejection by peers is a. overly aggressive behavior. b. being too intelligent. c. socioeconomic background. d. a lack of empathy. .

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Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 3.1-111 Page Ref: 91 Topic: Psychological Causal Factors/Maladaptive Peer Relationships Skill: Factual Answer: a. overly aggressive behavior. 3.1-112. An elementary school principal wants to know the best predictors of juvenile delinquency and dropping out of school in high school so she can provide preventive interventions. Your best advice is: a. "Look for kids who are very popular because they are class clowns." b. "Silent, depressed, loners tend to be dropouts because they are often depressed." c. "There is no way to predict juvenile delinquency as early as elementary school." d. "The best predictor is aggression toward peers, which leads to peer rejection." Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 3.1-112 Page Ref: 92 Topic: Psychological Causal Factors/Maladaptive Peer Relationships Skill: Applied Answer: d. "The best predictor is aggression toward peers, which leads to peer rejection." 3.1-113. Studies on the cultural differences in parental tolerance of under- or overcontrolled behavior suggest that a. these different styles can produce different rates of problem behaviors in different cultures. b. parental styles make no difference in rates of different behavior problems – they seem to be primarily genetic. c. parental styles make no difference in rates of different behavior problems – they seem to be independent of culture. d. all cultures feel the same about bringing their children for treatment, regardless of the type of behavior problem. Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 3.1-113 Page Ref: 94 Topic: The Sociocultural Viewpoint/Uncovering Sociocultural Factors Skill: Applied Answer: a. these different styles can produce different rates of problem behaviors in different cultures. 3.1-114. Which of the following is NOT a culture-bound syndrome? a. amok b. latah c. hoopa .

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disorder more likely. Environmental factors, for example, may serve as contributory causes for many types of psychopathology. In summary, necessary causes are required for a disorder to develop but do not guarantee the disorder will develop, sufficient causes guarantee a disorder will develop, and contributory causes increase the chances of a disorder developing. GRADING RUBRIC - 10 points total, 2 points for definition of each factor (6 points) and 4 points for clearly distinguishing between the different types of causes. 3.4-2. What are protective factors? Give an example. How can protective factors impact a person's later functioning? Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 3.4-2 Page Ref: 59 Topic: Causes and Risk Factors for Abnormal Behavior/Diathesis-Stress Models Skill: Factual Answer: They are influences that modify a person's response to environmental stressors. They make it less likely the person will experience the adverse consequences of the stressors. An example of a protective factor is having a warm and caring parent. Protective factors usually, but not always, lead to resilience. The person has the ability to adapt successfully to even stressful circumstances. This can help prevent the development of psychopathology. GRADING RUBRIC - 10 points - 4 for the explanation of protective factors, 1 for the example, 5 for the explanation of how they impact a person's later functioning. 3.4-3. Describe two of the methods for studying genetic influences. What can they tell us and what are their limitations? Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 3.4-3 Page Ref: 64-65 Topic: The Biological Viewpoint and Biological Causal Factors/Genetic Vulnerabilities Skill: Applied Answer: The family history method observes relatives of a person with a disorder to see if the likelihood of having the disorder increases in proportion to the closeness of the biological relationship. This is compared to the likelihood of developing the disorder without any relative with the disorder. This method doesn't control for the effects of the environment. The twin method compares identical and fraternal twins. If identical twins have a higher concordance rate than fraternal, there is evidence that the disorder has a genetic component. However, this may be misleading because it is possible that identical twins are treated more similarly than fraternal twins. The adoption method follows people with a disorder who give their babies up for adoption or examines the biological and adoptive parents of adoptees with disorders. If there is a genetic component, the rates should be higher in the biological parent-child pair than the adoptive parent-adoptive child pair. These are difficult to do unless adoption is open and the biological parents are known. GRADING RUBRIC - 10 points. 5 points for each part. .

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3.4-4. Compare and contrast the humanistic and existential perspectives. Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 3.4-4 Page Ref: 77 Topic: The Humanistic and Existential Perspectives Skill: Applied Answer: While the humanistic and existential perspectives do share some common elements, there are also ways in which they differ significantly. The humanistic perspective view humans as basically good and focuses on the present. Humanistic therapy focuses on aiding a person in finding his or her means of achieving selfactualization, of being the best that he or she can be. The existential perspective is comparable in recognizing that we are all unique individuals who desire self-fulfillment, but it does not have such a positive view of human nature. Existentialists place more emphasis on irrational tendencies and the external obstacles to self-fulfillment. GRADING RUBRIC - 6 points total - 3 for how they are alike, 3 for how they differ. 3.4-5. Charlotte suffers from intense anxiety. How would Freud explain this anxiety? In your answer, describe the different parts of the personality from a Freudian perspective, and how these parts of personality interact to produce anxiety. Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 3.4-5 Page Ref: 72-73 Topic: The Psychological Viewpoints/The Psychodynamic Perspectives Skill: Applied Answer: Freud suggests that behavior results from interaction of three subsystems in personality: id, ego, and superego. Inner (intrapsychic) conflicts arise when these three make incompatible demands on the individual. Freud suggests three types of anxiety: reality, neurotic, and moral anxiety. Reality anxiety arises from external threats, neurotic anxiety from the threat of the id's unconscious impulses breaking through ego controls, and moral anxiety from action in conflict with the superego. The ego handles anxiety either rationally or with ego-defense mechanisms. GRADING RUBRIC - 10 points total 2 points each for explanation of id, ego, and superego. 4 points for explanation of how these interact to produce anxiety.

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Chapter 4 Clinical Assessment and Diagnosis

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Chapter 4: Clinical Assessment and Diagnosis Multiple-Choice Questions 4.1-1. Psychological assessment refers to the a. procedures used to summarize a client's problem. b. process used to arrive at a diagnosis. c. development of a treatment plan. d. determination of how environmental factors impact the course of a disorder. Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 4.1-1 Page Ref: 104 Topic: Clinical Assessment and Diagnosis Skill: Factual Answer: a. procedures used to summarize a client's problem. 4.1-2. A person comes to a mental health professional with a certain complaint. The professional attempts to understand the nature and extent of the problem. This process is called a. diagnosis. b. assessment. c. clinical treatment. d. screening. Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 4.1-2 Page Ref: 104 Topic: Clinical Assessment and Diagnosis Skill: Conceptual Answer: b. assessment. 4.1-3. Why is it important to have an appropriate classification of the presenting problem? a. A formal diagnosis may be needed for insurance purposes. b. A determination of the range of presenting symptoms is needed to ensure proper placement in a treatment facility. c. A recognition of what type of disorder is present will aid in the development of an effective treatment plan. d. All of the above. Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 4.1-3 Page Ref: 104-105 Topic: The Basic Elements in Assessment Skill: Factual Answer: d. All of the above. .

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4.1-4. Dr. Vera says, "It may only provide a limited view of a person's problems, but it is important for planning appropriate treatment. Administratively, it is essential so that a facility can know what kinds of problems clients need help with. Even if we don't want to do it, insurance claims require it." What is Dr. Vera is referring to? a. Formal diagnosis b. Screening activities c. Taking a personal history d. Assessment Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 4.1-4 Page Ref: 105 Topic: The Basic Elements in Assessment Skill: Applied Answer: a. formal diagnosis 4.1-5. Which of the following statements regarding assessment is true? a. Assessment should focus only on the client's current level of functioning. b. An adequate assessment includes a determination of the amount of danger the client poses to himself and others. c. An adequate assessment should include as much information as possible. d. Assessment necessarily involves the gathering of data about the client from multiple sources. Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 4.1-5 Page Ref: 104-105 Topic: The Basic Elements in Assessment Skill: Applied Answer: c. An adequate assessment should include as much information as possible. 4.1-6. What role does the social context play in assessment? a. Social context is not considered during assessment, only during diagnosis. b. An evaluation of the environment in which the client lives is necessary in order to understand the demands she faces, as well as the supports that are present. c. Environmental factors are usually the proximal cause of mental disorders and frequently need to be addressed before any form of treatment commences. d. The social context need only be considered when a course of treatment is being selected; significant others in the client's life should be the primary decision makers. Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 4.1-6 Page Ref: 105 Topic: The Basic Elements in Assessment Skill: Conceptual Answer: b. An evaluation of the environment in which the client lives is necessary in order to understand the demands she faces, as well as the supports that are present. .

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4.1-7. Which of the following is a true statement about assessment and professional orientation? a. Regardless of whether a therapist is behaviorally or psychodynamically oriented, the same basic assessment procedures are employed. b. The focus of the assessment will be largely determined by the professional orientation of the clinician. c. While some assessment procedures will vary, a biological screening and administration of a personality test are components of all assessments. d. The assessment techniques employed will serve to reveal the causal factors that are most consistent with the clinician's orientation. Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 4.1-7 Page Ref: 106 Topic: The Basic Elements in Assessment Skill: Applied Answer: b. The focus of the assessment will be largely determined by the professional orientation of the clinician. 4.1-8. The need for rapport between a clinician and a client means a. that the clinician and the client must feel friendly toward each other. b. that someone who is court ordered will be an easy client. c. clients don't need to be given any feedback about their test performance. d. the client must feel comfortable with the clinician and the assessment. Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 4.1-8 Page Ref: 107 Topic: The Basic Elements in Assessment Skill: Factual Answer: d. the client must feel comfortable with the clinician and the assessment. 4.1-9. Which of the following demonstrates reliability? a. An IQ test is effective in predicting the academic performance of both males and females. b. Scores on an IQ test are not affected by mood. c. Scores on two different intelligence tests are highly correlated. d. When an IQ test is administered to the same person repeatedly, the results do not differ. Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 4.1-9 Page Ref: 107 Topic: Classifying Abnormal Behavior/Reliability and Validity Skill: Applied Answer: d. When an IQ test is administered to the same person repeatedly, the results do not differ. 4.1-10. A valid test .

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4.1-27. Which of the following best illustrates high reliability? a. An interviewer modifies the way she asks questions to fit the style of the client. b. Two interviewers diagnose the same disorder after talking to the same client. c. A clinician accurately predicts that a client will become violent when reunited with this family. d. A clinician uses both medical (e.g., MRI) and psychological (e.g., MMPI-2) information to decide a diagnosis. Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 4.1-27 Page Ref: 112 Topic: Psychosocial Assessment/Assessment Interviews Skill: Applied Answer: b. Two interviewers diagnose the same disorder after talking to the same client. 4.1-28. Dr. White is doing research in which she must diagnose clients at a mental health clinic. Because diagnostic reliability is of great concern in research, she will most likely establish diagnoses by using a. open-ended interviews. b. standardized structured interviews. c. the mental status exam. d. time-limited interviews that last the same length of time for each client, although the questions may differ. Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 4.1-28 Page Ref: 112 Topic: Psychosocial Assessment/Assessment Interviews Skill: Applied Answer: b. standardized structured interviews. 4.1-29. The reliability of the assessment interview may be enhanced by the use of a. a flexible, open-ended interview rather than a structured interview. b. the TAT. c. the Rorschach test. d. rating scales. Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 4.1-29 Page Ref: 112 Topic: Psychosocial Assessment/Assessment Interviews Skill: Factual Answer: d. rating scales. 4.1-30. Shanna goes to Dr. Henderson for a first interview. He diagnoses her with a depressive disorder. She then goes to Dr. Smithson, because her friend recommended her. Dr. Smithson diagnoses Shanna with an anxiety disorder. This demonstrates a problem with a. structured interviews. .

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c. the profiles of many subjects do not "fit" the profile types for which actuarial data are available. d. while the profiles that are generated have high reliability they often have very low validity. Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 4.1-67 Page Ref: 120 Topic: Psychosocial Assessment/Psychological Tests Skill: Conceptual Answer: c. the profiles of many subjects do not "fit" the profile types for which actuarial data are available. 4.1-68. Which of the following is NOT a factor to keep in mind when evaluating test results? a. A focus on potentially important environmental factors b. Cultural biases of the test c. Not enough data about a person d. The theoretical orientation of the clinician Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 4.1-68 Page Ref: 124 Topic: The Integration of Assessment Data/Ethical Issues in Assessment Skill: Factual Answer: d. The theoretical orientation of the clinician 4.1-69. Why is classification a necessary first step in developing an understanding about abnormal behavior? a. Abnormal behavior is not abnormal until it has been classified as such. b. Communication about abnormal behavior cannot be effective unless what is being discussed is clear. c. Only through development of a classification system can abnormal and normal behavior be differentiated. d. Unless an adequate classification system exists, all descriptions of abnormality will necessarily be subjective. Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 4.1-69 Page Ref: 125 Topic: Classifying Abnormal Behavior/Differing Models of Classification Skill: Conceptual Answer: b. Communication about abnormal behavior cannot be effective unless what is being discussed is clear. 4.1-70. Which of the following is an assumption of a categorical approach to abnormal behavior? a. Both normal and abnormal behavior lie on a continuum. b. Each disorder has unique symptoms. .

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Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 4.3-1 Page Ref: 107 Topic: Trust and Rapport Between the Clinician and the Client Skill: Applied Answer: When conducting an assessment, a clinician wants to develop as clear of a picture of the client's situation as possible. The client needs to understand that the information gained in the assessment process will aid the clinician in determining how best to address his or her problem. Providing feedback to the client during the assessment process may even lead to some improvement as the client's self understanding increases. By establishing a trusting relationship with the client, the clinician increases the likelihood of eliciting useful information. 4.3-2. What are the purposes of the initial clinical assessment of a person? Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 4.3-2 Page Ref: 107 Topic: Clinical Assessment and Diagnosis Skill: Factual Answer: To make a diagnosis, predict the course of the disorder, to decide on treatment, and for use in research. 4.3-3. What is validity? Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 4.3-3 Page Ref: 129-130 Topic: Reliability and Validity Skill: Factual Answer: In the context of diagnosis, validity refers to the extent with which a diagnosis, a classification, provides useful information. If a label provides no meaningful information, if it offers no information with clinical utility, it is not valid. 4.3-4. What is the goal of psychosocial assessment? Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 4.3-4 Page Ref: 111-112 Topic: Psychosocial Assessment Skill: Conceptual Answer: The goal of psychosocial assessment is to develop an understanding of how the client functions in his or her social environment. The focus is on how the client interacts with his or her social environment, as well as the elements that are present in that environment that might need to be addressed as part of treatment. 4.3-5. What is an analogue situation? Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 4.3-5 .

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data, however, must be interpreted and the limitations of both the test instruments and the clinician need to be considered during this process. Cultural bias, for example, may be introduced by either a testing instrument or the clinician. In addition, the clinician may tend to interpret information in a manner that is consistent with his or her theoretical orientation, as opposed to striving to take a more objective view of the information presented. There may also be a tendency to focus on the client, as opposed to recognizing that the presenting symptoms may be more of a reflection of environmental circumstances, as opposed to some internal process. It also must be recognized that not all assessment procedures have been validated and that, in the end, more data may be needed to truly understand the client and his or her condition. The evaluation of assessment data is ultimately a subjective process, requiring caution to limit potential errors. GRADING RUBRIC - 6 points total, 2 for each of 3 issues. 4.4-2. Compare and contrast the following: MRIs, PET scans, and fMRI. Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 4.4-2 Page Ref: 109 Topic: Assessment of the Physical Organism/The Neurological Examination Skill: Factual Answer: The MRI measures variations in magnetic fields. It then computes and depicts cross sections of organs such as the brain with great clarity. It is noninvasive and allows for visualization of all but the tiniest brain structures. Its major problem is the claustrophobic reaction some people have to the procedure. PET scans track substances as they are metabolized by the brain. They can show how the brain is functioning. They can help identify areas that aren't functioning normally that might not be obvious anatomically. Their major problem is low-fidelity pictures that have so far limited their value. The fMRI measures changes in blood flow in the brain. It is possible to map ongoing psychological activity and show which areas of the brain are involved in different activities. However, like MRIs, these are very sensitive to movement, which can cause false results. Also fMRIs are often very hard to interpret. GRADING RUBRIC - 10 points 4.4-3. Describe the dimensional and the prototypical approaches to classification. Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 4.4-3 Page Ref: 125-126 Topic: Classifying Abnormal Behavior/Differing Models of Classification Skill: Factual Answer: The dimensional approach assumes that a person's typical behavior is produced by a combination of differing strengths of behaviors along several definable dimensions. These include emotional stability, anxiousness, and social introversion, among many others. The dimensions are the same for everyone. People differ in terms of how much they have of each trait, not because of an underlying dysfunction that causes disordered behavior. Abnormality is determined through statistical criteria by comparison to people in general. The prototypal approach classifies types by describing the idealized combination of personality characteristics that occur regularly together, based on .

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Chapter 5 Stress and Physical and Mental Health

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Stress and the Stress Response

Cardiovascular Disease

Treatment of StressRelated Physical Disorders Adjustment Disorder

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Prevention and Treatment of Stress Disorders

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Chapter 5: Stress and Physical and Mental Health Multiple-Choice Questions 5.1-1. According to the text, the term "stress" will be used to refer to a. only those external events in our lives that challenge us. b. any positive demand made on an organism. c. the effects of external stressors. d. anything that makes us unhappy. Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 5.1-1 Page Ref: 135 Topic: What is Stress? Skill: Factual Answer: c. the effects of external stressors. 5.1-2. Selye a. recognized that both happy and sad life events can be sources of stress. b. conducted extensive research on the effects of stress on the immune system. c. failed to acknowledge the role of the environment in adapting to stress. d. focused on the cognitive component of the stress response. Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 5.1-2 Page Ref: 136 Topic: What Is Stress? Skill: Factual Answer: a. recognized that both happy and sad life events can be sources of stress. 5.1-3. Distress is a. seen when a situation is ambiguous. b. a response to a happy life event. c. the same thing as eustress. d. a response to a negative event. Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 5.1-3 Page Ref: 136 Topic: What Is Stress?/Stress and the DSM Skill: Factual Answer: d. a response to a negative event. 5.1-4. Which of the following terms refers to efforts to deal with stress? a. Coping strategies b. Compensatory strategies c. Sublimation d. Projection Difficulty: 1 .

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Question ID: 5.1-4 Page Ref: 136 Topic: What Is Stress?/Stress and the DSM Skill: Applied Answer: a. Coping strategies 5.1-5. What do positive and negative stressors have in common? a. They usually last indefinitely. b. Both occur without warning. c. They have an equivalent potential for causing lasting damage. d. Both tax one's resources and coping skills. Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 5.1-5 Page Ref: 136 Topic: What Is Stress?/Stress and the DSM Skill: Factual Answer: d. Both tax one's resources and coping skills. 5.1-6. In DSM-IV-TR, psychosocial stressors a. are not specified. b. are specified on Axis II. c. are specified on Axis III. d. are specified on Axis IV. Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 5.1-6 Page Ref: 136 Topic: What Is Stress?/Stress and the DSM Skill: Factual Answer: d. are specified on Axis IV. 5.1-7. Which of the following psychological disturbances does not occur in response to an identifiable experience? a. adjustment disorder. b. acute stress disorder. c. depression. d. post-traumatic stress disorder. Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 5.1-7 Page Ref: 136 Topic: What Is Stress?/Stress and the DSM Skill: Factual Answer: c. depression. 5.1-8. According to your textbook, which of the following is most stressful to people and animals? a. Constant stressors .

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b. Predictable stressors c. Uncontrollable stressors d. Physical stressors Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 5.1-8 Page Ref: 137 Topic: What Is Stress?/Stress and the DSM Skill: Factual Answer: c. Uncontrollable stressors 5.1-9. Coping strategies are a. efforts to deal with stress. b. efforts to avoid conflict. c. the same thing as eustress. d. the dynamic interaction between the types of stressors and the person. Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 5.1-9 Page Ref: 135 Topic: What Is Stress? Skill: Factual Answer: a. efforts to deal with stress. 5.1-10. Which of the following factors is linked to a person's ability to cope better? a. Intelligence. b. Social support. c. Absence of the 5HT-TLPR gene. d. Early life stress. Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 5.1-10 Page Ref: 136 Topic: What Is Stress?/Factors Predisposing a Person to Stress Skill: Applied Answer: b. Social support. 5.1-11. Stress tolerance is a. a biological attribute. b. a pressure. c. a person's ability to withstand stress without becoming seriously impaired. d. a crisis for most people. Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 5.1-11 Page Ref: 137 Topic: What Is Stress?/Factors Predisposing a Person to Stress Skill: Applied Answer: c. a person's ability to withstand stress without becoming seriously impaired. .

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5.1-12. Crisis is a. a double avoidance conflict. b. when the individual cannot make a decision. c. an internal pressure. d. when a stressful situation overwhelms the individual. Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 5.1-12 Page Ref: 137-138 Topic: What Is Stress?/Characteristics of Stressors Skill: Applied Answer: d. when a stressful situation overwhelms the individual. 5.1-13. Which of the following is not considered a life change? a. Being promoted b. Being diabetic c. Getting pregnant d. A death in the family Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 5.1-13 Page Ref: 138 Topic: What Is Stress?/Characteristics of Stressors Skill: Conceptual Answer: b. Being diabetic. 5.1-14. What is a not key factor in making a stressor more serious? a. How long it lasts b. How severe it is c. Its type or category d. How expected it is Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 5.1-14 Page Ref: 137 Topic: What Is Stress?/Characteristics of Stressors Skill: Applied Answer: c. Its type or category 5.1-15. In order to be considered a severe stressor, the stressor must a. be considered severe by most people in the population. b. involve death or serious injury. c. cause significant disruption to a person's functioning. d. continue on for a long time. Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 5.1-15 Page Ref: 137 Topic: What Is Stress?/Characteristics of Stressors Skill: Factual .

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Answer: c. cause significant disruption to a person's functioning. 5.1-16. The term "crisis" refers to: a. any time when a stressful situation exceeds one's ability to cope. b. encountering a number of stressors simultaneously. c. a period of especially acute stress. d. any encounter that requires a readjustment of self concept. Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 5.1-16 Page Ref: 137-138 Topic: What Is Stress?/Characteristics of Stressors Skill: Factual Answer: a. any time when a stressful situation exceeds one's ability to cope. 5.1-17. Who is likely to have the most severe stress? a. Anne, who is planning her wedding b. Bill, who has a deadline the next day for an important project c. Lauren, who sees the aftermath of an accident and finds out later it involved one of her friends d. Josh, who has just been told he has cancer and whose wife announces she is leaving him when he tells her the news Difficulty: 3 Question ID: 5.1-17 Page Ref: 137 Topic: What Is Stress?/Characteristics of Stressors Skill: Applied Answer: d. Josh, who has just been told he has cancer and whose wife announces she is leaving him when he tells her the news. 5.1-18. What is the difference between a stressor and a crisis? a. There is no difference, these are just two words for the same thing. b. While all crises are stressors, not all stressors are crises. c. There is a biological response to stress, but not to crisis. d. A stressor is an unexpected crisis. Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 5.1-18 Page Ref: 137-138 Topic: What Is Stress?/Characteristics of Stressors Skill: Conceptual Answer: b. While all crises are stressors, not all stressors are crises. 5.1-19. The development of new methods of coping a. may be an outcome of a crisis. b. always occurs when adaptive capabilities are exceeded. c. increases the expectation of future failures. d. is continuously needed as we face new stressors on a daily basis. .

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Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 5.1-19 Page Ref: 138 Topic: What Is Stress?/Characteristics of Stressors Skill: Conceptual Answer: a. may be an outcome of a crisis. 5.1-20. The Social Readjustment Rating Scale a. examines the role that coping plays in dealing with life changes. b. did not acknowledge that happy events create life changes and, as a consequence, stress. c. is an imperfect means of quantifying the level of stress experience over a period of time. d. has been used to demonstrate that life events and health are not related. Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 5.1-20 Page Ref: 138 Topic: What Is Stress?/Characteristics of Stressors Skill: Conceptual Answer: c. is an imperfect means of quantifying the level of stress experience over a period of time. 5.1-21. According to research on the Social Readjustment Rating Scale, a. individuals with lower life change unit scores are more likely to develop a serious illness. b. death of a spouse is equally stressful for men and women. c. stress does not accumulate over time. d. there is a positive correlation between life change unit scores and the likelihood of developing a serious illness. Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 5.1-21 Page Ref: 138 Topic: What Is Stress?/Characteristics of Stressors Skill: Conceptual Answer: d. there is a positive correlation between life change unit scores and the likelihood of developing a serious illness. 5.1-22. The Life Events and Difficulty Schedule a. is another name for the Social Readjustment Rating Scale. b. allows the rater to consider the person's unique circumstances. c. was developed prior to the Social Readjustment Rating Scale. d. does not provide any more information than the Social Readjustment Rating Scale. Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 5.1-22 Page Ref: 138 .

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Topic: What Is Stress?/Characteristics of Stressors Skill: Factual Answer: b. allows the rater to consider the person's unique circumstances. 5.1-23. Which of the following is a criticism of the life event scales? a. They do not recognize that joyful events can be stressful. b. They limit the kind of events that can be reported. c. They do not recognize that multiple life changes will produce greater stress. d. No relationship has been found between illness and scores on these scales. Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 5.1-23 Page Ref: 138 Topic: What Is Stress?/Characteristics of Stressors Skill: Applied Answer: b. They limit the kind of events that can be reported. 5.1-24. The Life Event and Difficulty Schedule a. provides a quick way to assess stress responses and coping skills. b. includes cognitive factors in its examination of the impact of life events. c. focuses on how difficult life events are handled. d. provides a timeline for describing the stress response. Difficulty: 3 Question ID: 5.1-24 Page Ref: 138 Topic: What Is Stress?/Characteristics of Stressors Skill: Conceptual Answer: b. includes cognitive factors in its examination of the impact of life events. 5.1-25. Which of the following will lessen the impact of a stressful situation? a. Holding unrealistic expectations about the stressor b. Minimizing the use of social support c. Preparing for the stressor d. Being uncertain as to how long the stressor will persist Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 5.1-25 Page Ref: 137 Topic: What Is Stress?/Factors Predisposing a Person to Stress Skill: Applied Answer: c. Preparing for the stressor 5.1-26. An individual with a high stress tolerance a. can function well in the face of a high level of stress. b. is likely to be particularly vulnerable to slight frustration. c. may feel threatened more readily than those with low stress tolerance. d. is particularly vulnerable to acute stress disorder. Difficulty: 1 .

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Answer: c. The sympathetic-adrenomedullary system 5.1-34. What is the term for the biological cost of adapting to stress? a. Allostatic load b. Homeostatic load c. Sympathetic load d. Parasympathetic load Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 5.1-34 Page Ref: 140 Topic: What Is Stress?/Biological Costs of Stress Skill: Factual Answer: a. Allostatic load 5.1-35. I often find that when I am ill, I am not able to cope effectively with the normal hassles of life. I find myself becoming irritated by things that I would usually be able to ignore. Which of the following would explain this phenomenon? a. When using resources to deal with one stressor, the ability to tolerate additional stressors may be compromised. b. Major life changes may impair the ability to cope effectively with daily hassles. c. During the exhaustion phase of the general adaptation syndrome illness becomes likely. d. Allostatic load leads to psychological and biological vulnerability. Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 5.1-35 Page Ref: 140 Topic: Stress and The Stress Response/The Mind-Body Connection Skill: Conceptual Answer: a. When using resources to deal with one stressor, the ability to tolerate additional stressors may be compromised. 5.1-36. Psychoneuroimmunology is the study of the interaction between the __________________. a. nervous system and the immune system b. psychological system and the nervous system c. psychological system and the immune system d. nervous system and the hypothalamic system Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 5.1-36 Page Ref: 140 Topic: What Is Stress?/The Mind-Body Connection Skill: Factual Answer: a. nervous system and the immune system 5.1-37. Which of the following can cause stress-induced immunosuppression? .

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Skill: Factual Answer: c. The "distressed" type 5.1-52. What seems to be the most important component for coronary heart disease in the Type A behavior pattern? a. Hostility b. Time urgency c. Competitiveness d. Work commitment Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 5.1-52 Page Ref: 147 Topic: Cardiovascular Disease/Risk and Causal Factors in Cardiovascular Disease Skill: Factual Answer: a. Hostility 5.1-53. Clyde is unmarried and has few friends. Why is he at greater risk for developing coronary heart disease than the general population? a. He is unlikely to seek help if he notices problems. b. Social isolation has been associated with increased risk of the disease. c. He has no knowledge of his problems. d. He is socially awkward and thus has increased risks for disease. Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 5.1-53 Page Ref: 147 Topic: Cardiovascular Disease/Risk and Causal Factors in Cardiovascular Disease Skill: Applied Answer: b. Social isolation has been associated with increased risk of the disease. 5.1-54. What is risk factor? a. A variable that can occur within 6 months of a stressor b. A variable that increases the risk of a specific negative outcome c. A biological factor that increases resistance to disease d. A reaction to a normal event Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 5.1-54 Page Ref: 149 Topic: Cardiovascular Disease/Risk and Causal Factors in Cardiovascular Disease Skill: Factual Answer: b. A variable that increases the risk of a specific negative outcome. 5.1-55. A risk factor is a. something about the nature of a stressor that makes it worse for most people. .

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b. Hilda dreaded walking home alone. c. Carl was certain that the food was poisoned. d. The voices in Paul's head told him he should be afraid. Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 6.1-4 Page Ref: 172 Topic: The Fear and Anxiety Response Patterns Skill: Applied Answer: b. Hilda dreaded walking home alone. 6.1-5. The main way to tell someone is having an uncued panic attack rather than is in a state of fear is a. whether he or she thinks about what is happening. b. whether he or she shows physiological changes such as increased heart rate. c. if he or she has a subjective belief that something awful is about to happen. d. if he or she feels a strong urge to flee. Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 6.1-5 Page Ref: 172 Topic: The Fear and Anxiety Response Patterns Skill: Factual Answer: c. if he or she has a subjective belief that something awful is about to happen. 6.1-6. Which of the following is a typical symptom of panic attacks? a. Hallucinations b. Delusions c. Fear of dying d. Paranoia Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 6.1-6 Page Ref: 172 Topic: The Fear and Anxiety Response Patterns Skill: Applied Answer: c. Fear of dying 6.1-7. Which of the following is one of the seven primary types of anxiety disorders recognized in the DSM-IV-TR? a. Hypochondriasis b. Obsessive-compulsive disorder c. Dissociative fugue d. Bipolar disorder Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 6.1-7 Page Ref: 173 Topic: Overview of the Anxiety Disorders and Their Commonalities Skill: Factual .

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Answer: b. Obsessive-compulsive disorder 6.1-8. What is one of the major ways the anxiety disorders differ from each other? a. Whether they have a genetic component. b. Whether they are treatable. c. Whether there are more fear/panic symptoms or anxiety symptoms involved. d. Whether the disorder is associated with other anxiety disorders. Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 6.1-8 Page Ref: 173 Topic: Overview of the Anxiety Disorders and Their Commonalities Skill: Factual Answer: c. Whether there are more fear/panic symptoms or anxiety symptoms involved. 6.1-9. Neuroticism a. is a tendency to experience negative mood states. b. is simply another term for anxiety. c. is a tendency to believe negative things about oneself. d. is a tendency to feel anxious. Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 6.1-9 Page Ref: 173 Topic: Overview of the Anxiety Disorders and Their Commonalities Skill: Factual Answer: a. is a tendency to experience negative mood states. 6.1-10. Gradual exposure to feared cues is a. an old treatment for anxiety disorders that is no longer used. b. a common component of treatment for all anxiety disorders. c. likely to make someone with an anxiety disorder worse in the long term. d. a useful treatment for phobias but not other anxiety disorders. Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 6.1-10 Page Ref: 173 Topic: Overview of the Anxiety Disorders and Their Commonalities Skill: Factual Answer: b. a common component of treatment for all anxiety disorders. 6.1-11. Individuals who suffer from phobias a. are likely to believe that their fear is justified. b. suffer from uncued panic attacks. c. are unlikely to have other psychological diagnoses. d. avoid the feared stimulus. Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 6.1-11 Page Ref: 174 .

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Topic: Specific Phobias Skill: Factual Answer: d. avoid the feared stimulus. 6.1-12. Martin is afraid to fly. He knows his boss wants him to take a trip for the business. Martin feels miserable, because he wants to keep his job but cannot even imagine getting on a plane. The most likely diagnosis for Martin is a. agoraphobia without history of panic disorder. b. social phobia. c. specific phobia, situation type. d. panic disorder with agoraphobia. Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 6.1-12 Page Ref: 174-175 Topic: Specific Phobias Skill: Applied Answer: c. specific phobia, situation type. 6.1-13. Why do people with phobias continue to avoid the thing they fear? a. Avoidance is reinforced by anxiety reduction. b. There is something wrong with their fight or flight system. c. They are cognitively unable to make any other decision due to their disorder. d. Their low self-esteem causes them to choose not to fight their fear. Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 6.1-13 Page Ref: 175 Topic: Specific Phobias Skill: Conceptual Answer: a. Avoidance is reinforced by anxiety reduction. 6.1-14. Which of the following is associated with a unique physiological response pattern? a. Agoraphobia b. Blood-injection-injury phobia c. Obsessive-compulsive disorder d. Generalized anxiety disorder Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 6.1-14 Page Ref: 175 Topic: Specific Phobias Skill: Factual Answer: b. Blood-injection-injury phobia 6.1-15. An evolutionary psychologist might say, "The unique physiological response in this disorder, involving fainting at the sight of the feared object, may have evolved because fainting might inhibit further attack from a predator." What .

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Topic: Specific Phobias/Prevalence, Age of Onset, and Gender Differences Skill: Factual Answer: a. Adolescence 6.1-22. Casey and Josh have both been bitten by strange dogs. Casey has a dog of his own at home that he loves. Josh has little experience with dogs. Which is likely to develop a phobia? a. Both boys are likely to develop a phobia because of the traumatic nature of the event. b. Casey is more likely to develop a phobia because his schema of dogs has been violated. c. Casey is less likely to develop a phobia because he has had lots of earlier positive experiences with dogs. d. It will depend on which boy is more sensitive to pain. Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 6.1-22 Page Ref: 177 Topic: Specific Phobias/Psychological Causal Factors Skill: Applied Answer: c. Casey is less likely to develop a phobia because he has had lots of earlier positive experiences with dogs. 6.1-23. Wendy went swimming in the ocean last week and became mildly fearful when she swallowed a lot of water and felt as though she would drown. Just yesterday someone told her that a shark was seen in the water at the same time she was swimming. Now she is petrified of going into the ocean. This best illustrates a. the observational learning explanation for phobias. b. the inability of the phobic person to direct his or her attention away from a feared object. c. the "inflation effect." d. classically conditioned generalization based on direct experience. Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 6.1-23 Page Ref: 177 Topic: Specific Phobias/Psychological Causal Factors Skill: Applied Answer: c. the "inflation effect." 6.1-24. Which of the following is likely to maintain or strengthen conditioned fears over time? a. A genetic vulnerability to phobias b. Overestimating the likelihood that the event will reoccur c. Having previously experienced a less traumatic event d. Viewing the trauma as uncontrollable and inescapable Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 6.1-24 .

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6.1-28. It is fairly easy to condition monkeys and humans to fear snakes but almost impossible to condition either to fear a flower. This supports the ________ theory of phobias. a. classical conditioning b. vicarious conditioning c. preparedness d. psychoanalytic Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 6.1-28 Page Ref: 178 Topic: Specific Phobias/Psychological Causal Factors Skill: Conceptual Answer: c. preparedness 6.1-29. Which of the following statements about Mineka, Cook, and colleagues' animal studies is correct? a. Laboratory-reared monkeys develop a phobic-like fear of snakes only after actually being bitten by snakes. b. Observationally conditioned fear responses were acquired quickly but did not last more than a day or two. c. Observationally acquired fear responses were undiminished after three months. d. Observationally acquired fear responses cannot be acquired simply by watching videotapes of fearful monkeys. Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 6.1-29 Page Ref: 178 Topic: Specific Phobias/Psychological Causal Factors Skill: Factual Answer: c. Observationally acquired fear responses were undiminished after three months. 6.1-30. Which of the following provides evidence against a role for inherited factors in the development of phobias? a. The high concordance rate seen in fraternal twins b. The impact of nonshared environmental factors c. The preparedness hypothesis d. The early onset of many phobic reactions Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 6.1-30 Page Ref: 178 Topic: Specific Phobias/Biological Causal Factors Skill: Applied Answer: b. The impact of nonshared environmental factors 6.1-31. Lauren is phobic of birds. Her therapist shows her how to approach a bird in a cage. The therapist then takes the bird out, pets it and feeds it. She then .

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encourages Lauren to do the same behaviors. This type of procedure is called a. exposure therapy. b. classical conditioning. c. participant modeling. d. virtual reality therapy. Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 6.1-31 Page Ref: 179 Topic: Specific Phobias/Treatments Skill: Applied Answer: c. participant modeling. 6.1-32. Which of the following seems to be the best treatment for phobias? a. Exposure therapy b. Psychoanalysis c. Cognitive restructuring d. Family therapy Difficulty: 3 Question ID: 6.1-32 Page Ref: 179 Topic: Treatments Skill: Conceptual Answer: a. Exposure therapy 6.1-33. Virtual reality environments a. permit the use of a combination of exposure therapy, participant modeling, and stress inoculation. b. have been shown to be effective in treating agoraphobia. c. appear to be more effective in treating phobias than live exposure to the feared stimulus. d. allow exposure therapy to be conducted in a simulated setting. Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 6.1-33 Page Ref: 180 Topic: Specific Phobias/Treatments Skill: Factual Answer: d. allow exposure therapy to be conducted in a simulated setting. 6.1-34. Kayla has just started college and wants to make friends. She refuses to go to large parties because she is afraid that she will blush and sweat, and that other people will laugh at her. She is fine when talking to people in one-on-one settings. Kayla's most likely diagnosis is a. social phobia. b. specific phobia, situational type. c. agoraphobia without history of panic disorder. d. generalized social phobia. .

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Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 6.1-34 Page Ref: 181 Topic: Social Phobias Skill: Applied Answer: a. social phobia. 6.1-35. Social phobia a. is characterized by significant fear of most social situations. b. and antisocial personality commonly are comorbid disorders. c. involves a fear of one or more specific social situations. d. typically develops in childhood. Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 6.1-35 Page Ref: 181 Topic: Social Phobias Skill: Factual Answer: c. involves a fear of one or more specific social situations. 6.1-36. The individual with generalized social phobia a. has a specific phobia for all social situations. b. exhibits a fear of most social situations. c. typically has a fear of public speaking, using a public restroom, and restaurants. d. is likely to receive a diagnosis of generalized anxiety disorder. Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 6.1-36 Page Ref: 181 Topic: Social Phobias Skill: Factual Answer: b. exhibits a fear of most social situations. 6.1-37. Most social phobics a. can identify the origin of their social phobia. b. have no other anxiety or mood disorders. c. are men. d. abuse alcohol. Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 6.1-37 Page Ref: 182 Topic: Social Phobias/Psychological Causal Factors Skill: Factual Answer: a. can identify the origin of their social phobia. 6.1-38. Studies of preparedness and social phobia a. find that angry faces act as fear-relevant stimuli. b. reveal that an explicit perception of threat is necessary to evoke a sympathetic .

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response. c. do not provide justification for the seemingly irrational nature of social phobia. d. provide an explanation for why such a maladaptive behavioral response persists. Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 6.1-38 Page Ref: 182 Topic: Social Phobias/Psychological Causal Factors Skill: Conceptual Answer: a. find that angry faces act as fear-relevant stimuli. 6.1-39. Behaviorally inhibited young children are more likely to develop specific phobias. This is an example of a ________ causal factor. a. conditioning b. preparedness c. cognitive d. biological Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 6.1-39 Page Ref: 183 Topic: Social Phobias/Biological Causal Factors Skill: Conceptual Answer: d. biological 6.1-40. Social phobics are likely to a. be aggressive. b. attribute events in their lives to external factors. c. have been raised in a permissive environment. d. attribute negative life events to internal, global, and stable factors. Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 6.1-40 Page Ref: 182 Topic: Social Phobias/Psychological Causal Factors Skill: Conceptual Answer: b. attribute events in their lives to external factors. 6.1-41. Cognitive approaches to social phobia focus on a. extinguishing problematic behavioral responses. b. challenging automatic thoughts. c. identifying the underlying cause of the phobia. d. minimizing symptoms. Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 6.1-41 Page Ref: 184 Topic: Social Phobias/Treatments Skill: Factual .

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Answer: b. challenging automatic thoughts. 6.1-42. Panic attacks, by definition, a. are seen in individuals with panic disorder. b. are unexpected ("uncued"). c. require the presence of at least 4 of 13 characteristic symptoms. d. are 30-60 minutes in duration. Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 6.1-42 Page Ref: 185 Topic: Panic Disorder with and Without Agoraphobia/Panic Disorder Skill: Factual Answer: c. require the presence of at least 4 of 13 characteristic symptoms. 6.1-43. Which of the following is necessary for a diagnosis of panic disorder? a. Uncued panic attacks b. Depersonalization c. Panic attacks, cued and uncued, consisting of at least 6 of the 13 symptoms of a panic attack d. Derealization Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 6.1-43 Page Ref: 185 Topic: Panic Disorder with and Without Agoraphobia/Panic Disorder Skill: Factual Answer: a. Uncued panic attacks 6.1-44. When Jill experienced her first panic attack, she felt as if she were outside of herself, watching herself struggle to catch her breath. Jill's sense of not being part of herself is one of the symptoms of a panic attack known as a. derealization. b. depersonalization. c. dissociative fugue. d. personality disintegration. Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 6.1-44 Page Ref: 185 Topic: Panic Disorder with and Without Agoraphobia/Panic Disorder Skill: Applied Answer: b. depersonalization. 6.1-45. Compared to anxiety, panic is a. less focused. b. longer lasting. c. slower to develop. d. more intense. .

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Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 6.1-45 Page Ref: 185 Topic: Panic Disorder with and Without Agoraphobia/Panic Disorder Skill: Conceptual Answer: d. more intense. 6.1-46. Panic disorders are often misdiagnosed because a. the symptoms overlap so much with major depression. b. the symptoms are so chronic and mild, they do not seem like serious forms of psychopathology. c. patients are so embarrassed by their problems, they do not make them known to professionals. d. symptoms are so somatic they are treated by physicians for medical problems. Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 6.1-46 Page Ref: 185 Topic: Panic Disorder with and Without Agoraphobia/Panic Disorder Skill: Factual Answer: d. symptoms are so somatic they are treated by physicians for medical problems. 6.1-47. Agoraphobia is best described as a fear of a. going to the dentist. b. being alone. c. being judged by people. d. experiencing a panic attack. Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 6.1-47 Page Ref: 186 Topic: Panic Disorder With and Without Agoraphobia/Agoraphobia Skill: Factual Answer: d. experiencing a panic attack. 6.1-48. ________ was once thought to be a fear of crowded places, but now is seen as a complication of having panic attacks in public. a. Agoraphobia b. Claustrophobia c. Generalized anxiety disorder d. General social phobia Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 6.1-48 Page Ref: 186 Topic: Panic Disorder with and Without Agoraphobia/Agoraphobia Skill: Factual Answer: a. Agoraphobia .

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6.1-49. Mrs. B. tells her psychologist, "I cannot leave a certain region around my home without having terrible fears. I am terribly worried when I am in a car or bus. I am afraid I will have another one of those terrifying experiences." What disorder does Mrs. B probably have and what experience is she talking about? a. The disorder is specific phobia, the experience is a panic attack. b. The disorder is agoraphobia, the experience is a panic attack. c. The disorder is obsessive-compulsive disorder, the experience is an obsession. d. The disorder is generalized anxiety disorder, the experience is anxiety. Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 6.1-49 Page Ref: 187 Topic: Panic Disorder with and Without Agoraphobia/Agoraphobia Skill: Applied Answer: b. The disorder is agoraphobia, the experience is a panic attack. 6.1-50. Limited symptom attacks are a. a characteristic of panic disorder. b. panic attacks consisting of fewer than four symptoms. c. unpredictable somatic ailments. d. typically seen in individuals with agoraphobia with panic. Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 6.1-50 Page Ref: 187 Topic: Panic Disorder with and Without Agoraphobia/Agoraphobia Skill: Factual Answer: b. panic attacks consisting of fewer than four symptoms. 6.1-51. Panic disorder is best described as a(n) ________ condition. a. chronic b. acute c. dissociative d. inherited Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 6.1-51 Page Ref: 187 Topic: Panic Disorder with and Without Agoraphobia/Prevalence, Age of Onset, and Gender Differences Skill: Factual Answer: a. chronic 6.1-52. James began having panic attacks immediately after his mother died suddenly. As they became more frequent, he began to fear going into public situations where they might occur. Now he is unable to leave his apartment and has others go out to shop for him. What is unusual about this case? a. It is unusual for a person with severe agoraphobia to be a man. .

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b. It is unusual for panic attacks to begin after a stressful life event. c. It is unusual for fear of panic attacks to lead to agoraphobia. d. There is nothing unusual about this case. Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 6.1-52 Page Ref: 187 Topic: Panic Disorder with and Without Agoraphobia/Prevalence, Age of Onset, and Gender Differences Skill: Applied Answer: a. It is unusual for a person with severe agoraphobia to be a man. 6.1-53. Which of the following is a sociocultural explanation for the higher incidence of anxiety disorders in women? a. Historically, women have had to stay and care for young. Thus, a hypervigilant state was adaptive. b. Women have a natural tendency to be more cautious than men. c. High levels of male hormones lead to aggression and fearlessness. d. It is more acceptable for women to exhibit fear. Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 6.1-53 Page Ref: 188 Topic: Panic Disorder with and Without Agoraphobia/Prevalence, Age of Onset, and Gender Differences Skill: Applied Answer: d. It is more acceptable for women to exhibit fear. 6.1-54. Approximately ___ to ___ of people with severe agoraphobia are women. a. 10; 20 b. 30; 40 c. 60; 70 d. 80; 90 Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 6.1-54 Page Ref: 188 Topic: Panic Disorder with and Without Agoraphobia/Prevalence, Age of Onset, and Gender Differences Skill: Applied Answer: d. 80; 90 6.1-55. Agoraphobics are highly likely to have all of the following EXCEPT a. avoidant personality disorder. b. alcohol abuse. c. depression. d. neurotic personality disorder. Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 6.1-55 .

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6.1-59. Which brain structure is recognized as playing a central role in panic attacks? a. Amygdala b. Cerebellum c. Hippocampus d. Locus coeruleus Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 6.1-59 Page Ref: 189 Topic: Panic Disorder with and Without Agoraphobia/Biological Causal Factors Skill: Factual Answer: a. Amygdala 6.1-60. "Repeated stimulation of the limbic system by discharges from the locus coeruleus may lower the threshold for later experiences of anxiety. Then, through learning, controlled by the prefrontal cortex, the person actively avoids fearful situations." This quotation most clearly refers to the biological processes involved in a. obsessive-compulsive disorder. b. panic disorder with agoraphobia. c. generalized anxiety disorder. d. social phobia. Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 6.1-60 Page Ref: 189 Topic: Panic Disorder with and Without Agoraphobia/Biological Causal Factors Skill: Conceptual Answer: b. panic disorder with agoraphobia. 6.1-61. Betty is hyper-aware of such bodily sensations as heart rate and respiration rate. When she perceives heart or breathing as getting faster she becomes afraid that she is having a heart attack. These thoughts make her symptoms worse and she has a panic attack. Betty's pattern of thinking best illustrates a. cognitive theory of panic. b. the psychoanalytic theory of panic. c. the importance of perceived control in panic disorder. d. the role of the locus coeruleus in panic. Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 6.1-61 Page Ref: 191 Topic: Panic Disorder with and Without Agoraphobia/Psychological Causal Factors Skill: Applied Answer: a. cognitive theory of panic. .

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6.1-62. Anxiety sensitivity is a. a fear of open spaces. b. a belief that anxiety will kill. c. a trait-like belief that certain bodily symptoms may have harmful consequences. d. a fear that situations in which panic attacks occur will be devastating. Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 6.1-62 Page Ref: 192 Topic: Panic Disorder with and Without Agoraphobia/Psychological Causal Factors Skill: Conceptual Answer: c. a trait-like belief that certain bodily symptoms may have harmful consequences. 6.1-63. "Fear of fear," fear of anger and depression, and fear of internal bodily sensations are all cognitive causal explanations for a. social phobia. b. generalized anxiety disorder. c. obsessive-compulsive disorder. d. agoraphobia. Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 6.1-63 Page Ref: 192 Topic: Panic Disorder with and Without Agoraphobia/Psychological Causal Factors Skill: Factual Answer: d. agoraphobia. 6.1-64. Which of the following statements is correct in regard to the role of cognitions in panic? a. Explaining what will happen during a panic attack is insufficient to Panic can be prevented in a panic provocation study by explaining what will happen. b. Panic clients are more likely to interpret bodily sensations as catastrophic events. c. Only individuals who tend to catastrophize develop panic disorder. d. Cognitive therapy is less effective than emotive therapy for panic disorder. Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 6.1-64 Page Ref: 192 Topic: Panic Disorder with and Without Agoraphobia/Psychological Causal Factors Skill: Factual Answer: b. Panic clients are more likely to interpret bodily sensations as catastrophic events. .

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6.1-65. The cognitive model does not account for a. nocturnal panic attacks. b. the effectiveness of cognitive-behavioral therapies. c. findings from panic provocation studies. d. evidence of a role for genes in anxiety disorders. Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 6.1-65 Page Ref: 192 Topic: Panic Disorder with and Without Agoraphobia/Psychological Causal Factors Skill: Factual Answer: a. nocturnal panic attacks. 6.1-66. High levels of anxiety sensitivity a. increase the risk of all types of anxiety disorder. b. are seen in all who develop agoraphobia. c. are a diathesis for panic attacks. d. can be effectively treated with drugs that minimize noradrenergic function. Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 6.1-66 Page Ref: 192 Topic: Panic Disorder with and Without Agoraphobia/Psychological Causal Factors Skill: Conceptual Answer: c. are a diathesis for panic attacks. 6.1-67. Why do many people with panic disorder continue to believe they are having a heart attack despite the fact that they never have had one? a. They continue to go through classical conditioned learning experiences each time they have a panic attack. b. They tend to engage in "safety behaviors" that they believe are the reason the catastrophe didn't happen. c. They tell themselves that physicians may have missed earlier heart attacks. d. They have such a high level of fear that learning is not possible. Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 6.1-67 Page Ref: 193 Topic: Panic Disorder with and Without Agoraphobia/Psychological Causal Factors Skill: Factual Answer: b. They tend to engage in "safety behaviors" that they believe are the reason the catastrophe didn't happen. 6.1-68. Which of the following are the antidepressants most widely prescribed today for the treatment of panic disorder? a. SSRIs .

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b. Tricyclics c. Anxiolytics d. Benzodiazepines Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 6.1-68 Page Ref: 194 Topic: Panic Disorder with and Without Agoraphobia/Treatments Skill: Factual Answer: a. SSRIs 6.1-69. Harold's panic attacks have become so severe that he has finally sought treatment. He sees a psychiatrist who writes Harold a prescription that should offer him some immediate relief. Which of the following drugs is Harold most likely to have been prescribed? a. SSRIs b. Tricyclics c. Monamine oxidase inhibitors d. Benzodiazepines Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 6.1-69 Page Ref: 194 Topic: Panic Disorder with and Without Agoraphobia/Treatments Skill: Applied Answer: d. Benzodiazepines 6.1-70. Quentin is seeking medication to treat his panic disorder. Due to Quentin's history of substance abuse, his doctor hesitates. After some consideration, the doctor is most likely to write Quentin a prescription for a ________, confident that abuse won't be an issue. a. SSRI b. tricyclic c. monamine oxidase inhibitor d. benzodiazepine Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 6.1-70 Page Ref: 194 Topic: Panic Disorder with and Without Agoraphobia/Treatments Skill: Applied Answer: a. SSRI 6.1-71. While in treatment for panic disorder, Leroy is asked to engage in behaviors that activate the sympathetic nervous system. In other words, Leroy is engaging in behaviors that produce the physical sensation of fear. What type of treatment does this appear to be? a. Exteroceptive exposure b. Interoceptive exposure .

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c. Anxiety sensitivity training d. Cognitive reconditioning Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 6.1-71 Page Ref: 195 Topic: Panic Disorder with and Without Agoraphobia/Treatments Skill: Applied Answer: b. Interoceptive exposure 6.1-72. Amber feels anxious almost all the time. She finds herself worrying that her husband will leave her (although he has never shown any indication that he would), that she chose the wrong job, that her children might not be safe at their school, and that she might get sick and leave her family in financial ruin. She calls her husband almost everyday to find out when he will be home. She complains to her physician that she is always tired but cannot sleep or relax. Amber's most likely diagnosis is a. generalized anxiety disorder. b. generalized social phobia. c. panic disorder with agoraphobia. d. obsessive compulsive disorder. Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 6.1-72 Page Ref: 196 Topic: Generalized Anxiety Disorder Skill: Applied Answer: a. generalized anxiety disorder. 6.1-73. According to the psychoanalytic view, what makes generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) different from specific phobias? a. Defense mechanisms are not functional in GAD. b. Different defense mechanisms are employed by those with GAD and those with specific phobias. c. The underlying conflict in GAD is between the ego and the superego, while it is between the id and ego in specific phobias. d. Individuals with specific phobias suffer from self-hate and project this emotion on the feared stimulus. Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 6.1-73 Page Ref: 196 Topic: Generalized Anxiety Disorder/Psychological Causal Factors Skill: Factual Answer: a. Defense mechanisms are not functional in GAD. 6.1-74. Derek's moods have always seemed to be unpredictable and irrational. Nancy, who has been diagnosed with generalized anxiety disorder, never knows when he is going to come home and yell at her and the kids. In family therapy it is revealed that Derek's moods are really not irrational, but a reflection of the day's .

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sales at his store. Which of the following would be most likely to decrease Nancy's anxiety? a. Derek can commit more money to advertising so as to increase sales. b. Derek and Nancy should separate. c. Derek could call home each day and let Nancy know how the day went. d. Derek should sell the business. Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 6.1-74 Page Ref: 198 Topic: Generalized Anxiety Disorder/Psychological Causal Factors Skill: Applied Answer: c. Derek could call home each day and let Nancy know how the day went. 6.1-75. Which of the following have studies of control in humans and monkeys provided support for? a. Genes play only a minimal role in the development of generalized anxiety disorder. b. Early experiences with mastery and control may serve as protective factors, decreasing the likelihood of developing generalized anxiety disorder. c. Exposure to uncontrollable events does not increase the chances of developing generalized anxiety disorder. d. The comorbidity of specific phobias and generalized anxiety disorder. Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 6.1-75 Page Ref: 199 Topic: Generalized Anxiety Disorder/Psychological Causal Factors Skill: Conceptual Answer: b. Early experiences with mastery and control may serve as protective factors, decreasing the likelihood of developing generalized anxiety disorder. 6.1-76. Which of the following is NOT one of the benefits that those with GAD commonly believe they derive from worrying? a. If I worry about it now, I won't be as upset when it happens. b. If I worry about it, it is less likely to happen. c. If I worry about it, I won't have to think about other things that are even worse. d. If I worry about it, I'll be more prepared when it does happen. Difficulty: 3 Question ID: 6.1-76 Page Ref: 199 Topic: Generalized Anxiety Disorder/Psychological Causal Factors Skill: Factual Answer: a. If I worry about it now, I won't be as upset when it happens. 6.1-77. One of the main functions that worry seems to serve in generalized anxiety disorder is a. it keeps people distracted from what is really bothering them. .

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b. it keeps people with the disorder feeling happier than if they didn't worry. c. it prevents people with the disorder from developing depression. d. it keeps people from feeling the emotional and physiological consequences of anxiety. Difficulty: 3 Question ID: 6.1-77 Page Ref: 199 Topic: Generalized Anxiety Disorder/Psychological Causal Factors Skill: Factual Answer: d. it keeps people from feeling the emotional and physiological consequences of anxiety. 6.1-78. One of the main problems with the worry in generalized anxiety disorders is a. it keeps people distracted from what is really bothering them. b. it is a form of avoidance and prevents extinction. c. it increases the effects of operant conditioning on their fears. d. it keeps people with the disorder feeling happier than if they don't worry. Difficulty: 3 Question ID: 6.1-78 Page Ref: 199 Topic: Generalized Anxiety Disorder/Psychological Causal Factors Skill: Factual Answer: b. it is a form of avoidance and prevents extinction. 6.1-79. Neurobiological factors involved in panic disorder and generalized anxiety disorder provide evidence for the hypothesis that a. both disorders are caused by an excess of the GABA neurotransmitter. b. fear and anxiety are fundamentally distinct. c. the two disorders are genetically identical. d. panic may be an acute version of generalized anxiety disorder. Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 6.1-79 Page Ref: 201 Topic: Generalized Anxiety Disorder/Biological Causal Factors Skill: Conceptual Answer: b. fear and anxiety are fundamentally distinct. 6.1-80. What disorder does GAD appear to be most related to? a. PTSD b. Panic disorder c. Specific phobia d. Major depression Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 6.1-80 Page Ref: 200 Topic: Generalized Anxiety Disorder/Biological Causal Factors . 210

Skill: Applied Answer: d. Major depression 6.1-81. The effectiveness of Valium (or benzodiazepines) in treating GAD supports the hypothesis that a. a serotonin deficiency underlies GAD. b. heightened autonomic arousal causes the anxiety of those with GAD. c. a GABA deficiency underlies GAD. d. anxiety increases noradrenergic activity. Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 6.1-81 Page Ref: 201 Topic: Generalized Anxiety Disorder/Biological Causal Factors Skill: Applied Answer: c. a GABA deficiency underlies GAD. 6.1-82. If a pharmaceutical company were looking for a drug that would maximally treat generalized anxiety disorder they would want one that a. suppressed the activity of the locus coeruleus in the brain stem and the central gray in the midbrain. b. decreased GABA levels while increasing norepinephrine. c. increased GABA levels while regulating serotonin. d. decreased serotonin levels and suppressed activity in the locus coeruleus. Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 6.1-82 Page Ref: 201 Topic: Generalized Anxiety Disorder/Biological Causal Factors Skill: Conceptual Answer: c. increased GABA levels while regulating serotonin. 6.1-83. Which of the following is a disadvantage of treating GAD with a benzodiazepine? a. A therapeutic response is not seen for several weeks. b. There is a high risk of overdose. c. Such drugs are frequently misused. d. The somatic symptoms are not treated. Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 6.1-83 Page Ref: 201 Topic: Generalized Anxiety Disorder/Treatments Skill: Applied Answer: c. Such drugs are frequently misused. 6.1-84. Persistent and recurrent thoughts are a. compulsions. b. delusions. .

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Skill: Applied Answer: d. has no disorder. 6.1-88. Jessica spends much of her day counting or saying certain words to herself. When she is not doing this, she is checking whether she left her doors unlocked. These symptoms illustrate a. compulsions. b. obsessions. c. both obsessions (the counting and saying words) and compulsions (the checking). d. neither obsessions nor compulsions. Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 6.1-88 Page Ref: 202 Topic: Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Skill: Applied Answer: a. compulsions. 6.1-89. Mark feels the need to tap everything within his arms reach twice. He doesn't have any particular thoughts associated with this, he just becomes anxious if he doesn't do it, because "something bad might happen." Mark a. does not have obsessive compulsive disorder. b. has obsessive compulsive disorder. c. has an unusual type of specific phobia. d. has no disorder. Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 6.1-89 Page Ref: 202 Topic: Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Skill: Applied Answer: b. has obsessive compulsive disorder. 6.1-90. Which of the following is necessary for a diagnosis of OCD? a. The presence of compulsive behaviors b. A persistent awareness of the irrational nature of the obsessions experienced c. Evidence of psychosis d. The symptomatic behavior causes distress Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 6.1-90 Page Ref: 202 Topic: Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Skill: Conceptual Answer: d. the symptomatic behavior causes distress 6.1-91. Dagmar is a musician and she loves the fact that she constantly hears new melodies in her head. In fact, she cannot remember a time when she did not hear .

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music. Why is this NOT an example of an obsession? a. Obsessions must be accompanied by ritualistic actions. b. Obsessions must come on suddenly in response to a stressful life event. c. Obsessions must be voluntary thoughts that a person knows are irrational. d. Obsessions must be intrusive thoughts the person finds disturbing. Difficulty: 3 Question ID: 6.1-91 Page Ref: 203 Topic: Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Skill: Applied Answer: d. Obsessions must be intrusive thoughts the person finds disturbing. 6.1-92. Which of the following is unique about OCD, as compared to other anxiety disorders? a. It afflicts more men than women. b. The incidence is about equal for men and women. c. It usually begins in childhood. d. It is a culture-bound disorder. Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 6.1-92 Page Ref: 204 Topic: Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder/Prevalence, Age of Onset, and Gender Differences Skill: Factual Answer: b. The incidence is about equal for men and women. 6.1-93. Which of the following is true of obsessive-compulsive disorder? a. Nearly six times more women than men suffer from OCD. b. This disorder tends to begin in adolescence or early adulthood, but is not uncommon in children. c. Once thought to be a fairly common disorder, with new diagnostic criteria, it is seen as quite rare. d. Although most people have both obsessive thoughts and compulsive rituals, rarely are the two issues related. Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 6.1-93 Page Ref: 204 Topic: Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder/Prevalence, Age of Onset, and Gender Differences Skill: Factual Answer: b. This disorder tends to begin in adolescence or early adulthood, but is not uncommon in children. 6.1-94. Which of the following is a common type of obsession seen in OCD? a. Fear of contamination b. Counting over and over .

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6.1-98. Some things seem to be consistent across all the different forms that obsessive-compulsive disorder takes. These include a. a tendency to have an aggressive, impulsive personality. b. an overwhelming fear that something terrible will happen to the person or to others for which they are responsible. c. a strong resistance to depressive and other mood disorders. d. an inability to see that the compulsive actions they engage in are unnecessary and ridiculous. Difficulty: 3 Question ID: 6.1-98 Page Ref: 203 Topic: Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Skill: Factual Answer: b. an overwhelming fear that something terrible will happen to the person or to others for which they are responsible. 6.1-99. According to the behavioral viewpoint, compulsions are repeated because a. they act of engaging in the behavior is pleasurable. b. they serve to reduce anxiety. c. they are reflexive responses that can't be controlled. d. they permit the expression of repressed urges. Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 6.1-99 Page Ref: 203 Topic: Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder/Psychological Causal Factors Skill: Factual Answer: b. they serve to reduce anxiety. 6.1-100. Which of the following is a true statement about Mowrer's two-process theory of avoidance learning? a. It provides an explanation for the development of all anxiety disorders. b. While it suggests mechanisms for the development of GAD, it does not account for the development of panic disorder and OCD. c. It does not account for the effectiveness of extinction procedures in the treatment of OCD. d. The two processes that it refers to are classical and operant conditioning. Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 6.1-100 Page Ref: 205 Topic: Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder/Psychological Causal Factors Skill: Applied Answer: d. The two processes that it refers to are classical and operant conditioning. 6.1-101. Mowrer's two-process theory of avoidance learning provides a theoretical rationale for an effective treatment for obsessive-compulsive disorder. What is this .

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treatment? a. Response activation therapy b. Exposure prevention therapy c. Response provocation therapy d. Exposure therapy with response prevention Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 6.1-101 Page Ref: 205 Topic: Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder/Psychosocial Causal Factors Skill: Conceptual Answer: d. Exposure therapy with response prevention 6.1-102. The fact that dirt and contamination were threats to our ancestors suggests a. that preparedness theory may help explain obsessive-compulsive disorder. b. that fear of these things is rational. c. that obsessive-compulsive disorder probably exists in many species, not just humans. d. that obsessive-compulsive disorder is one of the oldest disorders in existence. Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 6.1-102 Page Ref: 205 Topic: Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder/Psychological Causal Factors Skill: Factual Answer: a. that preparedness theory may help explain obsessive-compulsive disorder. 6.1-103. Which of the following provides a unique challenge when trying to eliminate the obsessions seen in OCD? a. The client is likely to feel that his or her concerns are justified. b. Attempting to not think about something may lead to thinking about it more. c. Obsessions are likely to only be experienced under certain environmental conditions. d. Medications are ineffective in suppressing obsessions. Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 6.1-103 Page Ref: 205 Topic: Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder/Psychological Causal Factors Skill: Conceptual Answer: b. Attempting to not think about something may lead to thinking about it more. 6.1-104. Thought-action fusion is a. a psychotic symptom that helps distinguish between anxiety disorders and psychotic disorders. b. support for the preparedness theory of obsessive-compulsive disorder. c. the belief that thinking about something is as bad as actually doing it. d. the reason why trying to suppress unwanted thoughts often causes an increase in those thoughts. .

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Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 6.1-104 Page Ref: 206 Topic: Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder/Psychological Causal Factors Skill: Factual Answer: c. the belief that thinking about something is as bad as actually doing it. 6.1-105. Research on the role of genetics in the development of OCD suggests that a. there may be "neurotic" personality factors that increase susceptibility to OCD. b. altered serotonergic functioning is inherited. c. genes do not play a role in OCD. d. an abnormality on the X chromosome underlies OCD. Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 6.1-105 Page Ref: 206 Topic: Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder/Biological Causal Factors Skill: Conceptual Answer: a. there may be "neurotic" personality factors that increase susceptibility to OCD. 6.1-106. As discussed in your text, much evidence now suggests a number of biological causal factors in obsessive-compulsive disorder including a. a minimal or absent genetic contribution. b. abnormalities in the functioning of the basal ganglia. c. abnormalities in dopamine systems. d. decreased activity in the orbital frontal cortex. Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 6.1-106 Page Ref: 206 Topic: Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder/Biological Causal Factors Skill: Factual Answer: b. abnormalities in the functioning of the basal ganglia. 6.1-107. Anxiety disorders a. exist only in technologically advanced cultures. b. probably exist in all societies, but take different forms in different cultures. c. are especially prevalent in Japan, where strong pressures exist to compete and succeed. d. involve different causal factors in different cultures. Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 6.1-107 Page Ref: 209 Topic: Sociocultural Causal Factors for All Anxiety Disorders Skill: Conceptual Answer: b. probably exist in all societies, but take different forms in different cultures. .

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individual must exhibit worry on the majority of days over at least a 6-month period. The worry must not be associated with another disorder and it must be perceived as difficult to control. In addition to the experience of worry, at least three of the following six symptoms must be present: (1) restlessness or edginess, (2) a feeling of being easily tired, (3) problems concentrating, (4) irritability, (5) muscle tension, and (6) sleep disturbance. 6.3-9. What role might a lack of safety signals play in the development and maintenance of generalized anxiety disorder? Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 6.3-9 Page Ref: 198 Topic: Generalized Anxiety Disorder/Psychological Causal Factors Skill: Conceptual Answer: It is well-established that a lack of predictability and control creates stress. Safety signals are environment cues that signal when it is appropriate to relax. For example, if you knew your boss was always in a good mood on Friday, it might be safe to relax and not worry about a mistake you made. The fact that it is Friday would serve as a safety signal. The rest of the week, however, you should feel anxious about having made a mistake. When safety signals are present, it signals that one can relax. In the absence of such signals, anxiety prevails, providing a possible explanation for generalized anxiety disorder. 6.3-10. What benefit do those with GAD derive from worrying? Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 6.3-10 Page Ref: 199 Topic: Generalized Anxiety Disorder/Psychological Causal Factors Skill: Conceptual Answer: Research has revealed that worrying does have a positive effect on those with GAD. While it does not prevent catastrophe, when those with GAD worry, emotional and physiological responses to negative stimuli are suppressed. In other words, the act of worrying about an event lessens the impact of that event if and when it does occur. 6.3-11. What are obsessions? Compulsions? Give an example of each. Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 6.3-11 Page Ref: 202-2-3 Topic: Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Skill: Factual Answer: Obsessions are persistent, recurrent, intrusive thoughts. Examples include contamination and fear of harming self or others. Compulsions are repetitive behaviors or mental acts the person feels driven to perform in a ritualistic way. They are usually in response to an obsession and done to reduce anxiety. Examples include washing and checking.

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fear rather than other objects. While there are many types of specific phobias, most involve animals and situations that were a threat to our ancestors. Those primates and humans who had this rapid acquisition of fear were more likely to survive and pass on their genes. The fear itself is not inherited, the tendency to make certain connections quickly is. It was also advantageous to acquire fears of social stimuli that signaled danger - angry or contemptuous faces. So social phobias may have an evolutionary basis. The most common obsession in OCD - contamination and dirt - was also a threat to our ancestors and may have the same type of preparedness component. GRADING RUBRIC - 10 points. 6.4-4. Compare the comprehensive learning theory and the cognitive theory of panic disorder. Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 6.4-4 Page Ref: 190-191 Topic: Panic Disorder with and Without Agoraphobia/Psychological Causal Factors Skill: Conceptual Answer: The comprehensive learning theory suggests that initial panic attacks cause conditioning of anxiety to internal and external cues. Anxiety then is created in the presence of these cues, leading to more panic attacks. Because anxiety is conditioned to internal cues, panic attacks can seem to come out of nowhere. The internal cues that resemble panic attacks can cause an attack, regardless of how the person is actually feeling at the time. The cognitive theory suggests that people with panic disorder are highly sensitive to body sensations and tend to catastrophize in response to unusual sensations. This causes a vicious circle ending in a panic attack. The difference here is that it is the meaning people attribute to their symptoms that cause the panic. It is not necessary for people to make any attributions in the learning theory. So the learning theory is a better explanation for panic attacks that occur without any negative thoughts, such as during sleep. GRADING RUBRIC - 10 points, 5 for each theory. 6.4-5. Discuss the findings of cross-cultural research on the anxiety disorders. Provide at least two examples of disorders that illustrate the role of culture. Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 6.4-5 Page Ref: 209-210 Topic: Sociocultural Causal Factors for All Anxiety Disorders Skill: Applied Answer: As with most disorders, cultural influences are seen in the anxiety disorders. While most emotional responses are universal, the stimuli that elicit emotional reactions will vary and how emotions are expressed varies. In the case of anxiety disorders, the prevalence of the different types of disorders varies with culture. Differences in sources of anxiety are easily found. Nigerians, for example, are likely to be concerned about fertility and maintaining a large family. In some Asian cultures Koro, a fear of the penis shrinking and disappearing, may be seen,. Both of these sources of anxiety are clearly related to the value the culture places on procreating, a concern not seen in most Western .

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Chapter 7 Mood Disorders and Suicide

Topic Unipolar Mood Disorders

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Sociocultural Factors Affecting Unipolar and Bipolar Disorders (247) Treatments and Outcomes (250)

The Clinical Picture and the Causal Pattern (256) Suicidal Ambivalence (260)

Suicide Prevention and Intervention (261)

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Chapter 7: Mood Disorders and Suicide Multiple-Choice Questions 7.1-1. What do all mood disorders have in common? a. The presence of a negative mood state. b. They are at least 6 months in duration. c. The presence of irrational thoughts. d. They are characterized by emotional extremes. Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 7.1-1 Page Ref: 215 Topic: Mood Disorders and Suicide Skill: Conceptual Answer: d. They are characterized by emotional extremes. 7.1-2. What are the two key moods involved in mood disorders? a. Anger and depression b. Sadness and anxiety c. Mania and depression d. Anger and mania Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 7.1-2 Page Ref: 215 Topic: Mood Disorders: An Overview Skill: Factual Answer: c. Mania and depression 7.1-3. Which of the following is true of unipolar major depression? a. It does not begin until adolescence. b. It is equally common in men and women. c. It occurs five times as often in elderly people as in middle-aged adults. d. It is the most prevalent mood disorder. Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 7.1-3 Page Ref: 215 Topic: Mood Disorders: An Overview Skill: Factual Answer: d. It is the most prevalent mood disorder. 7.1-4. In order to meet the criteria for a major depressive episode, a person MUST have a. a depressed mood most of the day for at least 2 weeks. b. significant weight loss. c. significant distress or impairment. d. insomnia. .

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going on for as long as he can remember. The best diagnosis for Sean is a. cyclothymia. b. dysthymia. c. major depressive disorder. d. bipolar II. Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 7.1-11 Page Ref: 219 Topic: Unipolar Mood Disorders/Dysthymic Disorder Skill: Applied Answer: b. dysthymia. 7.1-12. Which of the following is a symptom of major depressive disorder? a. Checking and rechecking things b. Considerable appetite and weight gain c. Running thoughts d. Impulsive spending Difficulty: 3 Question ID: 7.1-12 Page Ref: 220 Topic: Unipolar Mood Disorders/Major Depressive Disorder Skill: Applied Answer: b. Considerable appetite and weight gain 7.1-13. George, a 22-year-old mechanic, always seems to have a cloud over his head. For the past three years, he has had problems sleeping and he seems to always overeat. While he may sometimes seem to be relatively content for short periods of time, this happens very rarely and it never lasts for more than a week. If George were to seek help for his negative mood state, which of the following diagnoses would he most likely receive? a. Adjustment disorder with depressed mood b. Chronic adjustment disorder with depressed mood c. Dysthymia d. Major depressive disorder Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 7.1-13 Page Ref: 219 Topic: Unipolar Mood Disorders/Major Depressive Disorder Skill: Applied Answer: d. Major depressive disorder 7.1-14. Brittany came to a therapist complaining that she just doesn't enjoy life lately. She says that for the past couple of months, she finds she just doesn't feel like doing the things that she used to love to do. She has also lost a lot of weight and sleeps much more than usual but still feels tired all the time. She says she just can't concentrate on anything. However, she denies feeling sad. Brittany's most likely .

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7.1-21. Kerry suffers from depression. He is experiencing delusions that his brain is deteriorating and that he is aging quickly. These delusions a. are uncommon in depression and suggest a diagnosis of schizophrenia. b. are typical of depressive delusions because they are mood-congruent. c. suggest that he is suffering from a bipolar rather than a unipolar disorder. d. are most likely to persist after the depression remits. Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 7.1-21 Page Ref: 222 Topic: Unipolar Mood Disorders/Major Depressive Disorder Skill: Factual Answer: b. are typical of depressive delusions because they are mood-congruent. 7.1-22. Margaret has been suffering with dysthymia for several years and has sought treatment on several occasions. About one month ago she developed more severe symptoms of depression, which have been maintained almost daily. The condition she is experiencing is best described as a. double depression. b. chronic melancholia. c. adjustment disorder with bipolar features. d. recurring melancholic depression. Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 7.1-22 Page Ref: 223 Topic: Unipolar Mood Disorders/Major Depressive Disorder Skill: Factual Answer: a. double depression. 7.1-23. Deena has major depressive disorder. Most days she feels very sad, but when her sister came and told Deena she was going to be an aunt, Deena felt happy for a little while. She has been gaining weight and sleeping much of the day. Deena most likely has a. melancholic features. b. double depression. c. atypical features. d. psychotic features. Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 7.1-23 Page Ref: 222 Topic: Unipolar Mood Disorders/Major Depressive Disorder Skill: Applied Answer: c. atypical features. 7.1-24. A recurrent depressive episode a. is preceded by one or more previous episodes. b. suggests that chronic major depression has developed. .

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c. typically lasts 2-3 weeks. d. is characteristic of all forms of bipolar disorder. Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 7.1-24 Page Ref: 223 Topic: Unipolar Mood Disorders/Major Depressive Disorder Skill: Factual Answer: a. is preceded by one or more previous episodes. 7.1-25. The average duration of an untreated episode of depression is a. 6-9 months. b. 1 year. c. 2 years. d. unknown as individuals not seeking treatment haven't been studied. Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 7.1-25 Page Ref: 221 Topic: Unipolar Mood Disorders/Major Depressive Disorder Skill: Factual Answer: a. 6-9 months. 7.1-26. Which of the following is a true statement about the recurrence of depressive symptoms? a. If a recurrence is not experienced within 1 year after an initial depressive episode, recurrence is highly unlikely. b. Most individuals diagnosed with major depression will exhibit a recurrence. c. Those with depression with psychotic features are less likely to experience a recurrence. d. Clients are usually asymptomatic between depressive episodes. Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 7.1-26 Page Ref: 221 Topic: Unipolar Mood Disorders/Major Depressive Disorder Skill: Factual Answer: b. Most individuals diagnosed with major depression will exhibit a recurrence. 7.1-27. A rapid return of symptoms immediately after drug treatment is terminated is a common example of ________; a return to depressive symptoms after a period of spontaneous remission of symptoms is called a ________. a. melancholia; recurrence b. recurrence; relapse c. relapse; recurrence d. mood-congruent depression; mood-incongruent depression Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 7.1-27 Page Ref: 221 .

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distress. b. the source of most marital distress in the depression of one or both partners. c. the stress and depression caused by marital discord explains the higher suicide rate seen in those who are married. d. stress causes depression. Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 7.1-63 Page Ref: 239 Topic: Causal Factors in Unipolar Mood Disorders/Psychological Causal Factors Skill: Factual Answer: a. marital distress can lead to depression and depression can lead to marital distress. 7.1-64. A relationship between depression and marital dissatisfaction a. has yet to be established. b. only exists due to the submissive behavior of depressed wives. c. is only seen when depression leads to substance abuse. d. is well-established. Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 7.1-64 Page Ref: 239 Topic: Causal Factors in Unipolar Mood Disorders/Psychological Causal Factors Skill: Conceptual Answer: d. is well-established. 7.1-65. Which statement best describes the relationship between mood disorders and domestic distress? a. Critical comments trigger negative affect in the spouse. b. Women who are depressed avoid their partners. c. Whenever there is a problem, it is caused by a man who, in a manic episode, is unaware of the nature of his behavior or even who he is attacking. d. Men become violent as a way of protecting themselves when their wives, who suffer from depressive episodes, become impulsively aggressive. Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 7.1-65 Page Ref: 239 Topic: Causal Factors in Unipolar Mood Disorders/Psychological Causal Factors Skill: Conceptual Answer: a. Critical comments trigger negative affect in the spouse. 7.1-66. Childhood depression a. has been clearly linked to genetic factors. b. is more likely in children with a depressed parent. c. has not been associated with parental depression. d. can usually be causally related to marital discord. Difficulty: 1 .

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a. The depressive phase is more likely to involve psychotic features than in major depressive disorder. b. The onset of bipolar symptoms are never associated with seasons of the year as they are in unipolar depression. c. Single episodes of the disorder are extremely rare. d. Manic and depressive phases are always separated by lengthy intervals of normal mood. Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 7.1-77 Page Ref: 242 Topic: Bipolar Disorders/Bipolar Disorders (I and II) Skill: Factual Answer: c. Single episodes of the disorder are extremely rare. 7.1-78. A diagnosis of bipolar II disorder indicates that the person has experienced a. an episode of mania. b. an episode of mania or major depression. c. an episode of hypomania and an episode of major depression. d. an episode of mania and an episode of major depression. Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 7.1-78 Page Ref: 242 Topic: Bipolar Disorders/Bipolar Disorders (I and II) Skill: Factual Answer: c. an episode of hypomania and an episode of major depression. 7.1-79. Carleen comes to therapy because she is feeling sad. Carleen says her she has often had periods of extreme sadness in the past and they typically last between 6 and 8 months. During those times she overeats, has trouble sleeping, feels exhausted all the time, and thinks a lot about dying. At other times, however, Carleen says she feels wonderful. During those times, which last about a week, she gets a lot done, feels as if she could do anything, talks a lot and quickly, doesn't sleep, but doesn't feel tired. Carleen says her "up" times are great and have never caused her any trouble. Carleen's most likely diagnosis is a. major depressive disorder. b. dysthymia. c. bipolar I. d. bipolar II. Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 7.1-79 Page Ref: 242 Topic: Bipolar Disorders/Bipolar Disorders (I and II) Skill: Applied Answer: d. bipolar II. 7.1-80. Which of the following is a true statement about rapid cycling in bipolar . 250

disorders? a. It is seen in men more than women. b. It occurs in only those with Bipolar II disorder. c. Lithium may trigger a cycling episode. d. It is seen in 5-10 percent of those with bipolar disorder. Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 7.1-80 Page Ref: 244 Topic: Bipolar Disorders/Bipolar Disorders (I and II) Skill: Factual Answer: d. It is seen in 5-10 percent of those with bipolar disorder. 7.1-81. Why is it not wise to treat an individual who has a bipolar disorder with an antidepressant? a. The drug may trigger a manic episode. b. Individuals with bipolar disorder may or may not exhibit symptoms of depression. c. The drugs used to treat unipolar disorders do not alter the activity of the neurotransmitters that are affected in bipolar disorder. d. The combination of antidepressants and lithium is likely to be lethal. Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 7.1-81 Page Ref: 244 Topic: Bipolar Disorders/Bipolar Disorders (I and II) Skill: Factual Answer: a. The drug may trigger a manic episode. 7.1-82. The prognosis for bipolar disorder is a. excellent, most people recover fully. b. guarded, most people continue to have some symptoms. c. unpredictable, all possible outcomes are seen frequently. d. uncertain, although most people have only one episode. Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 7.1-82 Page Ref: 250 Topic: Bipolar Disorders/Bipolar Disorders (I and II) Skill: Factual Answer: b. guarded, most people continue to have some symptoms. 7.1-83. Which of the following is true? a. Neither unipolar nor bipolar disorder have a strong genetic contribution. b. Both unipolar and bipolar disorders have a strong genetic contribution. c. Unipolar disorder is more strongly inherited than bipolar disorder. d. Bipolar disorder is more strongly inherited than unipolar disorder. Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 7.1-83 .

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7.1-87. Reynaldo has been diagnosed with bipolar disorder. The most effective drug for him is a. one that will increase his dopamine levels. b. one that will counteract the effect of sodium in his nerve cells. c. lithium. d. dexamethasone. Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 7.1-87 Page Ref: 250 Topic: Treatments and Outcomes/Pharmacotherapy Skill: Applied Answer: c. lithium. 7.1-88. The effectiveness of lithium in the treatment of bipolar disorder a. supports the hypothesized role of serotonin in this disorder. b. is inconsistent with the established effects of dopamine on mood states. c. supports the role of dopamine in mania. d. suggests that it is not neurotransmitter function that is disrupted in bipolar disorder, but neurotransmitter levels. Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 7.1-88 Page Ref: 250 Topic: Causal Factors in Bipolar Disorders/Biological Causal Factors Skill: Conceptual Answer: c. supports the role of dopamine in mania. 7.1-89. Which of the following is a hormonal abnormality associated with both bipolar disorder and unipolar depression? a. Decreased thyroid hormone levels b. Increased thyroid hormone levels c. Decreased cortisol levels d. Increased cortisol levels Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 7.1-89 Page Ref: 245 Topic: Causal Factors in Bipolar Disorders/Biological Causal Factors Skill: Factual Answer: d. Increased cortisol levels 7.1-90. Stressful life events a. do not trigger manic episodes. b. appear to increase the time to recovery from a manic episode. c. do not generally precipitate an initial manic episode, but tend to play more of a role over time. d. play no role in the development or progression of bipolar II disorder. .

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7.1-94. Which of the following might explain why rates of depression are low in China and Japan? a. Mental illnesses are not stigmatized, thus those who are depressed receive much social support and do not seek treatment. b. The heavy emphasis on the individual decreases the likelihood of blaming the self for failure. c. Symptoms of depression tend to be discussed as somatic. d. Blunted emotions characterize Asian peoples, so both positive and negative emotional extremes are rare. Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 7.1-94 Page Ref: 248 Topic: Sociocultural Factors Affecting Unipolar and Bipolar Disorders Skill: Conceptual Answer: c. Symptoms of depression tend to be discussed as somatic. 7.1-95. Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors a. were the first antidepressants to be developed. b. are more effective than the tricyclic antidepressants. c. may lead to sexual problems. d. act to stabilize the mood swings of those with bipolar disorder. Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 7.1-95 Page Ref: 250 Topic: Treatments and Outcomes/Pharmacotherapy Skill: Factual Answer: c. may lead to sexual problems. 7.1-96. Jill's marriage has suffered ever since the birth of her second child. Since the birth, she has been depressed and has had little interest in intimacy with her husband. Jill feels unattractive with the additional weight she carries since the birth and has been rejecting her husband's advances. After discussing her feelings with Dr. Tora, Dr. Tora has decided to prescribe her an antidepressant. Considering the problems she has been having in her marriage, which of the following is Dr. Tora most likely to prescribe? a. Imipramine b. Prozac c. Bupropion d. Vanlafaxine Difficulty: 3 Question ID: 7.1-96 Page Ref: 250 Topic: Treatments and Outcomes/Pharmacotherapy Skill: Applied Answer: c. Bupropion .

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7.1-97. Lithium a. is more effective than antidepressants at treating bipolar depression. b. has both antimanic and antidepressant effects. c. is an anticonvulsant. d. is well-tolerated by most bipolar patients. Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 7.1-97 Page Ref: 251 Topic: Treatments and Outcomes/Pharmacotherapy Skill: Factual Answer: b. has both antimanic and antidepressant effects. 7.1-98. Quentin is severely depressed and presents an immediate and serious suicidal risk. In the past he has not responded to tricyclics. A wise course of action is to treat him with a. Prozac because it can reduce symptoms in 12-24 hours. b. electroconvulsive therapy because it can rapidly reduce symptoms. c. lithium because suicide is almost always accompanied by manic episodes. d. anticonvulsants such as carbamazepine and valproate because they can prevent future depressions. Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 7.1-98 Page Ref: 251-252 Topic: Treatments and Outcomes/Alternative Biological Treatments Skill: Applied Answer: b. electroconvulsive therapy because it can rapidly reduce symptoms. 7.1-99. Transcranial magnetic stimulation a. is a biological test for altered brain waves in bipolar disorder. b. is a noninvasive biological test for changes in brain function in depression. c. is a noninvasive biological treatment for manic episodes. d. is a noninvasive biological treatment for depression. Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 7.1-99 Page Ref: 252 Topic: Treatments and Outcomes/Alternative Biological Treatments Skill: Factual Answer: d. is a noninvasive biological treatment for depression. 7.1-100. Nadia has been depressed for several months. She is considering cognitive therapy. What advice would you give her? a. "Cognitive therapy is much less effective than interpersonal therapy and takes much longer, too." b. "Many studies have shown the usefulness of cognitive therapy and it seems to prevent relapse." .

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from their attachment figure for a prolonged period of time. There is some debate, however, as to whether the behavior displayed is merely a normal reaction to loss. 7.3-3. What type of psychotic symptoms might be seen in someone suffering from major depression? Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 7.3-3 Page Ref: 222 Topic: Unipolar Mood Disorders/Major Depressive Disorder Skill: Applied Answer: The presence of psychotic symptoms indicate that a break with reality has occurred and involves the presence of hallucinations and/or delusions. The psychotic symptoms seen in depression are mood-congruent, they are symptoms that are consistent with being depressed. The depressed individual, for example, might believe that their friends and family want them dead. 7.3-4. What changes in sleep are seen in depression? Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 7.3-4 Page Ref: 228 Topic: Causal Factors in Unipolar Mood Disorders/Biological Causal Factors Skill: Applied Answer: Over half of depressed patients experience some form of insomnia. In addition to having problems getting to sleep or staying asleep, the sleep of the depressed is not normal. More time is spent in REM sleep and REM sleep is entered more quickly, leading to a reduction in the amount of time spent in other forms of deep sleep. The observed alterations in sleep suggest a general disturbance in biological rhythms. 7.3-5. What are independent and dependent life events? What is their importance? Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 7.3-5 Page Ref: 229 Topic: Causal Factors in Unipolar Mood Disorders/Psychological Causal Factors Skill: Factual Answer: Independent - stressful events that are not a result of a person's behavior or character, dependent - are a result of those things, at least partly. Dependent events are especially important in the onset of major depression. 7.3-6. Describe the hopelessness theory of depression. Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 7.3-6 Page Ref: 236 Topic: Causal Factors in Unipolar Mood Disorders/Psychological Causal Factors Skill: Conceptual .

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Chapter 8 Somatoform and Dissociative Disorders

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Chapter 8: Somatoform and Dissociative Disorders Multiple-Choice Questions 8.1-1. Conditions involving physical complaints or disabilities occurring in the absence of any physical pathology that could account for them are a. hypochondriacal disorders. b. anxiety disorders. c. dissociative disorders. d. somatoform disorders. Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 8.1-1 Page Ref: 266 Topic: Somatoform and Dissociative Disorders Skill: Factual Answer: d. somatoform disorders. 8.1-2. Individuals with somatoform disorders a. intentionally fake their illnesses in order to obtain some special treatment. b. generally have a physical cause for their illness. c. believe that their symptoms are real and serious. d. usually have little concern over their state of health. Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 8.1-2 Page Ref: 267 Topic: What Are Somatoform Disorders? Skill: Factual Answer: c. believe that their symptoms are real and serious. 8.1-3. Consciously faking symptoms is characteristic of a. malingering. b. hypochondriasis. c. somatization disorder. d. somatoform disorder. Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 8.1-3 Page Ref: 267 Topic: What Are Somatoform Disorders? Skill: Factual Answer: a. malingering. 8.1-4. All of the following are somatoform disorders EXCEPT a. hypochondriasis. b. somatization disorder. c. conversion disorder. d. fugue disorder. .

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function. c. in somatization disorder, people are concerned about having an organic disease, in hypochondriasis, people are concerned about multiple different physical symptoms. d. in somatization disorder, people are concerned about multiple different physical symptoms, in hypochondriasis, people are concerned about having an organic disease. Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 8.1-17 Page Ref: 270 Topic: What Are Somatoform Disorders?/Somatization Disorder Skill: Conceptual Answer: d. in somatization disorder, people are concerned about multiple different physical symptoms, in hypochondriasis, people are concerned about having an organic disease. 8.1-18. Dan's various medical complaints and hospital stays finally led him to psychiatrist. After a thorough medical and psychological evaluation, the twentyeight-year-old teacher and father of two was diagnosed with both depression and somatization disorder. What is atypical about this case summary? a. Such diagnoses are usually made in adolescence. b. Somatization disorder is seen much more commonly in women. c. Somatization disorder and depression are rarely comorbid disorders. d. It is rare for an individual with somatization disorder to marry and have children. Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 8.1-18 Page Ref: 270 Topic: What Are Somatoform Disorders?/Somatization Disorder Skill: Applied Answer: b. Somatization disorder is seen much more commonly in women. 8.1-19. The most effective treatment to date for somatization disorder a. increases psychological distress. b. results in only temporary changes in psychological symptoms. c. decreases healthcare expenditures. d. has not been shown to effect physical functioning. Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 8.1-19 Page Ref: 271 Topic: What Are Somatoform Disorders?/Somatization Disorder Skill: Factual Answer: c. decreases healthcare expenditures. 8.1-20. Ryan has diabetes but has no trouble functioning. One day, his wife informs him that she is leaving him. Ryan suddenly develops terrible pain in his back, to the .

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point he is unable to get out of bed. His wife agrees to stay for "a while" to take care of him. Ryan probably has a. somatization disorder. b. pain disorder associated with psychological factors. c. pain disorder associated with both psychological factors and a general medical condition. d. body dysmorphic disorder. Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 8.1-20 Page Ref: 272 Topic: What Are Somatoform Disorders?/Pain Disorder Skill: Applied Answer: b. pain disorder associated with psychological factors. 8.1-21. Why is the timeframe of 6 months important in diagnosing pain disorder? a. It determines whether the symptoms are acute or chronic b. It determines whether the pain is real or imagined c. It determines whether the pain is localized or generalized d. It determines whether there is a psychological condition present that plays a causal role Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 8.1-21 Page Ref: 272 Topic: What Are Somatoform Disorders?/Pain Disorder Skill: Factual Answer: a. It determines whether the symptoms are acute or chronic 8.1-22. What would be most helpful to a person with pain disorder? a. Staying physically active despite the pain. b. Restricting physical activity as much as possible. c. Getting a great deal of sympathy and attention. d. Being allowed to avoid unpleasant tasks while he or she is in pain. Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 8.1-22 Page Ref: 272 Topic: What Are Somatoform Disorders?/Pain Disorder Skill: Factual Answer: a. Staying physically active despite the pain. 8.1-23. People with predominantly psychogenic (psychologically caused) pain tend to a. seem indifferent to their symptoms. b. adopt an invalid lifestyle, visiting many doctors in search of relief. c. report less pain than people whose somatoform pain disorder is related to a medical condition. d. be consistent in their report of pain, regardless of the stress they feel. Difficulty: 1 .

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Topic: Clinical Aspects of Eating Disorders/Anorexia Nervosa Skill: Factual Answer: d. Death 9.1-8. How do you distinguish between the binge-eating/purging type of anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa, purging type? a. The bulimic type involves throwing up, and the anorexic type involves fasting. b. Altered eating and exercise habits result in missed periods in the bulimic type only. c. The bulimic type results in more severe health consequences than the anorexic type. d. People with the bulimic type are normal weight, people with the anorexic type are underweight. Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 9.1-8 Page Ref: 303 Topic: Clinical Aspects of Eating Disorders/Bulimia Nervosa Skill: Conceptual Answer: d. People with the bulimic type are normal weight, people with the anorexic type are underweight. 9.1-9. Which of the following do those with anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa have in common? a. Fear of being or becoming fat b. A sense of control c. Below normal weight d. Restricted eating Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 9.1-9 Page Ref: 303 Topic: Clinical Aspects of Eating Disorders/Bulimia Nervosa Skill: Factual Answer: a. Fear of being or becoming fat 9.1-10. In order to make a diagnosis of bulimia nervosa, the client must a. have a distorted body image. b. not meet the criteria for anorexia nervosa. c. have missed three consecutive menstrual periods. d. admit that she has a problem. Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 9.1-10 Page Ref: 304 Topic: Clinical Aspects of Eating Disorders/Bulimia Nervosa Skill: Factual Answer: b. not meet the criteria for anorexia nervosa. .

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9.1-11. Someone who binges and purges and is severely underweight is diagnosed as anorexic, not bulimic. Treating physicians must be precise with this diagnosis because a. the patient will eventually stop bingeing and purging and start fasting. b. anorexia is considered the more reliable diagnosis. c. anorexia has a much higher death rate than bulimia. d. bingeing and purging are not considered very important symptoms. Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 9.1-11 Page Ref: 304 Topic: Clinical Aspects of Eating Disorders/Bulimia Nervosa Skill: Factual Answer: c. anorexia has a much higher death rate than bulimia. 9.1-12. Elena binges on high calorie foods and then makes herself throw up. She feels terribly ashamed and horrified by what she does. You would predict a. she will stop making herself throw up because she is ashamed and distressed. b. she will not stop because her vomiting is reinforced by reducing her fear of gaining weight. c. she will stop because her vomiting is being punished by the feelings of disgust and shame. d. she will not stop because she has become physiologically addicted to vomiting. Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 9.1-12 Page Ref: 304 Topic: Clinical Aspects of Eating Disorders/Bulimia Nervosa Skill: Applied Answer: b. she will not stop because her vomiting is reinforced by reducing her fear of gaining weight. 9.1-13. The mindset of people with bulimia and people with anorexia a. is basically the same. b. is very different - people with anorexia eventually become satisfied with their weight loss and people with bulimia never do. c. is very different - people with bulimia don't seem bothered by other people's opinion (usually distress) about them and people with anorexia are very concerned and will do their best to hide their disorder. d. is very different - people with anorexia don't seem bothered by other people's opinion (usually distress) about them and people with bulimia are very concerned and will do their best to hide their disorder. Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 9.1-13 Page Ref: 304 Topic: Clinical Aspects of Eating Disorders/Bulimia Nervosa Skill: Conceptual Answer: d. is very different - people with anorexia don't seem bothered by other people's .

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opinion (usually distress) about them and people with bulimia are very concerned and will do their best to hide their disorder. 9.1-14. The text presented the case of Nicole, a college student with bulimia nervosa. She is typical of such individuals because she a. had suffered few health problems. b. had few thoughts of food except when she was eating. c. experienced shame, guilt, and self-deprecation. d. did not realize that her eating habits were abnormal. Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 9.1-14 Page Ref: 304 Topic: Clinical Aspects of Eating Disorders/Bulimia Nervosa Skill: Applied Answer: c. experienced shame, guilt, and self-deprecation. 9.1-15. Raquel has occasions when she eats enormous amounts of food in a short time. Afterwards, she will refuse to eat anything solid for a couple of days. Her weight fluctuates but is normal. Her most likely diagnosis is a. anorexia nervosa, binge-purging type. b. anorexia nervosa, restricting type. c. bulimia nervosa, purging type. d. bulimia nervosa, nonpurging type. Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 9.1-15 Page Ref: 304 Topic: Clinical Aspects of Eating Disorders/Bulimia Nervosa Skill: Applied Answer: d. bulimia nervosa, nonpurging type. 9.1-16. In her mid-thirties, Cheryl became preoccupied with her weight and began dieting and exercising. After losing a substantial amount of weight, she was still not happy with how she looked and continued to restrict her food intake. After several fainting spells resulting from her low calorie intake, her employer referred her to a clinician who recognized the signs of anorexia nervosa. Which of the following is unique about Cheryl's case? a. Eating disorders rarely start during the mid-thirties. b. The likelihood of anorexia being so readily recognized and diagnosed is slim. c. Few women with anorexia exercise. d. A diagnosis of anorexia is rarely made before the condition becomes lifethreatening. Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 9.1-16 Page Ref: 307 Topic: Clinical Aspects of Eating Disorders/Age of Onset and Gender Differences Skill: Applied .

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Question ID: 9.1-20 Page Ref: 310 Topic: Clinical Aspects of Eating Disorders/Medical Complications of Eating Disorders Skill: Factual Answer: d. damaged teeth and mouth ulcers. 9.1-21. Ellen is underweight but not less than 85 percent of normal body weight. She often restricts her eating because she is intensely fearful of becoming fat. She binges and purges at least twice a week. According to the DSM-IV-TR she should be diagnosed a. with anorexia nervosa, binge/purge subtype. b. with Eating Disorder Not Otherwise Specified. c. with Binge Eating Disorder. d. with no form of eating disorder since her symptoms do not fit anorexia or bulimia. Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 9.1-21 Page Ref: 305 Topic: Clinical Aspects of Eating Disorders/Other Forms of Eating Disorders Skill: Applied Answer: b. with Eating Disorder Not Otherwise Specified. 9.1-22. Delilah is less than 85 percent of normal body weight. She restricts her eating and is intensely fearful of becoming fat. Despite her emaciated appearance, she appears to have lots of energy, has normal menstrual cycles, and dates regularly. According to the DSM-IV-TR she should be diagnosed a. with anorexia nervosa, restricting subtype. b. with anorexia nervosa, undifferentiated subtype. c. with Eating Disorder Not Otherwise Specified. d. with no form of eating disorder since her symptoms do not fit anorexia or bulimia. Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 9.1-22 Page Ref: 305 Topic: Clinical Aspects of Eating Disorders/Other Forms of Eating Disorders Skill: Applied Answer: c. with Eating Disorder Not Otherwise Specified. 9.1-23. Binge-eating disorder a. is an extremely rare variant of bulimia nervosa. b. is diagnosed when a person binges and then purges by using laxatives or selfinduced vomiting. c. cannot be diagnosed if a person is overweight. d. involves binges comparable to those in bulimia but without any inappropriate "compensatory" behavior to limit weight gain. Difficulty: 1 .

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Question ID: 9.1-23 Page Ref: 305 Topic: Clinical Aspects of Eating Disorders/Other Forms of Eating Disorders Skill: Factual Answer: d. involves binges comparable to those in bulimia but without any inappropriate "compensatory" behavior to limit weight gain. 9.1-24. Binge-eating disorder a. is the eating disorder diagnosis most recently added to the DSM. b. has not yet been formally recognized as a distinct clinical syndrome. c. usually develops into anorexia, binge-eating/purging subtype. d. is more common in males than in females. Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 9.1-24 Page Ref: 305 Topic: Clinical Aspects of Eating Disorders/Other Forms of Eating Disorders Skill: Conceptual Answer: b. has not yet been formally recognized as a distinct clinical syndrome. 9.1-25. What is unique about binge-eating disorder (BED) as compared to the eating disorders currently found in the DSM? a. Those with BED are commonly of normal body weight. b. The gender difference in its prevalence is minimal. c. It develops earlier in life than other eating disorders. d. Few of those with BED develop weight-related health problems. Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 9.1-25 Page Ref: 305 Topic: Clinical Aspects of Eating Disorders/Other Forms of Eating Disorders Skill: Conceptual Answer: b. The gender difference in its prevalence is minimal. 9.1-26. Which statement about the diagnosis of eating disorders is accurate? a. A person meeting the criteria for bulimia rarely, if ever, has been diagnosed with anorexia. b. There is quite a lot of diagnostic crossover in eating disorders. c. Although the symptoms of anorexia and bulimia do not overlap, women with eating disorders often have other diagnosable psychiatric conditions. d. Although anorexia and bulimia are quite similar, women with eating disorders rarely have a comorbid psychological condition. Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 9.1-26 Page Ref: 311 Topic: Clinical Aspects of Eating Disorders/Diagnostic Crossover Skill: Conceptual Answer: b. There is quite a lot of diagnostic crossover in eating disorders. .

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9.1-27. What disorders are often comorbid with eating disorders? a. post-traumatic stress disorder and depression b. panic disorder and personality disorders c. generalized anxiety disorder and substance abuse d. depression and personality disorders Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 9.1-27 Page Ref: 311 Topic: Clinical Aspects of Eating Disorders/Association with Other Forms of Psychopathology Skill: Factual Answer: d. depression and personality disorders 9.1-28. Which of the following complicates the study of personality traits and eating disorders? a. Personality disorders are always seen in those with eating disorders. b. Personality may be altered by malnourishment. c. Eating disorders may merely be a symptom of a personality disorder. d. Both personality disorders and eating disorders are highly subjective diagnostic categories, thus the collection of empirical data is tainted by the nature of these conditions. Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 9.1-28 Page Ref: 312 Topic: Clinical Aspects of Eating Disorders/Association with Other Forms of Psychopathology Skill: Conceptual Answer: b. Personality may be altered by malnourishment. 9.1-29. Ginger suffers from anorexia. She is often angry and irritable. These feelings a. may be the result of her starving herself. b. were probably modeled by her father and mother. c. suggest that she does not suffer from "neuroticism." d. must have predated the onset of the anorexia. Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 9.1-29 Page Ref: 312 Topic: Clinical Aspects of Eating Disorders/Association with Other Forms of Psychopathology Skill: Applied Answer: a. may be the result of her starving herself. 9.1-30. Which of the following statements about the prevalence of eating disorders in the 20th century is true? a. While the incidence of anorexia has been increasing, the incidence of bulimia . 306

seems to be declining. b. While there is no evidence to indicate that the incidence of anorexia has been changing, the incidence of bulimia has been declining. c. While the incidence of anorexia has been increasing, there is no evidence to suggest a change in the incidence of bulimia. d. While there is no evidence to indicate that the incidence of anorexia has been changing, bulimia appears to be increasing in frequency. Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 9.1-30 Page Ref: 307 Topic: Clinical Aspects of Eating Disorders/Prevalence of Eating Disorders Skill: Factual Answer: a. While the incidence of anorexia has been increasing, the incidence of bulimia seems to be declining. 9.1-31. Which of the following is likely to put whites at higher risk of developing an eating disorder than non-whites? a. Body dissatisfaction b. Living in an industrialized society c. Fear of stomach bloating d. Desire to please the family Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 9.1-31 Page Ref: 312 Topic: Clinical Aspects of Eating Disorders/Eating Disorders Across Cultures Skill: Factual Answer: a. Body dissatisfaction 9.1-32. Rates of eating disorders tend to be much lower in black women than in white women. However, one factor that can increase risk in black women is a. their age - younger black women have higher rates of eating disorders than older. b. assimilation into white culture and middle class values. c. their weight - very overweight black women have the same rates of eating disorders as whites do. d. whether they were recent immigrants. Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 9.1-32 Page Ref: 312 Topic: Clinical Aspects of Eating Disorders/Eating Disorders Across Cultures Skill: Factual Answer: b. assimilation into white culture and middle class values. 9.1-33. Which of the following characterizes most anorexia nervosa patients in Asia? a. Previously diagnosed with bulimia nervosa b. Excessive fear of being fat .

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susceptibility to eating disorders may be inherited along with a diathesis for other psychological conditions. Difficulty: 3 Question ID: 9.1-36 Page Ref: 314 Topic: Risk and Causal Factors in Eating Disorders/Biological Factors Skill: Conceptual Answer: d. Although the findings to date are mixed, the evidence does indicate that a susceptibility to eating disorders may be inherited along with a diathesis for other psychological conditions. 9.1-37. What neurotransmitter seems to be involved in both eating disorders and depression? a. Dopamine b. Serotonin c. GABA d. Norepinephrine Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 9.1-37 Page Ref: 314 Topic: Risk and Causal Factors in Eating Disorders/Biological Factors Skill: Factual Answer: b. Serotonin 9.1-38. According to set-point theory a. anorexics have successfully adjusted their bodies to a new lower set-point. b. hunger serves to maintain the body at its established set-point. c. behavioral means of altering body weight can never overcome the body's ability to compensate physiologically. d. the body weight that is maintained in the absence of dieting is the one at which health is maximized. Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 9.1-38 Page Ref: 315 Topic: Risk and Causal Factors in Eating Disorders/Biological Factors Skill: Applied Answer: b. hunger serves to maintain the body at its established set-point. 9.1-39. Set-point theory explains why a. losing those last few pounds is easier than losing the first few. b. the desire for fatty high calorie foods decreases over time when deprived of food. c. binge eating is likely after a period of caloric restriction. d. serotonin levels change with fasting. Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 9.1-39 .

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d. The amount of critical comments family members made about the person's appearance Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 9.1-46 Page Ref: 315-316 Topic: Risk and Causal Factors in Eating Disorders/Sociocultural Factors Skill: Factual Answer: d. The amount of critical comments family members made about the person's appearance 9.1-47. The most common quality of parents' interactions with their daughters who have eating disorders is a. unconditional love and acceptance. b. neglect. c. control. d. lack of direction and rules. Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 9.1-47 Page Ref: 316 Topic: Risk and Causal Factors in Eating Disorders/Family Influences Skill: Conceptual Answer: c. control. 9.1-48. Internalizing the "thin ideal" is strongly associated with a. body satisfaction. b. negative affect. c. recovery from eating disorders. d. attitudes about interpersonal relationships. Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 9.1-48 Page Ref: 317 Topic: Risk and Causal Factors in Eating Disorders/Individual Risk Factors Skill: Factual Answer: b. negative affect. 9.1-49. A lack of body distortions among the Amish a. provides evidence against a role for sociocultural factors in the development of eating disorders. b. indicates that the Amish do not value physical beauty. c. suggests that the influence of the Western media is not as great as commonly perceived. d. suggests that there should be a low prevalence of eating disorders among these peoples. Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 9.1-49 Page Ref: 317 .

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b. is much more detailed for anorexia nervosa than for bulimia nervosa. c. suggests that hospitalization is most effective for long-term maintenance of treatment gains. d. suggests that cognitive-behavioral therapy is the treatment of choice. Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 9.1-65 Page Ref: 323 Topic: Treatment of Eating Disorders/Treatment of Bulimia Nervosa Skill: Factual Answer: d. suggests that cognitive-behavioral therapy is the treatment of choice. 9.1-66. Which of the following is LEAST likely to be addressed in the treatment of binge eating disorder? a. Body dissatisfaction b. Illogical food rules c. Misconceptions about overweight people d. Idealization of low body weight Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 9.1-66 Page Ref: 324 Topic: Treatment of Eating Disorders/Treatment of Binge-Eating Disorder Skill: Applied Answer: d. Idealization of low body weight 9.1-67. In addition to altering the eating patterns of clients with Binge Eating Disorder, therapists using cognitive-behavioral therapy will also a. teach the clients to be greater risk-takers. b. educate the clients that fat people have certain character flaws. c. provide factual information about eating and dieting. d. help the client to emotionally separate from her family. Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 9.1-67 Page Ref: 324 Topic: Treatment of Eating Disorders/Treatment of Binge-Eating Disorder Skill: Conceptual Answer: c. provide factual information about eating and dieting. 9.1-68. Obesity a. is more common in men than in women. b. rates vary little across Western cultures. c. is culturally defined. d. has been increasing in many countries, including the United States. Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 9.1-68 Page Ref: 326 Topic: Obesity .

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Chapter 10 Personality Disorders

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10.1-11. Since there are substantial problems with reliability and validity of the diagnoses of personality disorders, a. they are rarely used in clinical practice. b. it is less likely that research on a disorder will be able to be replicated by other researchers. c. they are considered by clinicians only as suggestions and do not have an impact on treatment decisions. d. very little research or search for treatments is done. Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 10.1-11 Page Ref: 339 Topic: Difficulties Doing Research on Personality Disorders/Difficulties in Diagnosing Skill: Conceptual Answer: b. it is less likely that research on a disorder will be able to be replicated by other researchers. 10.1-12. The five- factor model a. is a model of normal personality that includes an expanded description of the five basic personality dimensions. b. is a model that attempts to explain personality disorders by dividing them into five main categories. c. is a model that explains the causes of personality disorders by describing the five most important factors that lead to their development. d. is a five-step model for the treatment of personality disorders. Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 10.1-12 Page Ref: 339 Topic: Difficulties Doing Research on Personality Disorders/Difficulties in Diagnosing Skill: Conceptual Answer: a. is a model of normal personality that includes an expanded description of the five basic personality dimensions. 10.1-13. Which of the following is a factor that complicates determining the causes of personality disorders? a. The high likelihood that an individual with one personality disorder may also have another b. The availability of only prospective data c. The wealth of biological data available d. The inability to gather information from the patients themselves, due to the prevalence of memory disorders among those with personality disorders Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 10.1-13 Page Ref: 340 .

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Page Ref: 341 Topic: Categories of Personality Disorders Skill: Factual Answer: c. symptom or feature similarities. 10.1-17. What do all of the Cluster A disorders have in common? a. Lack of emotional expression b. Oddness or eccentricity c. Clear link to schizophrenia d. Trust in other people Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 10.1-17 Page Ref: 341 Topic: Clinical Features of Personality Disorders Skill: Conceptual Answer: b. Oddness or eccentricity 10.1-18. Which of the following is a Cluster B personality disorder? a. Depressive b. Schizoid c. Paranoid d. Borderline Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 10.1-18 Page Ref: 344 Topic: Clinical Features of Personality Disorders/Summary of Personality Disorders/10.1 Skill: Factual Answer: d. Borderline 10.1-19. Individuals who seem odd and eccentric to others may have personality disorders from a. Cluster A. b. Cluster B. c. Cluster C. d. proposed diagnostic categories needing further study. Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 10.1-19 Page Ref: 341 Topic: Cluster A Personality Disorders Skill: Factual Answer: a. Cluster A. 10.1-20. Helen is suspicious and doubts the loyalty of even her friends. She is unwilling to forgive perceived insults and never forgets a grudge. She is most likely to be diagnosed with ________ personality disorder. a. paranoid .

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10.1-27. Which basic personality traits from the five-factor model seem most important in the development of schizoid personality disorder? a. Low agreeableness and high antagonism b. High introversion and low openness to feelings c. High introversion and low agreeableness d. Low excitement seeking and high fantasy proneness Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 10.1-27 Page Ref: 343 Topic: Cluster A Personality Disorders/Schizoid Personality Disorder Skill: Factual Answer: b. High introversion and low openness to feelings 10.1-28. Individuals with schizoid and paranoid personality disorders differ significantly in their a. ability to function. b. display of psychotic symptoms. c. level of emotionality. d. likelihood of recovery. Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 10.1-28 Page Ref: 343 Topic: Cluster A Personality Disorders/Schizoid Personality Disorder Skill: Factual Answer: c. level of emotionality. 10.1-29. A cognitive explanation for schizoid personality disorder proposes that the individual with this disorder believes that a. he is basically alone. b. few people can be trusted. c. no one can live up to his or her expectations. d. he is misunderstood. Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 10.1-29 Page Ref: 343 Topic: Cluster A Personality Disorders/Schizoid Personality Disorder Skill: Factual Answer: a. he is basically alone. 10.1-30. Tom tells you that he can make his roommate take out the trash by simply thinking about his roommate doing it. He agrees with you that this could sometimes just be a coincidence, but he seems to truly believe he can sometimes get people to do things just by thinking about it. You find him understandable when he talks, but sometimes hard to follow. His clothes are messy and don't match. Tom tells you not to tell anyone about his power, because he knows that other people don't like him because they are jealous and they would hurt him if they could. The best diagnosis .

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for Tom is a. borderline personality disorder. b. paranoid personality disorder. c. schizotypal personality disorder. d. schizoid personality disorder. Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 10.1-30 Page Ref: 343-344 Topic: Cluster A Personality Disorders/Schizotypal Personality Disorder Skill: Applied Answer: c. schizotypal personality disorder. 10.1-31. Which of the following personality disorders is most likely to be mistaken for schizophrenia? a. Avoidant b. Borderline c. Schizoid d. Schizotypal Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 10.1-31 Page Ref: 344 Topic: Cluster A Personality Disorders/Schizotypal Personality Disorder Skill: Factual Answer: d. Schizotypal 10.1-32. While the individual with ________ personality disorder appears cool and aloof, the individual with ________ personality disorder is best described as odd. a. avoidant; schizotypal b. schizoid; schizotypal c. schizoid; avoidant d. schizotypal; avoidant Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 10.1-32 Page Ref: 343-344 Topic: Cluster A Personality Disorders/Schizotypal Personality Disorder Skill: Factual Answer: b. schizoid; schizotypal 10.1-33. Visual, attentional, and memory deficits comparable to those seen in schizophrenia have been documented in ________ personality disorder. a. paranoid b. schizoid c. schizotypal d. borderline Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 10.1-33 .

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Answer: d. Borderline 10.1-64. Transient psychotic and dissociative experiences can occur in ________ personality disorder. a. borderline b. antisocial c. narcissistic d. obsessive-compulsive Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 10.1-64 Page Ref: 351 Topic: Cluster B Personality Disorders/Borderline Personality Disorder Skill: Factual Answer: a. borderline 10.1-65. Which basic personality traits from the five-factor model seem most important in the development of borderline personality disorder? a. High extraversion and low fantasy proneness b. High impulsivity and affective instability c. High antagonism and low neuroticism d. High agreeableness and low excitement seeking Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 10.1-65 Page Ref: 352 Topic: Cluster B Personality Disorders/Borderline Personality Disorder Skill: Factual Answer: b. High impulsivity and affective instability 10.1-66. The borderline personality differs from histrionic disorder in that a. impulsive behavior is rare. b. a need for others is not exhibited. c. comorbid diagnoses are rare. d. the central role of sexuality is not present. Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 10.1-66 Page Ref: 352 Topic: Cluster B Personality Disorders/Borderline Personality Disorder Skill: Factual Answer: d. the central role of sexuality is not present. 10.1-67. The main difference between borderline personality disorder and antisocial personality disorder is that a. while both have impulsive sex, the person with borderline personality disorder uses others and the person with antisocial personality disorder really cares about others. b. both avoid abandonment, the person with borderline personality disorder .

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because they love others and the person with antisocial personality disorder because they need others to love them. c. both exploit others but the person with borderline personality disorder does it due to an angry reaction to disappointments and the person with antisocial personality disorder does it for gain and without guilt. d. both show suicidal behavior, the person with borderline personality disorder because he or she wants to die and the person with antisocial personality disorder to get attention. Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 10.1-67 Page Ref: 352 Topic: Cluster B Personality Disorders/Borderline Personality Disorder Skill: Conceptual Answer: c. both exploit others but the person with borderline personality disorder does it due to an angry reaction to disappointments and the person with antisocial personality disorder does it for gain and without guilt. 10.1-68. According to Paris (1999, 2007), a key causal factor in borderline personality disorder seems to be a. inconsistent or highly punitive discipline in childhood. b. impulsivity and affective instability interacting with such factors as trauma or loss. c. a negative attributional style. d. an inability to empathize with other people. Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 10.1-68 Page Ref: 352 Topic: Cluster B Personality Disorders/Borderline Personality Disorder Skill: Factual Answer: b. impulsivity and affective instability interacting with such factors as trauma or loss. 10.1-69. About half of the individuals with borderline personality disorder also qualify for a diagnosis of ________ at some time. a. antisocial personality disorder b. schizophrenia c. a mood disorder d. histrionic personality disorder Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 10.1-69 Page Ref: 352 Topic: Cluster B Personality Disorders/Borderline Personality Disorder Skill: Factual Answer: c. a mood disorder 10.1-70. In which of the following disorders is a comorbid diagnosis of depression . 350

most commonly seen? a. Antisocial personality disorder b. Borderline personality disorder c. Dependent personality disorder d. Histrionic personality disorder Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 10.1-70 Page Ref: 352 Topic: Cluster B Personality Disorders/Borderline Personality Disorder Skill: Factual Answer: b. Borderline personality disorder 10.1-71. According to Paris' multidimensional theory of borderline personality disorder (BPD), people with high levels of impulsivity and affective instability a. are likely to develop BPD in response to even minor stressors. b. are likely to develop BPD if they are exposed to trauma. c. come mainly from intact homes and are unlikely to develop BPD. d. come to enjoy acting out. Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 10.1-71 Page Ref: 352 Topic: Cluster B Personality Disorders/Borderline Personality Disorder Skill: Factual Answer: b. are likely to develop BPD if they are exposed to trauma. 10.1-72. The research on the association between borderline personality disorder and childhood sexual abuse a. proves child sexual abuse is the leading cause of borderline personality disorder. b. are problematic - the abuse most likely is occurring with other factors that might be more important. c. has shown that the reports of sexual abuse were mostly false reports. d. suggests that some genetic component underlies both the disorder in the child and the parents' tendency to abuse. Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 10.1-72 Page Ref: 353 Topic: Cluster B Personality Disorders/Borderline Personality Disorder Skill: Factual Answer: b. are problematic - the abuse most likely is occurring with other factors that might be more important. 10.1-73. The individual with avoidant personality disorder behaves most similarly to someone with ________ personality disorder. a. antisocial b. borderline .

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c. schizoid d. schizotypal Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 10.1-73 Page Ref: 354 Topic: Cluster C Personality Disorders/Avoidant Personality Disorder Skill: Conceptual Answer: c. schizoid 10.1-74. The individual with avoidant personality disorder is unlikely to develop lasting relationships as a result of his or her a. callousness. b. fear of rejection. c. desire to control others. d. lack of interest. Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 10.1-74 Page Ref: 354 Topic: Cluster C Personality Disorders/Avoidant Personality Disorder Skill: Factual Answer: b. fear of rejection. 10.1-75. Stu has no friends except his brother. He would desperately love to date women but is certain no woman would be interested in him. He tried a dating service but was convinced that the secretary was trying to get rid of him because he was such a poor candidate. The most likely diagnosis for Stu is a. avoidant personality disorder. b. schizoid personality disorder. c. paranoid personality disorder. d. schizotypal personality disorder. Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 10.1-75 Page Ref: 354 Topic: Cluster C Personality Disorders/Avoidant Personality Disorder Skill: Applied Answer: a. avoidant personality disorder. 10.1-76. Helena has avoidant personality disorder. She is likely to a. engage in a series of intense, unstable relationships. b. have no interest in social relationships. c. avoid achievement situations where she might fail. d. be hypersensitive to any sign of criticism or rejection. Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 10.1-76 Page Ref: 354 Topic: Cluster C Personality Disorders/Avoidant Personality Disorder . 352

Skill: Factual Answer: d. be hypersensitive to any sign of criticism or rejection. 10.1-77. In contrast to schizoid individuals, those with avoidant personality disorder a. are emotional and dramatic. b. are impulsive and self-destructive. c. are extremely upset by their lack of social relationships. d. are exploitive rather than compliant. Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 10.1-77 Page Ref: 35 Topic: Cluster C Personality Disorders/Avoidant Personality Disorder Skill: Conceptual Answer: c. are extremely upset by their lack of social relationships. 10.1-78. Sharon says, "I would love to be in an intimate relationship. My life is terribly boring and lonely. But I am extremely shy and I would fall apart if any man criticized me in the slightest." This description best matches the symptoms of ________ personality disorder. a. antisocial b. dependent c. avoidant d. borderline Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 10.1-78 Page Ref: 354 Topic: Cluster C Personality Disorders/Avoidant Personality Disorder Skill: Applied Answer: c. avoidant 10.1-79. Which basic personality traits from the five-factor model seem most important in the development of avoidant personality disorder? a. High extraversion and low openness to feelings b. High introversion and high neuroticism c. High antagonism and low neuroticism d. High agreeableness and high angry hostility Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 10.1-79 Page Ref: 355 Topic: Cluster C Personality Disorders/Avoidant Personality Disorder Skill: Factual Answer: b. High introversion and high neuroticism 10.1-80. Avoidant personality disorder is extremely similar to and hard to distinguish from a. generalized social phobia. .

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b. schizoid personality disorder. c. generalized anxiety disorder. d. paranoid personality disorder. Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 10.1-80 Page Ref: 354 Topic: Cluster C Personality Disorders/Avoidant Personality Disorder Skill: Conceptual Answer: a. generalized social phobia. 10.1-81. Emily calls her husband every day at work to ask him what she should make for dinner. She spends her days at her mother’s, because Emily worries that something will go wrong in her own home that she won't be able to handle. Even though she paints and draws well, Emily has never tried to take a class or use her talent, because she says she knows she really isn't good enough. Emily's most likely diagnosis is a. borderline personality disorder. b. dependent personality disorder. c. schizoid personality disorder. d. paranoid personality disorder. Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 10.1-81 Page Ref: 355 Topic: Cluster C Personality Disorders/Dependent Personality Disorder Skill: Applied Answer: b. dependent personality disorder. 10.1-82. Involvement in an abusive relationship (as the one who is abused) would be most expected of the individual with ________ personality disorder. a. antisocial b. borderline c. dependent d. schizotypal Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 10.1-82 Page Ref: 355 Topic: Cluster C Personality Disorders/Dependent Personality Disorder Skill: Factual Answer: c. dependent 10.1-83. Hattie has a dependent personality disorder. This means that she a. experiences little distress in her life. b. has difficulty in initiating relationships. c. has acute discomfort when she is alone. d. prefers being alone rather than being with people who might criticize her. Difficulty: 1 .

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Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 10.1-86 Page Ref: 355 Topic: Cluster C Personality Disorders/Dependent Personality Disorder Skill: Factual Answer: a. High neuroticism and high agreeableness 10.1-87. What core belief might explain the behavior of the individual with dependent personality disorder? a. "I am helpless." b. "I don't know who I am without you." c. "Unless I make people laugh, they will not like me." d. "Others exist to benefit me." Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 10.1-87 Page Ref: 355 Topic: Cluster C Personality Disorders/Dependent Personality Disorder Skill: Factual Answer: a. "I am helpless." 10.1-88. John has a great need for order and perfectionism. He can't leave the house until every hair is in place, and he has been known to iron the same shirt over and over to ensure that he is wrinkle-free. What personality disorder does John's behavior suggest? a. Avoidant b. Dependent c. Obsessive-compulsive d. Narcissistic Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 10.1-88 Page Ref: 356 Topic: Cluster C Personality Disorders/Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder Skill: Applied Answer: c. Obsessive-compulsive 10.1-89. The individual with ________ personality disorder is likely to be described as rigid and cold. a. borderline b. histrionic c. obsessive-compulsive d. dependent Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 10.1-89 Page Ref: 356 Topic: Cluster C Personality Disorders/Obsessive-Compulsive Personality .

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Disorder Skill: Factual Answer: c obsessive-compulsive 10.1-90. Harold is perfectionistic and extremely concerned with maintaining a set routine. He probably suffers from ________ personality disorder. a. schizoid b. obsessive-compulsive c. dependent d. avoidant Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 10.1-90 Page Ref: 356 Topic: Cluster C Personality Disorders/Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder Skill: Applied Answer: b. obsessive-compulsive 10.1-91. What is the main difference between Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and Obsessive Compulsive Personality Disorder (OCPD)? a. People with OCD are more perfectionistic than people with OCPD. b. People with OCPD are less conscientious about their rituals than people with OCD. c. People with OCPD do not have true obsessions or compulsions like people with OCD have. d. People with OCD can do a compulsion once and feel better, people with OCPD never feel better no matter how many times they do them. Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 10.1-91 Page Ref: 356 Topic: Cluster C Personality Disorders/Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder Skill: Conceptual Answer: c. People with OCPD do not have true obsessions or compulsions like people with OCD have. 10.1-92. Which basic personality traits from the five-factor model seem most important in the development of obsessive compulsive personality disorder? a. High conscientiousness and low compliance b. High extraversion and high openness to feelings c. High excitement seeking and low openness to feelings d. High fantasy proneness and high agreeableness Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 10.1-92 Page Ref: 357 Topic: Cluster C Personality Disorders/Obsessive-Compulsive Personality .

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Disorder Skill: Factual Answer: a. High conscientiousness and low compliance 10.1-93. Why does the person with obsessive-compulsive personality disorder have problems in interpersonal relationships? a. They have no interest in having relationships. b. They have no time for relationships due to excessive devotion to work. c. They are too emotionally expressive. d. Their manipulative behavior tends to destroy relationships. Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 10.1-93 Page Ref: 357 Topic: Cluster C Personality Disorders/Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder Skill: Conceptual Answer: b. They have no time for relationships due to excessive devotion to work. 10.1-94. Which of the following best explains why it is such a challenge to treat personality disorders? a. They develop early in life. b. The diagnostic criteria for these disorders suffers from subjectivity. c. Comorbid diagnoses are the norm, not the exception. d. By definition, they are enduring patterns of thought and behavior. Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 10.1-94 Page Ref: 358 Topic: Treatments Other Personality Disorders Skill: Conceptual Answer: d. By definition, they are enduring patterns of thought and behavior. 10.1-95. Which of the following statements is NOT true of treating personality disorders? a. Individuals with personality disorders from Clusters A and B are more difficult to treat because of their interpersonal difficulties and reluctance to enter therapy. b. Treatment for individuals with dependent personality disorder ought to be altered so that excessive dependency is not fostered. c. People with personality disorders have trouble establishing good therapeutic relationships with their therapist. d. People with both an Axis I and an Axis II diagnosis are easier to treat than people with just an Axis II disorder because they have more distress. Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 10.1-95 Page Ref: 358 Topic: Treatments and Outcomes for Personality Disorders Skill: Conceptual .

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Answer: d. People with both an Axis I and an Axis II diagnosis are easier to treat than people with just an Axis II disorder because they have more distress. 10.1-96. Why is the use of medication for borderline personality disorder controversial? a. Because it is unethical to alter someone's personality through chemical means b. Because research shows it clearly doesn't help c. Because it is frequently associated with suicidal behavior d. Because of the possibility of severe side effects Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 10.1-96 Page Ref: 359 Topic: Treatments and Outcomes for Personality Disorders Skill: Factual Answer: c. Because it is frequently associated with suicidal behavior 10.1-97. Donna has borderline personality disorder. She is in therapy, but progress is slow. One problem is that some days she thinks her therapist is the most wonderful person in the world. On other days, she thinks he is worthless and untrustworthy. This type of thinking is called a. dialectical. b. splitting. c. entitlement. d. psychopathological. Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 10.1-97 Page Ref: 359 Topic: Treatments and Outcomes for Personality Disorders Skill: Applied Answer: b. splitting. 10.1-98. Dialectical behavior therapy is a. a promising, problem-focused treatment for borderline personality disorder. b. a long-term therapy for borderline personality disorder that focuses on personality change. c. an old, long-term therapy for borderline personality disorder that has been found to be ineffective. d. is a short-term therapy for borderline personality disorder that involves medication and brief hospitalization. Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 10.1-98 Page Ref: 359 Topic: Treatments and Outcomes for Personality Disorders Skill: Factual Answer: a. a promising, problem-focused treatment for borderline personality disorder. .

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10.1-99. Which of the following is a part of the clinical picture in antisocial personality and psychopathy? a. Careful planning of future activities that will help their families. b. Using charm to make a strong first impression. c. Strong feelings of remorse after wronging others. d. A total lack of desire to maintain friendships with others. Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 10.1-99 Page Ref: 360 Topic: Antisocial Personality Disorder and Psychopathy/The Clinical Picture Skill: Conceptual Answer: b. Using charm to make a strong first impression. 10.1-100. Which of the following is true about the connection between psychopathy and antisocial personality disorder? a. Psychopathy is another name for antisocial personality disorder. b. Many people who have antisocial personality disorder do not have psychopathy. c. Psychopathy is a less severe form of antisocial personality disorder. d. Psychopathy is a more easily treated form of antisocial personality disorder. Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 10.1-100 Page Ref: 361 Topic: Antisocial Personality Disorder and Psychopathy/Psychopathy and ASPD Skill: Conceptual Answer: b. Many people who have antisocial personality disorder do not have psychopathy. 10.1-101. Antisocial personality disorder differs from psychopathy in that antisocial personality disorder a. is an older diagnosis. b. focuses more on personality characteristics. c. focuses more on observable behaviors. d. is a less severe and more treatable form of the disorder. Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 10.1-101 Page Ref: 361 Topic: Antisocial Personality Disorder and Psychopathy/Psychopathy and ASPD Skill: Factual Answer: c. focuses more on observable behaviors. 10.1-102. The presence of psychopathy a. is the single best predictor of future violence and crime recidivism. b. means that a person also has antisocial personality disorder. .

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psychopath as an adult? a. One who has fearlessness, low anxiety, and high callousness b. One who has high fear and high callousness c. One who has trouble regulating emotions and high levels of emotional reactivity, including aggression d. One who has high depression, high anxiety, and is quick to anger Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 10.1-108 Page Ref: 370 Topic: Antisocial Personality and Psychopathy/ A Developmental Perspective on Psychopathy and Antisocial Personality Skill: Applied Answer: a. One who has fearlessness, low anxiety, and high callousness 10.1-109. Which of the following seems to have the most impact in decreasing the amount of criminal activities of people with psychopathy and antisocial personality disorder? a. Cognitive behavioral treatment b. Medication c. Growing older d. Nothing has any impact Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 10.1-109 Page Ref: 371 Topic: Antisocial Personality Disorder and Psychopathy/A Developmental Perspective on Psychopathy and Antisocial Personality Skill: Factual Answer: c. Growing older 10.1-110. Which of the following is a common component of cognitive behavioral treatments for antisocial personality? a. Punishment b. Relaxation c. Self-critical thinking d. Response-prevention training Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 10.1-110 Page Ref: 371 Topic: Treatments and Outcomes in Psychopathic and Antisocial Personality Skill: Factual Answer: a. Punishment 10.1-111. According to your textbook, each very high-risk antisocial youth may cost society between ____ and ____ in rehabilitation, incarceration, and costs to victims. a. $12,000; $20,000 b. $120,000; $200,000 .

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Diagnosing Skill: Conceptual Answer: Personality disorders are often not diagnosed or may be misdiagnosed. Personality disorders may never be diagnosed or treated due to their basic nature personality disorders define the personality of the individual with the disorder, and it is difficult to determine when a problematic personality becomes a disordered personality. Misdiagnosis is common as the diagnostic criteria are not precise and lack objective behavioral standards. Diagnosis is vulnerable to subjective interpretation of traits and behaviors as being maladaptive or not. The criteria for the disorders is not exclusive of other diagnoses. While clinicians are likely to agree that an individual has a personality disorder, there may not be agreement as to which disorder the individual has. 10.3-3. How does temperament relate to personality disorders? Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 10.3-3 Page Ref: 340 Topic: Difficulties Doing Research on Personality Disorders/Difficulties in Diagnosing Skill: Applied Answer: Temperament is inherited and may predispose people to develop particular personality traits and disorders. This can make personality disorders seem inherited, but it is the traits that predispose people to the disorders that are inherited. 10.3-4. What does the five-factor model tell us about personality disorders? Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 10.3-4 Page Ref: 340 Topic: Difficulties Doing Research on Personality Disorders/Difficulties in Diagnosing Skill: Factual Answer: The five-factor model assesses how people score on five basic personality traits and the six facets of each. People with personality disorders show extremes on different patterns of these traits. 10.3-5. Compare and contrast paranoid personality disorder and schizophrenia. Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 10.3-5 Page Ref: 341-342 Topic: Cluster A Personality Disorders/Paranoid Personality Disorder Skill: Applied Answer: While both disorders are characterized by paranoid delusions, the individual with paranoid personality disorder does not exhibit the overall cognitive impairment that is seen in schizophrenia. The paranoid personality is characterized by paranoia in the absence of the hallucinations and break with reality that is characteristic of schizophrenia. 10.3-6. Which of the personality disorders appears to be most related to .

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schizophrenia? What evidence is there of this relationship? Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 10.3-6 Page Ref: 343-344 Topic: Cluster A Personality Disorders/Schizotypal Personality Disorder Skill: Applied Answer: While all of the cluster A personality disorders are characterized by different features of schizophrenia, schizotypal personality appears to be the most strongly related to schizophrenia. This disorder is characterized by abnormalities in behavior that are often seen in those with schizophrenia, and there is evidence that those with schizotypal personality disorder are at greater risk of developing schizophrenia. 10.3-7. Why is histrionic personality disorder more prevalent in women? Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 10.3-7 Page Ref: 345-346 Topic: Cluster B Personality Disorders/Histrionic Personality Disorder Skill: Factual Answer: While histrionic personality disorder is more commonly diagnosed in women, it may or may not be more prevalent in this gender. Many of the behaviors that characterize this disorder can be described as "gender-related traits" that are more commonly seen in women, thus the diagnosis is more likely to be given to women. This includes traits such as vanity, overdramatization, and concern with physical appearance. 10.3-8. Why does the person with a narcissistic personality disorder have many "friends" but few intimate relationships? Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 10.3-8 Page Ref: 347 Topic: Cluster B Personality Disorders/Narcissistic Personality Disorder Skill: Factual Answer: People with narcissistic personality disorder overestimate their own accomplishments and underestimate others'. They need friends to gain admiration and seem important, but they eventually see others as stupid or unworthy and reject them. Relationships do not last long because others become tired of the narcissistic person's lack of consideration. 10.3-9. What are examples of dangerous behavior seen in borderline personality disorder? Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 10.3-9 Page Ref: 349-350 Topic: Cluster B Personality Disorders/Borderline Personality Disorder Skill: Factual Answer: Borderline personality disorder includes erratic and impulsive behaviors that can be self-destructive. These include reckless driving, binges of gambling, drinking, and .

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sex, as well as self-mutilation and suicidal behavior. Self-mutilation is one of the most discriminating signs of borderline and is sometimes associated with relief from anxiety and other negative emotions. Suicidal behavior is also common and, while suicide attempts may be motivated a desire to manipulate, it is estimated that as many as 8 percent may complete a suicide. 10.3-10. What is the main distinguishing factor between borderline and histrionic personality disorders? Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 10.3-10 Page Ref: 352 Topic: Cluster B Personality Disorders/Borderline Personality Disorder Skill: Applied Answer: Sexuality is central to histrionic personality disorder but not to borderline personality disorder. 10.3-11. Compare and contrast avoidant and schizoid personality disorders. Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 10.3-11 Page Ref: 353-354 Topic: Cluster C Personality Disorders/Avoidant Personality Disorder Skill: Conceptual Answer: While both disorders are characterized by a lack of social contact, the motivation behind the exhibited social isolation differs. Avoidant individuals are too frightened to initiate relationships. Although alone, the avoidant personality very much wants to be with others but is afraid of rejection. Schizoid individuals are alone because they have no desire to be with others and are emotionally uninvolved. 10.3-12. What are the two dimensions of psychopathy and the relationship to antisocial personality disorder? Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 10.3-12 Page Ref: 361 Topic: Antisocial Personality Disorder and Psychopathy/Psychopathy and ASPD Skill: Conceptual Answer: Dimension 1: Affective and interpersonal traits - lack of remorse, empathy, superficial charm, exaggerated self-worth, and pathological lying. Dimension 2: Behavior - deviant lifestyle, impulsivity, and irresponsibility. The second dimension is more related to antisocial personality disorder. Essay Questions 10.4-1. Describe and differentiate between the Cluster A personality disorders. Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 10.4-1 .

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Chapter 11 Substance-Related Disorders

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Chapter 11: Substance-Related Disorders Multiple-Choice Questions 11.1-1. Why does it make sense to view addiction as a mental disorder? a. The symptoms reflect behaviors that involve the pathological need for a substance. b. The most effective treatments are psychological. c. Neurochemical imbalances underlie the problematic behaviors observed. d. Substance abuse frequently develops in an attempt to self-medicate negative mood states. Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 11.1-1 Page Ref: 377 Topic: Substance-Related Disorders Skill: Conceptual Answer: a. The symptoms reflect behaviors that involve the pathological need for a substance. 11.1-2. Unlike psychoactive substance abuse, psychoactive substance dependence usually involves a. physiological symptoms such as tolerance and withdrawal. b. continued use despite social and occupational problems. c. pathological use of the substance. d. the use of substances that laws prohibit one from buying or using. Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 11.1-2 Page Ref: 378 Topic: Substance-Related Disorders Skill: Factual Answer: a. physiological symptoms such as tolerance and withdrawal. 11.1-3. Henry used to become intoxicated after six drinks. Now he needs ten or twelve to get the same effect. This is an example of a. a psychoactive substance abuse disorder. b. tolerance. c. withdrawal symptoms. d. an organic impairment. Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 11.1-3 Page Ref: 378 Topic: Substance-Related Disorders Skill: Applied Answer: b. tolerance. 11.1-4. The occurrence of withdrawal symptoms .

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a. indicates that substance abuse has developed. b. is necessary for a diagnosis of substance abuse. c. is seen when use of any psychoactive substance is terminated. d. signals that the body has adjusted to the presence of the drug. Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 11.1-4 Page Ref: 378 Topic: Substance-Related Disorders Skill: Conceptual Answer: d. signals that the body has adjusted to the presence of the drug. 11.1-5. Which of the following is a consequence of organic impairment resulting from long-term substance use, as opposed to being a consequence of drug toxicity? a. Alcohol amnestic disorder b. Alcoholic intoxication c. Amphetamine delusional disorder d. Cannabis delirium Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 11.1-5 Page Ref: 384 Topic: Alcohol Abuse and Dependence/The Clinical Picture of Alcohol Abuse and Dependence Skill: Factual Answer: a. Alcohol amnestic disorder 11.1-6. Judd has been drinking heavily for a number of years. When he is not drinking, he experiences profuse sweating and shakes. This indicates that Judd a. has an organic impairment. b. has withdrawal symptoms when he abstains from alcohol. c. cannot be diagnosed with substance dependence. d. has developed a tolerance for alcohol. Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 11.1-6 Page Ref: 378 Topic: Substance-Related Disorders Skill: Applied Answer: b. has withdrawal symptoms when he abstains from alcohol. 11.1-7. Which of the following is a diagnosis found in the DSM-IV-TR? a. Alcoholism b. Alcoholic Syndrome Disorder c. Substance-Interdependence Disorder d. Substance-Dependence Disorder Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 11.1-7 Page Ref: 378 .

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Topic: Alcohol Abuse and Dependence Skill: Factual Answer: d. Substance-Dependence Disorder 11.1-8. Which of the following statements about alcohol problems is accurate? a. The lifetime prevalence for alcoholism in the United States is about 30 percent. b. The average life span of an alcoholic is twelve years shorter than the average citizen. c. Although alcohol impairs motor behavior, it does not lower performance on complex cognitive tasks. d. Alcohol abuse is a "pure" disorder, with less than 5 percent of alcohol abusers having a coexisting mental disorder. Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 112.1-8 Page Ref: 379 Topic: Alcohol Abuse and Dependence/Prevalence, Comorbidity, and Demographics Skill: Factual Answer: b. The average life span of an alcoholic is twelve years shorter than the average citizen. 11.1-9. Which of the following statements is true about alcohol use? a. Alcoholism is extremely serious but rarely fatal. b. Alcoholism is more common in women that in men. c. Alcoholism increases the risk of suicide. d. Alcoholism is strongly associated with accidental death, but not with violent acts. Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 11.1-9 Page Ref: 380 Topic: Alcohol Abuse and Dependence/Prevalence, Comorbidity, and Demographics Skill: Factual Answer: c. Alcoholism increases the risk of suicide. 11.1-10. Which mental disorder is most commonly comorbid with alcoholism? a. Panic disorder b. Obsessive compulsive disorder c. Dissociative amnesia d. Depression Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 11.1-10 Page Ref: 380 Topic: Alcohol Abuse and Dependence/Prevalence, Comorbidity, and Demographics Skill: Factual .

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Answer: d. Depression 11.1-11. Observed changes in drinking patterns suggest that in the future a. the ratio of male to female problem drinkers will increase. b. the ratio of male to female problem drinkers will decrease. c. the proportion of blacks that are problem drinkers will increase. d. the proportion of blacks that are problem drinkers will decrease. Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 11.1-11 Page Ref: 380 Topic: Alcohol Abuse and Dependence/Prevalence, Comorbidity, and Demographics Skill: Conceptual Answer: b. the ratio of male to female problem drinkers will decrease. 11.1-12. Of the following, who is most likely to be an alcoholic? a. A woman with no criminal history b. A woman with multiple children c. A male with a personality disorder d. A male with multiple children Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 11.1-12 Page Ref: 380 Topic: Alcohol Abuse and Dependence/Prevalence, Comorbidity, and Demographics Skill: Applied Answer: c. A male with a personality disorder 11.1-13. Alcohol's effects on ________ explain its ability to impair judgment. a. dopamine b. epinephrine c. glutamate d. endogenous opioids Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 11.1-13 Page Ref: 381 Topic: Alcohol Abuse and Dependence/The Clinical Picture of Alcohol Abuse and Dependence Skill: Factual Answer: c. glutamate 11.1-14. At low levels, alcohol's effect on the brain is ________; at higher levels, alcohol's effect is ________. a. to inhibit glutamate (an excitatory neurotransmitter); release opium-like endorphins b. too minimal to have an impact; massive and excitatory . 375

c. depressive; excitatory d. to activate the brain's “pleasure centers”; depress brain functioning Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 11.1-14 Page Ref: 381 Topic: Alcohol Abuse and Dependence/The Clinical Picture of Alcohol Abuse and Dependence Skill: Factual Answer: d. to activate the brain's "pleasure centers"; depress brain functioning 11.1-15. Alcoholic blackouts a. cause hangovers. b. are seen only with heavy drinking. c. can occur with just moderate drinking. d. only happen when alcohol dependence has developed. Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 11.1-15 Page Ref: 380 Topic: Alcohol Abuse and Dependence/The Clinical Picture of Alcohol Abuse and Dependence Skill: Factual Answer: c. can occur with just moderate drinking. 11.1-16. What evidence is there that the legal definition of alcohol intoxication (a blood alcohol content of 0.08) should be changed? a. Most alcohol-related accidents occur at much lower blood alcohol levels. b. Most alcohol-related accidents occur at much higher blood alcohol levels. c. Few people show any impairment at this blood alcohol level. d. Judgment becomes impaired long before this blood alcohol level is reached. Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 11.1-16 Page Ref: 381 Topic: Alcohol Abuse and Dependence/The Clinical Picture of Alcohol Abuse and Dependence Skill: Factual Answer: d. Judgment becomes impaired long before this blood alcohol level is reached. 11.1-17. The typical course of alcohol-related disorder a. is always a continuous and gradual decline. b. is a rapid decline followed by abstinence. c. is a gradual decline followed by increasing physical problems. d. is varied but often progresses from early to late stage disorder. Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 11.1-17 Page Ref: 382 Topic: Alcohol Abuse and Dependence/The Clinical Picture of Alcohol Abuse and . 376

Dependence Skill: Factual Answer: d. is varied but often progresses from early to late stage disorder. 11.1-18. Passing out from a high blood level of alcohol a. may actually be a safety device. b. means a person has not yet developed tolerance. c. means that a person’s blackouts have worsened and increased over time. d. may be the result of an allergic reaction to alcohol. Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 11.1-18 Page Ref: 380 Topic: Alcohol Abuse and Dependence/The Clinical Picture of Alcohol Abuse and Dependence Skill: Factual Answer: a. may actually be a safety device. 11.1-19. Which of the following is a misconception about alcohol? a. A person with a strong will cannot become an alcoholic. b. Alcohol can interfere with sleep. c. Mixing different types of alcohol does not make people more drunk than the same amount of a single type. d. Drinking coffee does not counteract the effects of alcohol. Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 11.1-19 Page Ref: 381 Topic: Alcohol Abuse and Dependence/Table 11.1 Skill: Factual Answer: a. A person with a strong will cannot become an alcoholic. 11.1-20. Which of the following best explains why women tend to not "hold their booze" as well as men? a. Women tend to eat less. b. Women metabolize alcohol less quickly than men. c. Women usually drink more quickly than men. d. Women tend to drink mixed drinks, while men prefer beer. Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 11.1-20 Page Ref: 382 Topic: Alcohol Abuse and Dependence/The Clinical Picture Skill: Applied Answer: b. Women metabolize alcohol less quickly than men. 11.1-21. Cirrhosis of the liver a. is a rare complication of alcoholism. b. is due to an allergic-type reaction of the body to alcohol. .

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Topic: Alcohol Abuse and Dependence/The Clinical Picture Skill: Factual Answer: d. a memory defect for recent events. 11.1-32. Concerning the causes of alcoholism, a. there are probably several different patterns of causes associated with several different types of alcohol dependence. b. there is strong evidence that individuals at risk for alcohol dependence inherit a faulty metabolism. c. most research evidence points to genetic liability as the primary cause of alcohol dependence in men, but not in women. d. the causes of alcohol dependence are primarily psychosocial rather than biological in nature. Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 11.1-32 Page Ref: 384 Topic: Alcohol Abuse and Dependence/Biological Causal Factors in the Abuse of and Dependence on Alcohol Skill: Conceptual Answer: a. there are probably several different patterns of causes associated with several different types of alcohol dependence. 11.1-33. All drugs that people become dependent upon a. are socially acceptable. b. act on pleasure pathways in the brain. c. provide the user with renewed energy. d. produce withdrawal symptoms when use is ceased. Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 11.1-33 Page Ref: 385 Topic: Alcohol Abuse and Dependence/Biological Causal Factors in the Abuse of and Dependence on Alcohol Skill: Factual Answer: b. act on pleasure pathways in the brain. 11.1-34. What is the role of the mesocorticolimbic dopamine pathway (MCLP)? a. It is the area of the brain that is activated by drugs and that produces euphoria. b. It is the area of the brain that is destroyed by alcohol and leads to amnestic disorder. c. It metabolizes all psychoactive drugs. d. It explains why genetically vulnerable individuals have altered brain wave patterns. Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 11.1-34 Page Ref: 385 Topic: Alcohol Abuse and Dependence/Biological Causal Factors in the Abuse of and . 381

Dependence on Alcohol Skill: Factual Answer: a. It is the area of the brain that is activated by drugs and that produces euphoria. 11.1-35. Studies of the genetics of alcoholism a. have not provided support for the notion that a susceptibility to alcoholism can be inherited. b. are not able to determine if the tendency of alcoholism to "run in families" is a result of environmental or biological factors. c. suggest that an inherited altered sensitivity to alcohol might create a vulnerability to alcohol abuse. d. have identified the gene that causes alcoholism. Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 11.1-35 Page Ref: 385 Topic: Alcohol Abuse and Dependence/Biological Causal Factors in the Abuse of and Dependence on Alcohol Skill: Conceptual Answer: c. suggest that an inherited altered sensitivity to alcohol might create a vulnerability to alcohol abuse. 11.1-36. James has two alcoholic parents. Research suggests that his risk for alcoholism is a. nearly 100 percent. b. greater than if he had one alcoholic parent. c. no greater than if he had one alcoholic parent. d. about 10 percent higher than if he had no alcoholic parents. Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 11.1-36 Page Ref: 385 Topic: Alcohol Abuse and Dependence/Biological Causal Factors in the Abuse of and Dependence on Alcohol Skill: Applied Answer: b. greater than if he had one alcoholic parent. 11.1-37. Men who are at high risk for becoming alcoholics a. experience more pleasure when they ingest alcohol than nonalcoholic men. b. experience greater lessening of feelings of stress after alcohol consumption than nonalcoholic men. c. tend to be more impulsive than the general population. d. respond less dramatically to alcohol related-cues than nonalcoholic men. Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 11.1-37 Page Ref: 386 Topic: Alcohol Abuse and Dependence/Biological Causal Factors in the Abuse of and . 382

Dependence on Alcohol Skill: Conceptual Answer: b. experience greater lessening of feelings of stress after alcohol consumption than nonalcoholic men. 11.1-38. Which of the following men has an alcohol-risk personality? a. Tim, who is shy, anxious, and withdrawn. b. Brian, who is organized, detail-oriented, and ambitious. c. Sean, who is impulsive, risk-taking, and poor at planning. d. Art, who is frequently depressed and has a low level of self-esteem. Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 11.1-38 Page Ref: 386 Topic: Alcohol Abuse and Dependence/Biological Causal Factors in the Abuse of and Dependence on Alcohol Skill: Applied Answer: c. Sean, who is impulsive, risk-taking, and poor at planning. 11.1-39. Rates of alcoholism among Asian populations are ________ than among European peoples. This fact may be related to ________. a. higher; genetic differences in the sensitivity of the MCLP b. higher; genetic differences in the ability to metabolize alcohol c. lower; religious differences in the acceptability of alcohol d. lower; a mutant enzyme that leads to hypersensitive reactions to alcohol Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 11.1-39 Page Ref: 386 Topic: Alcohol Abuse and Dependence/Biological Causal Factors in the Abuse of and Dependence on Alcohol Skill: Conceptual Answer: d. lower; a mutant enzyme that leads to hypersensitive reactions to alcohol 11.1-40. The "alcohol flush reaction" a. is seen during alcohol withdrawal. b. produces a spike in blood pressure and body temperature. c. results from an inability to metabolize alcohol. d. might explain the reduced rate of alcoholism seen among Native American peoples. Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 11.1-40 Page Ref: 386 Topic: Alcohol Abuse and Dependence/Biological Causal Factors in the Abuse of and Dependence on Alcohol Skill: Factual Answer: c. results from an inability to metabolize alcohol. .

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a. impulsive b. vain c. dependent d. submissive Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 11.1-44 Page Ref: 387 Topic: Alcohol Abuse and Dependence/Psychosocial Causal Factors Skill: Factual Answer: a. impulsive 11.1-45. Which statement about alcohol abuse disorders and other psychological disorders is accurate? a. Since alcohol has a negative effect on neurotransmitters, it is extremely rare for people with schizophrenia to become alcohol or drug dependent. b. Since alcohol has an anti-anxiety effect, most of the people who are alcohol dependent and have another disorder suffer from generalized anxiety disorder. c. The personality disorder most often associated with alcohol abuse is antisocial personality disorder. d. The personality disorder most often associated with alcohol abuse is obsessive compulsive personality disorder. Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 11.1-45 Page Ref: 387 Topic: Alcohol Abuse and Dependence/Psychosocial Causal Factors Skill: Factual Answer: c. The personality disorder most often associated with alcohol abuse is antisocial personality disorder. 11.1-46. The individual with which of the following Axis I diagnoses is most likely to also abuse alcohol? a. Borderline personality disorder b. Depression c. Dissociative identity disorder d. Somatization disorder Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 11.1-46 Page Ref: 387 Topic: Alcohol Abuse and Dependence/Psychosocial Causal Factors Skill: Factual Answer: b. Depression 11.1-47. Rosa comes to you for treatment of her alcohol abuse. You suspect that she might have some other Axis I disorder as well. Why is it important for you to evaluate her Axis I status? a. Treating another Axis I disorder, when present along with alcohol abuse, . 385

usually clears up the excessive drinking as well. b. Her genetic liability may be much stronger if the alcohol abuse is the only Axis I disorder. c. The other disorder should be treated first. d. The co-occurrence of another mental disorder has a very significant effect on treatment outcome. Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 11.1-47 Page Ref: 387 Topic: Alcohol Abuse and Dependence/Psychosocial Causal Factors Skill: Applied Answer: d. The co-occurrence of another mental disorder has a very significant effect on treatment outcome. 11.1-48. According to the tension-reduction explanation for alcoholism, a. alcoholics drink more because they are under greater stress. b. all those who experience stress-reduction following alcohol consumption are at an increased risk for alcoholism. c. alcoholics do not get "high" when they drink, they merely experience a decrease in negative mood states. d. alcohol's ability to alleviate tension should be enhanced in those with a genetic susceptibility to alcoholism. Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 11.1-48 Page Ref: 388 Topic: Alcohol Abuse and Dependence/Psychosocial Causal Factors Skill: Conceptual Answer: b. all those who experience stress-reduction following alcohol consumption are at an increased risk for alcoholism. 11.1-49. The tension-reduction model of alcoholism a. does not explain why some excessive drinkers are able to maintain control over their drinking while others are not. b. suggests that alcoholism is environmentally determined. c. proposes that alcoholism is an incurable disease. d. provides an explanation for the role that personality traits play in the development of alcohol abuse. Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 11.1-49 Page Ref: 388 Topic: Alcohol Abuse and Dependence/Psychosocial Causal Factors Skill: Conceptual Answer: a. does not explain why some excessive drinkers are able to maintain control over their drinking while others are not. 11.1-50. The reciprocal influence model of alcohol use suggests that .

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into treatment? a. The availability of alcohol b. The detoxification process c. Overcoming denial d. Finding a suitable treatment program Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 11.1-60 Page Ref: 391 Topic: Alcohol Abuse and Dependence/Treatment of Alcohol-Related Disorders Skill: Conceptual Answer: c. Overcoming denial 11.1-61. Why might opiate antagonists be used in the treatment of alcoholism? a. To minimize withdrawal b. To minimize cravings c. To make alcohol aversive d. To prevent alcohol from acting on the brain's reward system Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 11.1-61 Page Ref: 391 Topic: Alcohol Abuse and Dependence/Treatment of Alcohol-Related Disorders Skill: Factual Answer: b. To minimize cravings 11.1-62. What complicates the use of Antabuse in the treatment of alcoholism? a. While it lessens cravings, it does nothing to improve negative mood states. b. There is a risk of dependence. c. It has to be administered intravenously. d. Exposure to all alcohol must be avoided. Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 11.1-62 Page Ref: 391 Topic: Alcohol Abuse and Dependence/Treatment of Alcohol-Related Disorders Skill: Factual Answer: d. Exposure to all alcohol must be avoided. 11.1-63. Randy has been dependent on alcohol for at least ten years. Drinking has ruined his marriage, his occupational standing, and his health. If a friend told Randy that he needed to enter treatment, and Randy responded the way most alcohol dependent people do, he would probably say a. "Alcohol is my enemy but I don't think I am strong enough to combat it." b. "I have an addictive personality and without help, I will never overcome my addiction." c. "You have a very good point; I need to do some serious thinking about getting treatment." d. "Who do you think you are attacking me? You are the one with the problem." .

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Answer: d. involves pairing alcohol with something unpleasant like electric shock. 11.1-67. Controlled drinking - teaching alcoholics to drink in moderation a. has been generally accepted as a useful treatment. b. seems to work for some people with less severe alcoholism. c. works better than complete abstinence. d. seems to work well for all types of alcoholics. Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 11.1-67 Page Ref: 393 Topic: Alcohol Abuse and Dependence/Treatment of Alcohol-Related Disorders Skill: Factual Answer: b. seems to work for some people with less severe alcoholism. 11.1-68. "I am a person who has an affliction-I cannot drink like social drinkers. Spiritual change may help me in recovering from my addiction, but I will be an alcoholic for life." The person who said this would feel most comfortable in ________. a. relapse prevention b. Alcoholics Anonymous c. aversive conditioning treatment d. a replacement program Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 11.1-68 Page Ref: 393 Topic: Alcohol Abuse and Dependence/Treatment of Alcohol-Related Disorders Skill: Applied Answer: b. Alcoholics Anonymous 11.1-69. In contrast to other treatment programs, Alcoholics Anonymous a. offers both group and one-on-one support. b. is successful, but only with severe alcoholics who have "hit bottom." c. uses primarily psychodynamic interventions, although advocates of AA would disagree. d. has a low dropout rate. Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 11.1-69 Page Ref: 393 Topic: Alcohol Abuse and Dependence/Treatment of Alcohol-Related Disorders Skill: Factual Answer: a. offers both group and one-on-one support. 11.1-70. Which statement about Project MATCH is accurate? a. It showed that matching a client's personality to a form of treatment makes no .

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difference. b. It proved that treatment based on Alcoholics Anonymous is superior to other forms of treatment. c. It showed that treatments only work when they are carefully matched with the personality profiles of the clients in them. d. It proved that therapists must establish warm relationships with their clients in order for therapy to be effective. Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 11.1-70 Page Ref: 394 Topic: Alcohol Abuse and Dependence/Treatment of Alcohol-Related Disorders Skill: Factual Answer: a. It showed that matching a client's personality to a form of treatment makes no difference. 11.1-71. Which type of treatment for alcoholism has been found to be most effective? a. Inpatient treatment b. Outpatient treatment c. Twelve-step programs d. All were about equal Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 11.1-71 Page Ref: 394 Topic: Alcohol Abuse and Dependence/Treatment of Alcohol-Related Disorders Skill: Factual Answer: d. All were about equal 11.1-72. The abstinence violation effect is a. the relapse rate percentage used in treatment outcome studies of addicts. b. the effect that physiologically addicting drugs have in making continued abstinence difficult. c. the tendency of an abstainer to relapse completely after a minor transgression. d. the Alcoholics Anonymous phrase for relapsing. Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 11.1-72 Page Ref: 395 Topic: Alcohol Abuse and Dependence/Treatment of Alcohol-Related Disorders Skill: Factual Answer: c. the tendency of an abstainer to relapse completely after a minor transgression. 11.1-73. In what type of treatment are clients taught to recognize situations that are .

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Topic: Drug Abuse and Dependence Skill: Conceptual Answer: d. Many people do not seek help. 11.1-77. Which of the following is both a stimulant and a hallucinogen? a. Amphetamine b. Cocaine c. Ecstasy d. Mescaline Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 11.1-77 Page Ref: 404-405 Topic: Drug Abuse and Dependence/Ecstasy Skill: Factual Answer: c. Ecstasy 11.1-78. Which of the following drugs is MDMA structurally similar to? a. Methamphetamine and LSD b. Cocaine and mescaline c. Methamphetamine and mescaline d. Cocaine and LSD Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 11.1-78 Page Ref: 404-405 Topic: Drug Abuse and Dependence/Ecstasy Skill: Factual Answer: c. Methamphetamine and mescaline 11.1-79. Drug abuse and dependence are most common in what age group and in what type of community? a. Childhood; rural communities b. Adolescence and young adulthood; economically depressed communities c. Middle age; affluent suburban communities d. Adolescence and young adulthood; affluent suburban communities Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 11.1-79 Page Ref: 396 Topic: Drug Abuse and Dependence Skill: Factual Answer: b. adolescence and young adulthood; economically depressed communities 11.1-80. Opium and heroin a. were originally used by physicians as pain relievers. b. have always been two of the most abused illegal drugs. c. induce euphoria but do not reduce pain. d. control pain only if they are used to cause unconsciousness. .

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Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 11.1-80 Page Ref: 401 Topic: Drug Abuse and Dependence/Opium and Its Derivatives (Narcotics) Skill: Factual Answer: a. were originally used by physicians as pain relievers. 11.1-81. In 2005, which of the following accounted for 10 percent of all drug-related emergency room admissions? a. Cocaine b. Ecstasy c. Barbiturates d. Heroin Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 11.1-81 Page Ref: 397 Topic: Drug Abuse and Dependence/Opium and Its Derivatives (Narcotics) Skill: Factual Answer: d. Heroin 11.1-82. Opium and its derivatives a. typically take several months to produce physiological cravings. b. cause withdrawal symptoms within approximately 8 hours of the last dose. c. always cause near fatal withdrawal symptoms. d. cause amnesia with long-term use. Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 11.1-82 Page Ref: 397 Topic: Drug Abuse and Dependence/Opium and Its Derivatives (Narcotics) Skill: Factual Answer: b. cause withdrawal symptoms within approximately 8 hours of the last dose. 11.1-83. Which of the following makes treatment of dependence on heroin especially challenging? a. The severity of the withdrawal b. The likely involvement of the user in a drug-using subculture c. The lack of a means of minimizing cravings d. The high probability that the user is also dependent on other drugs Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 11.1-83 Page Ref: 398 Topic: Drug Abuse and Dependence/Opium and Its Derivatives (Narcotics) Skill: Conceptual Answer: b. The likely involvement of the user in a drug-using subculture 11.1-84. The main reason addicts gave for using heroin was .

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a. pleasure. b. pain reduction. c. depression. d. mental illness. Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 11.1-84 Page Ref: 398 Topic: Drug Abuse and Dependence/Opium and Its Derivatives (Narcotics) Skill: Factual Answer: a. pleasure. 11.1-85. Endorphins a. have been found to play a role in ending drug use. b. are opium-like substances produced by the body. c. are opium-like substances created synthetically to replace heroin. d. are overproduced in the brains of addicts. Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 11.1-85 Page Ref: 399 Topic: Drug Abuse and Dependence/Opium and Its Derivatives (Narcotics) Skill: Factual Answer: b. are opium-like substances produced by the body. 11.1-86. The use of methadone in the treatment of heroin dependence is comparable to a. using naltrexone to treat alcoholism. b. using Antabuse to treat alcoholism. c. using a nicotine patch to aid in smoking cessation. d. using antidepressants as an aid to smoking cessation. Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 11.1-86 Page Ref: 399 Topic: Drug Abuse and Dependence/Opium and Its Derivatives (Narcotics) Skill: Conceptual Answer: c. using a nicotine patch to aid in smoking cessation. 11.1-87. Tina has been using cocaine for many months. She decides to stop. She can expect a. to have no withdrawal symptoms. b. to have a strong psychological need for the drug but no withdrawal symptoms. c. to have increased heart rate, memory problems, and possibly death. d. to have depression, fatigue, disturbed sleep, and increased dreaming. Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 11.1-87 Page Ref: 400 Topic: Drug Abuse and Dependence/Cocaine and Amphetamines (Stimulants) .

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Skill: Applied Answer: d. to have depression, fatigue, disturbed sleep, and increased dreaming. 11.1-88. "Crack" is a form of a. amphetamine. b. cocaine. c. ecstasy. d. methamphetamine. Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 11.1-88 Page Ref: 400 Topic: Drug Abuse and Dependence/Cocaine and Amphetamines (Stimulants) Skill: Factual Answer: b. cocaine. 11.1-89. Which statement about crack cocaine use is accurate? a. Because crack cocaine is inexpensive, users do not have the life problems seen in other addicted populations. b. Chronic users develop sexual dysfunctions and a disinterest in sex. c. Fetal crack syndrome is as distinct and damaging as fetal alcohol syndrome. d. Because crack cocaine is associated with passivity and depression, chronic users are less likely to die a violent death than other addicted populations. Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 11.1-89 Page Ref: 400 Topic: Drug Abuse and Dependence/Cocaine and Amphetamines (Stimulants) Skill: Factual Answer: b. Chronic users develop sexual dysfunctions and a disinterest in sex. 11.1-90. Children of mothers who use crack a. are likely to have fetal crack syndrome. b. usually have no physical or mental problems. c. are at risk for being mistreated by their mothers. d. are at higher risk for anxiety disorders and ADHD. Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 11.1-90 Page Ref: 401 Topic: Drug Abuse and Dependence/Cocaine and Amphetamines (Stimulants) Skill: Factual Answer: c. are at risk for being mistreated by their mothers. 11.1-91. Benzedrine is a(n) a. amphetamine. b. appetite stimulant. c. narcotic. d. cough suppressant. .

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Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 11.1-91 Page Ref: 401 Topic: Drug Abuse and Dependence/Cocaine and Amphetamines (Stimulants) Skill: Factual Answer: a. amphetamine. 11.1-92. Today physicians occasionally prescribe amphetamines for which of the following reasons? a. Weight gain. b. Staying awake, such as to drive or study. c. Treating narcolepsy. d. Treating depression in children. Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 11.1-92 Page Ref: 401 Topic: Drug Abuse and Dependence/Cocaine and Amphetamines (Stimulants) Skill: Factual Answer: c. Treating narcolepsy. 11.1-93. Amphetamine psychosis resembles a. acute hypertension. b. Korsakoff's syndrome. c. paranoid schizophrenia. d. borderline personality disorder. Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 11.1-93 Page Ref: 402 Topic: Drug Abuse and Dependence/Cocaine and Amphetamines (Stimulants) Skill: Factual Answer: c. paranoid schizophrenia. 11.1-94. Which of the following has legitimate medical uses, but is associated with both physiological and psychological dependence and lethal overdoses? a. Amphetamine b. Barbiturates c. Heroin d. LSD Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 11.1-94 Page Ref: 403 Topic: Drug Abuse and Dependence/Barbiturates (Sedatives) Skill: Factual Answer: b. Barbiturates 11.1-95. Which of the following is most likely to be used to produce sleep? .

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Topic: Drug Abuse and Dependence/Barbiturates (Sedatives) Skill: Factual Answer: b. is more dangerous and long-lasting than most drugs. 11.1-99. Both alcohol and barbiturate withdrawal a. usually last several months. b. are purely psychological. c. are far less serious than opiate withdrawal. d. can be minimized by administering another drug. Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 11.1-99 Page Ref: 404 Topic: Drug Abuse and Dependence/Barbiturates (Sedatives) Skill: Factual Answer: d. can be minimized by administering another drug. 11.1-100. The drug that can create a state most like psychosis is a. amphetamine. b. LSD. c. heroin. d. marijuana. Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 11.1-100 Page Ref: 404 Topic: Drug Abuse and Dependence/ Hallucinogens: LSD and Related Drugs Skill: Conceptual Answer: b. LSD. 11.1-101. An involuntary reoccurrence of perceptual distortions can occur weeks or months after taking a particular drug. The phenomenon is called ________; the drug is called ________. a. amphetamine psychosis; amphetamine b. a flashback; LSD c. a rush; LSD d. a blackout; alcohol Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 11.1-101 Page Ref: 404 Topic: Drug Abuse and Dependence/Hallucinogens: LSD and Related Drugs Skill: Factual Answer: b. a flashback; LSD 11.1-102. Brendan has been using marijuana daily for more than six years. If he stops using the drug, we may expect a. withdrawal-like symptoms such as nervousness and changes in sleeping and eating. .

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b. a period of extreme depression and lethargy, but no physiological symptoms. c. a potentially lethal withdrawal phase. d. slowed reaction times, increased heart rate, and memory dysfunction. Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 11.1-102 Page Ref: 406 Topic: Drug Abuse and Dependence/Marijuana Skill: Applied Answer: a. withdrawal-like symptoms such as nervousness and changes in sleeping and eating. 11.1-103. “Spice,” “K2,” and “Blaze” are names for ________________. a. MDMA b. LSD c. Synthetic marijuana d. Cannabis Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 11.1-103 Page Ref: 408 Topic: Drug Abuse and Dependence/Marijuana Skill: Applied Answer: c. Synthetic marijuana Fill-in-the-Blank Questions 11.2-1. Substance abuse usually involves an excessive use of a substance, while __________ usually involves a marked physiological need for the substance. Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 11.2-1 Page Ref: 378 Topic: Substance-Related Disorders Skill: Factual Answer: substance dependence 11.2-2. An alcohol-related psychosis that was previously called Korsakoff's syndrome is __________ . Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 11.2-2 Page Ref: 384 Topic: Alcohol Abuse and Dependence/The Clinical Picture of Alcohol Abuse and Dependence Skill: Factual Answer: alcohol amnestic disorder 11.2-3. The __________ is the center of psychoactive drug activation in the brain. Difficulty: 1 .

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excitatory neurotransmitter, glutamate, which slows brain activity. The effect is that it impairs learning, judgment, and self-control. At higher levels coordination, speech, and vision are impaired. Eventually, a person passes out. If he or she does not, at concentrations above 0.55 percent, alcohol poisoning is fatal. 11.3-3. Nutritional deficiencies are common in alcoholics. Provide two different reasons for this. Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 11.3-3 Page Ref: 383 Topic: Alcohol Abuse and Dependence/The Clinical Picture of Alcohol Abuse and Dependence Skill: Applied Answer: Alcohol is high in calories, but has no real nutritional value. Thus, the alcoholic may not eat properly. Alcohol also compromises the body's ability to use ingested nutrients, so even if food high in nutritional value is ingested, the nutrients will not be fully available to the body. 11.3-4. What causes alcohol amnestic disorder? Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 11.3-4 Page Ref: 384 Topic: Alcohol Abuse and Dependence/The Clinical Picture of Alcohol Abuse and Dependence Skill: Factual Answer: Alcohol amnestic disorder, also known as Korsakoff's syndrome, is a result of a lack of vitamin B (thiamine). 11.3-5. How do substances such as alcohol and cocaine have an overpowering hold on people, sometimes after only a few uses? Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 11.3-5 Page Ref: 385 Topic: Alcohol Abuse and Dependence/Biological Causal Factors in the Abuse of and Dependence on Alcohol Skill: Conceptual Answer: 1. Ability to activate areas of pleasure in the brain. 2. People's biological makeup, such as genes, and their environmental influences make them more susceptible. 11.3-6. What factors might be inherited that put one at greater risk for developing alcoholism? Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 11.3-6 Page Ref: 385 Topic: Alcohol Abuse and Dependence/Biological Causal Factors in the .

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Abuse of and Dependence on Alcohol Skill: Factual Answer: It has been demonstrated that personality variables such as impulsiveness and emotional instability might be associated with a greater likelihood of developing alcoholism. Physiological differences in responses to alcohol have also been seen in prealcoholic men with a family history of alcoholism. It may be that those who are vulnerable to alcoholism derive more pleasure from alcohol use and/or may have a larger conditioned response to alcohol-related cues. 11.3-7. Why does the tension reduction hypothesis fail to explain the development of alcohol dependence? Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 11.3-7 Page Ref: 388 Topic: Alcohol Abuse and Dependence/Psychosocial Causal Factors Skill: Applied Answer: If the sole explanation for the development of alcoholism could be accounted for by the ability of alcohol to alleviate stress, the incidence of alcoholism would be much higher than it is. 11.3-8. What evidence is there that cultural attitudes play a role in the development of alcohol abuse? Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 11.3-8 Page Ref: 390 Topic: Alcohol Abuse and Dependence/Sociocultural Factors Skill: Conceptual Answer: Cultural factors can either decrease or increase the likelihood of alcohol abuse. Muslims and Mormons prohibit alcohol use, and Orthodox Jews limit its use to religious rituals. All three groups have very low rates of alcoholism. In Europe, where half the alcohol in the world is consumed, alcohol abuse is a big problem. France has the highest per capita alcohol consumption and death rate from cirrhosis. 11.3-9. Name and describe the effects of two medications used in the treatment of alcohol dependence. Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 11.3-9 Page Ref: 391 Topic: Alcohol Abuse and Dependence/Treatment of Alcohol-Related Disorders Skill: Factual Answer: Disulfiram (Antabuse): This drug deters drinking because it causes violent vomiting if a person drinks after having it in the system. Naltrexone: This opiate antagonist helps reduce the craving for alcohol and lowers the incentive to drink. 11.3-10. What is the abstinence violation effect? .

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Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 11.3-10 Page Ref: 395 Topic: Alcohol Abuse and Dependence/Treatment of Alcohol-Related Disorders Skill: Conceptual Answer: Just as when one cheats on a diet there may be a tendency to engage in a binge, the same is often seen when the abstinent alcoholic slips. A single drink, a violation of abstinence, is likely to result in a binge, and a loss of many gains achieved in treatment as the violation of abstinence is viewed as a sign of failure. 11.3-11. Briefly characterize the personality of the typical compulsive gambler. Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 11.3-11 Page Ref: 410 Topic: Drug Abuse and Dependence/Stimulants: Pathological Gambling Skill: Applied Answer: He or she is immature, rebellious, unconventional, perhaps somewhat psychopathic, unrealistic, sensation seeking, and makes extensive use of rationalizations. He or she is probably experiencing difficulty at home and at work. This person has a strong need for adulation and recognition. Certain ethnic groups, including Southeast Asians, are at higher risk. Essay Questions 11.4-1. Identify and describe the disorders that an "addict" might be diagnosed with according to the DSM-IV-TR. Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 11.4-1 Page Ref: 379 Topic: Substance-Related Disorders Skill: Factual Answer: While the DSM-IV-TR does not include diagnoses of addict or alcoholic, there are two types of disorders that an "addict" might be diagnosed with based on his or her substance use. Substance abuse involves pathological use of a substance resulting in potentially hazardous behavior, or in continued use despite a persistent social, psychological, occupational, or health problem. Substance dependence is a more serious problem with substance use and may be characterized by evidence of physiological dependence. When physiological dependence has developed, tolerance and/or withdrawal are seen. Other features of substance dependence include taking larger amounts of the substance than intended, having an inability to cut down use, spending more time on drug-related activities and less on important social and occupational activities, and continued use despite knowledge of physical of psychological problems caused by the drug. GRADING RUBRIC - 2 points for identifying the disorders, 2 points for noting that dependence is more serious, 2 points for identifying that physiological dependence is seen in substance dependence, 2 points for indicating that addict is not in the DSM = 8 .

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total. 11.4-2. What do all abused substances have in common? What are some inherited factors that might lead to an increased vulnerability to substance abuse? Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 11.4-2 Page Ref: 384-385 Topic: Alcohol Abuse and Dependence/Biological Causal Factors in the Abuse of and Dependence on Alcohol Skill: Factual Answer: It would be expected that abused substances would share some common effects on the brain, and there is evidence of this. It appears that drugs such as alcohol, cocaine, and opium all act on a system in the brain that is involved in pleasure. Thus, these drugs act on a system in the brain that normally serves to reward behaviors that are beneficial. While psychoactive drugs may have similar effects in the brain of everyone, there is evidence that those with a genetic predisposition for substance abuse may show an altered response to drugs. Males who are genetically predisposed to develop alcoholism, for example, appear to feel greater stress reduction than others when they drink alcohol and show other physiological differences in how they respond to alcohol. It is believed that these differences can explain the observed role of genes in the development of substance use disorders. Altered drug responsiveness, as well as personality traits, may be inherited and result in a greater risk of substance abuse and dependence. GRADING RUBRIC - 10 points total - 4 points for explanation of reward system involvement, 3 points for each of two inherited factors that increase vulnerability. 11.4-3. What is the evidence for and against genetics in alcoholism? Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 12.4-3 Page Ref: 385-386 Topic: Alcohol Abuse and Dependence/Biological Causal Factors in the Abuse of and Dependence on Alcohol Skill: Factual Answer: Having one or two parents with alcoholism increases the risk of a child also having it. Adopted children whose biological parent had alcoholism had higher risk than if their biological parent did not have alcoholism, even if their adoptive parent did. Differences have been found in pre-alcoholic men - men with alcoholic parents who are not yet alcoholic - such as different physiological reactions to alcohol and greater conditioned response to alcohol cues. Certain ethnic groups have abnormal physiological reactions to alcohol that seem to make them more or less likely to develop alcoholism. However, genetics cannot fully explain the patterns and changes in alcoholism. Most children of alcoholics do not become alcoholic, regardless of whether they were raised by their parents. Some studies have found no differences in the children of alcoholics and the children of non-alcoholics. GRADING RUBRIC: 10 points, 5 for evidence for and 5 against. 11.4-4. Describe two psychosocial causal factors in the development of alcohol abuse .

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and dependence. Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 11.4-4 Page Ref: 387-390 Topic: Alcohol Abuse and Dependence/Psychosocial Causal Factors Skill: Factual Answer: Two of: 1. Failures in parental guidance - alcoholic parents model the behavior, provide limited guidance and training. 2. Psychological vulnerability – emotionally immature, expecting a lot of the world, needing lots of praise, low frustration tolerance, impulsivity, and feeling inadequate to fulfill expected gender roles seem to describe an alcoholic personality. These people have higher risk of developing alcoholism. Also the presence of antisocial personality disorder increases risk. 3. Stress and tension reduction can reinforce drinking behavior. 4. Expectations of social success - the reciprocal influence model - can increase risk. 5. Relationship problems can increase drinking. GRADING RUBRIC: 10 points, 5 for each causal factor.

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TOTAL ASSESSMENT GUIDE

Chapter 12 Sexual Variants, Abuse, and Dysfunctions

Topic

Sociocultural Influences on Sexual Practices and Standards Sexual and Gender Variants (419)

Sexual Abuse (431)

Sexual Dysfunctions (441)

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Degeneracy and Abstinence Theory Skill: Applied Answer: c. Circumcision without anesthesia 12.1-11. Kellogg's cornflakes were designed to be anti-masturbation food because it was believed that a. eating meat increased sexual desire. b. the amount of time it took to eat them would help distract people from sexual interests. c. the effort it took to eat them would make people too tired to be interested in sex. d. cereals and grains caused impotence. Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 12.1-11 Page Ref: 416 Topic: Sociocultural Influences on Sexual Practices and Standards/Case 1: Degeneracy and Abstinence Theory Skill: Factual Answer: a. eating meat increased sexual desire. 12.1-12. It was once believed that masturbation caused a. infertility. b. insanity. c. narcissism. d. schizophrenia. Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 12.1-12 Page Ref: 416 Topic: Sociocultural Influences on Sexual Practices and Standards/Case 1: Degeneracy and Abstinence Theory Skill: Factual Answer: b. insanity. 12.1-13. Which of the following is a true statement about attitudes in the United States about masturbation? a. Masturbation is a universally accepted way of satisfying sexual desire. b. Masturbation is no longer viewed as a disordered behavior, but public discussion of it may be actively discouraged. c. A discussion of masturbation is a recommended element of all sex education courses. d. Masturbation is openly discussed in most community settings. Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 12.1-13 Page Ref: 416 Topic: Sociocultural Influences on Sexual Practices and Standards/Case 1: Degeneracy and Abstinence Theory .

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Skill: Conceptual Answer: b. Masturbation is no longer viewed as a disordered behavior, but public discussion of it may be actively discouraged. 12.1-14. Why is ritualized homosexuality practiced in Sambia? a. Women are viewed as dirty. b. Heterosexual intercourse is only acceptable between married partners. c. Few adults are exclusively heterosexual. d. It permits semen conservation. Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 12.1-14 Page Ref: 417 Topic: Sociocultural Influences on Sexual Practices and Standards/Case 2: Ritualized Homosexuality Melanesia Skill: Factual Answer: d. It permits semen conservation. 12.1-15. The beliefs about homosexuality among the Sambi tribe illustrate a. that such behavior is considered abnormal in all cultures. b. that cultures in developing nations are more accepting of sexual nonconformists than other cultures. c. that classification of sexual practices as abnormal is strongly influenced by culture. d. that there really is no such thing as abnormal sexual behavior. Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 12.1-15 Page Ref: 417 Topic: Sociocultural Influences on Sexual Practices and Standards/Case 2: Ritualized Homosexuality Melanesia Skill: Conceptual Answer: c. that classification of sexual practices as abnormal is strongly influenced by culture. 12.1-16. Freud a. viewed homosexuality as a disease that could be easily treated. b. was much more accepting of homosexuality than his contemporaries. c. believed that homosexuals were really heterosexuals who were traumatized by their own sexual desires. d. thought homosexuality developed as a result of early sexual trauma. Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 12.1-16 Page Ref: 417 Topic: Sociocultural Influences on Sexual Practices and Standards/Homosexuality and American Psychiatry Skill: Factual Answer: b. was much more accepting of homosexuality than his contemporaries. .

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12.1-17. Among psychoanalysts in the 1930s and 1940s, homosexuality was first seen as ________ but later was seen as ________. a. a form of criminal behavior; defense against heterosexual urges b. a severe form of psychological disability; a normal variant of sexual behavior c. a result of highly pathological parent-child relationships; a conscious effort to gain attention d. a variation of sexual function; a pathological escape from heterosexuality Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 12.1-17 Page Ref: 418 Topic: Sociocultural Influences on Sexual Practices and Standards/Homosexuality and American Psychiatry Skill: Conceptual Answer: d. a variation of sexual function; a pathological escape from heterosexuality 12.1-18. One of the reasons the Kinsey report is noteworthy is that it a. revealed that homosexuality was much more common than expected. b. established that homosexuals were psychologically normal. c. redefined sexuality. d. lead to the immediate removal of homosexuality from the DSM. Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 12.1-18 Page Ref: 418 Topic: Sociocultural Influences on Sexual Practices and Standards/Homosexuality and American Psychiatry Skill: Factual Answer: a. revealed that homosexuality was much more common than expected. 12.1-19. The decision by APA to remove homosexuality from the DSM a. was later challenged and overturned. b. was based on research and science. c. was based on a vote by mental health professionals. d.was based on research about the lack of treatment. Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 12.1-19 Page Ref: 418 Topic: Sociocultural Influences on Sexual Practices and Standards/Homosexuality and American Psychiatry Skill: Factual Answer: c. was based on a vote by mental health professionals. 12.1-20. The current most influential model of the cause of sexual orientation is a. that homosexual people had domineering mothers and absent or withdrawn fathers. b. that homosexual people learned their behaviors through classical conditioning. .

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c. that homosexual people were exposed to early hormonal influences that were more typical of the opposite gender. d. that homosexual people were reinforced for cross-gender behaviors. Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 12.1-20 Page Ref: 418 Topic: Sociocultural Influences on Sexual Practices and Standards/Developments in Thinking Skill: Factual Answer: c. that homosexual people were exposed to early hormonal influences that were more typical of the opposite gender. 12.1-21. What is a paraphilia? a. An abnormal level of sexual desire and behavior, whether homosexual or heterosexual. b. An impairment in either the desire for sexual gratification or a dysfunction in achieving it. c. A recurrent and distressing pattern of excluding all sexual behaviors except for masturbation. d. Persistent sexual behavior patterns in which unusual objects or situations are required for sexual satisfaction. Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 12.1-21 Page Ref: 419 Topic: Sexual and Gender Variants/The Paraphilias Skill: Factual Answer: d. Persistent sexual behavior patterns in which unusual objects or situations are required for sexual satisfaction. 12.1-22. To be diagnosed with a paraphilia, a person a. must have acted on the sexual fantasies. b. must cause harm to another person. c. must have distress or impairment. d. may not have to have distress or impairment. Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 12.1-22 Page Ref: 419 Topic: Sexual and Gender Variants/The Paraphilias Skill: Factual Answer: a. must have acted on the sexual fantasies. 12.1-23. Julia has a shoe fetish - she is not able to enjoy sex unless her partner is wearing her shoes. She needs to be touching the shoes in order to achieve sexual gratification. She becomes aroused by the sight of her own shoes. What is unique about Julia's case of shoe fetishism? a. Most fetishes involve animate objects. .

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12.1-34. Money and others have suggested that men are more vulnerable to paraphilias because a. men are more easily aroused than women. b. developing an attachment to an inanimate object is just a reflection of the male tendency to objectify women. c. lasting maternal conflicts leave men unable to develop healthy sexual relationships with women. d. sexual arousal in men is more visually based than the sexual arousal of women. Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 12.1-34 Page Ref: 426 Topic: Sexual and Gender Variants/Causal Factors and Treatments for Paraphilias Skill: Factual Answer: d. sexual arousal in men is more visually based than the sexual arousal of women. 12.1-35. Cross-gender identification is characteristic of a. transvestic fetishism. b. exhibitionism. c. frotteurism. d. gender identity disorder. Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 12.1-35 Page Ref: 427 Topic: Sexual and Gender Variants/Gender Identity Disorders Skill: Factual Answer: d. gender identity disorder. 12.1-36. One's sense of maleness or femaleness is called a. gender identity. b. gender role. c. gender orientation. d. gender preference. Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 12.1-36 Page Ref: 427 Topic: Sexual and Gender Variants/Gender Identity Disorders Skill: Factual Answer: a. gender identity. 12.1-37. Martin has always felt he was really a girl. He dressed in girl's clothing as a child and still wants to be a girl. He is sure a mistake was made and that he is inhabiting the wrong sexed body. Martin's symptoms suggest a diagnosis of a. gender identity disorder. b. gender dysphoria. c. transvestic fetishism. .

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c. occur near where the rapist lives. d. occur on impulse. Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 12.1-72 Page Ref: 436 Topic: Sexual Abuse/Rape Skill: Factual Answer: c. occur near where the rapist lives. 12.1-73. Post-traumatic stress disorder, when caused by a rape, a. is now called acute stress syndrome. b. only occurs when the rapist is unknown to the victim. c. is often associated with severe sexual symptoms. d. is more severe when a woman knows her attacker. Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 12.1-73 Page Ref: 437 Topic: Sexual Abuse/Rape Skill: Factual Answer: c. is often associated with severe sexual symptoms. 12.1-74. Males who have been raped a. show similar long-term psychological distress as women do. b. show less long-term psychological distress than women. c. show different long-term psychological symptoms than women. d. never report it. Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 12.1-74 Page Ref: 437 Topic: Sexual Abuse/Rape Skill: Factual Answer: a. show similar long-term psychological distress as women do. 12.1-75. "Victim-precipitated rape" a. is what we commonly refer to as "date rape." b. is a concept consistent with the view of rape as a sexually motivated act. c. involves no true victim. d. does not have any lasting psychological impact. Difficulty: 3 Question ID: 12.1-75 Page Ref: 437 Topic: Sexual Abuse/Rape Skill: Conceptual Answer: b. is a concept consistent with the view of rape as a sexually motivated act. 12.1-76. Rape shield laws .

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a. limit the amount of information about the defendant's past crimes that can be used in court. b. limit the amount of information that can be used in court about the mental health status of the defendant. c. limit the amount of information about a victim's past sexual history that can be used in court. d. are no longer used. Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 12.1-76 Page Ref: 437 Topic: Sexual Abuse/Rape Skill: Factual Answer: c. limit the amount of information about a victim's past sexual history that can be used in court. 12.1-77. “Victim-precipitated rape” is a. more common today than in previous decades. b. less common today than in previous decades. c. a concept often used in the past by defense attorneys. d.an experimentally established phenomenon. Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 12.1-77 Page Ref: 437 Topic: Sexual Abuse/Rape Skill: Conceptual Answer: c. a concept often used in the past by defense attorneys. 12.1-78. Ted is a rapist. If he is typical of most convicted rapists, he a. has never committed a crime before. b. is under 25 and has a prior criminal record. c. is well-educated, charming, and middle-class. d. was a close friend or lover of the rape victim. Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 12.1-78 Page Ref: 437 Topic: Sexual Abuse/Rape Skill: Applied Answer: b. is under 25 and has a prior criminal record. 12.1-79. The most common personality characteristic of rapists is a. sexual sadism. b. impulsivity. c. empathy. d. extraversion. Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 12.1-79 .

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c. sadists. d. exhibitionists. Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 12.1-83 Page Ref: 440 Topic: Sexual Abuse/Treatment and Recidivism of Sex Offenders Skill: Conceptual Answer: b. rapists. 12.1-84. Both surgical and chemical castration a. lower testosterone levels. b. eliminate inappropriate impulses. c. involve the administration of antiandrogen steroid hormones. d. make recidivism impossible. Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 12.1-84 Page Ref: 440 Topic: Sexual Abuse/Treatment and Recidivism of Sex Offenders Skill: Factual Answer: a. lower testosterone levels. 12.1-85. What do the drugs lupron and Depo-Provera have in common? a. They are medications used for men with erectile dysfunction. b. They are the only drugs proven to increase sexual desire. c. They are drugs used to modify the feelings and thoughts of transsexuals. d. They are drugs used to chemically castrate sex offenders. Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 12.1-85 Page Ref: 440 Topic: Sexual Abuse/Treatment and Recidivism of Sex Offenders Skill: Factual Answer: d. They are drugs used to chemically castrate sex offenders. 12.1-86. What is the single greatest flaw in the studies designed to find effective treatments for sex offenders? a. The lack of female subjects b. The variability of the offenses committed c. The inability to conduct follow-up assessments d. The lack of randomly assigned controls Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 12.1-86 Page Ref: 441 Topic: Sexual Abuse/Treatment and Recidivism of Sex Offenders Skill: Factual Answer: d. The lack of randomly assigned controls .

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12.1-87. Sexual dysfunctions a. are only diagnosed when the cause is psychological maladjustment. b. only occur in heterosexual couples. c. rarely affect the enjoyment of sex for the two parties in the relationship. d. involve the impairment of either the desire for sexual gratification or the ability to achieve it. Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 12.1-87 Page Ref: 441 Topic: Sexual Dysfunctions Skill: Factual Answer: d. involve the impairment of either the desire for sexual gratification or the ability to achieve it. 12.1-88. During which phase of the sexual response is there a characteristic sense of wellbeing and relaxation? a. Desire b. Orgasm c. Excitement d. Resolution Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 12.1-88 Page Ref: 442 Topic: Sexual Dysfunctions Skill: Factual Answer: d. resolution 12.1-89. Research suggesting sexual dysfunctions are common has been shown to be a. most likely accurate. b. most likely an underestimate because many people were too embarrassed to admit problems. c. most likely an overestimate because researchers didn't ask about distress or impairment. d. most likely an overestimate because most people exaggerated their problems due to discomfort. Difficulty: 3 Question ID: 12.1-89 Page Ref: 442 Topic: Sexual Dysfunctions Skill: Factual Answer: a. most likely accurate. 12.1-90. Which of the following statements about hypoactive sexual desire disorder is true? a. Men with hypoactive sexual desire disorder are impotent. b. Only women develop hypoactive sexual desire disorder. .

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Chapter 13: Schizophrenia and Other Psychotic Disorders

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Topic: Schizophrenia/Subtypes of Schizophrenia Skill: Applied Answer: b. Peter appears to feel no emotion and tends to make odd facial expressions and movements. 13.1-29. Which of the following statements is correct about proposed changes for the diagnosis of schizophrenia in the DSM-5? a. Schizophrenia will not be included in the DSM-5 b. Subtypes of schizophrenia will be removed but the diagnosis of schizophrenia will remain c. Only the paranoid subtype will remain d. Only the catatonic subtype will remain Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 13.1-29 Page Ref: 460 Topic: Schizophrenia/Subtypes of Schizophrenia Skill: Applied Answer: b. Subtypes of schizophrenia will be removed but the diagnosis of schizophrenia will remain 13.1-30. Moira is schizophrenic. She giggles a lot, acts silly, and talks "baby talk." She experiences frequent auditory hallucinations and bizarre delusions. Moira most likely belongs to the ________ subtype of schizophrenia. a. disorganized b. undifferentiated c. residual d. catatonic Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 13.1-30 Page Ref: 460 Topic: Schizophrenia/Subtypes of Schizophrenia Skill: Applied Answer: a. disorganized 13.1-31. Patients in a catatonic stupor a. are highly suggestible. b. experience overwhelming hallucinations. c. exhibit both echopraxia and echolalia. d.resist efforts to change their position. Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 13.1-31 Page Ref: 460 Topic: Schizophrenia/Subtypes of Schizophrenia Skill: Factual Answer: d. resist efforts to change their position. .

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13.1-32. DeJuan is highly suggestible and automatically obeys the commands of his brother. He sometimes stands in the same strange posture for hours despite his hands and feet becoming swollen due to immobility. Which subtype of schizophrenia does this best illustrate? a. Catatonic b. Disorganized c. Undifferentiated d. Positive-symptom Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 13.1-32 Page Ref: 460 Topic: Schizophrenia/Subtypes of Schizophrenia Skill: Applied Answer: a. Catatonic 13.1-33. Which of the following best describes the person with undifferentiated schizophrenia? a. Jake, who shows bizarre behavior, delusions, and disordered speech but has normal emotions. b. Lincoln, whose schizophrenia involves a chronic pattern of wild excitement followed by muteness and immobility. c. Constance, whose speech is incoherent and filled with invented words but whose emotions are inconsistent and inappropriate for the situation. d. Pauline, who is convinced that her husband is poisoning her food and can hear voices (that others cannot hear) calling her a liar and a thief. Difficulty: 3 Question ID: 13.1-33 Page Ref: 460 Topic: Schizophrenia/Subtypes of Schizophrenia Skill: Applied Answer: a. Jake, who shows bizarre behavior, delusions, and disordered speech but has normal emotions. 13.1-34. There is some debate as to whether ________ is a variant of schizophrenia or a form of mood disorder. a. residual type b. schizoaffective disorder c. schizophreniform disorder d. undifferentiated type Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 13.1-34 Page Ref: 459 Topic: Clinical Picture/Other Psychotic Disorders Skill: Factual Answer: b. schizoaffective disorder .

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13.1-35. Julia clearly had psychotic symptoms. As she also showed symptoms of bipolar disorder, she was ultimately diagnosed with a. residual type. b. schizoaffective disorder. c. schizophreniform disorder. d. undifferentiated type. Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 13.1-35 Page Ref: 459 Topic: Clinical Picture/Other Psychotic Disorders Skill: Applied Answer: b. schizoaffective disorder. 13.1-36. Virginia exhibits a variety of schizophrenic symptoms including delusions, auditory hallucinations, and formal thought disorder. She has been symptomatic for a little more than a month. Virginia qualifies for a diagnosis of a. paranoid schizophrenia. b. schizoaffective disorder, manic type. c. undifferentiated schizophrenia. d. schizophreniform disorder. Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 13.1-36 Page Ref: 460 Topic: Clinical Picture/Other Psychotic Disorders Skill: Applied Answer: d. schizophreniform disorder. 13.1-37. Which of the following could be described as "short-term" schizophrenia? a. Undifferentiated schizophrenia b. Schizoaffective disorder c. Delusional disorder d. Schizophreniform disorder Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 13.1-37 Page Ref: 460 Topic: Clinical Picture/Other Psychotic Disorders Skill: Conceptual Answer: d. Schizophreniform disorder 13.1-38. The individual diagnosed with schizophreniform disorder a. has a mild case of schizophrenia combined with signs of a mood disorder. b. usually exhibits symptoms of schizophrenia that would fit only undifferentiated type. c. is likely to take actions based on their delusions. d. experiences a schizophrenia-like psychosis that lasts for less than a month. Difficulty: 2 .

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as is seen in people with dementia. d. The same biological treatments work for both disorders. Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 13.1-70 Page Ref: 468 Topic: Risk and Causal Factors/Other Biological Factors Skill: Conceptual Answer: a. Evidence suggests that there sometimes are progressive changes in brain volume over time in people with schizophrenia. 13.1-71. Which of the following is a brain area that has been shown to be involved in schizophrenia? a. Parietal lobe b. Occipital lobe c. Hippocampus d. Hypothalamus Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 13.1-71 Page Ref: 475 Topic: Risk and Causal Factors/Other Biological Factors Skill: Factual Answer: c. Hippocampus 13.1-72. Ursula has been diagnosed with schizophrenia. If PET scans were done to measure her brain's activity, which area would probably be underactive? a. The visual cortex b. The deepest portions of the brain, the medulla and reticular activating system c. The frontal lobes d. The hypothalamus and pituitary Difficulty: 3 Question ID: 13.1-72 Page Ref: 475 Topic: Risk and Causal Factors/Other Biological Factors Skill: Applied Answer: c. The frontal lobes 13.1-73. People with schizophrenia often show poor performance on tasks like the Wisconsin Card Sorting Task, which is thought to indicate a dysfunction of the a. parietal lobe. b. occipital lobe. c. temporal lobe. d. frontal lobe. Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 13.1-73 Page Ref: 475 Topic: Risk and Causal Factors/Other Biological Factors .

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Skill: Factual Answer: d. it can produce schizophrenic-like symptoms in normal subjects. 13.1-77. Studies on neurocognition have found that people with schizophrenia a. are unable to pay attention on demand and don't habituate to stimuli. b. can't control their thoughts from jumping from topic to topic. c. have abnormal neurochemical changes in response to negative thoughts. d. get too focused on one thing and tune out the rest of the real world. Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 13.1-77 Page Ref: 472 Topic: Risk and Causal Factors/Neurocognition Skill: Factual Answer: a. are unable to pay attention on demand and don't habituate to stimuli. 13.1-78. A mother constantly demands that her son show her how much she is loved, but when he tries to hug her she yells at him to be more discreet. No matter what the child does, he is wrong. Further, the mother prohibits him from commenting on this paradox. What does this interaction pattern best illustrate? a. Double-bind communication b. Loosening of associations c. Fragmented thinking d. Expressed emotion Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 13.1-78 Page Ref: 480 Topic: Risk and Causal Factors/Psychosocial and Cultural Factors Skill: Applied Answer: a. Double-bind communication 13.1-79. One aspect of family environment that has been found to be important in schizophrenia is a. the level of expressed emotion. b. the level of parental grief over their child's illness. c. if the mother is cold and aloof. d. if lots of double-bind communications are used. Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 13.1-79 Page Ref: 480 Topic: Risk and Causal Factors/Psychosocial and Cultural Factors Skill: Factual Answer: a. the level of expressed emotion. 13.1-80. What is a stressor that has been found to increase the risk of developing schizophrenia? a. Being an identical twin .

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Skill: Conceptual Answer: d. More than one brain area or neurotransmitter is involved in producing the symptoms of schizophrenia. 13.1-87. Social-skills training for people with schizophrenia a. has been very successful in reducing symptoms. b. tries to help people learn a trade so they can earn a living. c. tries to help people gain the skills they need for daily living outside the hospital. d. tries to help cure people of schizophrenia. Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 13.1-87 Page Ref: 488 Topic: Treatments and Outcomes/Psychosocial Approaches Skill: Factual Answer: c. tries to help people gain the skills they need for daily living outside the hospital. 13.1-88. Which type of training has an emphasis on helping patients deal with their neurocognitive deficits? a. Cognitive remediation training b. Social skills training c. Case management d. Family therapy Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 13.1-88 Page Ref: 489 Topic: Treatments and Outcomes/Psychosocial Approaches Skill: Factual Answer: a. Cognitive remediation training 13.1-89. Cognitive-behavioral treatment for people with schizophrenia a. tries to help people learn a trade so they can earn a living. b. tries to help people gain the skills they need for daily living. c. tries to help people find the services they need in the community. d. tries to help people question their delusions to help reduce their intensity. Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 13.1-89 Page Ref: 489 Topic: Treatments and Outcomes/Psychosocial Approaches Skill: Factual Answer: d. tries to help people question their delusions to help reduce their intensity. 13.1-90. One-on-one psychotherapy for people with schizophrenia a. shows very little promise. b. seems to be very effective when combined with medication. .

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both schizophrenia and an affective disorder; he or she experiences both psychosis and extremes of mood. It is not clear whether this disorder is best thought of as a form of mood disorder or a form of schizophrenia. 13.3-6. What are two types of prenatal experience associated with increased risk of schizophrenia? Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 13.3-6 Page Ref: 468-469 Topic: Risk and Causal Factors/Prenatal Exposures Skill: Applied Answer: Two of: 1. flu virus - elevated risk in children whose mothers had the flu during the second trimester. 2. Rh incompatibility - elevated risk in children. 3. Early prenatal nutritional deficiency. All compromise fetal development, especially brain development. 13.3-7. How is dopamine theorized to impact schizophrenia? Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 13.3-7 Page Ref: 467 Topic: Risk and Causal Factors/Other Biological Factors Skill: Conceptual Answer: Dopamine may play a role in how much attention people pay to stimuli. Too much may make people pay too much attention to irrelevant stimuli (aberrant salience) and contribute to thought disorder. 13.3-8. Esther lives with her parents. She frequently has relapses into schizophrenia. If her family is characterized by expressed emotion, what behaviors can we expect of her parents that induce relapse? Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 13.3-8 Page Ref: 480 Topic: Risk and Causal Factors/Psychosocial and Cultural Factors Skill: Applied Answer: They are emotionally overinvolved in Esther's life and at the same time excessively critical of her. Expressed emotion would be especially intense if Esther's parents believe that Esther can control her schizophrenic symptoms and chooses not to. Conflict is likely to be two-way between Esther and her parents. In addition, hostility in the family is the third factor that increases relapse. 13.3-9. Why is immigration associated with an increased risk of schizophrenia? Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 13.3-9 Page Ref: 481-482 Topic: Risk and Causal Factors/Psychosocial and Cultural Factors Skill: Conceptual Answer: Probably because of the increased stressors, especially that of facing .

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discrimination and social disadvantage. 13.3-10. What factors help predict prognosis for schizophrenia? Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 13.3-10 Page Ref: 485 Topic: Treatments and Outcomes Skill: Factual Answer: The severity of negative symptoms - the worse they are, the worse the prognosis. And where someone lives - people in less industrialized nations have better prognoses. Essay Questions 13.4-1. Define positive and negative symptoms for schizophrenia. Give examples of each. Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 13.4-1 Page Ref: 459 Topic: Clinical Picture/Positive and Negative Symptoms Skill: Applied Answer: A common way of describing schizophrenia is by categorizing its symptoms as either positive or negative. Positive symptoms are abnormal behaviors, unusual perceptions, or thoughts that are present, while negative symptoms involve the absence of something normal. Thus, inappropriate emotion would be a positive symptom and a lack of emotion would be a negative symptom. It should be noted, however, that a single individual is likely to exhibit both types of symptoms. GRADING RUBRIC - 10 points total, 5 for each categorization. 13.4-2. What are schizoaffective disorder and schizophreniform disorder? Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 13.4-2 Page Ref: 459-460 Topic: Clinical Picture/Other Psychotic Disorders Skill: Factual Answer: These are not considered formal subtypes of schizophrenia in DSM-IV. Schizoaffective disorder is a category for individuals who have characteristics of both schizophrenia and bipolar or major depressive disorder, such that a differential diagnosis cannot be made. Schizophreniform disorder is diagnosed when schizophrenic symptoms are present but have not lasted for six months. An individual may be rediagnosed as schizophrenic after six months. GRADING RUBRIC - 6 points, 3 for each explanation. 13.4-3. What important aspect of the adoptive family was missing from early studies? What did later studies find when they did include it? Difficulty: 2 .

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TOTAL ASSESSMENT GUIDE

Chapter 14 Neurocognitive Disorders

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Chapter 14: Neurocognitive Disorders Multiple-Choice Questions 14.1-1. Which of the following statements about the brain is true? a. The skull is designed to support as much as 3 tons of weight. b. The brain is protected only by the skull. c. The human brain typically weights about 5 pounds. d. Brain damage rarely results in cognitive changes. Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 14.1-1 Page Ref: 495 Topic: Neurocognitive Disorders Skill: Factual Answer: a. The skull is designed to support as much as 3 tons of weight. 14.1-2. It is important that mental health professionals have an understanding of the effects of brain damage because a. most of their patients will have brain damage. b. brain damage can result in symptoms that look like psychological conditions. c. many of the medications used to treat psychopathology cause brain damage. d. the effects of most forms of brain damage are reversible. Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 14.1-2 Page Ref: 495 Topic: Neurocognitive Disorders Skill: Conceptual Answer: b. brain damage can result in symptoms that look like psychological conditions. 14.1-3. All of the following are reasons why cognitive disorders are addressed in an abnormal text EXCEPT a. these disorders are considered to be psychopathological conditions. b. some brain disorders cause symptoms that look like mood and anxiety disorders. c. psychological conditions can signal the onset of brain damage. d. brain damage can lead to psychological symptoms. Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 14.1-3 Page Ref: 495 Topic: Neurocognitive Disorders Skill: Conceptual Answer: c. psychological conditions can signal the onset of brain damage. 14.1-4. Anosognosia is an inability to a. understand language. .

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Answer: d. sometimes causes minor changes and sometimes major ones. 14.1-8. A person who has experienced destruction of brain tissue may have widespread or limited behavioral deficits. The outcome depends upon which of the following? a. Gender b. Ethnicity c. Predisorder intellectual competence d. Income Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 14.1-8 Page Ref: 496 Topic: Brain Impairment in Adults/Clinical Signs of Brain Damage Skill: Applied Answer: c. Predisorder intellectual competence 14.1-9. Which of the following is tested in a Mini-Mental State Examination? a. Sexual orientation. b. Mood. c. IQ. d. Attention. Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 14.1-9 Page Ref: 497 Topic: Brain Impairment in Adults/Screening for Cognitive Impairment Skill: Factual Answer: d. Attention. 14.1-10. When Mrs. Thomason experienced a stroke, a small area of her brain was deprived of oxygenated blood. This resulted in a a. diffuse brain injury. b. focal brain lesion. c. psychopathological dementia. d. diffuse lesion. Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 14.1-10 Page Ref: 498 Topic: Brain Impairment in Adults/Diffuse Versus Focal Damage Skill: Applied Answer: b. focal brain lesion. 14.1-11. Mild to moderate diffuse brain damage is most likely to result in a. mood disturbance. b. attention deficits. c. visual distortions. d. altered sleep patterns. .

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disease. Which of the following best explains this observation? a. The same gene underlies both Down syndrome and Alzheimer's disease. b. Women under 35 are not emotionally mature enough to manage a child with mental retardation. c. Multiple copies of the APOE-4 allele increase the likelihood of both conditions. d. A genetic mutation that increases susceptibility to Alzheimer's disease also increases the likelihood of passing on chromosomal abnormalities. Difficulty: 3 Question ID: 14.1-47 Page Ref: 507 Topic: Dementia/Alzheimer's Disease Skill: Conceptual Answer: d. A genetic mutation that increases susceptibility to Alzheimer's disease also increases the likelihood of passing on chromosomal abnormalities. 14.1-48. Late-onset Alzheimer's disease has been linked to a gene on chromosome a. 7. b. 14. c. 19. d. 21. Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 14.1-48 Page Ref: 507 Topic: Dementia/Alzheimer's Disease Skill: Factual Answer: c. 19. 14.1-49. Research suggests that the use of ________ may decrease the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease. a. aspirin b. codeine c. ibuprofen d. valium Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 14.1-49 Page Ref: 508 Topic: Dementia/Alzheimer's Disease Skill: Conceptual Answer: c. ibuprofen 14.1-50. The protein called tau a. is a sticky substance at the core of a plaque. b. is a neurotoxic substance that occurs in the brains of people with Alzheimer's disease. c. is caused by amyloid in the brain and is a sign that Alzheimer's disease is progressing. .

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14.1-54. A hypothetical drug that might improve the cognitive functioning of Alzheimer's patients would probably a. decrease levels of acetylcholine. b. increase levels of acetylcholine. c. increase levels of beta amyloid. d. decrease the activity of all genes that produce ApoE. Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 14.1-54 Page Ref: 509 Topic: Dementia/Alzheimer's Disease Skill: Conceptual Answer: b. increase levels of acetylcholine. 14.1-55. The most promising development in the treatment of Alzheimer's involves a. finding drugs that counteract the processes associated with inheriting high-risk ApoE allele patterns. b. preventing the degeneration of dopamine-producing cells. c. increasing the intake of vitamins and minerals known to enhance memory function. d. vaccines that might clear away any accumulated plaques. Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 14.1-55 Page Ref: 511 Topic: Dementia/Alzheimer's Disease Skill: Conceptual Answer: d. vaccines that might clear away any accumulated plaques. 14.1-56. The best avenue of research for effective treatment of Alzheimer's disease involves a. medications to remove plaques, because they cause the symptoms in Alzheimer's disease. b. prevention or treatment at the first sign of illness because lost neurons cannot be regained. c. regenerating neurons in the brain to replace those lost or damaged by the disorder. d. behavioral therapy to help improve memory and living skills. Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 14.1-56 Page Ref: 511 Topic: Dementia/Alzheimer's Disease Skill: Factual Answer: b. prevention or treatment at the first sign of illness because lost neurons cannot be regained. 14.1-57. Caregivers of patients with Alzheimer's disease .

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c. post-trauma epilepsy is common. d. the skull is bruised. Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 14.1-71 Page Ref: 516 Topic: Disorders Involving Head Injury/Clinical Picture Skill: Conceptual Answer: b. the damage is a result of the brain colliding with the skull. 14.1-72. A bullet is most likely to cause a. a closed-head injury. b. a penetrating head injury. c. amnestic disorder. d. multi-infarct dementia. Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 14.1-72 Page Ref: 516 Topic: Disorders Involving Head Injury/Clinical Picture Skill: Factual Answer: b. a penetrating head injury. 14.1-73. The damage that might be caused to the brain by riding a violently fast roller coaster is similar to that seen with a. a closed-head injury. b. a penetrating head injury. c. vascular dementia. d. a series of circumscribed cerebral infarcts. Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 14.1-73 Page Ref: 517 Topic: Disorders Involving Head Injury/Clinical Picture Skill: Factual Answer: a. a closed-head injury. 14.1-74. Mild brain injuries a. usually produce no problems. b. usually produce short-lived, major problems. c. usually produce long-term, minor problems, particularly in older people. d. usually produce long-term, major problems, particularly in older people. Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 14.1-74 Page Ref: 519 Topic: Disorders Involving Head Injury/Clinical Picture Skill: Factual Answer: c. usually produce long-term, minor problems, particularly in older people. .

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14.1-75. The occurrence of which of the following after a head injury suggests a poor prognosis? a. Concussion b. Retrograde amnesia c. Contusion d. Anterograde amnesia Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 14.1-75 Page Ref: 516 Topic: Disorders Involving Head Injury/Clinical Picture Skill: Factual Answer: d. Anterograde amnesia 14.1-76. After being hit on the head, Bob experienced some retrograde amnesia. Those who were there knew this because he a. was unconscious. b. had a concussion. c. could not remember his name. d. did not know what happened. Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 14.1-76 Page Ref: 516 Topic: Disorders Involving Head Injury/Clinical Picture Skill: Factual Answer: d. did not know what happened. 14.1-77. The effects of head trauma on memory suggest that a. short-term memory is not affected by physical trauma. b. the process of memory consolidation can be interrupted. c. semantic memory is usually affected when an injury is severe enough to produce a loss of consciousness. d. rarely are episodic memories affected by head trauma. Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 14.1-77 Page Ref: 516 Topic: Disorders Involving Head Injury/Clinical Picture Skill: Conceptual Answer: b. the process of memory consolidation can be interrupted. 14.1-78. After the car accident, Sherry was unable to remember what happened from the time of the crash until the following morning. Sherry appears to have experienced a. amnestic disorder. b. anterograde amnesia. c. retrograde amnesia. d. dissociative fugue. .

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TOTAL ASSESSMENT GUIDE

Chapter 15 Disorders of Childhood and Adolescence

Topic Maladaptive Behavior in Different Life Periods

Common Disorders of Childhood

Anxiety and Depression in Children and Adolescents

Symptom Disorders: Enuresis, Encopresis, Sleepwalking, and Tics

Pervasive Developmental Disorders

Learning Disabilities

Mental Retardation

Planning Better Programs to Help Children and Adolescents

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Chapter 15: Disorders of Childhood and Adolescence Multiple-Choice Questions 15.1-1. Historically, why has little attention been paid to childhood psychopathology? a. Mental illness was not recognized in children. b. Childhood disorders were viewed as childhood versions of adult disorders. c. All signs of mental illness in children were assumed to reflect some developmental stage that would be outgrown. d. Society viewed children as inherently good and accepted all behavior unconditionally. Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 15.1-1 Page Ref: 523 Topic: Disorders of Childhood and Adolescence Skill: Conceptual Answer: b. Childhood disorders were viewed as childhood versions of adult disorders. 15.1-2. Suppose you were the director of a mental health center that provided treatment for children. Based on research, you would expect that a. more girls would be diagnosed with disorders than boys. b. the most common disorders diagnosed would be eating disorders and posttraumatic stress disorder. c. the average age of your child clients would be around 5 or 6. d. more boys would be diagnosed with disorders than girls. Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 15.1-2 Page Ref: 523 Topic: Disorders of Childhood and Adolescence Skill: Applied Answer: d. more boys would be diagnosed with disorders than girls. 15.1-3. Among children, the most commonly diagnosed disorders are a. attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder and separation anxiety disorders. b. psychotic conditions such as schizophrenia. c. depression and phobic conditions. d. obsessive-compulsive disorder and conduct disorder. Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 15.1-3 Page Ref: 523 Topic: Disorders of Childhood and Adolescence Skill: Factual Answer: a. attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder and separation anxiety disorders. 15.1-4. What complicates the diagnosis of maladaptive behavior in childhood? .

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means to die. d. is probably more mature and aware than most children their age. Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 15.1-7 Page Ref: 524 Topic: Maladaptive Behavior/Special Psychological Vulnerabilities of Young Children Skill: Conceptual Answer: c. may have unrealistic beliefs about death and not really understand what it means to die. 15.1-8. What was the greatest problem that emerged as a classification system for childhood disorders was being developed? a. The same classification system that had been developed for adults was used for children. b. Few childhood disorders had been identified. c. The role of parents in the development of disordered behavior was overemphasized. d. There was a hesitancy to identify childhood disorders as parents were likely to be blamed for any diagnosis given. Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 15.1-8 Page Ref: 525 Topic: Maladaptive Behavior/The Classification of Childhood and Adolescent Disorders Skill: Factual Answer: a. The same classification system that had been developed for adults was used for children. 15.1-9. Children with ADHD that have symptoms of hyperactivity a. are usually well liked by their peers because they are always active. b. are usually well liked by their peers because they become "class clowns." c. are usually viewed negatively by their peers because of their behaviors. d. are usually viewed negatively by their peers because they are socially withdrawn. Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 15.1-9 Page Ref: 525 Topic: Common Disorders of Childhood/Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Skill: Factual Answer: c. are usually viewed negatively by their peers because of their behaviors. 15.1-10. Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) a. is commonly diagnosed after age of 15. b. is the most frequent psychological referral to mental health facilities. c. is seen equally in boys and girls. d. is thought to occur in about 10 percent of school-aged children. Difficulty: 1 .

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d. A 10-year-old girl who also has attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 15.1-61 Page Ref: 539 Topic: Symptom Disorders: Enuresis, Encopresis, Sleepwalking, and Tics Skill: Conceptual Answer: c. A 7-year-old boy who soils himself when under stress. 15.1-62. It is important to do a thorough physical examination, to rule out medical problems, before diagnosing encopresis because these children often a. have sleep and metabolic disorders, as well. b. engage in hypochondriacal behaviors. c. suffer from diabetes and other serious, chronic conditions. d. suffer from constipation. Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 15.1-62 Page Ref: 539 Topic: Symptom Disorders: Enuresis, Encopresis, Sleepwalking, and Tics Skill: Factual Answer: d. suffer from constipation. 15.1-63. Which of the following is not listed in the DSM-IV-TR under disorders of infancy, childhood, and adolescence? a. Autism b. Encopresis c. Enuresis d. Sleepwalking disorder Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 15.1-63 Page Ref: 539 Topic: Symptom Disorders: Enuresis, Encopresis, Sleepwalking, and Tics Skill: Factual Answer: d. Sleepwalking disorder 15.1-64. Which of the following is TRUE concerning sleepwalking disorder? a. If a child has one episode of sleepwalking, he or she is likely to have repeated episodes. b. Takes place during non-REM sleep. c. Awakening an individual who is sleepwalking will result in severe physiological stress for the person. d. While moving about, sleepwalkers' eyes are closed so they are in constant danger of injuring themselves. Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 15.1-64 Page Ref: 539 Topic: Symptom Disorders: Enuresis, Encopresis, Sleepwalking, and Tics .

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Skill: Factual Answer: b. Takes place during non-REM sleep. 15.1-65. Tics a. are usually not noticed by the individual performing the act. b. are often related to enuresis. c. occur most frequently in adults, but occasionally they also occur in children. d. almost always have an organic basis. Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 15.1-65 Page Ref: 540 Topic: Symptom Disorders: Enuresis, Encopresis, Sleepwalking, and Tics Skill: Factual Answer: a. are usually not noticed by the individual performing the act. 15.1-66. Cross-cultural studies of tics find that a. the types of tics seen most commonly vary with culture. b. the average age of tic onset appears to be universal. c. tics occur less frequently in cultures that are less expressive. d. tics are always seen more frequently in females. Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 165.1-66 Page Ref: 540 Topic: Symptom Disorders: Enuresis, Encopresis, Sleepwalking, and Tics Skill: Applied Answer: b. the average age of tic onset appears to be universal. 15.1-67. Coprolalia a. is a vocal tic involving yelling obscenities. b. frequently accompanies encopresis. c. is a common side effect of medications used in the treatment of childhood depression. d. is a rare pervasive developmental disorder. Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 15.1-67 Page Ref: 540 Topic: Symptom Disorders: Enuresis, Encopresis, Sleepwalking, and Tics Skill: Factual Answer: a. is a vocal tic involving yelling obscenities. 15.1-68. Which of the following is a symptom of Tourette's syndrome? a. Coprolalia. b. Enuresis. c. Encopresis. d. Pica. Difficulty: 1 .

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Question ID: 15.1-68 Page Ref: 540 Topic: Symptom Disorders: Enuresis, Encopresis, Sleepwalking, and Tics Skill: Factual Answer: a. Coprolalia. 15.1-69. Orlando, 14, frequently twists his head uncontrollably and yelps or grunts. If he has not done this for several hours, he has a sensation that can only be relieved by engaging in these movements and sounds. Orlando has had this problem since he was 8. The most likely diagnosis is a. obsessive-compulsive disorder. b. tic disorder. c. coprolalia. d. Tourette's syndrome. Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 15.1-72 Page Ref: 540 Topic: Symptom Disorders: Enuresis, Encopresis, Sleepwalking, and Tics Skill: Applied Answer: d. Tourette's syndrome. 15.1-70. Tics a. are only seen in Tourette's syndrome. b. usually have an organic basis. c. are usually associated with severe behavioral problems. d. rarely are effectively controlled with medication. Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 15.1-70 Page Ref: 540 Topic: Symptom Disorders: Enuresis, Encopresis, Sleepwalking, and Tics Skill: Factual Answer: c. are usually associated with severe behavioral problems. 15.1-71. The most effective medical treatment for Tourette's syndrome is a. biofeedback training. b. central nervous stimulants such as Ritalin. c. neuroleptics such as haloperidol. d. the hormone replacement drug DDVAP. Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 15.1-71 Page Ref: 540 Topic: Symptom Disorders: Enuresis, Encopresis, Sleepwalking, and Tics Skill: Factual Answer: c. neuroleptics such as haloperidol. 15.1-72. ________ are a group of severely disabling conditions in children that are .

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suddenly starts failing. Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 15.1-93 Page Ref: 547 Topic: Learning Disabilities and Mental Retardation/Learning Disabilities Skill: Factual Answer: b. because a child shows a disparity between his or her actual academic achievement and expected academic achievement. 15.1-94. An asymmetry in brain development has been hypothesized to be a cause of a. ADHD. b. autism. c. learning disabilities. d. selective mutism. Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 15.1-94 Page Ref: 547 Topic: Learning Disabilities and Mental Retardation/Causal Factors in Learning Disabilities Skill: Factual Answer: c. learning disabilities. 15.1-95. When symptoms of mental retardation are not apparent until after age 17, a. the treatment for retardation is more successful. b. the level of retardation is typically mild. c. the retardation is almost always at least moderate and often severe. d. the diagnosis would be dementia, not mental retardation. Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 15.1-95 Page Ref: 548 Topic: Learning Disabilities and Mental Retardation/Mental Retardation Skill: Factual Answer: d. the diagnosis would be dementia, not mental retardation. 15.1-96. With respect to how he or she functions in relationships, an individual with mild mental retardation is most comparable to a. an intelligent 10-year-old. b. an adolescent. c. an average 7-year-old. d. an average 11-year-old. Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 15.1-96 Page Ref: 548 Topic: Learning Disabilities and Mental Retardation/Mental Retardation Skill: Conceptual Answer: b. an adolescent. .

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15.1-97. Ron works as a custodian's helper at a school, under supervision of the custodian. Ron can read and write his name, and can read first-grade books. He moves slowly and sometimes with difficulty. Ron most likely has a. mild mental retardation. b. moderate mental retardation. c. severe mental retardation. d. profound mental retardation. Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 15.1-97 Page Ref: 549 Topic: Learning Disabilities and Mental Retardation/Mental Retardation Skill: Applied Answer: b. moderate mental retardation. 15.1-98. Genetic factors a. are very common in most levels of retardation. b. are clearly involved in the more severe forms of retardation. c. are involved only in cases of profound retardation. d. are involved only in Down syndrome. Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 15.1-98 Page Ref: 549 Topic: Learning Disabilities and Mental Retardation/Causal Factors in Mental Retardation Skill: Factual Answer: b. are clearly involved in the more severe forms of retardation. 15.1-99. Individuals with Down syndrome typically show which of the following characteristics? a. They have extremely small heads and brains. b. Their eyes, skin, and hair are very pale. c. They have large tongues and short fingers. d. Their cranium fills with an abnormal amount of cerebrospinal fluid. Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 15.1-99 Page Ref: 550-551 Topic: Learning Disabilities and Mental Retardation/Organic Retardation Syndromes Skill: Factual Answer: c. They have large tongues and short fingers. 15.1-100. The long held belief that children with Down syndrome are especially placid and loving a. has been supported by research. b. is only true for those with higher IQs. .

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c. is only true for those with lower IQs. d. has been shown to be invalid by research. Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 15.1-100 Page Ref: 551 Topic: Learning Disabilities and Mental Retardation/Organic Retardation Syndromes Skill: Factual Answer: d. has been shown to be invalid by research. 15.1-101. The incidence of Down syndrome increases a. when the mother drinks heavily during pregnancy. b. if the father is extremely young. c. as the age of the parents increases. d. when the mother is exposed to lead during pregnancy. Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 15.1-101 Page Ref: 552 Topic: Learning Disabilities and Mental Retardation/Organic Retardation Syndromes Skill: Factual Answer: c. as the age of the parents increases. 15.1-102. Children born with phenylketonuria, a. are destined to develop severe or profound retardation. b. appear normal at first. c. exhibit abnormal movements and vocalizations. d. have characteristic facial features. Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 15.1-102 Page Ref: 552 Topic: Learning Disabilities and Mental Retardation/Organic Retardation Syndromes Skill: Applied Answer: b. appear normal at first. 15.1-103. Phenylketonuria can be used to illustrate a. the dramatic effects of prenatal malnutrition. b. the importance of early detection of chromosomal anomalies. c. why women should give birth at an early age. d. how nature and nurture interact. Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 15.1-103 Page Ref: 552 Topic: Learning Disabilities and Mental Retardation/Organic Retardation Syndromes .

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15.1-107. The current trend for treatment of the mentally retarded is a. to place them in institutions. b. to place all but the mildly mentally retarded in institutions. c. to place all but the mildly and moderately retarded in institutions. d. to keep even the most severely retarded in the community rather than institutions. Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 15.1-110 Page Ref: 553-554 Topic: Learning Disabilities and Mental Retardation/Organic Retardation Syndromes Skill: Factual Answer: d. to keep even the most severely retarded in the community rather than institutions. 15.1-108. One of the most important factors in the treatment of children and adolescents is a. the type of disorder they have. b. their intellectual level. c. parental willingness to be involved in treatment. d. their response to medications. Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 15.1-108 Page Ref: 554 Topic: Planning Better Programs to Help Children and Adolescents/Special Factors Associated with Treatment Skill: Factual Answer: c. parental willingness to be involved in treatment. 15.1-109. Which of the following statements about factors associated with treatment of children and adolescents is correct? a. Psychotherapy is more effective with children and adolescents compared to adults. b. Behavior therapy is more effective with children and adolescents compared to adults. c. Psychotherapy and behavior therapy are both less effective in children and adolescents compared to adults. d. Psychotherapy and behavior therapy are equally effective in children and adolescents and with adults. Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 15.1-109 Page Ref: 555 Topic: Planning Better Programs to Help Children and Adolescents/Special Factors Associated with Treatment Skill: Factual Answer: d. Psychotherapy and behavior therapy are equally effective in children and . 539

adolescents and with adults. 15.1-110. Which of the following is a legal term used to describe individuals between the ages of 8 and 18 who commit illegal acts? a. Conduct Disorder b. Oppositional Defiant Disorder c. Juvenile Delinquency d. Psychopathy Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 15.1-110 Page Ref: 558 Topic: Unresolved Issues: Can Society Deal with Delinquent Behavior? Skill: Factual Answer: c. Juvenile Delinquency Fill-in-the-Blank Questions 15.2-1. _______________are the most common types of medications used in the treatment of ADHD. Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 14.2-1 Page Ref: 528 Topic: Common Disorders of Childhood/ADHD Skill: Factual Answer: Stimulants 15.2-2. __________________is the most common of the childhood anxiety disorders. Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 15.2-2 Page Ref: 532 Topic: Anxiety and Depression in Children and Adolescents/Anxiety Disorders Skill: Factual Answer: Separation anxiety disorder 15.2-3. The diagnoses of Depression and Bipolar Disorder in children and adolescents have __________ in number of the past few years, although diagnosing them has become controversial. Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 15.2-3 Page Ref: 535 Topic: Anxiety and Depression in Children and Adolescents/Childhood Depression and Bipolar Disorder Skill: Applied Answer: increased 15.2-4. The parrot-like repetition of speech seen in some children with autism is also .

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Skill: Factual Answer: Three of: child's inability to seek assistance on his or her own, child's unique vulnerabilities that put him or her at risk, the need to treat parents as well as children, the problems of placing children outside of the family, and the value of intervening before problems become acute. Essay Questions 15.4-1. What are the special vulnerabilities in young children that contribute to the development of psychological problems? Difficulty: 1 Question ID: 15.4-1 Page Ref: 524 Topic: Maladaptive Behavior/Special Psychological Vulnerabilities of Young Children Skill: Applied Answer: Children have a more simplistic view of life than adults. They have less selfunderstanding and cannot grasp as adults can what situations require of them nor what resources they have to cope with those situations. Therefore, immediate threats are more likely to seem overwhelming to children. Given this limited perspective, children use unrealistic ideas to explain events. Children are also more dependent on other people than adults, and while this may provide support, it also makes them vulnerable to rejection and inadequate or inappropriate modeling of behavior. GRADING RUBRIC - 6 points, 2 for each of 3 special vulnerabilities. 15.4-2. Discuss the relationship between oppositional defiant disorder, conduct disorder, juvenile delinquency, and antisocial personality disorder. Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 15.4-2 Page Ref: 529-531 Topic: Common Disorders of Childhood/ODD and Conduct Disorder Skill: Conceptual Answer: While oppositional defiant disorder (ODD), conduct disorder (CD), and antisocial personality disorder (APD) are all psychological disorders found in the DSMIV-TR, juvenile delinquency is a term used to law breaking by minors. Thus, many children with ODD and CD are juvenile delinquents. The behavioral features of ODD, CD, and APD are all similar. In essence, ODD and CD involve age-appropriate antisocial acts. ODD is usually apparent by age 8 and is characterized by negativity, defiance, and hostility that persists for at least 6 months. The child with ODD does not respect authority. Not all children with ODD develop CD, but virtually all children with CD had ODD. CD tends to be seen by about age 9. While the child with ODD is hostile to authority, the child with CD violates the rights of others and repeatedly violates rules. In CD we see an escalation of the antisocial behaviors evident in the child with ODD. Just as not all children with ODD develop CD, those children who develop CD are not destined to develop APD. Those who develop CD at a young age, however, are more likely to develop APD. Thus, it appears that early and persistent antisocial behavior in childhood is a precursor for APD. GRADING RUBRIC - 12 points, 2 points each for .

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distinguishing between the 4 disorders (8 points), 2 for stating relationship between ODD and CD, 2 for stating the relationship between CD and APD. 15.4-3. Describe the ways parents can cause anxiety disorders in their children. Difficulty: 2 Question ID: 15.4-3 Page Ref: 532-534 Topic: Common Disorders of Childhood/Anxiety and Depression in Children and Adolescents Skill: Applied Answer: 1. Modeling by overanxious and protective parents can sensitive children to the dangers of the outside world, communicates to them a lack of confidence in the child's ability to cope and reinforces the child's feelings of inadequacy. 2. Indifferent or detached parents or rejecting parents cause the child to not feel adequately supported in mastering essential competencies and gaining a positive self concept. Either repeated failures from poor learning skills leads to anxiety or withdrawal in the face of a threat or the child performs adequately but is overly self-critical and feels anxious and devalued because of self-perception of failure and loss of parental love. GRADING RUBRIC: 10 points, 5 for each way.

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