Question 1

Dopamine overactivity appears to be most clearly related to

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A)   flat affect.
B)   emotional intelligence.
C)   hallucinations.
D)   anorexia nervosa.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 2

The number-one reason people seek mental health services is

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A)   bipolar disorder.
B)   disruptive mood dysregulation disorder.
C)   depression.
D)   mania.E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 3

Mark tends to overeat high calorie foods but feels guilty afterward.Even so,it is almost as if he cannot help himself.Which eating disorder is he likely to be diagnosed with?

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A)   anorexia nervosa
B)   bulimia nervosa
C)   binge-eating disorder
D)   purging disorderE) C) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 4

Research has found that those who have experienced abuse as a child may be at an increased risk for developing PTSD if they experience trauma as an adult because of ________,which are organic molecules that attach to chromosomes to turn specific genes on or off.

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A)   epigenetic marks
B)   stimulus generalization
C)   the anterior cingulate cortex
D)   the amygdalaE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 5

Rates of nonsuicidal self-injury in the United States are highest among

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A)   adolescent males.
B)   adolescent females.
C)   older adult males.
D)   older adult females.E) C) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 6

Personality disorders are best described as

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A)   symptoms of distress that are not caused by biological abnormalities.
B)   disruptions in conscious awareness and sense of self-identity.
C)   patterns of delusional and disorganized thoughts and feelings.
D)   inflexible and enduring behavior patterns that impair social functioning.E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 7

Phobias are most likely to be characterized by

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A)   a persistent,irrational fear of a specific object,activity,or situation.
B)   offensive and unwanted thoughts that persistently preoccupy the person.
C)   a continuous state of tension,apprehension,and autonomic nervous system arousal.
D)   excessive and uncontrollable worry.E) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 8

Rebecca suffers from social anxiety disorder and stays home most of the time to avoid feeling anxious.Her behavior is considered ________ because it prevents her from learning to cope with her environment and increases feelings of loneliness.

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A)   persistent
B)   distressing
C)   maladaptive
D)   irrationalE) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 9

In studying the brains of violent repeat offenders,researchers found that their brains had ________ frontal lobe tissue than a normal brain.

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A)   11 percent less
B)   11 percent more
C)   25 percent less
D)   25 percent moreE) All of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 10

In 1973,the American Psychiatric Association discontinued classifying homosexuality as a disorder because mental health workers no longer considered same-sex attraction as inherently

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A)   stress-related.
B)   dysfunctional.
C)   compulsive.
D)   illegal.E) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 11

In which disorder do people alternate between states of lethargic hopelessness and wild overexcitement?

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A)   mania
B)   bipolar disorder
C)   rumination
D)   major depressive disorderE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 12

Although questions remain concerning the cause(s) of depression,we do know that

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A)   most major depressive episodes do not self-terminate.
B)   women are nearly twice as likely as men to suffer from major depressive disorder.
C)   the rate of major depressive disorder is decreasing.
D)   major depressive episodes are never preceded by stressful events.E) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 13

Twenty-two-year-old Tawana is slightly overweight and loves to eat,particularly snack foods and rich desserts.Fearful of gaining more weight,she frequently takes laxatives and vomits following episodes of binge eating.Tawana most clearly suffers from

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A)   bulimia nervosa.
B)   anorexia nervosa.
C)   a fugue state.
D)   narcissistic personality disorder.E) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 14

According to the ________ perspective,anxiety is sometimes produced by the submerged mental energy associated with repressed impulses.

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A)   biological
B)   conditioning
C)   psychoanalytic
D)   social-cognitiveE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 15

The people most likely to be diagnosed with ADHD are

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A)   children.
B)   adolescents.
C)   young adults.
D)   older adults.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 16

Stanley suffers from schizophrenia and experiences both hallucinations and delusions.Based on recent research,which of the following is likely responsible for his hallucinations?

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A)   abnormally low brain activity in the frontal lobes
B)   an overabundance of dopamine receptors in the brain
C)   overactivity in the thalamus
D)   increased activity in his amygdalaE) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 17

What is the most likely trigger for the few people with psychological disorders who do commit violent acts?

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A)   access to guns
B)   previous violent behavior
C)   substance abuse
D)   all of these thingsE) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 18

Kevin and Andrew both served in the military overseas.Upon returning home,Kevin developed PTSD but Andrew did not.Why might this be the case?

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A)   As compared with Kevin,Andrew experienced higher levels of emotional distress.
B)   As compared with Andrew,Kevin experienced higher levels of emotional distress.
C)   Andrew is experiencing posttraumatic growth and Kevin is not.
D)   Kevin is experiencing posttraumatic growth and Andrew is not.E) C) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 19

The most common symptoms of ________ are irregular heartbeat,breathlessness,and a choking sensation.The person may also feel dizzy,tremble,and feel terrified.

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A)   a panic attack
B)   generalized anxiety disorder
C)   obsessive-compulsive disorder
D)   free-floating anxietyE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 20

Research on the causes of schizophrenia strongly suggests that

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A)   there is a genetic predisposition to schizophrenia.
B)   almost anybody will develop schizophrenia if exposed to extensive environmental stress.
C)   schizophrenia patients suffer from a deficiency of the neurotransmitter serotonin.
D)   if adopted children's adoptive parents have schizophrenia,they will,too.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Exam 14: Psychological Disorders

The people most likely to be diagnosed with ADHD are

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Phobias are most likely to be characterized by

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Dopamine overactivity appears to be most clearly related to

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Although questions remain concerning the cause(s) of depression,we do know that

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Stanley suffers from schizophrenia and experiences both hallucinations and delusions.Based on recent research,which of the following is likely responsible for his hallucinations?

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Rates of nonsuicidal self-injury in the United States are highest among

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The number-one reason people seek mental health services is

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Kevin and Andrew both served in the military overseas.Upon returning home,Kevin developed PTSD but Andrew did not.Why might this be the case?

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Twenty-two-year-old Tawana is slightly overweight and loves to eat,particularly snack foods and rich desserts.Fearful of gaining more weight,she frequently takes laxatives and vomits following episodes of binge eating.Tawana most clearly suffers from

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According to the ________ perspective,anxiety is sometimes produced by the submerged mental energy associated with repressed impulses.

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Rebecca suffers from social anxiety disorder and stays home most of the time to avoid feeling anxious.Her behavior is considered ________ because it prevents her from learning to cope with her environment and increases feelings of loneliness.

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Research has found that those who have experienced abuse as a child may be at an increased risk for developing PTSD if they experience trauma as an adult because of ________,which are organic molecules that attach to chromosomes to turn specific genes on or off.

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In which disorder do people alternate between states of lethargic hopelessness and wild overexcitement?

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In studying the brains of violent repeat offenders,researchers found that their brains had ________ frontal lobe tissue than a normal brain.

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Mark tends to overeat high calorie foods but feels guilty afterward.Even so,it is almost as if he cannot help himself.Which eating disorder is he likely to be diagnosed with?

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The most common symptoms of ________ are irregular heartbeat,breathlessness,and a choking sensation.The person may also feel dizzy,tremble,and feel terrified.

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In 1973,the American Psychiatric Association discontinued classifying homosexuality as a disorder because mental health workers no longer considered same-sex attraction as inherently

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Personality disorders are best described as

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Research on the causes of schizophrenia strongly suggests that

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What is the most likely trigger for the few people with psychological disorders who do commit violent acts?

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