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PSYC-110



Psychology




FINAL READINESS EXAM
Q&S




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,1. Case Study: Jane, a 30-year-old patient, reports
persistent feelings of sadness and loss of interest in daily
activities for over six months. She also notes significant
weight loss and insomnia.
Question: Which psychological disorder might Jane be
experiencing?
- A) Bipolar Disorder
- B) Generalized Anxiety Disorder
- C) Major Depressive Disorder
- D) Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

Correct Answer: C) Major Depressive Disorder
Rationale: The duration of symptoms exceeds two
weeks, which aligns with criteria for Major Depressive
Disorder.

2. Case Study: Following a car accident, John
experiences panic attacks whenever he enters a vehicle.
Question: What concept best explains John's panic
attacks?
- A) Social Anxiety
- B) Classical Conditioning
- C) Operant Conditioning
- D) Cognitive Dissonance

Correct Answer: B) Classical Conditioning
Rationale: John's panic attacks are a learned response
to a traumatic stimulus (car ride).

3. Case Study: Lily exhibits involuntary repetitive
behaviors, such as checking if doors are locked several
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, times a day.
Question: What psychological principle could be
governing Lily’s actions?
- A) Positive Reinforcement
- B) Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
- C) Avoidance Learning
- D) General Adaptation Syndrome

Correct Answer: B) Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
Rationale: Lily shows compulsions, a key characteristic
of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder.

4. Case Study: Tom believes that news anchors are
speaking directly to him through the television.
Question: Which symptom of schizophrenia does Tom's
belief reflect?
- A) Hallucinations
- B) Disorganized Thinking
- C) Delusions
- D) Catatonia

Correct Answer: C) Delusions
Rationale: Delusions involve false beliefs strongly held
despite contrary evidence.

5. Case Study: After a breakup, Maria oscillates between
feeling intensely exhilarated and extremely distressed.
Question: Which psychological disorder is
characterized by this fluctuation of mood?
- A) Major Depressive Disorder
- B) Borderline Personality Disorder
- C) Bipolar Disorder
- D) Generalized Anxiety Disorder
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