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Abnormal Child and Adolescent Psychology 9th Edition By Allen C. Israel, Jennifer Weil Malatras, Rita Wicks-Nelson
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TEST BANK For Abnormal Child and Adolescent
Psychology 9th Edition By Allen C. Israel, Jennifer Weil
Malatras, Rita Wicks-Nelson
1.Mania is ______. a. required for a diagnosis of any bipolar disorder b. required for
a diagnosis of bipolar I disorder c. not sufficient for a diagnosis of bipolar I disorder d.
the first set of symptoms to develop in any individual's bipolar disorder - ANSWER:
Ans: B
2.Which is the longest lasting bipolar disorder in children? a. bipolar I disorder b.
bipolar II disorder c. cyclothymia d. schizophrenia - ANSWER: Ans: C
3.Complete the following statement: Skills training ______. a. is the most effective
therapy for individuals with schizophrenia b. is the most effective therapy for
individuals with schizophrenia living with their families c. is the most effective
therapy for individuals with schizophrenia living independently d. is not an effective
therapy for individuals with schizophrenia - ANSWER: Ans: B
4.Which of the following symptoms are most specific to bipolar disorder? a. euphoria
and an increase in energy b. euphoria and risk-taking behaviors c. excessive talking
and flight of ideas d. grandiosity and altered perceptions - ANSWER: Ans: A
5.Alyssa is suspected of having bipolar disorder She's experiencing grandiosity, flight
of ideas, and psychomotor agitation. She could be diagnosed with bipolar I disorder
only if she also experienced which of the following? a. irritability b. changes in mood
and energy c. pressured speech and decreased need for sleep d. excessive
involvement in activities with a high potential for painful consequences and
distractibility - ANSWER: Ans: B
6.Marco tells his football coach he has ideas for different and better plays. He also
believes he cannot be tackled, and can kick a field goal from 80 yards away (which is
impossible even for professional players). This relates to which symptom of mania?
a. grandiosity b. flight of ideas c. elevated or expansive mood d. excessive
involvement in activities with high potential of painful consequences - ANSWER: Ans:
A
7.Milo decides that he will read every book in his house. He makes a tower of 50
books and starts flipping through the pages of each of them, even though many have
words that he can't understand. This is most related to which symptom of mania? a.
grandiosity b. increased activity c. elevated or expansive mood d. excessive
involvement in activities with high potential of painful consequences - ANSWER: Ans:
B
, 8.How is the distractibility seen in mania different than the distractibility seen in
ADHD? a. The distractibility seen in mania typically has an earlier onset. b. The
distractibility seen in mania reflects a marked change in typical behavior. c. The
distractibility seen in mania is typically more long lasting. d. The distractibility seen in
mania is a relatively rare symptom of mania whereas distractibility is a common
symptom in ADHD. - ANSWER: Ans: B
9. Which of the following manic symptoms is LEAST useful in identifying bipolar
disorder in children? a. pressured speech b. grandiosity c. decreased need for sleep
d. involvement in high-risk sexual activity - ANSWER: Ans: A
10.Negative symptoms in schizophrenia have been most effectively treated by which
of the following? a. CBT b. conventional antipsychotics c. atypical antipsychotics d.
supportive psychotherapy - ANSWER: Ans: C
11.Which of the following is NOT typically part of psychosocial treatment for
individuals with schizophrenia? a. psychoeducation b. motivational interviewing to
encourage medication adherence c. cognitive-behavioral interventions d. adjusting
to long-term hospitalization - ANSWER: Ans: D
12.Sarah had a manic episode at age 6, but since then has not had another one.
About a year ago, she experienced a depressive episode and more recently seems to
be experiencing hypomania. Which of the following would be considered for a
diagnosis for Sarah? a. major depressive disorder b. cyclothymia c. bipolar I disorder
d. bipolar II disorder - ANSWER: Ans: C
13.A person can be diagnosed with cyclothymia even if ______. a. he or she has
experienced a manic episode b. he or she has experienced a major depressive
episode c. he or she has experienced a hypomanic episode d. he or she experiences
hypomanic and depressive symptoms without meeting full criteria for either a
hypomanic or depressive episode - ANSWER: Ans: D
14.Which of the following is NOT a side effect of antipsychotics? a. akathisia b.
tardive dyskinesia c. alogia d. sedation - ANSWER: Ans: C
15.Mindy has been diagnosed with bipolar I disorder. Lately, she's begun believing
that she is actually a lost princess. This is an example of a ______ and means that her
diagnosis might instead have which specifier? a. hallucination, with mixed features b.
delusion, with mixed features c. hallucination, with psychotic features d. delusion,
with psychotic features - ANSWER: Ans: D
16.Which of the following is true about mixed moods? a. They are relatively common
in adults with bipolar disorder. b. They involve having elements of both mania and
hypomania simultaneously. c. They can involve fluctuations from mania to
depression within a single 24 hour period. d. They are relatively rare in children with
bipolar disorder. - ANSWER: Ans: C
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