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PSYCHOLOGY EXAM 4 PRACTICE QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE ANSWERS
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PSYCHOLOGY EXAM 4 PRACTICEQUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE
ANSWERS
Andy was recently diagnosed with schizophrenia. His family has learned the major
symptoms of this disorder. Which of these is NOT one of those major symptoms? -
Answer-guilt
for the past few months, Melanie was feeling so sad that she could not leave her bed
most mornings. But for the past 2 weeks she has had an unlimited amount of energy
and is starting many new projects, including making an impulsive decision to remodel
her entire house, which uses up all of her savings. Melanie is most likely experiencing
______ disorder. - Answer-bipolar
Janine feels tired and irritable. This morning's news reminded her that natural disasters
strike at any time. She is agonizing over an awkward conversation with her neighbor,
who may be upset over her choice of flowers in the front beds. She is also starting to
worry that she worried too much. Which anxiety disorder best describes her condition? -
Answer-generalized anxiety disorder
Linus has an intrusive fear of being burglarized. He cannot stop thinking about the
possibility of a home invasion. Several times per day, and before he leaves the house,
Linus checks the locks to make sure the dead bolts are engaged. Which of the following
is true about his condition? - Answer-his disruptive thoughts are called obsessions,
while his behavior of checking the locks is a compulsion
of the following personality disorders, which one does not belong to the same cluster as
the others? - Answer-paranoid
Stewart has a family history of mental disorders, and he also had a troubled childhood.
These factors represent his underlying vulnerability to mental problems, or ____, but do
not guarantee that he will develop a psychological disorder. - Answer-diathesis
Wayne's behavior is marked by a disregard for others' rights and feelings. He is
charming but insincere, and when he is angry, he does not hesitate to make other
suffer. Which type of tendencies does Wayne exhibit? - Answer-psychopathic
which of the following scenarios describes someone with autism spectrum disorder? -
Answer-at age 2, Felix stopped speaking or making eye contact with people. He no
longer responds to his own name.
which of the following scenarios describes the concept of comorbidity? - Answer-Taylor
has a dual diagnosis of major depression and panic disorder
, which of the following statements about attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder is false? -
Answer-children typically outgrow ADHD by the time they enter adulthood
According to the diathesis-stress model, Mario's current stressful circumstances are not
the only factor in whether or not he develops a mental disorder. Which two factors could
contribute to his diathesis, or vulnerability? - Answer-genetic predisposition and
childhood trauma
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.
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