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PSYCHOLOGY EXAM 4 PRACTICE QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE ANSWERS
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PSYCHOLOGY EXAM 4 PRACTICEQUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE
ANSWERS
Among some people, anxiety becomes paired to a specific event, perhaps through
classical conditioning. Reduction of anxiety following a certain behavior becomes
reinforced through operant conditioning, which leads to a cycle of anxiety and the
conditioned behavior to reduce it. Which psychological disorder can develop in this
way? - Answer-obsessive-compulsive disorder
Amos, who has been diagnosed with schizophrenia, has negative symptoms. What
might this look like? - Answer-he demonstrates a lack of emotion and slowed speech
Brandy is often unresponsive in social situations, and her language and cognitive
development are impaired. She also shows restricted, repetitive behaviors, especially
when stressed. Her symptoms began in early childhood and are consistent with which
type of disorder? - Answer-autism spectrum disorder
Jeffrey was diagnosed with ADHD at age 8. Which of the following statements is most
likely to be true of Jeffrey? - Answer-Jeffery may disrupt his peers by failing to notice
social rules
Meryl is quite uncomfortable in social relationships. She looks, dresses, and acts in a
strange way that makes others feel uncomfortable. Which cluster of personality
disorders is the best match for her behavior? - Answer-cluster A: odd or eccentric
behavior
People with this personality disorder tend to have disturbances in identity, emotional
states, and impulse control. Because of their need for validation from others, they can
manipulate social relationships and shift moods suddenly. - Answer-borderline
Ricky's favorite band is about to release a new album, and Ricky believes that the music
contains a secret message meant just for him. Which type of delusion is Ricky
experiencing? - Answer-referential
Substance abuse is common among people with other psychological disorders. What is
the term for situations in which mental disorders occur together? - Answer-comorbidity
Which of these scenarios best describes someone with agoraphobia? - Answer-Martin
has not left the house since he had a panic attack in an elevator. The thought of being
trapped somewhere is overwhelming, and he feels safest in his home.
, Avoidant, dependent, and obsessive-compulsive personality disorders are grouped
together in the DSM-5 because they share this set of characteristics. - Answer-anxious
or fearful behavior
Which of these symptoms is a young child with autism least likely to demonstrate? -
Answer-disrupting others by being overly talkative
Sandra is currently struggling with an anxiety disorder. According to the diathesis-stress
model, which of these could reasonably be Sandra's diathesis? - Answer-She
experienced a traumatic accident as a child.
Jordan and his girlfriend had a bad breakup, but that was six months ago, and Jordan is
still unable to pay attention in class. He has also stopped attending parties and often
appears to have been crying. Which disorder might he have? - Answer-an adjustment
disorder
This disorder, which literally means "splitting of the mind," affects less than 1 percent of
the population; those affected have trouble distinguishing whether their thoughts,
perceptions, and experiences are real or imagined. - Answer-schizophrenia
The diagnostic criteria for all of the major disorder categories require which of these to
be true? - Answer-The thought, feeling, or behavior must interfere with at least one
aspect of the person's life.
Jane was recently released from jail for forging checks. Instead of looking for a job or
place to live, she manipulates the men that she meets into giving her money and a
place to stay for the night. Often she will steal from these men when they are asleep.
Jane most likely has a(n) __________ personality disorder. - Answer-antisocial
How does dissociative amnesia differ from dissociative fugue? - Answer-Patients with
dissociative amnesia either forget everything that occurred during a certain time frame
or forget specific events. Patients with dissociative fugue forget their identities, including
their names, and even travel to another place.
How are psychological disorders classified? - Answer-symptoms as well as what
triggered or led to the development of the disorder
The current version of the DSM uses this term to describe a group of disorders that are
most common among children. - Answer-neurodevelopment disorders
among the following, which is not one of the three categories of psychotropic
medications? - Answer-tranquilizers
Casey, Marcy, and Cindy are 15-year-old girls who have all been diagnosed with
depression. Casey is prescribed an SSRI, Marcy receives psychotherapy, and Cindy
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