Question 1

The American Psychiatric Association now categorizes the severity of substance use disorder according to

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A)  its effect on the person's social life but not on his or her physical health.
B)  the form of the substance involved.
C)  the number of disruptive symptoms involved.
D)  whether the drug is legally available to an individual.E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 2

Linkage analysis is of greatest interest to those who attempt to explain major depressive disorder and bipolar disorder from a ________ perspective.

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A)  psychoanalytic
B)  biological
C)  social-cognitive
D)  conditioningE) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 3

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

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

Question 4

Gender differences in depression are least noticeable among

Accepted Answer

A)  preadolescent children.
B)  teen children.
C)  young adults.
D)  older adults.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 5

Which of the following drugs is most likely to disrupt the formation of new memories?

Accepted Answer

A)  nicotine
B)  serotonin
C)  marijuana
D)  caffeineE) C) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 6

The medical model of psychologically disordered behavior is most likely to be criticized for neglecting the importance of

Accepted Answer

A)  social circumstances and psychological factors.
B)  biological evolution.
C)  the DSM-5.
D)  genetically influenced abnormalities.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 7

Jeremy has responded to the stress of his parents' divorce with excessive alcohol consumption and withdrawal from friends,family,and other sources of social support.These behaviors are most likely to place Jeremy at a heightened level of risk for

Accepted Answer

A)  bipolar disorder.
B)  major depressive disorder.
C)  dissociative identity disorder
D)  disruptive mood dysregulation disorder.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 8

Which of the following disorders typically occurs in periodic episodes that eventually terminate by themselves even without professional help?

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A)  generalized anxiety disorder
B)  anorexia nervosa
C)  major depressive disorder
D)  antisocial personality disorderE) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 9

The major effect of ________ is to release stored serotonin and block its reuptake.

Accepted Answer

A)  alcohol
B)  heroin
C)  Ecstasy
D)  NembutalE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 10

Zachary experienced a surge of energy and feelings of self-confidence and euphoria that lasted less than an hour after taking a drug that blocked the reuptake of dopamine,norepinephrine,and serotonin.The drug he used was most likely

Accepted Answer

A)  heroin.
B)  cocaine.
C)  LSD.
D)  marijuana.E) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 11

The term psychopath refers to an individual with

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A)  a psychotic disorder.
B)  obsessive-compulsive disorder.
C)  dissociative identity disorder.
D)  antisocial personality disorder.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 12

A disorder in which a person loses contact with reality and experiences irrational ideas and disordered perceptions is

Accepted Answer

A)  a personality disorder.
B)  a dissociative disorder.
C)  a psychotic disorder.
D)  bulimia nervosa.E) None of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 13

Anxiety disorders,OCD,and PTSD reflect a brain danger-detection system that is

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A)  repressing.
B)  hyperactive
C)  impulsive.
D)  hallucinating.E) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 14

The risk of suicide is greatest when people

Accepted Answer

A)  anticipate the onset of a depressive episode.
B)  experience the first symptoms of a depressive episode.
C)  experience depressive symptoms at their most extreme levels of severity.
D)  begin to rebound from their depression.E) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 15

Skeptics have suggested that the dramatic increase in reported cases of dissociative identity disorder during the past 50 years indicates that symptoms of this disorder involve

Accepted Answer

A)  illicit drug use.
B)  risky sexual behavior.
C)  binge eating.
D)  role playing.E) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 16

Mania is most likely to be characterized by feelings of

Accepted Answer

A)  guilt.
B)  fear.
C)  euphoria.
D)  indifference.E) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 17

Juan immigrated to the United States from a small village in Colombia.Since then Juan has become extremely anxious and restless.Juan believes these symptoms are a result of someone from his old village using black magic against him.Juan is likely to say that he is suffering from

Accepted Answer

A)  taijin-kyofusho.
B)  susto.
C)  bulimia nervosa.
D)  amok.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 18

Ron has recovered from a bullet wound that he suffered as an innocent bystander during a violent bank robbery.But he has begun to experience trouble sleeping,is easily startled,and is increasingly socially withdrawn from his family and friends.Ron is most clearly showing symptoms of

Accepted Answer

A)  agoraphobia.
B)  social anxiety disorder.
C)  posttraumatic stress disorder.
D)  survivor resiliency.E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 19

Jeremy experiences so much anxiety about taking the elevator that he climbs 10 flights of stairs to get to his office each workday.Jeremy appears to suffer from

Accepted Answer

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

Question 20

The experience of depression ________ risk taking and ________ aggression.

Accepted Answer

A)  inhibits;stimulates
B)  stimulates;inhibits
C)  inhibits;inhibits
D)  stimulates;stimulatesE) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Exam 13: Psychological Disorders

Jeremy experiences so much anxiety about taking the elevator that he climbs 10 flights of stairs to get to his office each workday.Jeremy appears to suffer from

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Linkage analysis is of greatest interest to those who attempt to explain major depressive disorder and bipolar disorder from a ________ perspective.

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The experience of depression ________ risk taking and ________ aggression.

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

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The term psychopath refers to an individual with

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Which of the following drugs is most likely to disrupt the formation of new memories?

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Ron has recovered from a bullet wound that he suffered as an innocent bystander during a violent bank robbery.But he has begun to experience trouble sleeping,is easily startled,and is increasingly socially withdrawn from his family and friends.Ron is most clearly showing symptoms of

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The medical model of psychologically disordered behavior is most likely to be criticized for neglecting the importance of

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Gender differences in depression are least noticeable among

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Which of the following disorders typically occurs in periodic episodes that eventually terminate by themselves even without professional help?

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Zachary experienced a surge of energy and feelings of self-confidence and euphoria that lasted less than an hour after taking a drug that blocked the reuptake of dopamine,norepinephrine,and serotonin.The drug he used was most likely

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A disorder in which a person loses contact with reality and experiences irrational ideas and disordered perceptions is

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Juan immigrated to the United States from a small village in Colombia.Since then Juan has become extremely anxious and restless.Juan believes these symptoms are a result of someone from his old village using black magic against him.Juan is likely to say that he is suffering from

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Skeptics have suggested that the dramatic increase in reported cases of dissociative identity disorder during the past 50 years indicates that symptoms of this disorder involve

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Anxiety disorders,OCD,and PTSD reflect a brain danger-detection system that is

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The American Psychiatric Association now categorizes the severity of substance use disorder according to

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The risk of suicide is greatest when people

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Jeremy has responded to the stress of his parents' divorce with excessive alcohol consumption and withdrawal from friends,family,and other sources of social support.These behaviors are most likely to place Jeremy at a heightened level of risk for

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Mania is most likely to be characterized by feelings of

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The major effect of ________ is to release stored serotonin and block its reuptake.

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