CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY AND MENTAL
HEALTH MCQS WITH SOLUTIONS
Alan is sure something is wrong with him, even though his doctor has not found any
physiological basis for his complaints. He returns to the doctor every few weeks to
report symptoms of new illnesses based on information he reads. Alan is most likely to
be diagnosed with which of the following types of disorders? - somatoform
Belinda exhibits diminished pleasure in her daily activities, significant weight loss,
insomnia, fatigue, and feelings of excessive guilt. Belinda's problems are most
consistent with which of the following disorders? - major depressive disorder
Which of the following scenarios best demonstrates a behavioral approach to therapy? -
Behavioral therapy
When Betty lost her job, she kept returning to work each morning because she did not
remember that she had been fired. She saw a doctor, who found no brain injury or other
neurological condition that would prevent her from remembering. Which psychological
disorder is Betty most likely experiencing? - dissociative amnesia
Brandon is superficially charming and skilled at exploiting people for his own gain. He is
also impulsive and irresponsible, and he generally disregards social norms. Brandon
would most likely be diagnosed with which of the following disorders? - antisocial
personality
Linda is experiencing alternating periods of intense mania and severe depression. A
psychiatrist would most likely prescribe which of the following for Linda? - Lithium
One day, during a therapy session, the client suddenly began acting angrily toward the
therapist with no provocation. A psychodynamically oriented therapist would describe
this behavior as which of the following? - transference
Anthony thinks he will fail his math test because he believes he is terrible at math, even
though he has passed his previous math tests. Which of the following explanations
would the cognitive approach use to explain Anthony's behavior? - His irrational
thoughts are causing him to doubt his abilities, even though he has evidence to show
otherwise.
Connie always worries that something terrible is about to happen even when her
environment is secure. She constantly fidgets and never feels relaxed. Connie is most
likely to be diagnosed with... - Generalized anxiety disorder
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