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APEA PSYCH PATHO EXAM 2025ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND
DETAILED CORRECT ANSWERS | A+
GRADE
Elevated heart rate, elevated blood pressure, and tremor
that occur as a result of a phobic disorder are thought to
be related to activation of the:
somatic motor neurons.
parasympathetic nervous system.
sympathetic nervous system.
afferent fibers of the autonomic nervous system. Correct
Answer sympathetic nervous system.
A disorder characterized by episodes of excessive food
consumption followed by inappropriate compensatory
behaviors such as vomiting is known as:
anorexia nervosa.
binge eating disorder.
bulimia nervosa.
obsessive compulsive disorder. Correct Answer bulimia
nervosa.
When the brain is exposed to something rewarding, it
responds by increasing the release of:
serotonin.
glutamate.
gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA)
dopamine. Correct Answer dopamine.
, Addiction to a substance is thought to be caused by
repeated stimulations of the:
impulse control center.
brain reward system.
basal ganglia.
sensory cortex. Correct Answer brain reward system.
Which one of the following is a condition characterized by
intense fear that surfaces spontaneously and persistently?
Anxiety
Schizophrenia
Paranoia
Panic disorder Correct Answer Panic disorder
Which condition produces feelings of extreme sadness,
anxiety, and exhaustion during pregnancy or after
delivery?
Persistent depressive disorder
Postpartum blues
Seasonal affective disorder
Postpartum depression Correct Answer Postpartum
depression
Which one of the following is NOT a symptom of alcohol
withdrawal?
Somnolence
Delirium
Hallucinations
Seizures Correct Answer Somnolence
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