WCC Exam 3|179 Questions with Verified Answers,100% CORRECT
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WCC Exam 3|179 Questions with Verified Answers
Which of the following people with schizophrenia is likely to have the best prognosis? - CORRECT ANSWER The woman who believes she is being persecuted because she is Helen of Troy
Quentin is severely depressed and presents an immediate and seriou...
WCC Exam 3|179 Questions with Verified Answers
Which of the following people with schizophrenia is likely to have the best
prognosis? - CORRECT ANSWER The woman who believes she is being persecuted
because she is Helen of Troy
Quentin is severely depressed and presents an immediate and serious suicidal
risk. In the past he has not responded to tricyclics. A wise course of action is to
treat him with - CORRECT ANSWER electroconvulsive therapy because it can
rapidly reduce symptoms
Which of the following is most likely to attempt suicide? - CORRECT ANSWER A
25-year-old divorced woman
"Normal" depression becomes a mood disorder when - CORRECT ANSWER the
degree of impairment is judged severe enough to warrant a diagnosis.
"Familial" does not mean the same thing as "genetic" because - CORRECT
ANSWER families share both genes and the environment
Recent research on relapse among bipolar patients suggests that - CORRECT
ANSWER personality styles interact with stress to increase the likelihood of
relapse
Which of the following is an example of a delusion - CORRECT ANSWER Bob
thought the CIA was controlling his thoughts.
The only treatment that has been shown to be effective in treating gender
dysphoria is - CORRECT ANSWER surgical sex reassignment
Which of the following is a true statement about rapid cycling in bipolar disorders
- CORRECT ANSWER It is seen in 5-10 percent of those with bipolar disorder
,Which of the following accounts for the belief that schizophrenia is becoming
more common in males than females? - CORRECT ANSWER Females with
schizophrenia have less severe symptoms so may be misdiagnosed
first generation antipsychotics - CORRECT ANSWER work by blocking dopamine
receptors
Carleen comes to therapy because she is feeling sad. She says her she has often
had periods of extreme sadness in the past and they typically last between 6 and
8 months. During those times she overeats, has trouble sleeping, feels exhausted
all the time, and thinks a lot about dying. At other times, however, Carleen says
she feels wonderful. During those times, which last about a week, she gets a lot
done, feels as if she could do anything, talks a lot and quickly, doesn't sleep but
doesn't feel tired. Carleen says her "up" times are great and have never caused
her any trouble. Carleen's most likely diagnosis is - CORRECT ANSWER bipolar II
The best predictor of overall functioning over time for someone with
schizophrenia is - CORRECT ANSWER how severe the person's negative symptoms
are
What is the value of research that monitors children at high risk for schizophrenia
for a long time? - CORRECT ANSWER can identify factors that precede breakdown
and aid in intervention efforts
Lithium - CORRECT ANSWER is more effective than antidepressants at treating
bipolar depression
Joe has a delusional belief. When people argue with him. - CORRECT ANSWER he
doesn't admit he could be wrong, no matter what proof he is shown
Ursula has been diagnosed with schizophrenia. If PET scans were done to measure
her brain's activity, which area would probably be underactive - CORRECT
ANSWER The frontal lobes
One factor that is especially likely to produce depression relapse is - CORRECT
ANSWER behavior by a spouse that can be interpreted as criticism
, When it comes to cross-cultural similarities and differences concerning sexual
behavior, which of the following statements is accurate? - CORRECT ANSWER
Taboos on sex between close relatives are found in all known cultures
Extrapyramidal side effects - CORRECT ANSWER are involuntary movements that
result mainly from taking first-generation antipsychotic drugs
A diagnosis of bipolar I disorder indicates that the person has met DSM IV-TR
criteria for - CORRECT ANSWER an episode of mania.
Most transsexuals - CORRECT ANSWER Have gender identity disorder as children
It is quite rare for pedophilia to - CORRECT ANSWER a. involve a female
pedophile.
Which of the following is an example of a negative symptom? - CORRECT ANSWER
Emotional unresponsiveness
What is a paraphilia? - CORRECT ANSWER Persistent sexual behavior patterns in
which unusual objects or situations are required for sexual satisfaction
Which of the following would eliminate a potential diagnosis of cyclothymia? -
CORRECT ANSWER Carol was absolutely convinced that her mother wanted to kill
her, although there was no evidence for this
The decision by APA to remove homosexuality from the DSM - CORRECT ANSWER
was based on a vote by mental health professionals
Reynaldo has been diagnosed with bipolar disorder. The most effective drug for
him is - CORRECT ANSWER lithium
What type of hallucinations are the most common? - CORRECT ANSWER auditory
Delusions are - CORRECT ANSWER disturbances in the content of thought
Social-skills training for people with schizophrenia - CORRECT ANSWER tries to
help people gain the skills they need for daily living outside the hospital
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